SOLD 1979 FJ40, Houston Texas (price drop)

Samuridave · Jul 26, 2020

MotoLx said:
Any trade interests?

Looking to sell outright. Trying to streamline a bit as I’ve got too many vehicles currently and want to focus on my FJ45.

keith88250 · Jul 30, 2020

Samuridave said:
Looking to sell outright. Trying to streamline a bit as I’ve got too many vehicles currently and want to focus on my FJ45.

Hi can I get the details on your 1979? Thanks

Samuridave · Aug 3, 2020

keith88250 said:
Hi can I get the details on your 1979? Thanks

Sure, what details would you like to know? Thanks

keith88250 · Aug 4, 2020

Samuridave said:
Replaced clutch

Samuridave said:
Sure, what details would you like to know? Thanks

Hi, my sister lives in the woodlands so this might actually work for me. I think you mentioned you are asking 16k and it is a 1979 FJ40. I am potentially willing to pay approximately 13-16k based on the pictures i have seen thus far but I want to ask a few questions and I need to budget for shipping to Salt Lake City.

1) is it to your knowledge original paint? the pictures show rust in the typical spots but I am wondering if it has ever been repainted and there is potentially more rust in spots I can't see in the pictures. I have owned 2 fj40's so I get it, rust is inevitable with these, I am just trying to assess its status and if it would need a new tub or just spot welds/repairs

2) is it currently street legal and licensed in Texas? Most importantly, is all the smog equipment still on it? Utah has strict emissions laws because the air pollution get really bad in the winter. From my understanding if smog equipment is missing it is really hard to source/replace.

3) Would it be possible to get a picture of the metal placard on the firewall inside the engine bay? I want to research the vin number, color code, and trim code.

All of the above is assuming it is still for sale! By the way, that is great you have an FJ45, those must be really fun too.

Thanks, Bryan Keith

John in Utah · Aug 4, 2020

keith88250 said:
2) is it currently street legal and licensed in Texas? Most importantly, is all the smog equipment still on it? Utah has strict emissions laws because the air pollution get really bad in the winter. From my understanding if smog equipment is missing it is really hard to source/replace.

FYI anything 30 years or older is eligible for an antique plate in Utah.

Samuridave · Aug 4, 2020

keith88250 said:
Hi, my sister lives in the woodlands so this might actually work for me. I think you mentioned you are asking 16k and it is a 1979 FJ40. I am potentially willing to pay approximately 13-16k based on the pictures i have seen thus far but I want to ask a few questions and I need to budget for shipping to Salt Lake City.

1) is it to your knowledge original paint? the pictures show rust in the typical spots but I am wondering if it has ever been repainted and there is potentially more rust in spots I can't see in the pictures. I have owned 2 fj40's so I get it, rust is inevitable with these, I am just trying to assess its status and if it would need a new tub or just spot welds/repairs

2) is it currently street legal and licensed in Texas? Most importantly, is all the smog equipment still on it? Utah has strict emissions laws because the air pollution get really bad in the winter. From my understanding if smog equipment is missing it is really hard to source/replace.

3) Would it be possible to get a picture of the metal placard on the firewall inside the engine bay? I want to research the vin number, color code, and trim code.

All of the above is assuming it is still for sale! By the way, that is great you have an FJ45, those must be really fun too.

Thanks, Bryan Keith

Hey Bryan,
I actually grew up in The Woodlands and my mom is still living there in Grogan’s Mill subdivision near Lamar Elementary. My family and I are out there all the time, it’s about 45 min drive from where we live currently. So happy to take a drive out there if your sister would like to take a look...in fact looking for any excuse to get out there cruising. Of course will social distance and take all necessary precautions.

I’m very sure it’s original paint, however as you can see there was some rust work done in the back (white patches) but steel was used. I was in the same boat about welding in replacement floor panels vs. entire tub replacement. I cannot weld, thought about learning, but my opinion all it would take is welding those panels in and it would be good. It’s really solid apart form the passenger floor board, which you can see holes in the photos.

Yep, Currently running, street legal and licensed in Texas. In fact I’m driving it now on the weekends as I’m working from home due to COVID/my office closure. looks like all smog equipment is there, I haven’t touched it, but based on the detailed photo there is one vacuum hose that’s missing...was like this when I purchased.

attaching photo of the plate in engine bay for your reference.

happy to help answer any other questions you have or take more photos, even videos of running etc just let me know?

thanks,
David