Lexie is alive and well living (garaged) in CT since being transported via car carrier up north. She has traveled much of Australia and across the US. Just waxed her this week as she has seen regular use over the last month now that the weather has warmed up. She has been a joy to drive during these crazy Covid-19 days when a back road "Road Trip" is just the ticket to maintain sanity. I've put about 6K miles on her since owning her, so she is not just sitting in the garage. I still have regular communication with the prior owner. He is a great guy, he and the kids enjoy seeing what Lexie is up to. I've been keeping up with his new project which is looking great as of a few weeks ago (no it's not a 40). I had to replace the Dizzy a few years back. Used a new DUI setup and its been working great for years now. I changed the wheels out a few different times but like the current tall skinny setup best ascetically. Running chrome 15" FJ60/4Runner SR5 wheels with 34"x9.5's Supper Swamper TSL bias ply tires as of now. They are not that loud and look very much like a tractor tire. In re-reading the post there was concern about Lexie being RHD. To be honest, I think this really adds to her charm and the story behind Toyota's global production of the beloved FJ40 Land Cruiser. Many veterans have approached me and noted they like the look of the 40. They had seen them during their tours over seas in the 1960's. One vowed to purchase one when he returned to the states and bought a 1968 FJ40. I find the stories other share with me fascinating and am glad that Lexie has put a smile on many faces. RHD shifting was a snap to pick up. I have other manuals and thought the shifting gate would be strange but it doesn't bother me in the least. Biggest issue is that the blinker stalk on Lexie is where my other Toyota's wind shield wiper stalk is. Passing and merging on the hi-way is a bit tricky (as it may be in many 40's) but for the most part I don't drive on the hi-way and I don't pass many people...it's a 40. The lockers work well as promised. What I've enjoyed most is riding with my daughter, wife and I all in the front seat! Puts a smile on my face thinking about it. On a recent trip to the garden shop we got caught in the rain, but alas, we all had our own personal windshield wiper courtesy of the LX triple wipers. So yes, I am very happy with my purchase of a beautiful RHD FJ40 LX named Lexie. Thanks for asking... I've included a few photos as well.
