For Sale 1984 FJ60 V8, Overdrive, Coilovers, CA Smog Legal

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This is sold. Please don't PM me trying to buy it.


: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ-60 as seen in my build thread ->

I bought the FJ-60 two and a half years ago with the idea that I was going to mob it down desert fire roads, take it beach camping and use it as a daily driver. In the midst of converting it to this awesome do-all machine, my employment situation changed pretty dramatically and I find that I no longer drive this awesome machine despite all of the labor, parts and money I’ve put into it nor am I near any fire roads in the desert. I'm not in a pinch to sell this thing, however I'd like to not have to continuously smog it (you have 90 days on a valid smog certificate) so I'd like to get this to a new owner to enjoy.

This vehicle drives superbly down the freeway at modern speeds with the A/C blasting. It is exceptionally quiet (significantly quieter than original FJ60s), while achieving significantly better mileage with tons more power. The brakes are absolutely incredible. You can take parking lot speed bumps at speed, even the large ones at the airport are no match for the FJ-60’s suspension. Vehicle is rust free. I felt it was my patriotic duty use no butt splices anywhere on this vehicle. All wiring is soldered, shrink wrapped and taped - the American way.

I appreciate your interest in this sale. Serious inquiries only.


If you have technical questions (and you aren't interested in buying this masterpiece of 80s engineering), I posted the build thread above - many questions you have are likely addressed in that thread. Free to post those technical questions in that thread.


Here are the important stats:

General
  • 1984 Toyota FJ-60
  • 285,200 miles
  • Clean title that it is in my name - ready to be in yours

Powertrain
  • 1989 Ford Mustang 5.0 High Output SEFI V8 with 94,000 original miles on it, emissions legal with CA BAR Sticker
  • 1994 Ford ZF S5-42 5 speed transmission with 5.72:1 1st gear and 24% overdrive
  • 1986 Jeep Dana 300 transfer case with adapted Toyota mini truck (60mm x 60mm) outputs
  • Shifters in factory location
  • Brand new Toyota factory driveshafts from South Bay Driveline
  • Factory headers, feeding a true dual 2.25” exhaust system with H-pipe
  • Dual Flowmaster 40 series delta flow with dual corner exit chrome exhaust tips
  • 140-amp alternator
  • Factory 3.73 gears (they are perfect for this wheel, tire and engine combo. I also have a 4.10 3rd member here I would potentially include)
  • New factory radiator
  • Factory Air Conditioning
  • Factory fuel tank with Walbro 255 in-tank pump
Suspension
  • Custom Front 3-link suspension with 14” Pro-fender dual-rate coil overs
  • Custom FJ60 front axle, completely rebuilt with new bearings and seals, 3.73 ratio
  • Chevy 63” rear springs and spring over with 14” Bilstein 5100 shocks
  • FZJ-80 rear disc brake axle, 3.73 ratio
  • Front and rear progressive bump stops
  • Heavy duty 1-ton steering box
  • DOM + 7/8" Heim joint steering links
  • Marlin Crawler High Steer with ARP studs
  • TK1 racing long-travel swap bar
Brakes
  • Front Toyota Tundra 12.75” brake conversion using 13WL calipers
  • Rebuilt factory rear FZJ-80 disc brakes
  • FZJ-80 Dual diaphragm brake booster
  • T-100 1” Master cylinder
Exterior
  • Repainted factory Toyota Pearl White
  • New Windshield
  • Front ARB Winch Bumper with 12K winch
  • Custom rear bumper
  • Class 3 trailer hitch with 2” receiver wired for trailer towing
  • 35 x 12.50 x 17 Nitto Trail Grappler M/Ts
  • 17x9 Black Powder-coated Pro-Comp steel wheels
  • Custom frame-mounted rock-slider/steps
  • H4 Headlight conversion
  • New front turn signals / running lights
  • Side marker lights and logos removed
  • All locks replaced with updated Toyota locks (smooth keys don't open these)
  • LED Offroad lights
  • 50% tint rear windows (which were all done out of the vehicle)
  • New Front window regulators
Interior
  • Celica GT Adjustable Bucket Seats
  • Factory Rear Folding Bench seat
  • Interior completely sound insulated with panel dampers and Mass-Loaded Vinyl
  • New dark grey carpet
  • New felt FJ62 headliner
  • AM/FM Antenna relocated to behind dash
  • FJ62 Gauges
  • Custom rear ABS cargo panels with LED Lighting
  • New Pioneer head unit with Bluetooth hand-free calling
  • New speakers up front and in cargo area
  • Locking Center console
  • Rear heat
  • All Factory gauges and warning lights seamlessly integrated with V8
Price
$. No trades. No credit unions. No BS.

Location
Campbell, CA, though I would be willing to transport between Campbell and Reno, NV (I-80 corridor) for the right buyer.

Legal
Vehicle is smogged in CA with valid registration until the end of Nov. It is refereed for advance smog check 2, which means this will pass ANYWHERE in CA with no questions asked. Seriously, this is a big deal.

You cannot transfer title in CA WITHOUT first obtaining a smog certificate. That makes this vehicle far more valuable than other engine swapped vehicles without aforementioned smog certification.

I have no idea what the laws are concerning engine changes in other states, so please consult your local laws if you are interested from out of CA.

I have the pink slip and CA bill of sale ready to go.

Contact
Please private message me.


Pictures

More available in my build thread or upon request -> Project Space Shuttle - 5.0 powered '84 FJ60 on Coilovers

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Fine. I'll add some twists to the sale.
  • My wife had a baby
  • I won the lottery
  • My house is in foreclosure
  • We're getting divorced
  • It won't fit on my Yacht
  • I'm being deported
  • My mechanic is retiring
  • I can't afford gas
  • My helicopter made this unnecessary
  • I'm moving
  • I'm adding on to my house
  • I can't drive stick
  • I like my Prius more
 
I'm disappointed no one has even insultingly low-balled me. Not even on Craigslist. I'm mainly getting vague (and grammatically shattered) questions that most people would lie in response to, such as: "How does it handle?" or "how does it drive?"

My response, "Like a Formula One car that can seat you, four of your friends and 6 cases of beer."

And to previous threads that have blown up on Mud - you can still register this in CA.
 
I'll give you $7 and a can of PBR for it. As long as you pay shipping to Texas.

But for real, you've got a pretty trick rig. Not too keen on the mustang engine, but I bet it's still fun as s*** to drive. Good luck.

That's the spirit!

You must be an enthusiast.
 
I must say the setup you have is great. Wish the timing was right or I would pick it up.....waiting for the vw deal to become a reality....
If you still have in a month I will be knocking on your door.
Damn nice rig.....do you need a 2007 fj cruiser:)
 
I love the truck. Having owned a slew of 5.0 mustangs in the past I have always been impressed with the durability and power potential of these little mills. Kudos to you for using your noggin and taking the road less traveled with this build. Wishing you were closer and that I had money in my pocket. GLWS!
 
I love the truck. Having owned a slew of 5.0 mustangs in the past I have always been impressed with the durability and power potential of these little mills. Kudos to you for using your noggin and taking the road less traveled with this build. Wishing you were closer and that I had money in my pocket. GLWS!


Thank you. This thing runs awesome and is absurdly reliable. It also sounds pretty mean too.

You're right though, you can make pretty wild horsepower out of one of these foxbody engines and still pass CA emissions.
 
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