Just bought a 73 FJ40 that had the engine replaced with an early all stock 67 down engine. Runs like a clock, 150comp all cylinders. No oil drips or leaks, very clean, thinking it has been rebuilt. What kind of value does this have for somebody wanting to restore an early FJ back to stock?
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Krondor
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Depends. Post up some pictures. Is it an engine from '65 or '67? You have both years posted. Has it been bored over? Does it have all of the original equipment, carb/alternator/water pump/brackets or aftermarket? A lot of variables can go into giving a number. but it's probably not as valuable as you think. Most people want to upgrade to a two F anyways.
pb4ugo
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You can usually get more for it if you offer it "can hear run".
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Since the engine was in when I bought it, I don't know exactly what year it is. Just found out when trying to find a 73 intake manifold, that I had a one barrel intake manifold. From my little bit of research this engine seems to be fairly stock. The carb has the big glass window in the front with a gray plate. Original air cleaner (I think), never have seen one, but matches pictures I have seen. This motor was slated to be replaced from the beginning of purchase. As for value I have no idea, but almost changed my mind about replacing it because of how well it ran. I know there are still a few restorations going on that may need original parts (if that is what I have). Mostly thought it needed a good home. From what I have found on this site the cast # on block shows it to be a November 07 1964. Hope the pictures well help ID this.
Krondor
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Yes I agree, it is still in the FJ and can be heard. Not sure if I am going sell yet as I also have a 1965 tub and most body parts that might be my next build.
Krondor
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I would say keep it and build up the ‘65. Great year and I’m not bias at all!
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Looks like the block was cast April 10th 1964. This was most likely was in a cruiser that the engine serial would be on the VIN plaque on the firewall. My 9/64 FJ45LP-B still has the engine serial number on the VIN plaque. It had a early 2F when I bought. Instead of looking for a F135 will be going with a eighties drive train.
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I’m local and interested in whole motor. I sent you a pm. Click on the little envelope up on right hand side of your screen.
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FJ40 that it is in is a 12/72, so vin plate would not match
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Sorry Casey I am new to this forum and not sure how to see a PM. I see a little envelope at the top right, but only brings me back thread
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Maybe you don’t get an envelope until you reach a certain number of posts...or buy a subscription.
I second @Krondor . If you even THINK you’re going to use it, hang onto it. It’s always more expensive to buy back stuff later. I just sent a customer home with a crate of transfer case parts, making sure I bought nothing I thought he might need in the future.
I have seen SD40 carbs advertised for $1500 here in aus. Parts for these are becoming expensive
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Thanks for the info. Your making it harder to decide to keep or sell
