hello all! I'm a Toyota virgin. My bud has a 1975 fj40 he wants to sell. I'd like to put it on the road for my daughter to drive as her first car. (I might be nuts)... Anyways, I took it for a spin tonight, it's been parked for 3 years. Seems to drive good, runs awesome. It has super scamper 35's on it that I need to exchange for original tire size. It also has no power steering which I'll need to install. It comes with two spare transmissions and two spare transfer cases along with literally a truck load of other parts like rear ends, front ends, differentials, misc. engine parts etc. he wants $2800 for the works. Of course it has quite a bit of rust. My biggest question for all you pros is, are parts readily available for these things up here in Canada. Like body parts and such. Looking forward to joining your community and learning how to put this thing together. Thanks.
75' fj40 project. Clueless!
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Here's my blank canvas...lol
That's well worth $2800 from here!
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Are they hard on fuel? Not sure which engine it has in it yet. Purrs like a kitten though. Not going to lie. It's a cool little rig that I will probably enjoy cruising around in. I'm not into off roading with trucks, I fact it's kind of frowned apron where I live. I own dirt bikes, quads and a Can-Am commander for muddin' around here. It wasn't my idea for a first vehicle for my daughter. She has been bugging me for quite some time that she wants a "beater jeep" of some sorts as a driver. This won't be the only vehicle she has acces to for commute. And it will just be a "loner" for a couple years. *wink, wink...
Are these what they call ambulance doors?? Thanks.
Are these what they call ambulance doors?? Thanks.
Holy half-doors Batman! I thought I had purchased the only 40 where the PO had chopped the ambi doors into custom "half" doors. Mine was only a parts rig but I could tell the rear doors leaked like a sieve. 
Definitely not a stock setup on the back of this FJ40.
It's probably a good opportunity for a lot of father/daughter time.
Definitely not a stock setup on the back of this FJ40. It's probably a good opportunity for a lot of father/daughter time.
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Ya the door gotta go. I'll see if I can't find the full doors or find another option when I replace the panels . Yes that bottom panel is welded in solid.Wow! That's an interesting hack, is the bottom portion welded in place?
I can't believe those amby doors are dangleling on a single hinge.
Love the sticker. THE END.
Extreme bends has fenders and other body parts in BC.
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Ok guys, so I got this 75' home and in the barn. Now I want to downsize the tires and rims on the thing to make it street able for my daughter. Right now it has 35x 15.5 super swappers on it. I'm want to put those away for future use but I'm having trouble searching what kind of replacement rims and tires I need. I think I'd put 245/75r 16's on it but which rims should I be looking for? Older 6x 5.5 Chevy rims? What years fit? Any other makers I should look for? Maybe 15"? Yea I know....I'm a dummy. Lol
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I'd love to go OEM but finding OEM right away is another thing. I'll keep looking thanks.
Here is a little help with an EPC (Electronic Parts Catalog): http://www.japan-parts.eu/toyota/us...55/fj40lv-kcja/4_791410_008_/tool-engine-fuel
There are other EPC's on the web, but that is the one I use to search for OEM part numbers for my '77 FJ40. It also has diagrams that show the parts and pieces which can help understand where and how they are installed in your Land Cruiser.
I would say $2800 is a super deal for the rig and all the parts you listed. DO NOT go with anything other than OEM unless it is unavailable--if you do, you will shortly wish you had.---BenoWelcome to MUD!
Most parts are still available here on MUD and Toyota. $2,800 sounds like a good deal on a '75. We'd love to see pics of your rig!
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Thanks bud. I'll keep looking for OEM. I really don't know if the local dealer can source them for me or not. I will tell you one thing though, the more homework I'm doing on this rig the more I'm interested in just getting my daughter a TJ or something and restoring this thing to mint. GOOD GRIEF, I thought I was done having kids....
Put the daughter in a Toyota Camry ,air bags and anti lock brakes and stuff and build this as a team for weekends . nice find...
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^^^ I think you're right.