For Sale '78 FJ40 - Damn Near Perfect

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1978 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser​

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Well, the time has come for me to sell my '78 FJ40. This is my 6th Land Cruiser in over 19 years of cruiser ownership. It is by far the best one I have ever owned. It is my preferred year model (1978) with my favorite color (Olive Brown) and has all of the features/upgrades to improve on the already awesome stock offering. In addition, it is virtually rust free and runs great. When I found it, for me it was the "Holy Grail" of cruisers. As crazy as this may sound, therein lies the problem. For me, it is too nice to use like I now want to use a Cruiser. I have long been a TLCA member, but only from afar. Until shortly after I acquired this beauty, there was no local chapter near me. My cruiser activities before the formation of the local chapter to which I belong were strictly relegated to going on Sunday drives and showing it off like a proud Papa. Now that I am associated with a great group of cruiser enthusiasts who are very active, I want to move to a vehicle that I can take out on the trails and not be bothered if it takes a beating. Please don't misunderstand me; this vehicle is completely capable of negotiating even the most difficult terrain. I just can't get past the thought that to me it is too nice for that. Below is a good description of my vehicle and as well as a link to pictures. I would welcome any questions or comments from this forum. I can be reached via e-mail at aschwing@cox.net

My asking price on this forum is $23,500. If it doesn't sell here, it goes to eBay, where I am sure I will set a reserve that is higher. I realize that the Mud Forum may not be the best place to try and sell this since most of the folks here are hard core “cruiser heads” that hit the trails, but I thought I'd start here because no group knows more about Land Cruisers.

Photo Teaser:
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Photo Link:
http://s172.photobucket.com/albums/w18/aschwing/78%20FJ40/

Vehicle Details:
Ÿ 98,000 Original Miles
Ÿ Original 2F Engine w/Smog Equipment
Ÿ Original Paint - Olive Brown
Ÿ Original Manuals -Repair/Emissions/Maintenance
Ÿ Two 3” Thick Binders with receipts, maintenance records & manuals for accessories
Ÿ Aluminum Radiator Installed ($700) & Original Radiator (out of vehicle)
Ÿ Old Man Emu 2.5” Suspension & Rancho RS9000 Shocks
Ÿ Shackle Reversal w/ Advanced Handing Suspension Correction Kit
Ÿ ARB Air Lockers - Front & Rear w/ Onboard Air Compressor
Ÿ Saginaw Power Steering - AGR Gearbox
Ÿ 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/ stainless brake lines
Ÿ Centerforce Clutch
Ÿ 5 New BFG MT 33x10.50
Ÿ 5 New OEM Rims, Hubcaps and Lugnuts
Ÿ 5 Spare Alloy Rims w/Gorilla Locks
Ÿ Manafre Spare Tire Carrier & Jerry Can Holder (installed) w/3 Metal Jerry Cans
Ÿ Original Spare Tire Carrier (off Vehicle)
Ÿ Hi-Jack - mounted on Manafre Carrier
Ÿ 2 Pakistani Metal Half Doors with Uppers - New, never installed
Ÿ Original Tool Bag w/original jack
Ÿ Hell for Stout Front Bumper
Ÿ Warn 7294 Winch w/ Remote Control
Ÿ 2 Fire Extinguishers Mounted on Original Roll Bar
Ÿ Original Front Seats and Rear Jump Seats - Recovered w/CCOT Covers
Ÿ Classic Cruisers Front Seat Extension Bracket on Drivers Side - added front Leg room
Ÿ Con-Ferr Safari Roof Rack
Ÿ Vintage Air - Professionally installed
Ÿ Sony CD/AM/FM/MP3 Player w/6 Disk Changer w/remote - XM Ready
Ÿ Tuffy Locking Center Console
Ÿ Optima Deep Cycle Battery
Ÿ 2 OEM Telescopic Mirror Arms w/ OEM Rectangular Mirror Heads
Ÿ Rear Tailgate replacement panel - for when top and ambulance doors are off
Ÿ SOR Floor Mats on top of Original Front Floor Mat (excellent condition)
Ÿ Original Glove Box Emergency Light
Ÿ Ziebart Rustproofing and Undercoating - NO RUST ANYWHERE on this Vehicle
Ÿ Top & Doors (front and ambulance) in excellent condition as is all glass – currently in storage
Ÿ Always Garaged and embarrassed to say - a true Pavement Queen!
 
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I forgot to mention where I am located - New Iberia, LA. That might be important. I will also try to post pictures of the Top and Doors soon. Just haven't made it to my Camp where they are stored. They are in every bit as good condition as the rest of the vehicle.
 
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Ok here is my opinion. Keep it and drive it on the weekends. Go out and find a nice fj for $4500 to $6500 and trail ride it. That is what I plan on doing. Thats my .02
 
TRADE YOU MY FIRST BORN FOR IT :eek:


super nice ... for real I would trade my truggy loaded on the trailer and my blue DD FJ60 for it
 
X3-- Get rid of this one, and you'll be kicking yourself for the rest of you life, I guarantee it...

Don't sell it. Get a cheap wheeler. Ride passenger for a few months if you need to to save the cash. That cruiser is jewel.
 
I would not sell it,and I also agree that its not the best time to sell it. However $ is tight and banks are not lending except to themselves. If you need cash everything is for sale and these are a good way to generate income. 2 cents Mike
 
Thanks for all of the comments. I truly value the opinion of the Mud community. My problem with keeping it is knowing that I won't take out on the trails. I won't even take it out of the garage when there's a chance of rain. I probably need some counseling. As for just getting another rig for the trails and driving this one on the weekend, well that wouldn't go over too well with the princess. She's generally pretty cool about what I do, but that might be too much for her to handle as she already thinks I don't use this one enough. Oh well, if it doesn't sell I may just be cured of being a whimp as everytime I hear about my buddies out having fun brings me one small step closer to recovery.

BTW, I have responded to all PM's
 
cruiserschwing said:
Thanks for all of the comments. I truly value the opinion of the Mud community. My problem with keeping it is knowing that I won't take out on the trails. I won't even take it out of the garage when there's a chance of rain. I probably need some counseling. As for just getting another rig for the trails and driving this one on the weekend, well that wouldn't go over too well with the princess. She's generally pretty cool about what I do, but that might be too much for her to handle as she already thinks I don't use this one enough. Oh well, if it doesn't sell I may just be cured of being a whimp as everytime I hear about my buddies out having fun brings me one small step closer to recovery.

BTW, I have responded to all PM's
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Have you tried her? My :princess: routinely surprises me when she can tell my heart is really after something. I bet yours knows how important your current rig is to you, and would probably agree taking it on the trail would be a bad thing.
 
It might be easier to get a new :princess: then lettin that fj go. Just a thought:doh:
 
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