SOLD '78 FJ40, Survivor from NorCal

[LCS]

I need to sell my rig first, or trade. (?) Any diesels would need to have a CA title at this point. I'm not in a position to play tag with the CHP, DMV, BAR people.

OK, I have a potential buyer. Shoot me an email.

 

[dmaddox]

I am interested as well. What month/year on vin plate? I'll check pics again in the event I missed it.

 

[Fast Eddy]

It doesn't have a month/year on the vin plate but it is a Feb '78. It's kind of early in that it doesn't have legs on the jump seats which came in a later month in '78.

 

[dmaddox]

Sorry - meant door tag. But you answered me, FEB/78, thank you

 

[TheHardWay]

It doesn't have a month/year on the vin plate but it is a Feb '78. It's kind of early in that it doesn't have legs on the jump seats which came in a later month in '78.

It also doesn't have those ultra cool defrost tubes on the dash. You know, full disclosure and all....

 

[Fast Eddy]

It also doesn't have those ultra cool defrost tubes on the dash. You know, full disclosure and all....

Did those come in '78?

 

[TheHardWay]

I bought this '78 (10/77) from Riley (jetranger) last August.

 

[yotadude520]

I bought this '78 (10/77) from Riley (jetranger) last August.

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Are those to defrost the side windows so you can see out of your mirrors??

 

[Fast Eddy]

Yup.

 

[RolandFJ40]

My 78 12/77 original paint didn't have the defrost tubes.

 

[spotcruiser]

Side window defrosters were certainly not standard in '78. I'll have to try and find an options list.

 

[upperblack]

Side defrost vents were an option on "high altitude" rigs I believe they were called. Not standard on all 40s for sure.

 

[Fast Eddy]

Back up on CL with renewed vigor after my truck sold today.

'78 Olive FJ40 - 99% original survivor

 

[cruiserboy14]

Still a pretty truck.

 

[Fast Eddy]

Bump for a temporary price reduction. I'll probably bring it in to a shop. Probably not fixing this one myself.

I broke one stud off of the EGR manifold connector. It's going to be a PITA to fix, but I will get it fixed. If someone wants to fix it, I'm effectively offering a $1k bounty to drill and tap the manifold in a very awkward place.

The EGR leaked a bit here before, smelling things up. It's a bit worse now, but still driveable with the windows down.

As of July 2020: fixed.

 

[cruiserboy14]

I really wish I could take this off your hands.. it’s my favorite color and year!! And completely a beauty.

 

[upperblack]

@Adamcbad you should look at this one

 

[Adamcbad]

@Adamcbad you should look at this one

@upperblack ive actually been keeping my eye on this one from the begining...May need more work than I know how or can afford to do. Hesitant to get anything newer than a ‘75 in California too

 

[Fast Eddy]

Hesitant to get anything newer than a ‘75 in California too

Not much argument, other than this one has all the parts and a rebuilt carby by Mark's Offroad. It passes every time.

 

[yotadude520]

How has this thing not sold yet?!