Another 77 FJ40 resto (4 Viewers)

[SSCR]

Yeah, I know Antfj but I had to draw the line somewhere

Thanks guys.

 

[ginmtb]

Sorry to mix yours up with the eBay one... One thousand demerits! Anxiously awaiting the BAT auction hope you get a big number. That is one beautiful Cruiser!

 

[SSCR]

No problem ginmtb, no demerits ever.

I took a couple shots from a ladder of the engine compartment, I finished my "for sale" listing, 3 pages long... Any other shots you think I should take?

I need to take some more shots outside of the drivers side without the sun behind it. My wife says I take the crappiest photos, she is right...

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Any other shots you think I should take?

Take a shot of "single malt"....Job well done. Looks amazing....

 

[TheHardWay]

X2 Yeah, save the champagne for after the sale!

 

[Honger]

My wife says I take the crappiest photos, she is right...

Your subject matter makes up for any photographic deficiencies my friend... this is a gorgeous cruiser. Your attention to detail, combined with obviously good taste, have produced a work of art.

Unless it sells to someone here I'd love to know an approximate range of what you manage to sell it for. For no other reason than reference. I'm with many of the folks here in believing that if you are patient you'll easily pull $40K.

Hats off to a brilliant build.

 

[SSCR]

Thanks Honger!

I have my original seatbelts all cleaned up but was always planning on buying a new set from CCOT or having these rebuilt by
http://www.ssnake-oyl.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=Ssnake-Oyl&Category_Code=RS
Looks like they do awesome work, but I think I'll leave that to the next owner, gotta give him/her something to do One of the feeders needs a little tweaking, but I like the idea of the original mechs/buckles with all new web belts. What you guys think?

Another pic outside, to get a sense of the paint color not under fluorescent lights.

 

[Yellow Jacket]

I love the thread title vs. contents of the thread itself. Title reads like just another ho-hum "resto". Then you read through it and BAM everyone is blown away. Thread has been a huge help to the community and an inspiration to many. Hope you get top price in the sale.

The 40 is as good as it gets in my humble opinion. I didn't even like Mustard Yellow until this thread and now I'm thinking it's kinda cool.

 

[antFJ]

Shine up those belts and use them - they look nice. Some armor all would do wonders

 

[G-Cat]

AATLAS1X had a great method (in his 100 Series build thread) for making NASTY belts look brand new.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Maybe you should turn your bezel upside down just to give folks something to b$tch about .....A high water mark for any restoration....!

Waiting on the "next one" ..

 

[SSCR]

Haha, thanks. That last shot I took also shows that the truck will fit under a 7' door

I created a Flickr account also with some more shots for the sale if your interested.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/18574541@N08/

 

[subzali]

Take a video. Saw one for sale once with a video and it says so much more than the pictures

 

[SSCR]

Will do, can I post video on Flickr?

Yes you can, I have added a couple videos to the Flickr link.

 

[SSCR]

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1977-toyota-fj40/

Here it is.....

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Brother, if that last kidney of mine wasn't already promised to science, I'd be on this "sale" like a fat girl on a doughnut....! Saved a couple pics for historical purposes..Hope you don't mind !

 

[SSCR]

No problem buddy, thanks guys for all the help and encouragement. I needed it, helped me going out to work on this the last two crappy winters!

 

[antFJ]

the only "flaw" i can find is that the door hinge pins aren't all the way down and honestly, it is clear you did that on purpose so it's easier to take the doors off... well done. and I think your picture taking skills are just fine.

 

[SSCR]

Thanks Antfj, I take that as a great compliment coming from you and your awesome restorations.

 

[ginmtb]

Wish I had $40K burning a hole in my pocket. I've followed your thread since I joined MUD it is an amazing restore! I don't know how you could let something go that you've poured so much blood, sweat, and tears into (well probably the money poured into it makes it a necessity lol).

Such a beauty! I hope someone who appreciates it as much as all the MUDders here do gets it. That thing deserves a great home.