- Year
- 1980
- Vehicle Model
- 40 Series
Been storing this for a couple years now, time to free up some space. This is a us spec 1980 fj40 still wearing its a original dune beige paint! It has been sitting since 1996! I have records documenting 124k original miles.This is an interesting example as it is a California rig, but has some of the usual rust with a late model, but some weird rust. I cant explain the hood rust! It was close to the coast for about 10 years. I bought this from the orignal owners daughter so I got some history. Overall its solid and will need some rust repair, but not a tub replacement. Drivers floor is probably the worst, sill corners, left lower ambi door( other doors are solid. Rockers are solid, see pics for rust areas. This 40 is almost all original untouched example down to the jack and rods.The interior is pretty amazing, dash pad is mint, all seats are clean( minor seam separation, dash paint is shiny! Original am radio and speaker work!! Most electrical works. Original headliner, seat belts, floor mats. Wheel flares were added on day 2 , only modification! All emmissions are intact and original. All I have done since owning it is put a new non us spec carb on it, and put gas in it( tank was drained prior so no rust) new battery and it fired up and runs great! Brake and clutch hydraulics work, and it runs, shifts well, and stops. That being said, this will need baselining, all fluids, brake hydraulics and clutch hydraulics should be replaced, radiator replaced, etc as not safe after sitting since 96! Comes with the original carb that will need a rebuild and California buyers responsible for smog.( This would be great for non smog states to desmog and wake up the 2f! Also comes with a good bib and decent hood! Clear title in my name. I would personally deal with the rust areas and patina drive this, as not too many og paint late model 40’s left, asking $9.5k I can store for a while if paid for.
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