- Year
- 1976
- Vehicle Model
- 40 Series
- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina United States
- Mileage
- 73243
- Color
- Yellow
I've owned this 40 for the past 5+ years and have had all work done either locally by a Toyota/Landcruiser mechanic (McIntosh Imports) or by Trollhole's Cruisers. I am not mechanically-inclined but happy to answer any questions to the best of my abilities. $20k OBO.
History: She was first sold in New Mexico (American Toyota - Albuquerque) and per some stickers she had some history in the PNW. I bought her with Oregon tags in Washington state (from a guy with Montana as a last name) - can't make that up. She was promised as "everything works" but nothing could have been further from the truth when she was delivered across the country. I broke every rule in the book buying her and have paid handsomely as a penance. But, happy that I was able to "save" this 40 and bring new life to her. I will (already?) regret this but with two little ones 5 & under at home, I don't get to drive her very often. Someone else deserves to have some fun.
I have the original/matching hard top - it needs a new headliner and some TLC - pics posted below.
Work is detailed below and couple notes on things not working/addressed:
- Left turn signal is in-operable (11/7 update: left turn signal worked very briefly today; but right turn signal quit working on a ride this afternoon)
- Transfer case is wet at front output shaft and between case and transmission (fluid level is good and i have never seen any fluid on ground)
- 10/16/2023 service notes said birfields leaking (didn't see that until I got home)
2018 work:
- Brakes (new master cylinder, rear wheel cylinders/shoes/drums, front brake calipers/rotors/pads, repack front wheel bearings and flex brake hoses)
- Replace all tie rod ends
- Alignment
- Replace both tail lamps, bulbs in front markers/turn signals, clean all connections
- Replace starter assembly
- Replace both front seat belts
- Reinstall air filter assembly and add emission filter
2019 work:
- New battery
- Install OME suspension lift
- Install wiper arm linkage
2020-2021 work (Trollhole's):
- Removed 2nd gas tank; replace fuel system
- New windshield; new rear view mirror
- Added tailgate, painted mustard yellow
- New cowell drains
- New passenger taillight
- Cleaned up electrical
- Fix igniter setup
- New water pump; radiator hose, thermostat
- New fan blade
- Front axle/knuckle rebuild
- New air filter
- New belt/alternator pulley
- New oil pressure sender; remove aftermarket oil pressure setup
- New seals in transmission
- Brake service
2022 work:
- Oil change
- Washed and re-oiled air filter
- Rear brake bulb
2023 work:
- Oil change/filter service
- Tire rotation
- Drive belt tightened
History: She was first sold in New Mexico (American Toyota - Albuquerque) and per some stickers she had some history in the PNW. I bought her with Oregon tags in Washington state (from a guy with Montana as a last name) - can't make that up. She was promised as "everything works" but nothing could have been further from the truth when she was delivered across the country. I broke every rule in the book buying her and have paid handsomely as a penance. But, happy that I was able to "save" this 40 and bring new life to her. I will (already?) regret this but with two little ones 5 & under at home, I don't get to drive her very often. Someone else deserves to have some fun.
I have the original/matching hard top - it needs a new headliner and some TLC - pics posted below.
Work is detailed below and couple notes on things not working/addressed:
- Left turn signal is in-operable (11/7 update: left turn signal worked very briefly today; but right turn signal quit working on a ride this afternoon)
- Transfer case is wet at front output shaft and between case and transmission (fluid level is good and i have never seen any fluid on ground)
- 10/16/2023 service notes said birfields leaking (didn't see that until I got home)
2018 work:
- Brakes (new master cylinder, rear wheel cylinders/shoes/drums, front brake calipers/rotors/pads, repack front wheel bearings and flex brake hoses)
- Replace all tie rod ends
- Alignment
- Replace both tail lamps, bulbs in front markers/turn signals, clean all connections
- Replace starter assembly
- Replace both front seat belts
- Reinstall air filter assembly and add emission filter
2019 work:
- New battery
- Install OME suspension lift
- Install wiper arm linkage
2020-2021 work (Trollhole's):
- Removed 2nd gas tank; replace fuel system
- New windshield; new rear view mirror
- Added tailgate, painted mustard yellow
- New cowell drains
- New passenger taillight
- Cleaned up electrical
- Fix igniter setup
- New water pump; radiator hose, thermostat
- New fan blade
- Front axle/knuckle rebuild
- New air filter
- New belt/alternator pulley
- New oil pressure sender; remove aftermarket oil pressure setup
- New seals in transmission
- Brake service
2022 work:
- Oil change
- Washed and re-oiled air filter
- Rear brake bulb
2023 work:
- Oil change/filter service
- Tire rotation
- Drive belt tightened
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