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For sale Custom 1973 FJ40 – 327 – 700R4 – disc brakes – Vintage Air – and tons more….. $15,000.00 obo
I have decided to sale my 1973 FJ40 that I have owned since 2000. This FJ40 has undergone a complete frame off restoration and modernization that sets it apart from all other FJ40s out there. 98% of all work was done by me and my father with the intention of owning this vehicle forever. Over the 12 years I have owned this vehicle it was a daily driver for 6 years and was constantly being improved. Unfortunately for the last 2 years, job and life commitments have allowed me less and less time to enjoy the FJ40. I have come to the hard conclusion that I would rather have someone else enjoy the vehicle than have it sit unused in my basement. Over the 12 years I have owned this vehicle I have spent over $24,000.00 on parts alone, as I have done everything myself except, upholstery on the front seats, transmission rebuild, and third member rebuild. I have receipts for much of this. All receipts, manuals, photos, and information are included in this sale. This vehicle is not perfect and if it was I would ask over $30,000.00 for it. I am pricing this cruiser at $15,000.00 which I feel is an incredible deal. This is less than I would like, but I feel that it reflects the current market for collector cars and the economy. This car is very solid, but is not perfect. It does have some rust on the tub and front fenders which could easily be fixed. It has hands down the best interior I have ever seen on a FJ40. It was built to be a daily driver. I have taken tons of pictures over the years including current ones that show the complete scope of this project. It is very difficult to summarize all that has been done to this FJ40 so if you have any questions please feel free to ask. The vehicle can be seen in person in Morganton, NC (western North Carolina) and I’m sure you won’t be disappointed. You can pm me here or email me at james.a.avery77atgmail.com (replace at with @). I also have a 1973 hardtop, sides, rear door, and front doors, as well as an extra set of rear ambulance doors and late model rear jump seat frames and many other parts that I could sweeten the deal with.
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Engine Details:
GM 327 cubic inch V8
Edelbrock Performer series 600 cfm, electric choke carburetor 1406
Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold 7101
Summit Racing HEI Distributer
Powermaster 140 amp alternator
Moroso Blue Max spark plug wires
Duralast 49-DL 850 cca, 1000 ca battery
Alan Grove alternator and ac compressor brackets
Billet pulleys
FlowKooler Hi Volume short water pump
Custom fabricated radiator mount
Griffin Aluminum circle track radiator 26” x 19” x 3” GRI-85222-T
Griffin radiator cap
Summit inline radiator drain
Taurus electric fan
Delta current controller fan control system with dash indicator
Block hugger headers 2.5” collector
Mr. Gasket copper header gaskets
Summit chrome dress up kit
Dual exhaust system with oxygen sensor bung
Drivetrain Details:
GM 700R4 automatic overdrive transmission rebuilt with shift kit
B&M shifter
Advance Adapters GM to Toyota 3 speed transfer case conversion adapters and mounts
Toyota 3 speed transfer case with case saver bracket and dual seal output shaft
Balanced drive shafts
3:73 rebuilt rear third member from Iron Pig off-road
4:11 front third member
4 wheel disc brake conversion from JT Outfitters
FJZ80 master cylinder
Rebuilt brake booster
Russell brake proportioning valve – front and rear
Rancho RS9000 adjustable shock absorbers
Rancho RS5000 steering stabilizer
15” x 8” Alloy 8 hole wheels Qty 5
BF Goodwrench All Terrain AT 31 x 10.5 x 15 tires Qty 5 approx. 60% thread left
Heavy Duty steering tie rod
Tie rod kit
Rebuilt center arm kit
Electonic Details:
VDO Gauge package with custom Aluminum Bezel – Speed, Tach, Fuel, Oil, Water, and Voltage
Roundeyes 7” H4 60/55 watt headlights
Eclipse CD7000 CD Head unit
Precision Power PRO650 6 channel high end amp (Very Rare)
Scanspeak 18w 4 ohm 7” Midbass speakers in custom fiberglass / mdf door pods body color
Rockford Fosgate 12” Punch HX2 subwoofer in custom passenger seat enclosure body color
Seas Neo tweeters
Keyless entry with alarm – power door locks with lcd remote and standard remote and manual
Upgraded interior lights – dash, side post, cargo – all matching
Luxury Upgrade Details:
Vintage Air - Air conditioning system
Full sound deadening package – 80 sqft Rammatt BXT, 56 sqft Ensolite, 45 sqft 5/8” thick jute
Full carpet package
Dash cover
Custom console – hold 2 large drinks, 12 volt outlet, locking storage, padded armrest
Front seats – recovered in matching vinyl – minor wear / tearing on driver’s seat
Bottle jack and Kobalt tool kit – under driver’s seat
Anco winter wiper blades
Headliner – matching grey short nap material
NOS OEM Rain gutter replacement – one of the last NOS OEM rain gutters known to exist worldwide
Custom rear tire carrier with 2” receiver hitch – fabricated with Iron Pig Off-road components
Custom Rear Gas tank – 20 gallons with protection cage and stainless filler port with locking cap
Stainless cowl vent
Stainless hardware used throughout vehicle
Rear Ambulance doors – perfect shape – no rust at all
Some of the threads I have created on IH8MUD over the years detailing some of the projects:
Sound Deadening project:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/213375-1973-fj40-sound-deadening-project.html
Speaker pods and sub enclosure project:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/188429-1973-fj40-custom-speaker-box-build.html
Cooling system project:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/288190-cooling-v8-ac-my-solution.html
Custom console project:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/204440-fj40-custom-console.html
Videos
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Thanks for looking!
For sale Custom 1973 FJ40 – 327 – 700R4 – disc brakes – Vintage Air – and tons more….. $15,000.00 obo
I have decided to sale my 1973 FJ40 that I have owned since 2000. This FJ40 has undergone a complete frame off restoration and modernization that sets it apart from all other FJ40s out there. 98% of all work was done by me and my father with the intention of owning this vehicle forever. Over the 12 years I have owned this vehicle it was a daily driver for 6 years and was constantly being improved. Unfortunately for the last 2 years, job and life commitments have allowed me less and less time to enjoy the FJ40. I have come to the hard conclusion that I would rather have someone else enjoy the vehicle than have it sit unused in my basement. Over the 12 years I have owned this vehicle I have spent over $24,000.00 on parts alone, as I have done everything myself except, upholstery on the front seats, transmission rebuild, and third member rebuild. I have receipts for much of this. All receipts, manuals, photos, and information are included in this sale. This vehicle is not perfect and if it was I would ask over $30,000.00 for it. I am pricing this cruiser at $15,000.00 which I feel is an incredible deal. This is less than I would like, but I feel that it reflects the current market for collector cars and the economy. This car is very solid, but is not perfect. It does have some rust on the tub and front fenders which could easily be fixed. It has hands down the best interior I have ever seen on a FJ40. It was built to be a daily driver. I have taken tons of pictures over the years including current ones that show the complete scope of this project. It is very difficult to summarize all that has been done to this FJ40 so if you have any questions please feel free to ask. The vehicle can be seen in person in Morganton, NC (western North Carolina) and I’m sure you won’t be disappointed. You can pm me here or email me at james.a.avery77atgmail.com (replace at with @). I also have a 1973 hardtop, sides, rear door, and front doors, as well as an extra set of rear ambulance doors and late model rear jump seat frames and many other parts that I could sweeten the deal with.
Photobucket slideshow link:
Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket
Engine Details:
GM 327 cubic inch V8
Edelbrock Performer series 600 cfm, electric choke carburetor 1406
Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold 7101
Summit Racing HEI Distributer
Powermaster 140 amp alternator
Moroso Blue Max spark plug wires
Duralast 49-DL 850 cca, 1000 ca battery
Alan Grove alternator and ac compressor brackets
Billet pulleys
FlowKooler Hi Volume short water pump
Custom fabricated radiator mount
Griffin Aluminum circle track radiator 26” x 19” x 3” GRI-85222-T
Griffin radiator cap
Summit inline radiator drain
Taurus electric fan
Delta current controller fan control system with dash indicator
Block hugger headers 2.5” collector
Mr. Gasket copper header gaskets
Summit chrome dress up kit
Dual exhaust system with oxygen sensor bung
Drivetrain Details:
GM 700R4 automatic overdrive transmission rebuilt with shift kit
B&M shifter
Advance Adapters GM to Toyota 3 speed transfer case conversion adapters and mounts
Toyota 3 speed transfer case with case saver bracket and dual seal output shaft
Balanced drive shafts
3:73 rebuilt rear third member from Iron Pig off-road
4:11 front third member
4 wheel disc brake conversion from JT Outfitters
FJZ80 master cylinder
Rebuilt brake booster
Russell brake proportioning valve – front and rear
Rancho RS9000 adjustable shock absorbers
Rancho RS5000 steering stabilizer
15” x 8” Alloy 8 hole wheels Qty 5
BF Goodwrench All Terrain AT 31 x 10.5 x 15 tires Qty 5 approx. 60% thread left
Heavy Duty steering tie rod
Tie rod kit
Rebuilt center arm kit
Electonic Details:
VDO Gauge package with custom Aluminum Bezel – Speed, Tach, Fuel, Oil, Water, and Voltage
Roundeyes 7” H4 60/55 watt headlights
Eclipse CD7000 CD Head unit
Precision Power PRO650 6 channel high end amp (Very Rare)
Scanspeak 18w 4 ohm 7” Midbass speakers in custom fiberglass / mdf door pods body color
Rockford Fosgate 12” Punch HX2 subwoofer in custom passenger seat enclosure body color
Seas Neo tweeters
Keyless entry with alarm – power door locks with lcd remote and standard remote and manual
Upgraded interior lights – dash, side post, cargo – all matching
Luxury Upgrade Details:
Vintage Air - Air conditioning system
Full sound deadening package – 80 sqft Rammatt BXT, 56 sqft Ensolite, 45 sqft 5/8” thick jute
Full carpet package
Dash cover
Custom console – hold 2 large drinks, 12 volt outlet, locking storage, padded armrest
Front seats – recovered in matching vinyl – minor wear / tearing on driver’s seat
Bottle jack and Kobalt tool kit – under driver’s seat
Anco winter wiper blades
Headliner – matching grey short nap material
NOS OEM Rain gutter replacement – one of the last NOS OEM rain gutters known to exist worldwide
Custom rear tire carrier with 2” receiver hitch – fabricated with Iron Pig Off-road components
Custom Rear Gas tank – 20 gallons with protection cage and stainless filler port with locking cap
Stainless cowl vent
Stainless hardware used throughout vehicle
Rear Ambulance doors – perfect shape – no rust at all
Some of the threads I have created on IH8MUD over the years detailing some of the projects:
Sound Deadening project:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/213375-1973-fj40-sound-deadening-project.html
Speaker pods and sub enclosure project:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/188429-1973-fj40-custom-speaker-box-build.html
Cooling system project:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/288190-cooling-v8-ac-my-solution.html
Custom console project:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/204440-fj40-custom-console.html
Videos
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Thanks for looking!
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