Wanted FJ40 for restoration project (1 Viewer)

Year

1978

Vehicle Model

1. 40 Series

Location

Hattiesburg, Mississippi United States

Mileage

12345

Color

blue

Hello all, looking for an FJ40 to do body off total restoration for my long term keeper. Running condition not an issue. Planning on new suspension and interior. Definite body off and repaint. Would prefer as little rust as possible. Must have hard top and doors and glass. I'm open to most years. Located in south MS (Hattiesburg) and would prefer something in Southeast. Thanks for your time.

 

[oakweb]

I know of one that’s perfect, body is ready to paint and off. Message me I’ll get you in touch with the owner he’s in Vegss

 

[oakweb]

The body has all rust removed, all parts are there for hardtop and glass, had a V8 in it, it's ready for next level attention
Here's the owners number - text is better than calling as he has odd work hours 1-413-537-7901 It's a 1976

 

[oakweb]

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[oakweb]

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[Aircooled1]

Thank you will reach out to owner soon.

 

[Indygbd]

What’s out budget?

 

[Aircooled1]

Budget depends on what it needs. Will pay more for something that has less rust and orig drivetrain, etc. Planning on taking body off and painting and redoing frame and suspension/brakes anyway. Engine rebuild likely also going to happen.

 

[overton]

If you're looking for a "keeper" Why not start with a keeper. You can spend $20K on a truck that needs everything and then shell out $50K or more and months or years of your precious time doing a body off restoration. Why not just buy something that is done or a beautiful survivor that needs very little and start enjoying it immediately?

1968 FJ40 | Land Cruiser Nation | North America

Restored FJ40 For Sale - Spring Green - 1968

www.lcnation.com

1978 FJ40 | Land Cruiser Nation | FJ40 FJ60 FJ62 Sales | North America

1978 FJ40 Showroom Condition For Sale

www.lcnation.com

 

[Aircooled1]

If you're looking for a "keeper" Why not start with a keeper. You can spend $20K on a truck that needs everything and then shell out $50K or more and months or years of your precious time doing a body off restoration. Why not just buy something that is done or a beautiful survivor that needs very little and start enjoying it immediately?

1968 FJ40 | Land Cruiser Nation | North America

Restored FJ40 For Sale - Spring Green - 1968

www.lcnation.com

1978 FJ40 | Land Cruiser Nation | FJ40 FJ60 FJ62 Sales | North America

1978 FJ40 Showroom Condition For Sale

www.lcnation.com

Honestly the work is my favorite part. The driving is enjoying what i've done. Taking everything apart and doing it right and knowing exactly how it was done. And when something breaks I will know exactly how to fix it. And showing my 13 yo how to do these things along the way.

 

[overton]

That's the right answer in my book. I totally get that. I was just wondering. If your going to do, it I would suggest an 81, 82 or 83 with power steering. It will be worth a small fortune when you're done and these are among the best driving FJ40's Toyota ever produced.

 

[Aircooled1]

That's the right answer in my book. I totally get that. I was just wondering. If your going to do, it I would suggest an 81, 82 or 83 with power steering. It will be worth a small fortune when you're done and these are among the best driving FJ40's Toyota ever produced.

Thanks for the tip. I will keep that in mind.

 

[thundermcawesum]

Thanks for the tip. I will keep that in mind.

Thanks for the tip. I will keep that in mind.

Mailbox full. Shoot me a message I have a very original 71 from cali with a hard top. Frame is spotless. Never seen winter or salt.

 

[seventysixers]

I have a NAS 83 Fj40 that you might be interested in. Shoot me a pm if so.

 

[HelloKitty65]

If you're looking for a "keeper" Why not start with a keeper. You can spend $20K on a truck that needs everything and then shell out $50K or more and months or years of your precious time doing a body off restoration. Why not just buy something that is done or a beautiful survivor that needs very little and start enjoying it immediately?

1968 FJ40 | Land Cruiser Nation | North America

Restored FJ40 For Sale - Spring Green - 1968

www.lcnation.com

1978 FJ40 | Land Cruiser Nation | FJ40 FJ60 FJ62 Sales | North America

1978 FJ40 Showroom Condition For Sale

www.lcnation.com

Whoa! Nice work on the spring green one.

 

[Aircooled1]

Thanks for the input everyone! I was able to find one and I’m excited about the restoration. WIll post a thread once I make some good progress.