Wanted FJ40 Restored Wanted

***Thanks for all the help guys. My hunt has ended. Pics posted on this thread****

I'm interested in buying a 76' or newer FJ. Please be interested in selling...at reasonable/market price 30Kplus (I'm ready to buy I don't want to waste anyone's time nor mine. *** Edit*** V8 is a must!!
Must have the following:

Body restoration (pictures would be helpful)
Engine/tranny in top condition
Mechanical/electrical in order
Hardtop and ambulance doors
Beige/white/pueblo brown/olive
Would be great if-
Has A/C and P/S

Thanx fellas-
J

 

[overton]

I know there's a lot of work there, but it doesn't do it for me. I'd pass on that.

x2 - USA trucks are more desirable in my book.

 

[daniel.watters]

Split rims, no smog equipment, FF rear axle,... must be South America market truck? Looks good, just don't like the new paint.

Wing vents, no roll bar, and 60/40 seats. Non-USA model all day.... Probably Colombian.

 

[overton]

You might want to take a look at what I have in my stable. You won't find any V8's however.
www.myfj40.com

 

[zafj40]

Will checkout overton

 

[zafj40]

Im curious. Were the South American cruisers built in Brazil or were there other plants as well??

 

[overton]

Im curious. Were the South American cruisers built in Brazil or were there other plants as well??

I thought they were all built in Japan and shipped but not positive.

 

[Larr75fj40]

Larr, isn't this your rig? Great looking 40.

Yes that is however that pic was thousands of dollars ago lol Since then I've added new oem factory wheels and hubcaps, new skinny tires, new interior, new custom floor carpet, a 78 hard top with vent, v8 350 fuel injection, and 4 row aluminum radiator. Looks much better now!

 

[KruiserK]

I thought they were all built in Japan and shipped but not positive.

I think only the Brazilian ones (Bandeirantes) were made in Brazil. They had MB diesels.

 

[N919HJ]

Go to the Gooding auction this coming weekend in Scottsdale and buy the 79 they are selling. It looks pretty good from the pictures.

 

[overton]

Go to the Gooding auction this coming weekend in Scottsdale and buy the 79 they are selling. It looks pretty good from the pictures.

Gooding Scottsdale Jan 18-19

http://www.goodingco.com/car/1979-toyota-fj40

or Russo and Steele - Scottsdale Jan 16-20

http://www.russoandsteele.com/auction_vehicles.php?search_text=toyota&auction_pk=71

 

[zafj40]

Thanx for the link

 

[DelMarCruiser]

Gooding Scottsdale Jan 18-19

http://www.goodingco.com/car/1979-toyota-fj40

or Russo and Steele - Scottsdale Jan 16-20

http://www.russoandsteele.com/auction_vehicles.php?search_text=toyota&auction_pk=71

Trying to see what the 73 soft top went for, my college buddy restored it.

 

[onesprung60]

The 73 soft top at russo and steele went for $28k

 

[N919HJ]

Did you ever find the 40 you where looking for? I'd like to see if you did.

 

[zafj40]

I did find a '78 a few weeks ago. Ill post a few pics

 

[zafj40]

'78 Fj40

This is a link to the 40 I picked up

http://www.proffittscruisers.com/ve...-desert-sand-1978-fj40-multi-use-crawler.html

 

[overton]

If I may ask, what is the asking price for a truck like this for at PC? Certainly a gorgeous custom built Cruiser!

 

[N919HJ]

Nice... great color. Is it just the picture or is the paint a little darker than the typical tan?

 

[ElHefe]

This is a link to the 40 I picked up

http://www.proffittscruisers.com/vehicle-complete-builds/rock-crawlers-sick-trail-performance/on-and-off-road-multi-use-rock-crawlers/183-desert-sand-1978-fj40-multi-use-crawler.html

I didn't realize that owner was still considering selling. I saw his FS thread on expedition portal. This is my dream 40.

Asking price was well north of 30K, IIRC.

 

[ckramer10]

that is awesome (drool)