I have come to the realization that my 40 is not a fit for my young family. I am going to go another direction with an 80 build. I have owned this 40 for a little over a year and loved it but its just not big enough.
-Oct. 1972 Manufacture date
-Chevy 350
-3 Speed Trans.
-Stock Transfer Case
-New Front disks/83 Pickup Knuckles and Fine Spline Birfs/Aisin Hubs
-Power Steering
-Front Shackle Reversal and larger rear shackles (1.5" over stock)
-Complete Hard top with new seals
-Bestop soft top and bows (Missing doors and snap rails)
-Stock Long bench seats or CJ forward facing bench seat
-Custom built rear tire carrier and jerry can mount
-Cadillac Leather power seats (Original Seat brackets still In place if you would like to go back to stock.
-Ammo Can Center console
-Single Hoop roll bar
-Tach and Aftermarket gauges
-New Cool Cruisers Winshield washer sprayer
-New rear hatch seals and gas pistons for rear hatch
-5 New 32x11.50xR15 Hancook Mud Tires on New Steel Rims
Everything works! Besides the Motor and Front Seats it is still a fairly stock rig. It has a lot of power. It will Cruise down the Highway at 65 mph at 3,000 RPM. The three speed case actually is quite fun to drive on back roads. The power curve is great from 35-55mph in 3rd gear. This rig has not been fully restored but is a great candidate. If you want a rig to "Use" this is the right one for you. It can be driven the day you get it home. It starts everytime and has never failed me.
Not going to hide anything so here is what is currently needs some love.
-The tub has been patched (bondo) and painted. Solid but will need some work down the road if you do not want it to get worse.
-rear main is leaking a few drips when it sits.
-High speed only works on front heater fan/needs resistor
-Original door handles have some play
-Window felt on drivers door worn out
-Unknown Miles Odometer does not work
-Windshield Gasket Has slight gap between two pieces. I filled the hole with silicone to stop air from coming in.
See Pics at below link:
http://s834.photobucket.com/user/bigfj62/library/73 FJ40?sort=2&page=1
Thank You for looking. I would like to make the sale on Mud. I like to see Cruisers go to a fellow Cruiser enthusiast who is going to value what they have. I had this truck shipped 1200 miles for $600 last fall. I will gladly help getting this 40 on a truck. It has been garage kept for the last year. I think $10000 is a good starting point. PM me with further questions.
-Oct. 1972 Manufacture date
-Chevy 350
-3 Speed Trans.
-Stock Transfer Case
-New Front disks/83 Pickup Knuckles and Fine Spline Birfs/Aisin Hubs
-Power Steering
-Front Shackle Reversal and larger rear shackles (1.5" over stock)
-Complete Hard top with new seals
-Bestop soft top and bows (Missing doors and snap rails)
-Stock Long bench seats or CJ forward facing bench seat
-Custom built rear tire carrier and jerry can mount
-Cadillac Leather power seats (Original Seat brackets still In place if you would like to go back to stock.
-Ammo Can Center console
-Single Hoop roll bar
-Tach and Aftermarket gauges
-New Cool Cruisers Winshield washer sprayer
-New rear hatch seals and gas pistons for rear hatch
-5 New 32x11.50xR15 Hancook Mud Tires on New Steel Rims
Everything works! Besides the Motor and Front Seats it is still a fairly stock rig. It has a lot of power. It will Cruise down the Highway at 65 mph at 3,000 RPM. The three speed case actually is quite fun to drive on back roads. The power curve is great from 35-55mph in 3rd gear. This rig has not been fully restored but is a great candidate. If you want a rig to "Use" this is the right one for you. It can be driven the day you get it home. It starts everytime and has never failed me.
Not going to hide anything so here is what is currently needs some love.
-The tub has been patched (bondo) and painted. Solid but will need some work down the road if you do not want it to get worse.
-rear main is leaking a few drips when it sits.
-High speed only works on front heater fan/needs resistor
-Original door handles have some play
-Window felt on drivers door worn out
-Unknown Miles Odometer does not work
-Windshield Gasket Has slight gap between two pieces. I filled the hole with silicone to stop air from coming in.
See Pics at below link:
http://s834.photobucket.com/user/bigfj62/library/73 FJ40?sort=2&page=1
Thank You for looking. I would like to make the sale on Mud. I like to see Cruisers go to a fellow Cruiser enthusiast who is going to value what they have. I had this truck shipped 1200 miles for $600 last fall. I will gladly help getting this 40 on a truck. It has been garage kept for the last year. I think $10000 is a good starting point. PM me with further questions.
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