The 76 FJ40 was purchased from Costa Rica about 5 years ago by my boss. After taking delivery it sat at his ranch for about 3 years with little activity. Shortly thereafter the 40 began to have issues, mainly it wouldn't hold idle. A few parts were subsequently replaced and the 3B Diesel has been super reliable, since. He replaced a few parts including a new steering wheel and tires. A complete [drum] brake job was done and the instrument cluster was replaced. About 2 years ago he brought it to his house but he would rarely drive it so he decided to put it up for sale. He never really got any serious buyers so the 40 just sat there for 2 years starving for attention.
He approached me a few weeks ago and asked if I would be interested in purchasing the 40. He told me would sell to me for 19.5K and I told him I would think about it. The topic came up again last week and I made him a counter offer below 14K., and he accepted. I think I got a good deal and I'm very happy with the acquisition.
Here's a few pics.
The 40 didn't come with seatbelts and locking hubs (6-spline). Seatbelts have been ordered and I'm currently hunting for hubs.
I'm looking forward to interact and learn from you guyz but please be patient and Please accept my apologies for all the forthcoming dumb questions that I'll be posting..
-Soberacho
He approached me a few weeks ago and asked if I would be interested in purchasing the 40. He told me would sell to me for 19.5K and I told him I would think about it. The topic came up again last week and I made him a counter offer below 14K., and he accepted. I think I got a good deal and I'm very happy with the acquisition.
Here's a few pics.
The 40 didn't come with seatbelts and locking hubs (6-spline). Seatbelts have been ordered and I'm currently hunting for hubs.
I'm looking forward to interact and learn from you guyz but please be patient and Please accept my apologies for all the forthcoming dumb questions that I'll be posting..
-Soberacho
