Help with fj40 value

[Crazy E]

Hello all,

I’ve been searching for a clean FJ and may have found it. I would love some input as to a rough value of this FJ. It’s a 1970 and I’ll attach pics. I’m aware that there will be unanswered questions that will effect the value but this is just a rough estimate. Thanks again!

 

[Crazy E]

Here we have for sale a beautiful, stock 1970 Toyota FJ40 with many many new parts! The FJ has been partially restored with new paint, interior and wheels and tires. The FJ has a new replacement era correct straight 6 engine with a three on the tree manual transmission. The car has had just two previous owners besides me. The original owner did extensive work to the FJ over the years. They painted it, put a new engine in it, new clutch, new radiator, the brakes have all been rebuilt, we just has a new seat covers professionally installed, they match the OEM style. We also had an OEM style headliner professionally installed. The tires are brand new bias plys with newly powder coated wheels. The color on the wheels was closely matched to the original. There has been a ton of other parts powder coated too. The paint shines beautifully, and I just fully detailed the exterior of the FJ. The interior paint is original! There is just a slight amount of bubbling in the panel below the rear doors. The floors are solid and so is everything else on the FJ. These are so incredibly rare to find that have not been converted to a v8 or lifted. It's very rare to find one in stock form like this. The FJ just recently had a full tune up and runs great! It runs and drives wonderfully, and is ready to enjoy for the new owner. I have all of the receipts that go with the FJ of all the work that has been done. Don't miss out on this beautiful, stock 1970 Toyota FJ40.

 

[Living in the Past]

Does it have a brake booster? My guess with the passenger's front seat it was made after 7/70. Currently not a bad thing. Besides the booster would have dual circuit brake lines. Have no opinion on value since it clearly a repaint with unknown before and possible Bondo and poor rust repairs.

Writing post before second set of pictures. Should be a 7/70-12/70 production.

 

[Crazy E]

thanks for the input. I just emailed him about the paint and we’ll see what he says.

 

[FJBen]

Value from a few pictures is really hard.

The paint job would make me a little leery. Only painting the outside seems odd on a vehicle so easy to teardown to paint. Overall it LOOKS pretty solid from the pictures but my guess is that there is WAY more rust/bondo potentially hiding.

If that were original paint (even faded/patina/surface rust/scratches) with very minimal rust, I would think thats a $15~$20k cruiser if everything is on the up and up. If it's a lipstick on a pig paint job where you can easily tell bondo/rust I'd say $8 - $10k tops depending on if the rest of the cruiser is that nice.

hard to tell, but it appears to be a pretty solid cruisers...although I've had a few that looked REALLY good in photos until you got close, then you could definitely see it wasn't anywhere near as nice as the picture made it look. 20 footer.

 

[Crazy E]

Value from a few pictures is really hard.

The paint job would make me a little leery. Only painting the outside seems odd on a vehicle so easy to teardown to paint. Overall it LOOKS pretty solid from the pictures but my guess is that there is WAY more rust/bondo potentially hiding.

If that were original paint (even faded/patina/surface rust/scratches) with very minimal rust, I would think thats a $15~$20k cruiser if everything is on the up and up. If it's a lipstick on a pig paint job where you can easily tell bondo/rust I'd say $8 - $10k tops depending on if the rest of the cruiser is that nice.

hard to tell, but it appears to be a pretty solid cruisers...although I've had a few that looked REALLY good in photos until you got close, then you could definitely see it wasn't anywhere near as nice as the picture made it look. 20 footer.

Unfortunatly I agree. He wants $22k and I don’t want to throw it away. I’m thinking I’m better off buying one that needs paint so I can see how it’s done. Very much appreciated!

 

[FJBen]

Unfortunatly I agree. He wants $22k and I don’t want to throw it away. I’m thinking I’m better off buying one that needs paint so I can see how it’s done. Very much appreciated!

Agreed, 22k IMO is high for a partial repaint, because who knows what else is partial. Keep looking, there will be a more original one show up.

 

[airon23]

22k might be ok for a fully restored to stock "FJ" as he calls it.

 

[cruiserboy14]

it looks nice, I would look at it and take pictures. look at the underside, test drive it, look at the joints and where the dirt/oil is laying/pooling/dripping. don't be afraid to rap your knuckles down the body to see if you hear a more solid sound, as that means bondo. pictures are not a good way of judging value as @FJBen said, to many "lipstick on a pig cruisers" in todays market. I wouldn't go over 20,000 and that's if it truly was as good as they say it is. take our advice, but see for yourself. that's the best way IMO.

 

[tls3601]

I like others mentioned would want to see pics of it before that sweet paint job. Also, why not paint the inside if going that far? I would go over it with a fine tooth comb for rust/bondo. Metal repairs is what you want but they take longer and cost more.

 

[mrboatman]

That looks like the one listed in Reno. if so it`s been for sale for quite some time. You may be able to get one of the members in Reno to give it a closer look.
JP

 

[DesertFJ40]

It pretty much looks like mine. Everything was original except for a supposed paint job, some drilled holes for speakers and whip-antana holders on the rear. Mine also has one tiny section of bondo in the rear drivers corner. I'll take pics of mine for you tomorrow so you can compare. I ended up getting it for 10k

 

[airon23]

Yes you're right in South Reno. I live in Reno and might be willing to help take a look if you need.

 

[Crazy E]

That’s may be a good idea. I’ll let you know! Thanks

 

[Indygbd]

This truck was probably very clean before partial as l repaint. I think the price is fair.

 

[HelloKitty65]

IMHO, the tires aren't shiny enough.

 

[GHalll]

Was the roll bar added? I didn’t think those came stock that early.. Looks like a nice truck to me barring any rust/bondo.

 

[Ranger Jeff]

By no means a big indicator, but the very dark brake and clutch fluids tell me this rig isn't very well maintained. Would make me dig much deeper for other signs.

 

[lelandEOD]

I'm in Reno too and can go take a look, if needed.

 

[dogfishlake]

It looks ok, but for that money I would take a semi solid original paint truck. A little patina is cool and tells no lies. It would be nice if every repainted truck came with pictures of the process, but unfortunately that rarely happens. It does have a bit of lipstick on a pig look going on. It may be great but not so sure.

Good luck!

P.S. I have bought my last few Cruisers from members here and it is a 1000% better value and experience. Every one of them is now my friend as a great bonus. Something to consider.