Intro (2 Viewers)

[dustman72]

I am excited to have joined this group after buying my first ever Cruiser. It’s a ‘78 FJ40. It is in original condition. Can’t wait to start the journey of getting her back on the road after 12 years in storage.

 

[cims1970fj40]

Welcome! It’s a nice looking cruiser!

 

[charliemeyer007]

You are in the right spot - lots of smart helpful people here, welcome.
That looks like a nice rig. Get some free down manuals

Land Cruiser Factory Service Manuals (FSMs)

Factory service manuals (FSMs) for your Toyota Land Cruiser ! From the 1950s to the present!

www.cruisercult.com

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Nice rig.

 

[wimberosa]

Love the stripes. The swish at the end is very unique. More pics please.....

 

[Michael B]

Welcome to the madness! Nice 40.

 

[Mike Shull]

Very nice!

 

[Land Shark]

She looks clean. Post up some more pics

 

[bryce112]

Very nice and welcome.

 

[LakeLaurashawn]

Welcome to the madness! I am in Heber as well and if you ever need anything, please drop me a note.

 

[procomsignathid]

Beautiful! I will pile on to the group here that loves the stripes. Love to see some more pics!

 

[JohnnyC]

Mostly original

Welcome to Mud.... more pics?

 

[dustman72]

yes, mostly original.

 

[dustman72]

I was finally able to upload a few more pictures.

 

[dustman72]

A few more if you are really interested.

 

[procomsignathid]

Fantastic! I'm envious of the PTO winch... does it work?

 

[sterling]

Nice stripes and late model wheels!

What's the history?

 

[dustman72]

Fantastic! I'm envious of the PTO winch... does it work?

It does. The cable was removed in order to give it a quick once over with black paint. I just need to reinstall it.

 

[jim land]

Look like it was flip on it side in the past but it is not too bad , very clean , rear sill look better than most stock 40 , plus a PTO and cool stripes

A good clean of the underside , rust converter and a fluidfilm coat will help to keep it good for long time

 

[dustman72]

Look like it was flip on it side in the past but it is not too bad , very clean , rear sill look better than most stock 40 , plus a PTO and cool stripes

A good clean of the underside , rust converter and a fluidfilm coat will help to keep it good for long time

I was definitely excited to see the condition of the rear sill.

And cleaning the underside is one of my top priorities. Thanks for the fluidfilm tip. How is it applied?