My super clean FJ-43 is up for grabs. To my knowledge the FJ-43 was never imported to the US. It is basically a FJ-40 chassis with a longer bodypan. So for those of you that want more space for gear but don't want the longer wheel-base of the 45 this truck is for you. I bought it in 2003 while stationed in Bogota Colombia and had a frame up restoration done on it. The nice thing about Bogota is that, at almost 9000 feet of altitude, there is little humidity so these trucks don't rust. It was in excellent condition to begin with but I fixed all the little things and drove it for a year. I had a roll bar installed and had the seats reupholstered in 1000d Codura nylon so they will last longer than the truck. It also has an aftermarket stereo. It has an aftermarket top that is way nicer than the original hardtop I had on my old 73 FJ-40. This has stereo speakers built into it as well as vents. Other than that the truck is stock and in terrific condition.
Once I got it back to the US (North Carolina) it sat in my barn for a while while the NCDMV did their investigation and I got the title. During that time we had a cold snap and the block froze and cracked. Since the the temperature in Bogota is about 75 year round I didn't realize it had straight water in the radiator. So there she sat in my barn waiting for me to get the money to work on her. Finally after making big $$$ on danger pay and overtime while stationed in Iraq I replaced the motor with a rebuilt MAF Hi-performance 2F. While it was in the shop I also had a disk brake conversion done too. Aaron Bishop of HCORE 4x4 in Boone NC did the work HCORE 4x4 - The Best in Custom 4x4's.
Sadly I am now stationed overseas again and couldn't bring her with me. Since I will likely have another OCONUS posting next I would rather sell this fine vehicle rather than have her sitting unloved in a barn for the next 2-5 years. There has to be somebody here that would like to give her the opportunity to run on the trails and play in the mud again.
I am starting at $17,000 but willing to negotiate. The truck is in Boone NC. PM me or hit me at safariteam5@yahoo.com if you have questions or call me at 1-828-355-5825. More pics are available here at my flickr account: Flickr: safariteam5's Photostream
Thanks for taking a look. Safariteam5
Once I got it back to the US (North Carolina) it sat in my barn for a while while the NCDMV did their investigation and I got the title. During that time we had a cold snap and the block froze and cracked. Since the the temperature in Bogota is about 75 year round I didn't realize it had straight water in the radiator. So there she sat in my barn waiting for me to get the money to work on her. Finally after making big $$$ on danger pay and overtime while stationed in Iraq I replaced the motor with a rebuilt MAF Hi-performance 2F. While it was in the shop I also had a disk brake conversion done too. Aaron Bishop of HCORE 4x4 in Boone NC did the work HCORE 4x4 - The Best in Custom 4x4's.
Sadly I am now stationed overseas again and couldn't bring her with me. Since I will likely have another OCONUS posting next I would rather sell this fine vehicle rather than have her sitting unloved in a barn for the next 2-5 years. There has to be somebody here that would like to give her the opportunity to run on the trails and play in the mud again.
I am starting at $17,000 but willing to negotiate. The truck is in Boone NC. PM me or hit me at safariteam5@yahoo.com if you have questions or call me at 1-828-355-5825. More pics are available here at my flickr account: Flickr: safariteam5's Photostream
Thanks for taking a look. Safariteam5
