Look what I found in the Desert (1 Viewer)

[TheHardWay]

Yeah, I did it again – I’ve wanted a white FJ40 for years, then this fell into my lap last Friday – and it was just 280 MILES AWAY IN TUCSON. Luckily the seller was willing to wait until Memorial Day for me to come and do the hands on and drive it.

We left Las Cruces at 8am with the same brave crew that went to Las Vegas 3 years ago: 1 FJ Cruiser, 1 FJ40, and 1 AWESOME TOW BAR
Got there by noon (11 Arizona) and I knew right away this baby was coming home with me. And it did! We pulled into our driveway at sunset after another awesome flat tow performance by Badass Max and the mighty green tow bar:

Eric wasn’t bullshittin’, this is in great condition, original paint with lots of patina:

And no rot!


Looks like I’ll be getting another intake hose from CityRacer

 

[TheHardWay]

But the best part is it came loaded with gifts!

Unfortunately this little adventure interrupted my porch roof project:

But at least Zeb will have some company while I finish:

Zeb, short for Zebulon, the explorer who discovered Pike’s Peak and named it after himself.

 

[Camper Dave]

Now doesn't that make want to sit in the driveway all day and look at those beauties?!?!?!? Congrats!!

 

[TheHardWay]

I can put a lawn chair in the driveway under a mesquite tree and sip a beer while admiring the view.

 

[onemanarmy]

Where was it listed for sale?

 

[TheHardWay]

SOLD - 1977 FJ40 - Tucson, Arizona based Land Cruiser

1977 FJ40 – Tucson, Arizona based Land Cruiser Asking $14,500 - Direct Message if you are interested Pick-up only Clean 1977 title – from what I was told I’m the 4th owner and this 40 has always been in or very near Arizona VIN FJ40242657 The reason I’m selling it I just don’t use it like I...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[Camper Dave]

I love finding cars in the desert......it really shortens the body work portion of a restoration.

 

[TheHardWay]

Yep, worth the drive!

 

[ekdee1]

But the best part is it came loaded with gifts!
View attachment 2320140
Unfortunately this little adventure interrupted my porch roof project:
View attachment 2320142
But at least Zeb will have some company while I finish:
View attachment 2320143
Zeb, short for Zebulon, the explorer who discovered Pike’s Peak and named it after himself.

Dana - Looks pretty sweet sitting there, now time for a proper bumper I'll give you a hand next time we're through Cruces.

 

[TheHardWay]

Thanks Eric, don't forget that bigass wrench!

 

[Massey2004]

Thanks for including me in your post. Looks like you found an awesome rig, congratulations. It does look identical to mine. Very cool to see another original white 77.