Looking to buy an 1980 FJ40 (1 Viewer)

[pablorg]

Hi there, I am new to the FJ40 world... I am looking to buy a 1980 FJ40 in Ecuador, South America. It has 460.000 kms, but it is in great condition. I am attaching the vin plate. The seller is saying it's 1980 FJ40 LX version. Is it true?

THanks, Pablo

 

[JohnnyC]

FJ40LV-KC

F = F, 2F Gasoline Engine
J = Land Cruiser
40 = Wheelbase 2,285 mm
L = Left Hand Drive
V = Hardtop

K = 4-speed manual transmission
C = Swing Out Rear Doors
Without Roll Bar


7/82 build date or there abouts AFAIK (Im more of an earlier cruiser guy)

limited edition FB41 trim which is red and white front fabric seats; ; light beige front safety belts; red and white front door cards; red floor mat; red and white rear jump seat; black metal body of the rear seats; red cargo carpet; brown cargo plastic; red rear doors cards @Economist LC76 found this on the infamous black cruiser 202 paint code

yours is a 464 started in 81' Beige

MORE PICS??

 

[pablorg]

This is supposed to be an 1980...

 

[pablorg]

A little more pics

 

[JohnnyC]

What is the frame number located on the front just behind the pass side shackle

Btw not looking good as the seats are not correct … they would be fabric

 

[pablorg]

The frame number is FJ40 357567.

 

[JohnnyC]

Does the actual frame number match the number stamped

 

[JohnnyC]

Looks like an older restoration … is he calling it all original? With that many miles?

 

[JohnnyC]

What’s the engine number as well … located just under the pcv valve

 

[South Texas 97]

rivets on the rear badges give it away - although it does look pretty clean, take a look under the rear bumper on the sill under the rear doors, that is where a lot of rust hides.

 

[pablorg]

Does the actual frame number match the number stamped

Yes, it does

 

[charliemeyer007]

What are they asking for it?

 

[JohnnyC]

Nothing about the truck says LX except it’s stamped with fabric interior that it doesn’t have and it has rear slider windows and a front chrome bumper

Btw still wouldn’t mind seeing the frame stamp and the engine number

 

[bhsdriller]

What are they asking for it?

Pulled up their website from the front plate. No idea on what currency or conversion lol

GRUPO HAM | Autos en venta en Ecuador

Compra y venta de vehículos seminuevos

www.grupoham.com.ec

 

[charliemeyer007]

Wow $30000 with 275000 miles. I'd sure want to know more

 

[pablorg]

What’s the engine number as well … located just under the pcv valve

2F 657829

 

[JohnnyC]

The engine is also 7/82

 

[70fj40]

It is nice enough to warrant a little deeper inspection. It is an ‘82 FJ40 and they aren’t making any more of them.

 

[pablorg]

Pulled up their website from the front plate. No idea on what currency or conversion lol

GRUPO HAM | Autos en venta en Ecuador

Compra y venta de vehículos seminuevos

www.grupoham.com.ec

Yeah they're asking $29.000 us dollars (our currency in Ecuador is the US Dollar since 1999 )

 

[JuanJ]

Hello,

It is not a 1980 model year truck.

The dash gives it away as 1982. In general markets, 1982 was the last year with that dash. 1983-84 trucks had the insert dash.

The LX grade 40 Series had fabric seats, sliding windows and rear door cards, among other things, as is mentioned above. Australia spec LX 40 Series had three windshield wipers as well. Some markets had chrome in the bumpers, bezel and windshield weatherstrips.

The roll bar is missing, which confirms general markets (read: Middle East and South America.)

There should be an LX badge on each side in the front fenders, close to the Land Cruiser badge. If it is missing, there should be mounting holes. Unless, of course, somebody plugged them before painting.

The engine bay looks like the previous owner did some modifications. What is that canister close to the battery for? Moreover, the engine harness looks molested/tampered with.

The truck appears to have undergone a restoration of sorts, namely respray and reupholstering. It is worth asking whether the engine has been repaired. It is also worth checking for modifications. Rust may be lurking under the paint in the body, frame, engine and drive train.

I would go through this truck with a very fine comb before considering anything.

Regarding the price, do not spend money you cannot afford to lose.





Juan