- Year
- 1979
- Vehicle Model
- 40 Series
- Location
- United States
Selling this turn key and go 1979 FJ40 to make room for another new project. I purchased this unmolested 40 a little over 2years ago as a 3rd owner with no intention of selling it so some of the OCD came out in my restoration/modification. I wanted to have a nice 40 that I could drive reliability day in and out if needed but not make it too nice to take off road when I wanted to. However I’ve just got too many other projects and don’t have the room for this one right now. I have gone through just about everything mechanical on it and tried to leave as stock as possible with some very minor modifications. I’ve listed some of the major items that I have gone through or replaced that I think are relevant and can remember. All items replaced are either OEM, Aisin whenever available. No cheap aftermarket parts, when I say turn key 40 I mean turn key. New Synthetic PVC Fully magnetic Trollhole soft top included with zip out panels (never installed, matches door fabric on FST doors)
This 79 FJ40 was originally ordered by the Saudi Armed forces and shipped New into Saudi Arabia. It was later imported by Marv Specter of Specter off-road in the late 80s where it stayed in California until A few years ago until it was sold into West Texas where I purchased it and have been bringing it back to its original glory. It originally shipped with a factory hard top, lost somewhere in California when it came to the states. The climate it grew up in shows when you consider much of the paint is original.
New OME springs and shocks (2” lift)
New brake calipers, rotors, pads
New SS brake lines (All)
New brake master cylinder
New ball joints, drag link, Rebuilt knuckles, etc.
New clutch, pressure plate, TO bearing, hydraulic lines
New rear main seal (This 40 does not leak oil!)
Split and completely resealed transmission and Xfer case
New upholstery, seatbelts, floor mats, front and rear
Updated to buckets from original bench seat
Restored heater box
Restored FST doors (have additional pics of resto)
Added realsteel bows and tailgate
Many other knickknacks, too many to list or remember
$40,000 obo
This 79 FJ40 was originally ordered by the Saudi Armed forces and shipped New into Saudi Arabia. It was later imported by Marv Specter of Specter off-road in the late 80s where it stayed in California until A few years ago until it was sold into West Texas where I purchased it and have been bringing it back to its original glory. It originally shipped with a factory hard top, lost somewhere in California when it came to the states. The climate it grew up in shows when you consider much of the paint is original.
New OME springs and shocks (2” lift)
New brake calipers, rotors, pads
New SS brake lines (All)
New brake master cylinder
New ball joints, drag link, Rebuilt knuckles, etc.
New clutch, pressure plate, TO bearing, hydraulic lines
New rear main seal (This 40 does not leak oil!)
Split and completely resealed transmission and Xfer case
New upholstery, seatbelts, floor mats, front and rear
Updated to buckets from original bench seat
Restored heater box
Restored FST doors (have additional pics of resto)
Added realsteel bows and tailgate
Many other knickknacks, too many to list or remember
$40,000 obo
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