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Ok I have officially fallin of the wagon. I ran into this 1980 fj40 sitting in a friends warehouse this week. So here is the scoop.
1980 fj40 all factory original(less tires and wagon wheels)
Has original 72000 miles
toyota original jack
Original Toyota tool bag and tools
original spare tire
all the original manuals
8000 lb winch
original floor mats
I took my two little girls for a ride this afternoon and it was the first time the rear jump seats and seat belts had ever been used.
I just couldnt pass it up. Runs and drives like a dream.
Ok I have officially fallin of the wagon. I ran into this 1980 fj40 sitting in a friends warehouse this week. So here is the scoop.
1980 fj40 all factory original(less tires and wagon wheels)
Has original 72000 miles
toyota original jack
Original Toyota tool bag and tools
original spare tire
all the original manuals
8000 lb winch
original floor mats
I took my two little girls for a ride this afternoon and it was the first time the rear jump seats and seat belts had ever been used.
I just couldnt pass it up. Runs and drives like a dream.
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Congrats. I drove this with speedn3 on the maiden voyage and it is very tight. Feels and drives like new. Those may be stock wheels. I know mine are cheap American what ever but the late model 40's came with those white wheels. Maybe a little to spokey for factory but I am sure we can find out. Cruiser Fever............................. I saw the new 2009 HJ-70 truck versions in Costa Rica last time I was there and it is very tempting. With the Central American Free Trade Agreement that went into effect in January of 09 I can almost rationalize the price. If only I had a job.................................................
Do they fit perpendicular on the left side of your garage?
Do they fit perpendicular on the left side of your garage?
Oh Daryl, That is the original bed. I looked at mine this afternoon and it is the same pattern. I had been staring, sweating, throwing rocks, and sand into my 79' lately (same style as your green one) is what made me think twice. Once again, Congrats.
Lets try and get some of the North Shore guys together for a beer or two.
Lets try and get some of the North Shore guys together for a beer or two.
Thanks Spark!!!!! I just pulled up the 1975 and pulled the 1980 in perpendicular behind it and it fits nicely. Only thing I dont like is it does take some jocking and on slip or mis judgement and you have wrecked two fjs. So I think the wifey is going to have to share her two car side of the garage instead of hogging the entire side for her one car.
That would probably lead to 2 vehicles being wrecked more than the perpendicular configuration.
Just joking.
That would probably lead to 2 vehicles being wrecked more than the perpendicular configuration.
valid point
Congrats again Deryl thats a sweet find. I love it. I hope to see it soon. For a small club we sure own our share of Toys in the state 
Wow... that is one very very sweet find. I hope the $$ was good for you as well. Very nice find bud.
I need to start looking soon. I'm falling behind!
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I need to start looking soon. I'm falling behind!
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That two beautiful looking 40's congrats
If you get tired of making room for both of I could take one off of your hands. I know it must be tough looking at both of those all of the time. I have room for one here or both of them if you don't want them anymore. Just let me know when I can pick them up. 
I installed the hellcreek 4" lift today and also added the 2.5 inch extend shackles. Well with the shackles and the lift the fj was way to high and drove like a tank. Went back down to the stock shackles and driving is much more enjoayable and the look is what I was hoping for. So far I have been very impressed with the hellcreek suspension.
Thanks larry for your needed good advise.
Thanks larry for your needed good advise.
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Your 40 looks great! Congrats on the Hell Creek install. I think you'll be happy.
I installed the hellcreek 4" lift today and also added the 2.5 inch extend shackles. Well with the shackles and the lift the fj was way to high and drove like a tank. Went back down to the stock shackles and driving is much more enjoayable and the look is what I was hoping for. So far I have been very impressed with the hellcreek suspension.
Beautiful, that'll turn some heads. I'm glad to hear it worked out and you're happy with it. It looks super Deryl.
always wanta to do this with the forklift, when i got the chance i just had to do it
always wanta to do this with the forklift, when i got the chance i just had to do it
so its back in action What clutch did you go with?
That taco is sweet, and Deryl's red 40 is a beauty!
it was warrantied so they put a stock replacement clutch and slave cylinder, but i cant complain because it was 100% free
