Questions about FJ40

[ej45]

I am planning on buying a FJ40 in the next year and wanted opinions on how to go about picking one up. I am looking for one that is fair to good shape for street driving. I really like the simple stock looking FJ40s.

I keep seeing the work "null". What does that mean?

 

[MTPCRUISER]

Here are a few tips I've put together over the years.

1. Determine how much you want to spend before you start to look, then stick to your budget.

2. Don't snatch up the first cruiser you find. Make sure it is exactly what you want.

3. Negotiate a good price. Everyone thinks that their cruiser is worth all the money they put into it over the years. A $5k cruiser with a $3K engine rebuild and $2k paint job isn't necessarily a $10K cruiser.

4. Unless you're ready for a lot of work right away, find a good, solid, running FJ40 that you like. Buy it and drive it a while before you start the inevitable restoration work.

5. Realize that you're buying a vehicle that will take every dollar you're willing to put into it. Budget, budget and then budget some more.

Good luck!

5.

 

[nspctr1]

Most people go for the post 75 models for the disc brake front axle, 4 spd etc. but it depends on what you want. the older models do have their own characteristics which some people like, some don't , like 3 on the tree, bench seats instead of buckets, ambulance doors in rear instead of tail gate swapped motor, spring over axle. get my drift? It all depends on what you would like and go from there.

 

[bsmith123]

FJ Purchase

I'd look for a good body and frame and you said you like simple and stock. So sounds like you have a plan and you don't have to worry about botched MODS!

Also look for completeness missing parts are a PITA to find sometimes


Personally I don't trust pretty paint unless I can have a good look all over in person. I like a little honest rust very few even from the desert have zero rust. But by honest rust I mean it'll just take a some surface treatment

Some of the best rigs have a little character to them

here's the prices as I see them

20-30k professional restoration with all the labor charged to you!

10k-15K good to outstanding frame off restoration. A dedicated restorer may do a better job than the pro cause he is off the clock

4500-7k a good solid rig, 85-100% complete small holes in body
running good

1500-3000 might pick up a gem that belongs in another category, might have some serious work to do

below 1500- Thatsa nice ornament you got there in your yard


Older year models lack the graces but are cool too with PTO winches and all metal doors. The older steel is higher quality and more rust resistant.

Of course 71 is the best year of all, everyone knows that

 

[SouthBostonFJ40]

Of course 71 is the best year of all, everyone knows that

That's true.

 

[ej45]

Thanks for all the replies, what does null mean in the adds that I see online for FJ40's for sale?

 

[singletrackjunkie]

You are doing the right thing, take your time look at several, spend some time checking out this site and figure out what you want before you purchase and you'll be fine. then when you get one welcome to the sickness

 

[Azrael]

Thanks for all the replies, what does null mean in the adds that I see online for FJ40's for sale?

Give us an example. I've certainly never seen that in any ads I looked at.

 

[jimhendrixx]

Buy what you like and what you can restore/repair.

How comfortable are you with repair work, cuz there will be some unless you spend some huge bank!