Friend of a friend w/ a 1976 Frame-off restoration in progress. Aluminum tub. All there, just not finished. Military guy serving the country w/ dad selling the house where it's stored. I'll include his email/information below and the correspondence from him:
Supposedly his dad moved to North AL and would be willing to drag it from Baton Rouge (current location) along the route for a buyer. Seemed to be all there and well done (IMHO). Just needs some love to finish it up.
Bx
His name is JW St. Amant - email: patriotusn@gmail.com
Initial letter:
Scott,
My name is JW St. Amant. I know Marshall may have mentioned to you that I have a 76 FJ40. Anyway, got really involved in a restoration about 6 years ago and then went active duty military. I have not been back to Baton Rouge since and have not been able to drag my project with me. I am bittersweet about selling it, but I don't see myself getting around to finishing it in the next few years. If you or anyone you know may be interested, please let me know. I have owned two of them and am fairly knowledgeable. The attachment covers the big stuff that I was able to complete. My Dad and I did all of the work with the exception of the engine rebuild (original 2F) which was done by Engine Warehouse in Baton Rouge. Everything but the crank was replaced. Mechanically, it is 95% intact and needs to have the wiring harness and fuel system put back together in order to get it running. The body is back together and ready for finish paint. Anybody with landcruiser knowledge could have this truck going in a few days, and then maybe another few weeks to get the interior and trim the way they want it. I will be in Baton Rouge around Christmas and the week after to show it, or Marshall can show it anytime at his convenience.
Thanks,
JW
Follow up:
1976 Toyota Landcruiser FJ40
-All Parts and Services listed can be accounted for with paper receipts.
Engine: complete tear-down/re-build by Engine Warehouse Baton Rouge, LA.
-Honed
-Re-built Pistons
-Bearings
-Valve job
-Springs
-Gaskets
-Rocker arms
-Oil pump
$1,378.58
Exhaust: Auto King Muffle shop Baton Rouge, LA
-Dual exhaust, mufflers and tail pipe $272.50
Body: Cruiser Solutions Newton, NH
-Aluminum Tub/Transmission hump
-Aluminum half doors
-Aluminum half door soft uppers
$2,879.00
Used Body Parts and Seat Mounts: Cruiser Solutions
-Original Seat Brackets
-Fuel Filler Door
$150.00
Suspension: Margot, Baton Rouge, LA
-Leaf Spring re-work
$74.12
Body: Cool Cruisers, Dallas, TX
-New steel front fenders
$286.54
Miscellaneous Parts: Specter Off Road, Chatsworth, CA
-Headers
-Tie-rod boots
-Shifter boots
-Seals/Gaskets
-Water Pump
-Radiator Hoses
-Thermostat
-Weber Carburetor re-build kit
$588.31
Top: Specter Off Road
-Bestop Super-Top
-New side view mirrors and arms
$600.00
Paint Supply: Alliance Auto Paint, Baton Rouge, LA
-3M Body schutz rubberized undercoating
-Dupont 2-part buildable epoxy primer
-Dupont Finsh Paint – Toyota Dune Beige
$272.64
Sandblasting: Bell’s Sandblasting, Baton Rouge, LA
-Sandblasted Engine Cowling
-Frame
-Springs
$255.13
Original Purchase Price: $3,500.00
-Total invested $10,256.82
Asking Price: $8000.00
Supposedly his dad moved to North AL and would be willing to drag it from Baton Rouge (current location) along the route for a buyer. Seemed to be all there and well done (IMHO). Just needs some love to finish it up.
Bx
His name is JW St. Amant - email: patriotusn@gmail.com
Initial letter:
Scott,
My name is JW St. Amant. I know Marshall may have mentioned to you that I have a 76 FJ40. Anyway, got really involved in a restoration about 6 years ago and then went active duty military. I have not been back to Baton Rouge since and have not been able to drag my project with me. I am bittersweet about selling it, but I don't see myself getting around to finishing it in the next few years. If you or anyone you know may be interested, please let me know. I have owned two of them and am fairly knowledgeable. The attachment covers the big stuff that I was able to complete. My Dad and I did all of the work with the exception of the engine rebuild (original 2F) which was done by Engine Warehouse in Baton Rouge. Everything but the crank was replaced. Mechanically, it is 95% intact and needs to have the wiring harness and fuel system put back together in order to get it running. The body is back together and ready for finish paint. Anybody with landcruiser knowledge could have this truck going in a few days, and then maybe another few weeks to get the interior and trim the way they want it. I will be in Baton Rouge around Christmas and the week after to show it, or Marshall can show it anytime at his convenience.
Thanks,
JW
Follow up:
1976 Toyota Landcruiser FJ40
-All Parts and Services listed can be accounted for with paper receipts.
Engine: complete tear-down/re-build by Engine Warehouse Baton Rouge, LA.
-Honed
-Re-built Pistons
-Bearings
-Valve job
-Springs
-Gaskets
-Rocker arms
-Oil pump
$1,378.58
Exhaust: Auto King Muffle shop Baton Rouge, LA
-Dual exhaust, mufflers and tail pipe $272.50
Body: Cruiser Solutions Newton, NH
-Aluminum Tub/Transmission hump
-Aluminum half doors
-Aluminum half door soft uppers
$2,879.00
Used Body Parts and Seat Mounts: Cruiser Solutions
-Original Seat Brackets
-Fuel Filler Door
$150.00
Suspension: Margot, Baton Rouge, LA
-Leaf Spring re-work
$74.12
Body: Cool Cruisers, Dallas, TX
-New steel front fenders
$286.54
Miscellaneous Parts: Specter Off Road, Chatsworth, CA
-Headers
-Tie-rod boots
-Shifter boots
-Seals/Gaskets
-Water Pump
-Radiator Hoses
-Thermostat
-Weber Carburetor re-build kit
$588.31
Top: Specter Off Road
-Bestop Super-Top
-New side view mirrors and arms
$600.00
Paint Supply: Alliance Auto Paint, Baton Rouge, LA
-3M Body schutz rubberized undercoating
-Dupont 2-part buildable epoxy primer
-Dupont Finsh Paint – Toyota Dune Beige
$272.64
Sandblasting: Bell’s Sandblasting, Baton Rouge, LA
-Sandblasted Engine Cowling
-Frame
-Springs
$255.13
Original Purchase Price: $3,500.00
-Total invested $10,256.82
Asking Price: $8000.00
