SOLD Reno, NV; 1972 FJ40 Restomod Project

Year

1972

Vehicle Model

1. 40 Series

Mileage

7000

Color

rgb(49, 151, 209)

Outside Link

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/822293819713989

1972 FJ40 Landcruiser Project Vehicle
This is a not fully assembled project vehicle. For the right person, this vehicle will be an incredible deal and opportunity.

Sadly, my best friend/mechanic recently passed away and I don't have the means to continue this project on my own. It's located in Reno, NV and was purchased from Silver Springs, NV in 2017 - It's very dry here so no rust/rot.

Thank you for checking it out, please message me for more details or photos.

No trades. $20k or reasonable offer. Message me for further details.

Details include:
Clean NV Title
Chevy 327 Motor--Motor has ~7k miles on it--Big cam - Sounds amazing!
New Alternator
New Starter
New Power Steering Pump
AC Kit from VintageAir--New AC Compressor
New Clutch Slave Cylinder
New Distributor/cap
New Spark Plug Wires
Milodon Oil Pan
New Headers
Holley Sniper EFI Fuel Injection System
Exhaust parts: Collectors, gaskets, bends, straight, Flowmaster Muffler
New oil, oil filter & radiator fluids included
New wiring kit from Specter
Wire looming
New Brake Booster
New Brake Master Cylinder
New Clutch Master Cylinder
4 Speed FJ40 Transmission--w/new adaptor to Chevy Small block
New Rear Bumperettes
Rebuilt, original rear hatch struts
New shocks
New tires
New SS fuel line roll included
Painted in original Capri Blue
New SS Hardware
New Rubber Seals, body, windows, doors
New Anti-inversion shackles, New Bushings
Aluminum Radiator w/bracket
Original radiator included w/bracket, horns
New ProCar seats in grey w/brackets
Jump Seat Set, need refurbishing
Original Passenger Seat, needs refurbishing
Original Heater box/blower
Skid Plates
Extra hood latches--SS set installed, black set included
New Gauge Cluster--Original Included
Specter Off-road insulation kit
Specter Off-road Carpet kit
Specter Off-road Headliner
New Pedal Pads & springs
New Shift Knobs
All Original Glass included
All new Glass rubber/gaskets
Front & rear speaker panels
All new lights/led bulbs
LED Headlights from City Racer
New Logos /badges /emblems/stickers
New Visors
New Rearview Mirror
New Side Mirrors
New upper dash pad from FJ40Dash com
New Transmission Hump Gasket
New Window cranks
New Door hardware, inner latches
New Antenna
Electric fan/shroud
SS fan shroud included
New Power Steering Conversion Kit
Refurbished Orig rims, powder coated in Dark Grey
New Spare Rim in original black
New Hub Cap set, includes one for spare
New Body Mount poly bushing kit
New Side steps
Orig Drivelines included
New Steering Rag joint
New Steering Column Cover
New Ignition switch/key
New Turn Signal Switch
New Door Lock Hardware & locks
New Rear Hatch Lock/handle
New Window Washer Fluid bottle/pump/spray nozzle
New sideview mirrors/arms
New Hood Windshield Pads
Roof
Numerous old parts, extra parts, original hardware, etc. I'm sure there's more that I'm forgetting.

Remaining work to be done: Weld in transmission mounts (included), run wiring, run brake lines, install Holley Sniper kit, install distributor (included), roof needs body work/paint. Passenger fender needs repainting. Will need to arrange transportation, most parts can fit into vehicle, but there is a lot remaining, plus the roof which is currently unattached. More photos available on request. Message for more details.

 

[Casey E]

Looks nice. Is it really a 72 or just titled as ? The brake lights are from a newer year and a 72 didn’t have provisions for the roll bar you have in it. Can you share a picture of the frame vin and the vin that’s on the A pillar of the drivers door ? They should match. Wish I had time to take on another project this one looks like fun.
I’m pretty sure the lights changed in late 73 along with the steering column and the gas tank cover. Although I’ve been known to mix up my years. Im guessing this is a 74/ 75. Fyi

 

[KonigCole]

As best I was able to tell researching it a while back, it was a '72.5, built around June-July. From what I found, there were a few transitional pieces around that time.
Vin on the title is FJ40131490 which matches the A pillar label and says 1972. The one on the frame is pretty hard to read but looks like it is probably different.
I thought I had read that the 4 speed trans didn't come out until 74 and the doors are off of an earlier model with the six-screw panels.

 

[Casey E]

I’ll make a guess at what occurred since I’ve seen this in states that require smog. I’m guessing that’s a 76 frame and someone swapped out the A pillar Vin so they could register this vehicle in a state like CA. In CA a 76 year vehicle requires smog check before DMV will issue a registration. Folks have been known to break the law and purchase an earlier VIN and swap it out thinking nobody would know or catch it. Having Vins that don’t match create all sorts of legal issues. In CA the frame Vin is the one the vehicle is registered off and I’d guess this also goes for the majority of states.

If you know the back history on this cruiser and it came out of CA a lot of this would make sense. If this was a Nevada cruiser its whole life I have no idea why the VINs wouldn’t match.

 

[KonigCole]

Hmm. As far as the history that I know, I purchased it out of Silver Springs, NV in 2017. Prior to that I'm not sure, but the older guy I bought it off of seemed to have had it for quite some time. It was deep in a back yard that was fairly overgrown with sage brush. It came with a clean NV title and I had no problem getting a new one from that.

The older doors I put on, as the ones it came with were pretty beat up along with the fenders.

As these things are often old and cobbled together, I'm sure there's a different process depending on the state to get it appropriately titled. When I get home tonight I'll see if I can get a rubbing of the frame vin to see if that's any more legible.

Attached photo is how it looked when I first picked it up.