Score!! A 1974 Landcruiser story.

[tweek99]

Today I went to my good friend's to talk to him about his 74 fj40. He had indicated that he was ready to let go of it along with all his other parts a while back. I told him I was his man and he said $750.

I get the hard top. Top sides from a 78 with the double side glass, they are missing the vent windows. Two sets of cancer free front doors and a set of very nice ambulance doors. I also got the header piece for an ambulance door top. The soft top he has is pretty beat up but the doors are complete and the frame work is all there.

The cruiser is missing the rear 3rd member because it's in his 71 driver. Floors are pretty good and the cowl is decent. Quarters are toast. Wheel wells need work. Front fenders are pretty rough. Frame looks good.

It has the original engine which would probably run with a bit of effort. I think it's going to get a small block in the future though. Brakes will need upgraded and the package also comes with a complete 76 disc brake front axle. There is also a pile of loose miscellaneous parts.

I'll update as I get more pics of things. It was raining today so I got scared of possibly melting and only took a couple pictures. I probably won't go back and get the rest for a couple months.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Those taillights, though...

 

[tweek99]

Those taillights, though...

I remember when he bought it about 18 years ago and it had the old farmer lights on it then. The holes in the frame are welded shut.

 

[White Stripe]

Isn't that a 75?

 

[too tall]

Wipers on top, 74 or earlier.

 

[Varty Yo]

Good score for $750 in my books.

 

[shawnfj40]

Wipers on top, 74 or earlier.

Gas opening square 74 and up. Something is off? Maybe a windshield swap?

 

[JohnnyC]

It's a 74' looks correct to me

And 750 was a fair price for everybody .... he would have gotten more if he parted it out

Great thing is he didn't do that

 

[120mm]

It's a 74' looks correct to me

And 750 was a fair price for everybody .... he would have gotten more if he parted it out

Great thing is he didn't do that

Some people just need something to complain about.

 

[tweek99]

It has the 1.5F in it and it's titled as a 74. I'm not really concerned, the price was right and I'm making a toy. I will not be going for the mirror finish I am doing on my 76.

 

[tweek99]

Gas opening square 74 and up. Something is off? Maybe a windshield swap?

It's probably the tail lights.

 

[Ironguy]

Congrats.Good find! Now a bit of patience and a few $ you will be stylin'.

 

[Tancruiser]

Nice , that will keep you off the streets and out of the pool hall for a while.

 

[crimsonaudio]

I'd love to find a truck like that for $750!

 

[tweek99]

Congrats.Good find! Now a bit of patience and a few $ you will be stylin'.

Nice , that will keep you off the streets and out of the pool hall for a while.

Thanks guys. I didn't need this one to keep me occupied just yet, but you have to strike while the iron is hot. I'm not quite done with my 76 FJ40 but I am getting closer.

 

[woytovich]

FYI: "quarters are toast"... NOT.... come out to New York State to see what REAL rusted quarters look like (as if there would even be any quarters left to see on a $750 truck)

 

[TheHardWay]

Great score. Friends helping friends - WIN/WIN

 

[Ironguy]

Thanks guys. I didn't need this one to keep me occupied just yet, but you have to strike while the iron is hot. I'm not quite done with my 76 FJ40 but I am getting closer.

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That 76' is about the same color as mine,maybe i could send it your way..........?

 

[Captn Conch]

Would be nice if the 1.5F was in good shape. Save a lot of hassle doing a V8 conversion. But if that is how you want to go. I have recently thought if I had to do over again I would go with the big 292ci GM 6cyl with the SM465 transmission.

 

[Poser]

You have a lot of work ahead of you.

Good luck!