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[plfj40]

This is really nice... no affiliation

1971 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle...

This unrestored 1971 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser 4x4 is powered by its original numbers matching 6 cyl. 3878cc/155hp 2bbl. mated to the original 3-speed manual transmission. Documented three owner...

boston.craigslist.org

I don’t know if this is some kind of sign, but the paper work i have here also said longo toyota as dealer and is from same year as the 40 in the add.

 

[Tom2FJ40]

I don’t know if this is some kind of sign, but the paper work i have here also said longo toyota as dealer and is from same year as the 40 in the add.

View attachment 2822017

THAT DEALER IS STILL OPEN!!!

Beginnings

Longo Toyota was founded in 1967 by Dominic Longo in a small storefront in the City of El Monte. With a total of five employees, the team worked diligently to achieve success. In its first year of operation, Longo Toyota became the #1 volume Toyota dealership in the nation by selling 469 new and used vehicles.

Since then, Longo has sustained its #1 ranking each year and continues to grow, set, and break sales records nationally.

Expansion and Progress

Due to its increasing sales success, Longo Toyota moved in 1972 to a larger, five-acre site a few miles from its original location. By then, the staff had grown from five to over 100.

Guest First Philosophy - From Longo to Penske

Mr. Longo's philosophy about guest servicing complemented the Penske Company values. When Mr. Longo passed in 1985, his family decided to sell the dealership to Penske. In honor of the great reputation and recognition of the Longo brand, the new owners kept the Longo Toyota name.

With a vision to create a modern dealership complex to meet the demands of a dynamic industry, a 21-acre location in El Monte was selected as Longo's new permanent home. Construction began in 1986 and when completed in 1988, a first-class facility emerged featuring a bright and spacious showroom, expanded service and parts operations and a state-of-the-art Collision Repair Center.

While Longo expanded in size, its commitment to service excellence remained intact.

 

[Rattlewagon]

Killer wet day of Hallowheelin!

 

[Mike Onesty]

Looks like a great day!! Will and I are talking about doing a Badlands run before the end of November. Will keep you posted.

 

[shmukster]

Wow what a wet mess!!!!

 

[Tom2FJ40]

My Sunday trip to Tractor Supply

 

[swelltimes]

1980 Toyota Landcruiser Sport Utility 4D

1980 FJ40 for sale. I bought this to rebuild but just don’t have the time. I have $17k in it so I’m selling it for $17k firm. 2F engine rebuilt by previous owner with Holley Sniper fuel injection...

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Found this today, passing it along. Seems like a solid newer 40?

 

[REDrum]

1980 Toyota Landcruiser Sport Utility 4D

1980 FJ40 for sale. I bought this to rebuild but just don’t have the time. I have $17k in it so I’m selling it for $17k firm. 2F engine rebuilt by previous owner with Holley Sniper fuel injection...

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Found this today, passing it along. Seems like a solid newer 40?

Compared to some recent pricing I've seen on FJ40s, I'd consider this a steal.

 

[swelltimes]

Compared to some recent pricing I've seen on FJ40s, I'd consider this a steal.

That's what I was thinking, too!

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Compared to some recent pricing I've seen on FJ40s, I'd consider this a steal.

Seriously. The prices people are asking for 60’s are insane.

 

[REDrum]

Seriously. The prices people are asking for 60’s are insane.

Pretty much all Land Cruisers these days, 80s are arguably the most out of control right now. #thanksBAT I recently picked up Gen 5 Hilux, had to cross off my bucket list before they go the way of J40s...

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Pretty much all Land Cruisers these days, 80s are arguably the most out of control right now. #thanksBAT I recently picked up Gen 5 Hilux, had to cross off my bucket list before they go the way of J40s... View attachment 2865439

LHD, 4 door. Nice lucky score.

 

[Rattlewagon]

Wicked day saturday in the woods.



Rest of the pics here:

https://irate4x4.com/threads/jungle-winter-bash-21-wheelin-pics.382902

 

[Mike Onesty]

Sweet day of wheeling!!! That jeep rocks. The flop in the pics looks like it happened on flat ground. You have to toss up the story on that one..

 

[Rattlewagon]

Sweet day of wheeling!!! That jeep rocks. The flop in the pics looks like it happened on flat ground. You have to toss up the story on that one..

Heres some other shots of the flop. Its a big curved rock surface, you have to go straight up. The front end slid to the passenger side and he tried to drive out. As soon as the tree wasnt there to hold him up it went over.

Heres a old half of a clip of me going up it

 

[Rattlewagon]

Few of us entered a light parade. Stacked up the rigs a few times, we even one first place!

 

[landtank]

anybody have a 200 series I might be able to take some measurements of?

Thanks

 

[Rattlewagon]

Attn delegates. NEA trail reservations for 2022 open soon!

 

[shortribs]

anybody have a 200 series I might be able to take some measurements of?

Thanks

In case you're still looking; I have a 200 Heritage for reference. Newton area.

 

[landtank]

In case you're still looking; I have a 200 Heritage for reference. Newton area.

Yes I am. I’m looking for the dimensions of the lower control arms. I might be working in Framingham next week if you are available