Hi,
I've been looking for an FJ for some time now and recently found one relatively close by to where I live. I've posted here before and received some great feedback...
The seller is pretty firm at 28k. Photos can be found here as well as a cold start and driving video. 74 FJ40 Pics - Google Drive
Below are his notes:
1974 Toyota FJ40 with a 1F engine, 3 speed on the floor transmission.
This vehicle is an excellent mechanical condition and the body is sharp with a driver quality paint job. The vehicle has been upgraded with front disk brakes and power steering which wasn't available until later models. The vehicle easily cruises at 65 mph. Front and rear heater work.
Here is the documented work done in recent years
2013:
New front and rear bearing differentials
New ring and pinion
Repacked outer seals
New calipers and brake hoses
New brake master cylinder
New brake lines
New brake shoes and cylinders on rear brake drums
New Painless wiring harness
2017
New voltage regulator
Replaced transfer case output seal
Replaced engine oil pan seal Replaced engine lifter cover seal Transmission and transfer case oil /seals and gaskets replaced
Replaced valve cover gasket and performed valve adjustment
Replaced front driveshaft u joints
Replaced radiator
2018:
Installed Power steering w/ Saginaw steering box
New front disk brakes
2019:
Installed Davis Unified Ignition Distributor and live wire plugs
Acquired and installed FJ40 OEM style soft top and bows
2020:
Rebuilt transmission from Mark's Offroad.
New Clutch kit, slave cylinder and master cylinder
Things you should know:
1974 was the last year of the lift-up hatch (much better than ambulance doors), the 1F engine and the 3 speed transmission.
I spent a minor fortune when I first acquired the truck to make sure there are no leaks - mission accomplished.
The odometer, gas gauge, oil temp and oil pressure gauges do not work in the gauge cluster, but there has been an external oil temp, oil pressure and gas gauge added to the vehicle that do work.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated!!
I've been looking for an FJ for some time now and recently found one relatively close by to where I live. I've posted here before and received some great feedback...
The seller is pretty firm at 28k. Photos can be found here as well as a cold start and driving video. 74 FJ40 Pics - Google Drive
Below are his notes:
1974 Toyota FJ40 with a 1F engine, 3 speed on the floor transmission.
This vehicle is an excellent mechanical condition and the body is sharp with a driver quality paint job. The vehicle has been upgraded with front disk brakes and power steering which wasn't available until later models. The vehicle easily cruises at 65 mph. Front and rear heater work.
Here is the documented work done in recent years
2013:
New front and rear bearing differentials
New ring and pinion
Repacked outer seals
New calipers and brake hoses
New brake master cylinder
New brake lines
New brake shoes and cylinders on rear brake drums
New Painless wiring harness
2017
New voltage regulator
Replaced transfer case output seal
Replaced engine oil pan seal Replaced engine lifter cover seal Transmission and transfer case oil /seals and gaskets replaced
Replaced valve cover gasket and performed valve adjustment
Replaced front driveshaft u joints
Replaced radiator
2018:
Installed Power steering w/ Saginaw steering box
New front disk brakes
2019:
Installed Davis Unified Ignition Distributor and live wire plugs
Acquired and installed FJ40 OEM style soft top and bows
2020:
Rebuilt transmission from Mark's Offroad.
New Clutch kit, slave cylinder and master cylinder
Things you should know:
1974 was the last year of the lift-up hatch (much better than ambulance doors), the 1F engine and the 3 speed transmission.
I spent a minor fortune when I first acquired the truck to make sure there are no leaks - mission accomplished.
The odometer, gas gauge, oil temp and oil pressure gauges do not work in the gauge cluster, but there has been an external oil temp, oil pressure and gas gauge added to the vehicle that do work.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated!!