Thoughts on this 40

[ST8ROCKS]

Does anyone know about or checked out this 40?

1973 Toyota FJ40 4x4 LandCruiser Jeep! Price Drop!

I have a buddy who has been looking but I don't have any 40 series knowledge.

Thanks in advance!

 

[roadstr6]

Run away.



"All the rust in the body cut out" = I cut out the rear sill and most of the rear fenders and replaced with nothing.

"New paint" = Fresh paint over bondo.

"Rhino lined bed" = I tried to cover my mistakes with a thick coat of grainy rubber

"Runs great with 45-60 psi" = I don't know what the hell I am talking about but I'm trying to dazzle you with bullsh@t. (Truck won't run with compression numbers this low)

"Doesn't leak anything" = I haven't checked the fluids in 5 years. They may be empty.

"No top or doors" = Those pieces were too rusty to salvage. I live at the beach and don't need them so I threw them away.

"Engine runs great" = I can't believe this thing runs as good as it does despite the fact that I have been driving it for years in the sand with no air cleaner.

The trailer lights are a nice touch.



Oh, and if you still have any doubt about whether or not to run, you should know that there is actually a shower drain installed in the driver's side apron. Seriously. Run.

 

[S4Cruiser]

If you're cool with the things Dave pointed out then you won't care about Tupperware being attached to the firewall or having a boat battery box.

Owner will either find a sucker or sell it in a year for 3k.

 

[4LowandSlow]

"1,234,567" be careful it has 1 million miles

 

[David70FJ40]

Reproduction hood? No vents and looks to be either very rusty on the underside or a fiberglass hood. The Tupperware on the firewall is a nice touch.

Where is the alternator? The mount for it is on the right side of the engine but isn't in the photo.

 

[Malleus]

He doesn't need an alternator. He has a marine battery to get him to and from the beach.

 

[Roxx]

You guys are tough cookies.

 

[mtweller]

Reproduction hood? No vents and looks to be either very rusty on the underside or a fiberglass hood. The Tupperware on the firewall is a nice touch.

Where is the alternator? The mount for it is on the right side of the engine but isn't in the photo.

Somewhere hanging out with the air cleaner?