- Year
- 1970
- Vehicle Model
- 40 Series
- Location
- Virginia United States
- Mileage
- 100000
- Color
- Green
NO LONGER FOR SALE. I just can't bring myself to sell it.
1970 FJ40 FST. Titled as a ‘78.
I bought the truck from the original owner in July 2021. I’ve worked the past 2 years on refreshing it back to life. This was not a restoration, but it was a refreshtoration. All the work was done by me. I’ve been a Cruiser guy for the past 20+years or so and have had several FJ40s.
This 40 has a mixture of OEM parts from 1970 and a some from a ‘78. The body was pulled off the frame and the frame was wired wheeled, rust inhibitor applied and painted. The rear crossmember and angle braces were replaced with a later model from BTB.
All drivetrain parts are from a ‘78. 2F motor. I rebuilt the carb and added a new water pump, aluminum radiator, starter. Runs great and compression numbers are in the 150s on all cylinders. 4speed trans with new Asin clutch kit. I replaced the rear main seal on the motor while I was doing the clutch. Axles are rebuilt using Cruiser Outfitters parts. The rear axle has a Spartan locker and I converted it to disc brake. It has an FJ80 master cyl. New clutch master cyl. and slave cyl. New tie rod ends and rebuilt center arm.
4 degree caster shims. Drives and handles and brakes nicely.
2 1/2” Pro-Comp lift with Bilstein shocks. Redline Land Cruiser shackles and pins. Firestone Destination
MT 255/75/17 mounted on FJ Cruiser 17x7.5 steel wheels. Cruiser Matt’s weld on rings allows them to
use the OEM hub caps. 1.25” wheel spacers.
When it came to body work, I tried to keep as much of the original sheet metal as possible. New body
repair panels were purchased from Real Steel and CCOT. I replaced the front floor pans and rear bed,
and the rest of the body was patched where needed. It still has some rust but I repaired the worst of it. I
love patina. The mid bed support was replaced as well.
Overland Werks seat mounts with factory FJ40 bucket seats with duct tape covering some tears and a
new Tuffy console. I modified the mount to place the seats as far back as possible for added leg room.
The sliders were removed, and seats are hard mounted. Can easily have sliders added. I’m 6’1” and fit
comfortably. 28-gal Long Range America fuel tank.
The truck comes with the OEM factory soft top bows and an aftermarket top. The top has a couple
patches, but the windows are clear, and the buckles are nice. Also comes with a set of FST doors that I
have repaired along with new skins from SOR, and the original set that are in bad shape. I just couldn't
throw them away. Also comes with a hardtop.
Warn 8274 winch with 3/8”x100 synthetic rope.
Overall, this is a solid truck. Runs, drives, stops as it should. T-1028 Spring Green paint was only
available for a couple of years. I built this truck to be reliable and wanted its appearance to tell its story. I
don’t really want to sell it but life happens so I want to pass it on to someone who will enjoy it and respect
it as much as I do. Please copy and paste in your browser this link to my build thread on IH8MUD. Read
its story and see how far it's come in the past 2 years. I have around 400 pics I took throughout the
process I could send as well if you need to see them. I have a lot of hours and parts in this truck.
Serious buyers only please. I will only negotiate in person or over the phone if you are out of state.
Link to build >>https://forum.ih8mud.com/.../conde-cruiser-build-1970.../
1970 FJ40 FST. Titled as a ‘78.
I bought the truck from the original owner in July 2021. I’ve worked the past 2 years on refreshing it back to life. This was not a restoration, but it was a refreshtoration. All the work was done by me. I’ve been a Cruiser guy for the past 20+years or so and have had several FJ40s.
This 40 has a mixture of OEM parts from 1970 and a some from a ‘78. The body was pulled off the frame and the frame was wired wheeled, rust inhibitor applied and painted. The rear crossmember and angle braces were replaced with a later model from BTB.
All drivetrain parts are from a ‘78. 2F motor. I rebuilt the carb and added a new water pump, aluminum radiator, starter. Runs great and compression numbers are in the 150s on all cylinders. 4speed trans with new Asin clutch kit. I replaced the rear main seal on the motor while I was doing the clutch. Axles are rebuilt using Cruiser Outfitters parts. The rear axle has a Spartan locker and I converted it to disc brake. It has an FJ80 master cyl. New clutch master cyl. and slave cyl. New tie rod ends and rebuilt center arm.
4 degree caster shims. Drives and handles and brakes nicely.
2 1/2” Pro-Comp lift with Bilstein shocks. Redline Land Cruiser shackles and pins. Firestone Destination
MT 255/75/17 mounted on FJ Cruiser 17x7.5 steel wheels. Cruiser Matt’s weld on rings allows them to
use the OEM hub caps. 1.25” wheel spacers.
When it came to body work, I tried to keep as much of the original sheet metal as possible. New body
repair panels were purchased from Real Steel and CCOT. I replaced the front floor pans and rear bed,
and the rest of the body was patched where needed. It still has some rust but I repaired the worst of it. I
love patina. The mid bed support was replaced as well.
Overland Werks seat mounts with factory FJ40 bucket seats with duct tape covering some tears and a
new Tuffy console. I modified the mount to place the seats as far back as possible for added leg room.
The sliders were removed, and seats are hard mounted. Can easily have sliders added. I’m 6’1” and fit
comfortably. 28-gal Long Range America fuel tank.
The truck comes with the OEM factory soft top bows and an aftermarket top. The top has a couple
patches, but the windows are clear, and the buckles are nice. Also comes with a set of FST doors that I
have repaired along with new skins from SOR, and the original set that are in bad shape. I just couldn't
throw them away. Also comes with a hardtop.
Warn 8274 winch with 3/8”x100 synthetic rope.
Overall, this is a solid truck. Runs, drives, stops as it should. T-1028 Spring Green paint was only
available for a couple of years. I built this truck to be reliable and wanted its appearance to tell its story. I
don’t really want to sell it but life happens so I want to pass it on to someone who will enjoy it and respect
it as much as I do. Please copy and paste in your browser this link to my build thread on IH8MUD. Read
its story and see how far it's come in the past 2 years. I have around 400 pics I took throughout the
process I could send as well if you need to see them. I have a lot of hours and parts in this truck.
Serious buyers only please. I will only negotiate in person or over the phone if you are out of state.
Link to build >>https://forum.ih8mud.com/.../conde-cruiser-build-1970.../
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