I have been a long-time lurker on here. In my family we've had 3x FJ60s, 3x FJ80s, and a GX470 as daily drivers. I have been looking for a FJ40 for 22 years, but finally am in a position to buy one. 3 car garage, a boy to work on it with, some income, and most importantly an agreeable wife. I try to move on them, but due to my job I can't always jump when they pop up on CL or mud. I could easily find one for $20-30k, but I want to have a truck to restore with my boy: finding parts, rebuilding things, factory original restoration process, etc. A frame off candidate without much rust is appealing for those reasons. $8000 to $13000 is my range and appears to be in line with what I want to do with it. The truck will be moving to TX, will have a good life, and stay in the mud community.
Jimj's recent blue one on here would have been perfect, but no way I could get up there to Vancouver Island in time for sale.
Here is what I am looking for:
Clean
Original or mostly original
Minimal rust (the usual spots OK, but no penetration)
No major body mods (cut fenders are fine if lifted)
2F (no conversion)
Lift /wheels are fine
Lower miles preferred
Reasonable vinyl with original seats.
Good dash pad preferred
Top and doors
Power steering is optional
Located in US (or Canada)
Blue color is preferred.
Obviously not in a hurry considering I've waited 22 years, but the sooner the better!
Jimj's recent blue one on here would have been perfect, but no way I could get up there to Vancouver Island in time for sale.
Here is what I am looking for:
Clean
Original or mostly original
Minimal rust (the usual spots OK, but no penetration)
No major body mods (cut fenders are fine if lifted)
2F (no conversion)
Lift /wheels are fine
Lower miles preferred
Reasonable vinyl with original seats.
Good dash pad preferred
Top and doors
Power steering is optional
Located in US (or Canada)
Blue color is preferred.
Obviously not in a hurry considering I've waited 22 years, but the sooner the better!
