- Year
- 1973
- Vehicle Model
- 40 Series
- Location
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina United States
- Mileage
- 63000
- Color
- Green
Well this hurts me to do, I've been working on this thing since 2016, and there's a lot of temptation to stick it in my garage, but my dad said he has no desire to work on or drive his 40 anymore so it is for sale.
1973 FJ40, Chevy 350, H42, 3-speed case
We bought this in 2016, with some extremely sketchy suspension and steering, and a slap wore out 1F and 3-speed.
Suspension is all brand new mileage wise, technically like 9 years old, but it's been in the garage since we've had it. It is rough country springs and shocks, but I pulled a couple leafs so it rides less like a board now and a little smoother. Has CCOT shackles I think.
Steering is still stock push pull manual, center pivot has been rebuilt. All new 555 Tie rod ends, tie rod is solid from JT outfitters, new drag link from somewhere.
Engine is a rebuilt 350 with 305 heads, I bought a '79 Buick Skylark it had been swapped in to. Don't know a ton of history but seems like a healthy engine. Runs great. Melling oil pump, Keith black pistons, speedway motors block hugger headers, aluminum 4 barrel intake with a brand new brawler carb on it, electric choke. New plug wires with ceramic plug boots. HEI distributor. New mechanical fan and clutch. Griffin aluminum radiator. New fel-pro rubber oil pan and valve cover gaskets, new rear main seal. New exhaust from a local shop. Powermaster starter. GM alternator. Downey full circle conversion bellhousing. Downey motor mounts and tcase mount. Installed well.
H42 has not been rebuilt but shifts like butter. The 3-speed T-case is what came in the 40 when we bought it. Currently no shifter installed on it. Comes with a brand new BTB twin stick shifter.
Axles are stock, swapped the rear diff with another one that's in much better shape. Drum brakes have been rebuilt on all 4 corners and it stops impressively well. Has selectro locking hubs, I have some warns I'll throw in if someone wants them.
Body has been replaced from the door jamb back. By a previous owner. No rust, definitely not a show piece though. Would be a good candidate to cut the quarters off of and replace with Bud Built 3/16 quarter panels for a more factory wheel opening.
New parts included(I might be forgetting some):
-LED factory style round tail lights from JT outfitters(currently has trailer tail lights on tub)
-BTB T-case twin stick shifter
-OEM Toyota windshield mount mirrors
-OEM Toyota headlight upgrade(current lights do not work)
-boxes of other stuff I can't remeber right now
Come with full hard doors in good shape, no rust or damage. I think both windows work.
I think the fuel tank is leaking currently slightly, I believe it just needs a new drain plug washer($3 from Toyota)
No seat belts currently, includes an aftermarket back seat.
On 35x12.50r15 BFG KM2s, they are the last year for the KM2 I believe. Somewhere around 2018. Chrome bullet hole steel wheels.
Clean NC title in my dad's name. Located in Winston-Salem, NC. I can answer any questions.
$9,500 obo based off Marketplace prices, haven't posted it on marketplace yet, would rather make a deal with someone on mud. Open to offers.
1973 FJ40, Chevy 350, H42, 3-speed case
We bought this in 2016, with some extremely sketchy suspension and steering, and a slap wore out 1F and 3-speed.
Suspension is all brand new mileage wise, technically like 9 years old, but it's been in the garage since we've had it. It is rough country springs and shocks, but I pulled a couple leafs so it rides less like a board now and a little smoother. Has CCOT shackles I think.
Steering is still stock push pull manual, center pivot has been rebuilt. All new 555 Tie rod ends, tie rod is solid from JT outfitters, new drag link from somewhere.
Engine is a rebuilt 350 with 305 heads, I bought a '79 Buick Skylark it had been swapped in to. Don't know a ton of history but seems like a healthy engine. Runs great. Melling oil pump, Keith black pistons, speedway motors block hugger headers, aluminum 4 barrel intake with a brand new brawler carb on it, electric choke. New plug wires with ceramic plug boots. HEI distributor. New mechanical fan and clutch. Griffin aluminum radiator. New fel-pro rubber oil pan and valve cover gaskets, new rear main seal. New exhaust from a local shop. Powermaster starter. GM alternator. Downey full circle conversion bellhousing. Downey motor mounts and tcase mount. Installed well.
H42 has not been rebuilt but shifts like butter. The 3-speed T-case is what came in the 40 when we bought it. Currently no shifter installed on it. Comes with a brand new BTB twin stick shifter.
Axles are stock, swapped the rear diff with another one that's in much better shape. Drum brakes have been rebuilt on all 4 corners and it stops impressively well. Has selectro locking hubs, I have some warns I'll throw in if someone wants them.
Body has been replaced from the door jamb back. By a previous owner. No rust, definitely not a show piece though. Would be a good candidate to cut the quarters off of and replace with Bud Built 3/16 quarter panels for a more factory wheel opening.
New parts included(I might be forgetting some):
-LED factory style round tail lights from JT outfitters(currently has trailer tail lights on tub)
-BTB T-case twin stick shifter
-OEM Toyota windshield mount mirrors
-OEM Toyota headlight upgrade(current lights do not work)
-boxes of other stuff I can't remeber right now
Come with full hard doors in good shape, no rust or damage. I think both windows work.
I think the fuel tank is leaking currently slightly, I believe it just needs a new drain plug washer($3 from Toyota)
No seat belts currently, includes an aftermarket back seat.
On 35x12.50r15 BFG KM2s, they are the last year for the KM2 I believe. Somewhere around 2018. Chrome bullet hole steel wheels.
Clean NC title in my dad's name. Located in Winston-Salem, NC. I can answer any questions.
$9,500 obo based off Marketplace prices, haven't posted it on marketplace yet, would rather make a deal with someone on mud. Open to offers.
