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1966 Toyota Land Cruiser - Full Body Off Restoration (stainless nuts/bolts)

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Location: Magalia, California, United States
Make: Toyota
Model: Land Cruiser
Type: SUV
Year: 1966
Mileage: 84,200
VIN: fj4038464
Color: Spring Green
Engine size: inline 6 cyl - gas
Number of cylinders: 6
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: 3 speed on the tree (column)
Drive type: 4WD
Interior color: Spring Green / Black
Options: 4-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Title: Clear

1966 Toyota Land Cruiser Description

Up for bid is my 1966 Toyota Landcruiser FJ40. I bought it several years ago to restore and then enjoy. My plan was to keep it stock and looking like its first purchase in 66. As I worked through the process of tearing it down and then rebuilding from the frame up, I decided to keep it the stock original Toyota 1028 Spring Green color. I also did the entire rebuild replacing the nuts and bolts with stainless steel throughout, as well as other stainless hardware. It has taken me most of three good years to do the work. I had a lot of help from Classic Cruisers in Salida, Colorado. I bought most of my parts from Cruiser Corp, and Spector Off Road.
*** I have over 200 additional pictures of the rebuild. Just ask and I'll send you the link (Ebay no longer allows me to post it here)
And, I posted a short 52 second video on You Tube called "66 cruiser" that shows the shifting of three on the tree, and how smoothly it runs.

The Rebuild includes:
-Work done by Classic Cruisers: 1) complete body sandblasting, 2) cutting out and new metal repair of all rust, 3) filling in extra holes that were not needed, 4) Applying a spray on liner to the underside of the body for rust protection, 5) Powder Coating the 5 original wheels the stock dark gray color, 6) Providing many of the original 1966 parts for the restore.
-Paint: Body work, prep, self etching primer, and beautiful single stage paint job (stock Toyota 1028 Spring Green) using PPG single stage paint. The cruiser was completely disassembled and each piece was prepped, primed (with self etching primer), and sprayed separately, so that I could put everything back together fully painted.
-Upholstery: The rear jump seats already came to me with nearly new upholstery. I had the front seats completely redone by a local upholstery shop here in Paradise, CA. He used high-grade extra durable boat foam that keeps its firmness longer, and stays comfortable.
-Stainless Steel brake lines
-New headliner
-Stainless steel bolts throughout
-New Goodyear Wrangler tires
-New seat belts
-Nearly every piece on it was reconditioned, including being primed and repainted
-New stock front bumper
-New brake shoes (including E-brake shoes), and rebuilt wheel cylinders
-All new seals gaskets and weather stripping for hard top sides, doors, and windows.
-Complete re-wiring of entire vehicle including new fuse box
-Full tune up with new spark plugs, electronic ignition, oil/filter change, and new gear oils in differentials, transmission, and t-case.
-Original f engine (matching numbers) runs excellent. Compression test completed on Nov. 22n, 2016. Comp numbers were strong and consistent across the cylinders.
-3 speed manual transmission with 3 on the tree
-New transfer case output shaft seal
-Entire frame and drive train was steam pressure washed, and the frame primed and painted.
-New Weber 32/36 DEGV 2 barrel carburetor with adapter to fit stock air cleaner housing
-Doors completely rebuilt using new weather-stripping and stainless steel bolts
-New fan belt and hoses
-Hard top and doors are removable
-Windshield folds down and latches
-All electrical switches and components work
-High range & low range 4 wheel drive all work perfectly
-Stock leaf springs with new bushings
-New body mount kit
-New shocks all around including a Hell For Stout steering stabilizer shock
-84,200 miles are original
- 4 point roll bar (not originally stock, but added for safety)
-New rear emblems
-Complete new exhaust system done by Freezes Muffler in Chico, CA
-The old original 66 had some side reflectors that you can have if you'd like
-New clutch master cylinder and steel line
-New battery
-Working heater and blower
-New front turn signals
-Remote oil filter added (This 66 FJ40 did not have an oil filter from factory)
-Fully registered here in California
-Smog exempt
-I have the Clear Title in hand
My cruiser drives well, shifts and brakes well, and is in overall excellent condition (especially for a 50 year old vehicle).
Please ask any questions you need answered.
PS. Buyer is responsible for shipping. I will help find a company if you'd like. Also, I encourage you to ask questions, visit and drive it yourself, or whatever you need to do before you bid/buy. I ask for a $1000 deposit for the winning bidder or if you buy it now. Otherwise, this is a used vehicle with nowarranty. It is AS IS.
Thanks.Jim

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