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1966 Toyota Land Cruiser, Stock built, body off restoration

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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 Land Cruiser 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 1966. 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 my photo bucket 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:

Complete body sandblasting
Cutting out and new metal repair of all rust - 100% rust free
Filling in extra holes that were not needed
Spray-on liner to the underside of the body for rust protection
Powder Coating the 5 original wheels the stock dark gray color
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.

Upholstery:

Full length rear jump seats 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.

Rebuild:

The top has not been off since the rebuild. Pics were taken during the reassembly process. Stainless Steel brake lines
New headliner
Stainless steel bolts throughout
5 Powder coated stock steel wheels with hub caps
5 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 column shifting manual transmission (3 on the tree)
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 to the hood
All electrical switches and components work
Warn manual locking hubs
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 original miles
4 point FJ40 roll bar
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

**If you plan to take the top off, I believe that have an extra bikini top to throw in.
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 through Pay Pal (if you have an account) within 48 hours for the winning bidder.
This is a used vehicle with nowarranty. It is AS IS.
If you have any questions at all, please ask.
Thanks.Jim

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