1972 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser Expedition Tested

1972 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 Description

This 1972 FJ40Land Cruiser was originally red in color, sanded and coated with a Urethane white and grey primer with a final coat of urethane matte red to handle the rugged road ahead. I purchased this Landcruiser from another gentleman that was moving to California who had found it in Florida from some previous owners from Colorado. His dream to restore changed due to work relocation.

Mechanically, this FJ is solid. The only leak appears to be from the manual steering gear box and a little from the front of the oil pan. The tub would need some work at a later time (but which FJ40 don't need rust repair). The areas of concern are the rockers, the bed, rear quarter panels, and the bib. You can see it in the restoration video. I did some cosmetic repairs when I got back. That is why the rear quarter panels have new paint that does not exactly match. Included is a Raptor liner kit cause my plan was to paint the rear quarter panels black with the raptor lining like the lower half of the FJ40. I feel it is strong foundation to do whatever you dream your FJ40 to be.

VIN #: FJ40129929

Clear Texas Title

Located in Pace, Florida

Mileage 19,860 Miles since Rebuilt Engine to Standard Spec Aug 2016 in Panama; I Purchased with a stuck Odometer at about 41,000 miles back in Fort Walton Beach, Florida in 2011

80% original: 1F motor, 3 speed transmission, hard top

Agualu Aluminum Storage tail gate

New seats with seat welded/bolted in steel seat frame

Original owners manual, Haynes Manual, 1972 Toyota Maintenance Manual, F Motor Maintenance manual all include

H.E.I. Electronic Ignition/Cables

New 4 Row Radiator (2013-2014 FL) but had Rebuilt Aug 2016 in Panama due to a pulley coming loose on jerry rigged alternator.

New rubber seals, new hardware, brake lines, fuel lines, seats, roll bar, seatbelts, roll bar pads, passenger grip during restore (2013-2014 Florida)

4+Plus Winch Mount Bull Bar 40 Series

4+PLUS TOW BUMPER WITH TIRE AND COOLER CARRIER

4 White 15 x 7 6x5.5 Wheels

HD Steering Tie Rod (JTO 2014)

HD Drag Link Tie Rod (JTO 2014)

Toyota 6 Blade Fan

Clutch disc replace in (Nov 2016 Panama)

Weber 38 DGAS with manual choke (Spare unused Troll Hole Carb included incase you want to change that later)

Disc Brake Conversion on all four (2014 JTO Florida)

14 Circuit Kwik Wire Harness (2014 Florida)

Vintage Air FJ40 Air Conditioner/Heater(2013-2014 Florida)

Mile Marker SEC8 Scout Winch with Synthetic Rope (2013-2014 Florida)

Clarion Marine Bluetooth and USB Stereo (2014 Florida)

Front 5” Stereo Speakers on kicker panels (2014 Florida)

Weber Snorkel Kit (2013-2014 Florida)

Grab Bar (2013-2014 Florida)

Dash Cover (2013-2014 Florida)

Rear 6” x 9” Stereo Speakers in rear corner boxes

Custom mounted Subwoofer on center console (2013-2014 Florida)

4000W Polk Amp (2013-2014 Florida)

Tuffy Center Locking console (2013-2014 Florida)

28 Gallon front tank (MAF) and 22 Gallon rear tank (BTB) w/pollack electronic selector valve (2013-2014 Florida)

4 Speed Clutch Pressure Plate (2015)

2xAntique 20 L Jerry cans (2015 Texas)

1.5 inch over stock heavy duty shackles (HFS CCOT 2015 Texas)

New leaf springs (HFS CCOT 2015 Texas) part of Designer lift kit

Buzzmat sound proofing/insulation Front Floor and Rear Cargo Area (2015 Texas)

Rebuilt Rear Axle (Nov 2015 California)

Rebuilt Rear Third Member (Nov 2015 CA)

Removed Fairey overdrive and rebuilt transfer case back to stock 3 speed (Nov 2015 CA)

Rebuilt Engine to Standard Spec (Panama 2016)

Rebuilt Manual Steering box (Bolivia 2017)

Rebuilt front knuckles (Bolivia 2017)

Replaced Shock Absorbers (2017 Chile)

Brake pads are still good last replaced (2017 Chile)

5 - Rydanz 31x10.5 Tires (Chile 2017)

Repairs and Maintenance done upon return between July 2017-April 2018:

MAF Weber adapter plate

New intake manifold

New Parking brake

Clutch Master/Slave

Replace throwout bearing

New Reverse light switch

New alternator

New Battery

New radiator Hoses

New Belts

Speed sleeve on crankcase pulley

6 to 1 Exhaust head ceramic powder coated

Cleaned and repainted internal fuel tank and seat frame

Replaced insulation inside cause it was dirty and stinky

New front shock tower pins

Replaced a faulty battery cable

Replaced and added some grounding cables

New Temp sensor

New Thermostat

I rebuilt the steering box in Bolivia and the seal is new but the shaft must worn that is common. I modified the box with zerk fitting and did a mix of gear oil and bearing grease.

I modified the swing arms in the back with zerk fittings as well to prevent the swing arms from seizing up like they did when I got to Uruguay.

If I forgot anything I will keep updating and add info that interested buyers bring up.

Over $19,000 dollars of parts, mods, and replacements not include all the paid labor and my labor, blood, sweat, and tears I put into her. I have some documentation covering most of the expenses and the additional labor cost for certain items.

Go ANYWHERE in the WORLD! Pure Simple Utility 4x4 off-road vehicle!

Proven and well capable since I made it down to the Southern Tip of South America.

You can restore it again. If not you can use it for trail riding, daily driving, or whatever you dream of. It just has to go to an owner that will use it.

Everyone asks why get rid of it? I am starting a new restoration project for a different adventure and I can’t have two projects. I can't take it with me. I can't leave it behind cause I have no where to leave it. The times I have left it behind no one takes care of it like I do so better off going to a new owner that will give it the TLC to keep it alive. If not I would keep it.

These cars will go forever they sure are not built like this anymore. I chose this vehicle because it was simple and mechanical and I was able to do all the maintenance myself on the road. I saw many on my journey in far far far worst conditions than I see for sale in the USA and they are still running and working hard as daily drivers.

If you need a shipper, another seller recommended summitautotransport.com You can get a quote on their home page and they usually get back to you in 24 hours. You can also use Uship.com

For sale locally and got offers on the road but all buyers are directed here to bid on eBay.

Let me know if you have any questions and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

DISCLAIMERS: THE ABOVE DESCRIBED TOYOTA FJ-40 IS BEING SOLD "AS IS" AND "WHERE IS". THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER/BIDDER TO ASCERTAIN THE FIT, FINISH, AND OVERALL QUALITY BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS . AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS ISN'T THE TIME TO NEGOTIATE PRICE OR MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO INSPECT THE FJ40. APPOINTMENTS AND TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN THE AD you can contact me pepe.cxiv@gmail.com or call 956-659-9795.

YOU WILL FIND ADDITIONAL PICTURES AND VIDEOS ON THE

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YULIA FJ40 1972

GOOD LUCK AND THANKS FOR LOOKING.

*FYI* On April 15, 2018 Yulia left Harlingen, TX under her own power for 890 mile road trip to Pace, FL. Stopped for the night in New Orleans, LA. No problems during the trip, 2 stops for fuel, speeds between 50-65 mph (2500-3000 RPM)