1962 Fj40 Landcruiser Fst Convertible on 2040-cars
Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States
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If you're looking at this listing, you probably all ready know what you're looking at here. This is a very rare, 1962 FJ40, FST Landcruiser - this was a special model year, there were less than 500 of these made as Toyota was transitioning from the early FJ25's to the FJ40's that they made up until 1981-82. I purchased this vehicle from a friend (a neighbor), with every intention of restoring this to factory original, which is what should be done with one so rare. Unfortunately, every time I buy a new piece or do something to it that costs money, someone reminds me that our 15 year old son will need a car in 6 months. So it's time to go. I will try to identify and describe everything for you in this listing that you would want to know about the vehicle - both the good and the not so good. I'll include pics I've taken - but if you want additional pics, just reply to me and I'll send exactly what you want. I'll also list all of the parts and pieces I've accumulated - they will all go with the rig, and some of them were extremely hard to find.
Parts and Extras: the vehicle has a 1F 155 HP Engine in it currently. This motor was original to models in the 1965 to 1969 range or so, and this engine runs great. But I am including a period correct 1F 135 HP engine, bell housing, transmission, transfer case, etc. with the sale (see pics). I have a period correct windshield frame with the proper venting, and I also have the glass that goes in the frame, in perfect shape. I do not have the rubber gasket - you can get a new one online for cheap. I have the period correct spare tire carrier in excellent condition, I have period correct steering wheel in great condition, one additional wheel/rim in great condition (painted), I have two period correct rear jumpseats (primed), period correct fan shroud, I have two door straps with new hardware, two door hinges (primed), new toolbox buckles (see pic of underseat toolbox in good condition), side view mirror (needs new glass), rear view mirror mounting bracket, and original FD knob and cable (4WD shift cable). Front seats were just recently redone, although frames were painted Red in anticipation of painting the rig with the off-white sand body color from the early 60's. The good: I've been running this rig and having a ton of fun with it the last 6 months. I basically bought it, fixed a few things, put new brakes and wheel cylinders on it (the back), and have driven it all over the place. It runs good, and is fun to drive. This rig was built with 16 ga. cold rolled steel - so it did not rust like other models have. Some sheet metal needs work (see below), but the frame and structural components are in excellent shape. The transmission is original to the rig (note the center drive shaft), and works well. Body metal is in great shape with exception of inner fender wells and rear corners - both of which I planned to buy from Pacol online and replace when I restored it. Front floor boards are solid with just surface rust. The bed is solid with just surface rust, with one spot on the rear sill that needs some new metal (see pic). The prev owner installed gluedown carpet over the bed and on the wheel well sides - I removed it, but that's what you see in the pics (glue strips & carpet pieces). The tailgate is as solid as solid gets, and includes original hardware & support chain, etc (no chain covers). All of the parts are there between both motors/transfer cases/bellhouseing etc. (I think) to put this back to original 3 on the tree shifting, with the exception of the shifting linkage & hardware. It currently has floor shifter, which works great, but is obviously not original. So transmission tunnel metal will need to be replaced (I do not have that part). The side steps are both in good shape, and included in this sale is the pyramid type matting that's needed to re-do the side steps (parts are sitting on the white mat in pictures). The not so good: the carburetor on this F155 HP motor was retrofitted by Prev Owner just so it could be driven. It's not original to anything, but at least it works. The good news - the F135 motor has the original carburetor (with glass inspection piece). One of the shock mounts to the front axle needs re-welded. It was loose when I bought it - and since I was only driving it on the roads, and not off-road, it really didn't bother me. The inner wheel wells both need replaced (Pacol, $375 per well I think). Both rear corners need replaced (also available at Pacol), and the rear sill needs some metal replacement (otherwise in good shape). I do NOT have the original ribs (bows) for the Soft Top - but the specs to build new ribs are available online. I had planned to have them fabricated, then have a new Soft Top built for it - but I never got around to it. I DO have the brackets installed that hold the soft top frame (they are hard to find). The front fenders are in great shape, but one dent is seen in the drivers side fender (see pic). Rear bumpers are ugly white, and one needs some straightening, but otherwise they're good. I removed most of the wiring harness and used what I needed to make it street legal for driving (brakes lights etc). The two lower running lights need new bulbs and covers, but they're not hooked up right now anyway. So new owner will need to buy a new harness or fix what's there - I had intended to buy a new barness from a guy on MUD.com for $600 or so. There are probably 100 other things I could tell you about the rig. If you need more information, or want pictures of anything just let me know and be specific. This will make a great project for someone with time and money (and an understanding spouse). Thanks for looking. |
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