1969 Toyota Land Cruiser Fj40 Convertible/hardtop on 2040-cars
Weston, Connecticut, United States
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Up for sale is a 1969 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 with a Chevrolet 350 Throttle Body Fuel Injected V-8. This truck was purchased a few years ago, out of Dallas, TX by the previous owner. It spent its life dry. It is a solid truck with all original metal and no rust.
The previous owner was a regular at Caffeine & Carburetors (http://) in New Canaan, CT, where the truck drew a strong crowd. Be prepared to get compliments wherever you go. The truck is always garaged, both at home and at work, but I drive it daily, so it does have some small blemishes. It was painted Corvette Targa Blue about 2 years ago. It was also outfitted with all new emblems from Toyota, new stainless steel hood latches, new windshield latches, and a billet aluminum hood ornament. Little touches like the high-mount brake light indicate the care that went into the details during the restoration. The truck drives smooth and steers easy -- people often comment that it doesn't drive like a 44 year old vehicle. The power steering and power disc brakes at each of the 4 corners make it effortless, smooth, and fun. It shifts easy. It tracks straight. * This truck always starts up with no hesitation and no pumping the gas (fuel injection) * 4WD works great * Engine Mileage: 9,200 * Chassis Mileage: ~112,000 Many upgrades: * New master/slave clutch cylinder * New starter * 4 wheel disc brakes * GM power steering * Rebuilt 1974 Toyota 4 speed transmission with a Ranger Torque Splitter for a 27% overdrive on the highway * Rebuilt 1976 4 speed transfer case * Shackle Reversal kit with 2.5" new front springs and 4" rear springs * 4 stock Toyota steel wheels and new hub caps with BF Goodrich Mud Terrain T/A (33X10.50X15 BFG KM2’s) * Pioneer stereo with auxiliary port * Custom subwoofer in Jerry Gas Can * Custom Gauges * Front Toyota bucket seats recovered with head rests * Center console (Tuffy) with lock system for storage. Included in the sale: * Full hardtop: white top panel with sides painted in matching Corvette Targa Blue * Pair of full hard-doors, painted in matching Corvette Targa Blue * Full custom soft top with bows/frame * Bikini top w/ zipper-window panel for behind driver/passenger Potential for inclusion in the sale: * 5 aluminum rims with 4 Futura Dakota RVT (33X12.50X15) ...as seen on the spare * Full second roll-bar * Pair of full soft-doors (black) * A second vinyl reproduction soft-top with bows * Rear bench seat * Pair of fender flares Issues: * Fuel gauge is not accurate: shouldn’t be hard to adjust the float but I generally just fill it up at 1/2 tank. * Radio is not working but should be easy to fix — haven’t had the time and the engine plays a nice tune. * Emergency brake is currently disconnected because the drum was rubbing a bit. I hate to sell this truck, and it’s been a difficult decision, but I’ve started driving further to work these days and it’s hard to justify putting those miles on this kind of vehicle. If I could keep it as a third car, I would. I’m looking to find somebody who'll give this ruck a good home and will enjoy it as much as I have. I’m hoping for a local sale so I can see it around — maybe enabling me to buy it back someday. Because it’s for sale locally, there’s a chance that I’ll have to end the auction early — without advanced notice or explanation. A lot of money has been put into it by the previous owner and myself. At the reserve, you’d be getting a lot of truck for your money. If possible, I encourage you to come see/drive the vehicle but, if you had to purchase it sight-unseen, I'm sure that you won’t be disappointed. *CLARIFICATION: This vehicle does NOT have a title (but eBay doesn't have an option for title-doesn't-exist). State of CT doesn't require a title for vehicles older than 1981. If your state differs, you can likely get a replacement issued. It's currently registered and insured. * Pics @ Flickr * Video @ YouTube * Featured @ Caffeine & Carburetors via GnarlyFaction I will consider all reasonable offers and I will consider trades for late-model Jeep 4-door Wranglers with low miles. I’ll answer any questions as completely and as promptly as possible. Thanks for your interest and good luck in the auction. -M |
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