Vehicle Description
1979 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 for sale! Motorcar Classics is
pleased to present this FJ40 presented in Dune Beige with gray
interior. This 1979 FJ40 is without a doubt one of the best
examples of its kind we've had the pleasure to offer. Desirably
equipped with a hardtop and ambulance doors, this Land Cruiser was
recently treated to a body-off, nut-and-bolt restoration by an
experienced FJ specialist. It is finished to a very high standard
and features several carefully selected updates to improve its
usability and durability. The original body tub was scrapped in
favor of a high-quality aluminum tub supplied by Aqualu Industries
to improve its long-term durability. All the remaining steel body
panels (hood, fenders, grille, and rear doors) are factory OE parts
that were media blasted to bare metal and etch-primed before
restoration. The body is coated inside and underneath with textured
Raptor liner for an additional layer of weather protection and
sound deadening. The entire body was then painted in its factory
original shade of Dune Beige, finished to a high standard with
factory-authentic detailing. The body received all new OE Toyota
rubber gaskets, seals, and emblems. It rides on restored original
steel wheels, painted the correct shade of gray, and fitted with
chunky 30-inch BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/As for the perfect,
purposeful off-road stance.Inside, the cabin is restored to
better-than-new standards, with factory-correct gray vinyl
upholstery on the seats and door panels, rubber floor liners, and
superb detailing everywhere you look. Additional soft trim items
such as the headliner, sun visors, and dash pad are new and correct
to factory specs. The instrument panel is restored with refurbished
gauges, switches, and controls, and the knobs and vents for the new
Vintage Air Gen 3 A/C system integrate nicely into the
fascia.Mechanically, this FJ is in superb condition, with virtually
no fastener left unturned during the restoration. The 4-liter
inline-six is completely rebuilt, with a .030 overbore,
precision-ground crank, new pistons, bearings, oil pump, gaskets,
and ancillaries. The cooling and fuel systems are updated with all
new parts, and all components were detailed before installation. In
addition to the air conditioning, updates include improved power
steering, based on a robust Saginaw steering box and custom pulley
setup. The suspension is all new and updated with greaseable
shackles, polyurethane bushings, and poly body mounts. Updates such
as the power steering and modern A/C make it effortless to drive
and remarkably comfortable. Your inspection is invited!
