Vehicle Description
1972 Toyota FJ40 Hardtop Land Cruiser� Dry Arizona, Nevada and
California truck, driven by previous owner for nine years!
Frame-off restoration - completed in November 2008 with new paint,
weather stripping, hood latches, side marker and tail lights,
clutch and tires 3.8L inline six-cylinder F engine Four-speed
manual transmission Yellow exterior with white hardtop Black seats
with yellow painted metal interior Fold-up rear jumpseats Rare rear
heater Pioneer CD Receiver, two speakers mounted over driver, front
passenger Documentation includes owner's manual, stereo owner's
manual, assorted receipts, parts and service tickets and
miscellaneous, related papers � Highly sought-after in the classic
4x4 market, MotoeXotica is thrilled to present another fully
restored Toyota FJ40 Hardtop Land Cruiser. This one had a frame-off
restoration in dry Arizona and California completed in November
2008 by its previous owner of nine years, with all new paint and
rubber weather stripping plus the following new parts - hood
latches, nuts and bolts, side marker and tail lights, clutch and
tires. According to 2012 emails from the seller, a Mr. Painter, he
originally bought the truck because of its lack of blemishes and no
major body repairs had been made. The seller said the only
non-stock items on the truck are the headers intake manifold,
exhaust, stereo, stereo shelf, tow hitch and front shoulder belts.
He said after the restoration, the truck has only needed general
tune-ups and engine oil topped off. The engine compression is okay
and truck still retains its original ignition system points. A
previous owner replaced the alternator. He goes on to explain the
cooling system is in great condition and the new headers allow the
engine to run cooler. The intake manifold was replaced along with
the headers. All steering joints and tie rods were replaced. The
transmission and transfer case are in very strong condition.
Painter said all of the truck's original smog equipment, pump,
bracket and air rail were all removed. California is smog-exempt
for the 1972 model year and Painter wrote that the truck runs
better and gets better fuel economy without the smog equipment. The
paint on this sunny rover was professionally applied and is in very
good condition, with only a few blemishes visible upon close
inspection. The glass panels are clear and intact. The vehicle's
lights are in one piece, clear and work as designed. The truck
rolls on BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A tires, 33x10.50/R15, front and
rear surrounding Toyota hubcaps. All body panels are straight and
look nearly impeccable and the bumpers are in great shape. The
seats are in very good shape, as is the matching carpet. The
headliner is in good shape while the instrument panel with its
yellow painted metal sections is in near-excellent shape with all
gauges working as designed. The steering wheel is in very good
order and the door skins are in great shape. The fold-away rear
jump seats look great and there is a rear heater plus safety
device. The mirrors, shifter and transfer case lever are in good
shape and completing the interior is a Pioneer AM/FM stereo with CD
mounted above the driver and front passenger seats. Service records
indicate the following - Painter bought four new rims for the truck
(date unknown); in September 2015, a Mr. Coffey had the right front
wheel cylinder replaced, new one adjusted and bled; h ordered
passenger door lock and paddle handle; in August 2015, a new
steering gear box was installed; in July 2015, a new latch lock
assembly was ordered; in June 2015, five new BFGoodrich All-Terrain
T/A tires were installed/added as spare; November 2013, clutch
assembly and rear main seal replaced, resurfaced flywheel; November
2008, a heater hose replaced and new spark plugs, distributor cap
and rotor installed; October 2008, various electrical work
performed; majority of tickets dated 2006, 2007 and 2008 are
related to the truck's restoration. In March 2006, truck's previous
set of tires installed; more tickets for parts written before
3/2006; March 2002, carburetor vacuum hose routing inspected on
just-installed carb. The earliest ticket available is from October
16, 1982, when a Mr. Cutler out of Prescott Valley, Arizona, had
four new tires replaced on the truck. The�Toyota J40�is the model
designation for a�Toyota Land Cruiser�40 series�made from 1960
until 1984. Most 40 series Land Cruisers were built as
2-door�SUVs�with slightly larger dimensions than a�Jeep CJ. The
model was available as the FJ40 series (with F engines) and made
legends out of the FJ and the F engine. Its first production year
was 1960 and it debuted with a short wheelbase version. The FJ40
was produced until 1984. One of the key features of the FJ40 is its
folding jump seats behind the front two seats, making it easy to
squeeze in more passengers or cargo. Though relatively sparse on
creature comforts, the FJ40 nonetheless captured the attention of
buyers the world over impressed by its reliability, sturdiness and
off-roading ability. The FJ40 comes either as a soft top or a
hardtop. While not legal in some countries, most J40 series
vehicles could have their roof and doors removed. With a folding
windshield this allowed for complete open-air experience. The J40
Series also featured folding jump seats behind the passenger and
drivers seats. These folding seats not only made carrying another 2
passengers possible, but also allowed for maximum cargo space, as
opposed to the folding rear seat in the Jeep CJ series. Original
factory winches were driven directly from the transfer case (known
as P.T.O. or�power take off) powered by the engine. Later models
had an optional electric�winch. Documentation includes owner's
manual, stereo owner's manual, assorted receipts, parts and service
tickets and miscellaneous, related papers. This car is currently
located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on
the odometer shows 85,177 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a
clean and clear title. VIN: FJ40133025 Note: Please see full terms
and conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase of any
said vehicle, thank you.
