The Build:
No expense spared, full frame off restoration, all aluminum body 1979 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser. This builds completion was meticulous in every detail, covering over 10 years the build was the passion of the prior owner. Now with its second owner since completion and under 200 miles since engine and transmission build by Iron Pig in Fredericksburg, VA this FJ is ready for anything. From the daily cruise to the trail this FJ is ready for what you can throw at it. The vehicle was stripped down to the frame of every nut and bolt and fitted with an all aluminum Aquala body including the inner and outer fenders, half doors, full tub, cowl, storage tailgate, front bib, and windshield frame. This vehicle has no rust anywhere and may not for another 30 years from now. The entire interior floor was sprayed with bed liner material to give an abrasive finish to the floors. The receipts on this build for just parts alone total well over $40k not to include the hours and hours of labor. Almost every nut and bolt is new to this build, where possible no fasteners were reused. You can easily smoke the tires on this 4 speed torque equipped 1983 2F engine, with DEI Electronic distributor, Manafre Ceramic Coated and tuned header and carb spacer, LiveWire plug wires, and brand new Weber 32 DGV carb. For the trail this vehicle is equipped with dual batteries kept charged by a Mean Green alternator, and a high torque starter tonget it fired up. For recovery should your Jeep friend need you a Warn 8274 self recovery winch with wired remote (operate from the cab) is available. Keeping the trail lighted in front is a set of focus adjustable Lightforce Striker 170 trail lights. Crawling the hills is made easier with an Advanced Adapters twin stick shifter (operate high/low in 2WD/4WD), Richmond Powertrax Locker in the rear, Specter front roll cage, interior trail light for map reading, CB radio, lev-o-gauge, Safari Snorkel for the creek crossing, and for those cooler days an under dash heater from Vintage Air. The white face gauges are high end units from VDO instruments including speedometer, tach, fuel level, oil pressure, water temp, volts, and a clock. The mirrors are one of a kind from a Polaris UTV and are perfectly suited for the highway and especially the trail with their fold away design. The driver sits behind a Lacarra Mark 4 Steering wheels and on Corbeau reclining seats with sliders that are as comfortable as they are supportive with Simpson 4 point belts to keep you planted at every angle including wrong side up. The braking is provided by enormous 4 wheel disk brakes with Poterfield Pads and an equally matched BTB Products 8.5" Booster with a massive 1-1/8" Master Cylinder. Providing excellent trail articulation and still road worthy is an Old Man Emu lift and steering stabilizer, anti-inversion shackles, with all shackle pins containing grease fittings, and u-joint sliders. Gas this FJ up in its Poly Gas tank from Cool Cruisers of Texas and enjoy every minute of effortless driving through the Iron Pig Off-road Power Steering conversion. Providing 360 protection from unwanted trees on the trail and shopping carts at the mall is a Manafre 4+ Prerunner bar, JT Outfitters rear tube bumper and Nerf bars on the side. Overhead in the Locking Tuffy Overhead Console is a Uniden CB Radio and an extra compartment for the wallet or cell phone. Other accessories include a led d cell mounted mag light, Factor 55 Flatlink, tow strap, spare mounted gas can, Lexus SUV underseat mounted jack, fire extinguisher for your Jeep friends and enough documentation to keep you reading all winter. Also included with the sale are several spare parts including a black Bimini top, fitted seat covers and a brand new Kaline Soft Top with soft doors. Bid confidently and get the ultimate off-road machine and be prepared to greet addoring fans of your new Jeep (correction FJ).
Video showing cold start:https://youtu.be/e4Jw0BFgadw
So why am I selling:
Cuz' of my wife, if you have one then you understand, if you don't try not to find out why;)
The Fine Print in not so fine font:
This is a used vehicle, I have done by best to describe the vehicle, please arrange your own mechanical inspection from a qualified mechanic if you wish to do so prior to purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle is sold as is with no warranty of any kind. The vehicle is for sale locally and I reserve the right to cancel this auction at anytime. A $750 non refundable deposit will be required 12 hours after the auction closes. If you are out to waste my time move on to another auction or go find a bridge your choice. If you have any questions about this FJ and are serious about buying please contact me.