Expo 40 Series Registry

[nuclearlemon]

1. Year, model, color, etc:

1962 fj40, green, we think a repaint of the original color

2. Name of owner/screen name:

ige/nuclearlemon

3. How long have you owned your 40 series? Is this your first?

been into all landcruisers since mid 80s, have had a bunch, this one only a week so far

4. Mileage at date of purchase and present mileage:

51k+

5. Your favorite mods... If any:

none...that's why i love it...p.o. unbutchered

6. How your 40 is used... ie. DD, family adventure, overland travel, etc.:

hopefully have it on the road in time for st pattys day parade, other than that, putzing around

7. 'Final thoughts, good or bad, pros or cons, about owning and driving a 40 series.

only cons are lack of space..wish U.S. got the 43/44 series

8. Link to your build thread:

http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-group/680945-little-orphan-annie.html

9. Your 3 favorite photos (keep them updated):

will update as we get more work done

 

[General Automag]

Is this all of the FJ40s on the Expedition Portal?

 

[Scott Brady]

Here is my 1977 FJ40 (now sold)

I drove it for five years while my wife finished her business degree. Never failed me and I sold it for more than I paid for it. Did a few modifications, like a LockRight in the rear and an 8,000# Warn on a Man-A-Fre bumper. Also installed a CCOT air conditioning system.

Note: I made this thread a sticky too

 

[Guambomb]

1. Year, model, color, etc: 67 FJ45 White
2. Name of owner/screen name: Dave/Guambomb
3. How long have you owned your 40 series? Is this your first? About 2 years
4. Mileage at date of purchase and present mileage: 0
5. Your favorite mods... If any: In the works
6. How your 40 is used... ie. DD, family adventure, overland travel, etc.: Will be used for trips out West: Colorado, Utah etc.
7. 'Final thoughts, good or bad, pros or cons, about owning and driving a 40 series. None yet
8. Link to your build thread: None yet.
9. Your 3 favorite photos (keep them updated):

Everything is currently being rebuilt.

Before being torn down:



Everything apart:



Coilovers rebuilt, paint and tub work complete...everything else still coming together:

 

[Timbo FJ45]

1966 Land Cruiser FJ45 Troopy
Timbo FJ45
We have owned this for about 9 years. Its been 1 year since the restoration. My first car in high school was an 74 FJ40.
2,000 miles
Its hard to pick my favorite mod. I think I like that it drives like new. Very comfortable and smooth.
So far its been used for a few trips to the San Juan Mountains. Trail riding. Overland trips to come.
We love the truck and now its time to start a new build. We are thinking an 80 series.
My build thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/fj45-custom-troopy-build.814156/

 

[hairy_apple]

1. 1969 FJ40, Spring green,
2. Ryan Apple/hairy_apple
3. I bought it in Feb of 2002 when I was 16. It was my first and only FJ40, but I also have 2 FJ55s
4. The speed-o-meter has never worked, so I have no idea mileage then or now.
5. Favorite mods, Power steering and disks brakes. Least favorite, the V8.. going to go to a 3FE soon.
6. I use it for camping, wheeling, and hoping to take her on some long overland type trips in the future.
7. Life is better at 55.... haha. FJ40s aren't for everyone. But I love my cruiser. I know every rattle, clunk, and vibration.
8. http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/118180-Hello-meet-Elsie?highlight=hello+meet+elsie

 

[Timbo FJ45]

1. 1969 FJ40, Spring green,

Nice 40. Don't ever sell it. I wish I still had my 40. Also got it when I was 16, which seems like a million years ago.

 

[hairy_apple]

Thank you.

I could never sell it... my wife understands that I am to be buried in it when I die. haha.

 

[Rezarf <><]

1. Year, model, color, etc: 1976 FJ40 Smurf Blue
2. Name of owner/screen name: REZARF <><
3. How long have you owned your 40 series? Is this your first? 15 Years, my first and only 40, but we have a 100 series too.
4. Mileage at date of purchase and present mileage: lots, lots more.
5. Your favorite mods... If any: Power Steering, Rear tire carrier, and Hella 4000s, leather seats, custom trailer.
6. How your 40 is used... ie. DD, family adventure, overland travel, etc.: DD, trail riding, exploring and camping.
7. 'Final thoughts, good or bad, pros or cons, about owning and driving a 40 series. Love driving a 40 as it keeps me tuned into the world outside. I wish it had a little more powa' for towing my trailer.
8. Link to your build thread:
9. Your 3 favorite photos (keep them updated):

 

[ecanese]

Mi 45 in a long pause.....

 

[cwvandy]

My then-NEW 1968 40

A friend just sent me this photo he took almost 48 years ago of me in my then-new 1968 rig. Ah, good memories.
This is an area that is now known as Thousand Oaks, CA. All streets, neighbors and generally paved over.
What I would give to have had the sense to keep the 'Cruiser.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Awesome photos

 

[cruiserpilot]

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Mi 45 in a long pause.....

I'd like to see a few more pics of your truck, doesn't look like a model we got here in Canada. Winch type??

 

[ecanese]

Thanks, the pto winch is from another car or truck (previus owner).
I dont have moré pics now but in 6 weeks i hope, i will start the resurrection of the truck.
(Sorry about mi basic english)

 

[crimsonaudio]

1. Year, model, color, etc: 1972 FJ40, dune beige
2. Name of owner/screen name: Crimsonaudio
3. How long have you owned your 40 series? Is this your first? 3 years
4. Mileage at date of purchase and present mileage: 92k, currently 99k
5. Your favorite mods... If any: soft top and doors, Con-Fer rear seat, previous owner sprayed the entire body with tinted bedliner - tough stuff!
6. How your 40 is used... ie. DD, family adventure, overland travel, etc.: Just an extra, fun vehicle. Some errands but no real trips, great off-road vehicle
7. 'Final thoughts, good or bad, pros or cons, about owning and driving a 40 series. Love it, will go anywhere, easy to work on, 100% utilitarian
8. Link to your build thread: none
9. Your 3 favorite photos (keep them updated):

Day I brought it home:

Hard-top mode:

In its natural environment: