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1981 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
VIN JT3FJ40C0B3335192
2F, four-speed
125,00 miles (believed to be correct, based on service records)
Manufactured January 1981
Purchased July 1981 at Stevinson Toyota in Lakewood, Colorado
Includes original tool bag, tools (not sure if complete) and jack
ASCO factory hubs
Bikini top (no hardtop but I do have the doors in non-restored condition)
Front axle and transfer case rebuilt at 77,000 miles
New radiator, water pump, belts at 100,000 miles
Clutch master and slave cylinders replaced at 108,000 miles
Tabor (Warn Industries) 9,000K winch with synthetic line
Rear locker
No factory AC or PS, originally a hardtop (do not have), no rear seats
Service records from 1981 to 2003 are included. Appears to have not been operated or registered between 2003 and 201. I also have records from 2011 to current date.
Work performed in 2011
Excel-G shocks installed
Replaced wipers
Replaced/repaired tail lights, brake lights, turn signals
Replaced parking brake cable and assembly
Replaced battery
Work performed in 2012
Suspension replaced (including Excel shocks) with OME 2.5" lift suspension
Removed bed liner from outside of vehicle
Cleaned frame and sprayed with Zero Rust
Prepped vehicle for replacement body panels and paint
Installed Aqualu aluminum replacement rear quarter panels
Installed Aqualu aluminum replacement rocker panels
Installed CCOT replacement steel rear tailgate
Installed Cruiser Corps replacement steel front fenders
Painted factory mustard yellow
New emblems
New transfer case shift knob
New lug nuts
Five BFG AT 33x10.5x15 tires
Rebuilt carburetor locally with Cruiser Outfitters kit
Rebuilt carburetor, Mark's Off-Road
Replaced valve cover gasket, adjusted valves
Replaced coolant temperature sender
Installed Mark's Off-Road headers
Removed existing emissions equipment
Added Spartan rear locker (have original spider gears)
Installed Tabor (Warn) 9000# winch with 3/8"x85' synthetic cable, tube thimble, hook
Replaced axle seals Serviced drive shafts
Installed extended brake lines
Replaced windshield dash knob screws (have OEM screws and vents)
Replaced tail light covers
Added all-weather floor mats
Replaced battery under warranty
Work performed in 2013
Changed engine oil, Toyota filter
Sandblasted and powder coated five OEM wheels
Work performed at ACC Toyota in 2013
Completed de-smog
Adjusted carburetor, timing, valves
Powder coated valve cover
Replaced valve cover gasket
Repaired oil pressure, engine temperature gauges
Removed non-OEM radio and installed OEM radio delete plate
Front end alignment
Replaced foam in front seats
Recovered front seats
Known flaws
Fuel gauge is inoperable
Floorboard rust
Rust on tub and rear sill
If you are a nit picker, this is not the vehicle for you. If you want a vehicle that runs great, performs extremely well off-road, has good highway manners and receives a lot of compliments, this might be a good candidate - and certainly at this entry level price. It's not perfect, which was never my goal with it. It is reliable and fun.
$7,900 - fairly firm
Located near Asheville, North Carolina (will ship or possibly deliver for travel expenses)
Message me here or tkaderabek@gmail.com
(My C02 tank/bracket and Hi-Lift are not included.)
VIN JT3FJ40C0B3335192
2F, four-speed
125,00 miles (believed to be correct, based on service records)
Manufactured January 1981
Purchased July 1981 at Stevinson Toyota in Lakewood, Colorado
Includes original tool bag, tools (not sure if complete) and jack
ASCO factory hubs
Bikini top (no hardtop but I do have the doors in non-restored condition)
Front axle and transfer case rebuilt at 77,000 miles
New radiator, water pump, belts at 100,000 miles
Clutch master and slave cylinders replaced at 108,000 miles
Tabor (Warn Industries) 9,000K winch with synthetic line
Rear locker
No factory AC or PS, originally a hardtop (do not have), no rear seats
Service records from 1981 to 2003 are included. Appears to have not been operated or registered between 2003 and 201. I also have records from 2011 to current date.
Work performed in 2011
Excel-G shocks installed
Replaced wipers
Replaced/repaired tail lights, brake lights, turn signals
Replaced parking brake cable and assembly
Replaced battery
Work performed in 2012
Suspension replaced (including Excel shocks) with OME 2.5" lift suspension
Removed bed liner from outside of vehicle
Cleaned frame and sprayed with Zero Rust
Prepped vehicle for replacement body panels and paint
Installed Aqualu aluminum replacement rear quarter panels
Installed Aqualu aluminum replacement rocker panels
Installed CCOT replacement steel rear tailgate
Installed Cruiser Corps replacement steel front fenders
Painted factory mustard yellow
New emblems
New transfer case shift knob
New lug nuts
Five BFG AT 33x10.5x15 tires
Rebuilt carburetor locally with Cruiser Outfitters kit
Rebuilt carburetor, Mark's Off-Road
Replaced valve cover gasket, adjusted valves
Replaced coolant temperature sender
Installed Mark's Off-Road headers
Removed existing emissions equipment
Added Spartan rear locker (have original spider gears)
Installed Tabor (Warn) 9000# winch with 3/8"x85' synthetic cable, tube thimble, hook
Replaced axle seals Serviced drive shafts
Installed extended brake lines
Replaced windshield dash knob screws (have OEM screws and vents)
Replaced tail light covers
Added all-weather floor mats
Replaced battery under warranty
Work performed in 2013
Changed engine oil, Toyota filter
Sandblasted and powder coated five OEM wheels
Work performed at ACC Toyota in 2013
Completed de-smog
Adjusted carburetor, timing, valves
Powder coated valve cover
Replaced valve cover gasket
Repaired oil pressure, engine temperature gauges
Removed non-OEM radio and installed OEM radio delete plate
Front end alignment
Replaced foam in front seats
Recovered front seats
Known flaws
Fuel gauge is inoperable
Floorboard rust
Rust on tub and rear sill
If you are a nit picker, this is not the vehicle for you. If you want a vehicle that runs great, performs extremely well off-road, has good highway manners and receives a lot of compliments, this might be a good candidate - and certainly at this entry level price. It's not perfect, which was never my goal with it. It is reliable and fun.
$7,900 - fairly firm
Located near Asheville, North Carolina (will ship or possibly deliver for travel expenses)
Message me here or tkaderabek@gmail.com
(My C02 tank/bracket and Hi-Lift are not included.)
