This 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 is powered by a 4.2-liter 2F inline-six linked with a four-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. The truck is finished in Dune Beige with a white roof over gray vinyl upholstery and features 15″ steel wheels, manually locking front hubs, power steering, a heater, a Kenwood CD stereo, and rear jump seats. The truck was purchased by the seller in 2018, and subsequent service is said to have included resealing the transmission and transfer case and replacing the valve cover gasket, oil pan and main seals, and clutch components. This FJ40 is now offered with the owner’s manual, service records, a tool kit, and a clean Missouri title in the name of the seller and their spouse.

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The truck is finished in Dune Beige and features a removable hardtop with a white roof along with side mirrors, rear ambulance-style doors, and a rear-mounted spare tire. The seller reports the sill plates and rear quarter panels were replaced in 2019 and the door seals were replaced in 2020. Rust is present on the wheel wells, and a blemish on the roof and paint chips along the body can be seen in the photo gallery.

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The 15″ steel wheels feature polished hubcaps and are mounted with BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 tires. Braking is from front discs and rear drums. Rancho shocks and a steering stabilizer were installed, and the truck is equipped with manually locking front hubs and power steering. The power steering pump and box were overhauled in 2019 according to the seller.

The three-spoke steering wheel wears an aftermarket wrap and frames an 85-mph speedometer as well as gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, amperage, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 58k miles, approximately 2k of which were added under current ownership.

The 4.2-liter 2F inline-six is equipped with a single carburetor. A resurfaced exhaust manifold was reportedly installed in 2021, and the seller states the oil pan and main seals were replaced in 2023 along with the valve cover and exhaust manifold gaskets.

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Power is routed to the rear or all four wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. The seller notes clutch components were replaced and the transmission and transfer case were resealed in 2023. Corrosion is present on underside components, additional photos of which are provided in the gallery.

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Manufacturer’s literature, service records, and a tool kit are included in the sale.

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Specifications / Maintenance and Details:

1979 FJ40  Build Date Jan 1979

Engine: Factory Stock 4.2 Liter 6cyl Gasoline

Transmission: Factory Stock H42 4 speed

Transfer Case: Factory Stock 2 speed

Differentials: Factory Stock K052 3:73 gear ratio

Miles: 58K (actual documented miles)

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- All 5 steel OEM wheels are factory date stamped to match build date. 

- New BFG Tires (2022)  31x10.50 Mud-Terrain T.A KM2

- Factory Power Steering Rebuilt in (2019). (Pump, steering box and new hoses)

- Spare Tire Is NOS Original Has never been off wheel from factory or used.

- Miles: documented to be correct as shown

- No fluid leaks noted

- Factory rear cabin heater

- Transmission and Transfer case has new seals and gaskets (2023)

- Engine has new seals including main seal, oil pan, valve cover, and exhasust manifold gaskets. (2023)

- New OEM plugs, cap, rotor, plug wires. (2019)

- New OEM Clutch (2023)

- Resurfaced exhaust manifold installed with new OEM gasket (2021)

- New exhaust and muffler (2021)

- Headliner is also original 

- Original front and rear floor matts are original 

- Full service in 2023 (Diffs Trans, Transfer, Engine, Power Steering, drained and refilled.

- Entire truck was coated with heavy undercoating when new at dealership. I have removed a great deal of it under hood and fenders.  It was overdone and ugly but did prevent rust.

- New spring bushings (2018)

- New shocks (2018)

- Factory part number shows on leaf springs from factory

- Factory emergency light is still in light blue case

- Tool kit, jack, jack rods, etc included

- Cabin and dash are as nice as you will find (Unrestored)

- Keys and manual plus sales brochure included

- New radio / stereo, cable and antenna (2018)

- New OEM Turn signal and hazard flasher (2023)

 - Rust areas were replaced a few years back with "Real Steel" metal replacement panels. (rear corners & sill) (2018)

- Rust blisters are present inside wheel wells

- 70% of the paint is original

- Interior is original - Drivers seat base was replaced. Jump seats are mint condition.

- Leather wrapped steering wheel

- Everything works as it should

- Frame is solid and shows original factory paint in several places.

- Hardtop appears to have never been removed 

 - All glass is original and in good condition 

- All New Door OEM weatherstriping (2020)

- New OEM Mirrors and Sun Visors  (2023)

 

Included with Sale: Clear, clean title in sellers name, Owners manual, 1979 Brochure, extra keys, documents showing past ownership with dates and miles, some receipts for parts and work performed on Land Cruiser.

 

Decoding the cowl tag reveals the following details:

• 416 – Dune Beige paint

• LP11 – Grey vinyl upholstery

• H42 – Four-speed manual transmission

• K052 – 9.5″ two-pinion differential with a 3:73:1 final-drive ratio