I purchased this White 1980 FJ40 in June of 2024 and have been working on her and making progress since that time.  The history I have indicates the FJ40 was owned by a gentleman from Lubbock, TX before being sold to the next owner in Texarkana in 2018. At that time, she was an original, unmodified last-generation FJ40 with a solid original drivetrain, 77k miles, and a recent Old Man Emu suspension installation.

 

The owner wanted to add A/C and power steering so those parts were sourced from Iron Pig Off-Road and Vintage Air and installed. She also underwent a tune-up, new brake pads, and all belts were replaced.

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Soon after in 2018/19 the owner decided to take the truck to the next level and worked with Safari Classics of Hot Springs, AR to perform a full frame-off, glass-out restoration of the paint and body. This included all new hardware, OEM weatherstripping, new windshield, stainless body hardware and undercoating. Many other new parts and OEM Toyota accessories were also purchased, such as mirrors, latches, door handles, etc.

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She underwent preparation and was painted with base coat / clear coat in her original color. Sound deadening material was installed, along with a new floor mat that fits perfectly. Additionally, a Tuffy console with a Bluetooth stereo receiver and new speakers were mounted in the rear.

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A pre-owned period correct Warn 8274 winch was installed with new remote and new BFG KM3 Mud Terrain 33x10.50s were mounted on correct OEM Toyota Landcruiser FJ40 steel white spoke wheels with center caps. 

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The Vintage Air Generation IV air conditioning blows COLD, and the power steering makes her easy to drive.  She has the later model 3:70 gearing and will cruise comfortably at 65 MPH. Four wheel drive works well, and all the gears shift smooth. A new Die Hard battery was installed in July 2024 and the truck just received $3,000 worth of service work here in Johnston, IA. A compression test measured 140 to 150 across all cylinders. The Air cleaner had some corrosion so I had it blaster and powder coated. ​​

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For more information contact me at (515) 864-1275