1970 Toyota FJ40 Landcruiser

I picked this FJ up at an estate auction a couple of years ago and had great plans for it but my health condition has forced me to sell it. My loss your gain! The story behind this FJ: The owner was a president of a bank in Idaho and he picked this up as a repossession in 1972. He then took it to his hunting lodge in northern Idaho and stored it in a barn until hunting season came along. He only used it in the hunting seasons.  The FJ had been in his garage for about 5-6 years when I bought it. Before his death in 2007 after a lengthy battle of cancer. he was having a frame on restoration done. The exterior has been painted and the the floor area of the interior as well. It does have new seat covers and the seat frames painted. that is about as far as it got. It also has quite a few stainless steel bolts throughout interior and exterior. After I bought it. I took it to another level with a few new parts and details. they are listed below.
New master cylinderCustom bumper with Warn Winch mount and brackets for Roadway tow barSand blasted wheels and painted stock color5 new BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/ACustom hitchValve cover gasketNew radiator and heater hoses New plugs and wiresNew tail lights and wiringUndercoat with PORNew oil lines to remote oil filterSome detail work in engine compartment New tie rod ends
This FJ is one of the nicest ones Ive seen for any year model. All glass is good. all lights. flashers. turn signals. wipers and washers work including dome light! The milage show on the speedometer is believed to be correct based on the overall condition of the vehicle. There appears to be no rust other than surface rust on the undercarriage. You can still see the spot weld dimples in the rear quarter panels. The springs that hold the front brake lines up are still attached to the brake lines and inner fender well! There may have been a dent in the left rear lower corner that has been repaired but I don't believe it was rusted out because its still solid on the underside. A magnet does hold in the rust prone areas. There is a small minor dent shown in one of the pics of the running board and right fender that happened when it was being transported to me. it will be sold as is.  
All gages work except for the fuel gage. it may work if checked out but it will be sold as is. Dash is in excellent condition with no cracks in the padded area and no additional switches installed in dash. it is completely stock. The seat covers were done in dark blue with light blue cord. very nicely done. The rear heater is not stock. it is an aftermarket heater and works great.
I have not driven this FJ more than a hundred miles so all I can say is it runs good. drives straight. does not smoke or leak oil. stops well and does not overheat. As far as rather or not it would be reliable for a cross country trip would be up to you. but I personally with a few more details to it like fix fuel gage and do a minor tuneup would trust it. It does have the original manual for it as well as the original keys. one for the ignition and one for the fuel tank. There are a few things I would do to it like install new windshield seal and door seals as well as a new battery.  This FJ is not perfect by anymeans but if your looking for a complete unmolested Cruiser to drive as is or to take to another level. dont let this one get away! I would rate this Cruiser an 8 out of 10. The reserve I have on it is well below what a lot of junk is selling for on ebay so I feel comfortable with the reserve. If you need more pics or would like to have it inspected please contact me through eBay. There is a $500. 00 deposit required within 24 hours of auction end and balance in cashiers check or cash in person. I have sold a few hi end vehicles on eBay and my reviews of previous auctions tell the story. I am honest at telling you what I know about this cruiser but I didn't buy it new so buyer beware as they say.  
The FJ is being sold as is where is with no warranty. I do have it listed locally so I reserve the right to end this listing at anytime. The winning bidder is responsible for having it transported and I will help in any way I can to help load it.  Good luck and may the best man win!!

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