Arena993

Well I have been wanting one for years and chased this for 3 months. I bought it on a whim so not sure I'm going to hang on to it. I will drive it to the lake and see if it's something I want to keep. A very primitive vehicle. Frame off three years ago and been sitting ever since. Getting all the fluids and services done and new tires. Everything was rebuilt. After we drained the gas it fired right up. I know it's not our beloved 993's, but we all love cars.

Mike

1971 FJ40 Land Cruiser

ilko

Cool toy indeed. Enjoy!!

cpdjfd107

Very nice Mike. I will give you a call in a few minutes. Don't let this truck make up your mind about Fj40's. This year (unless modified) has drum brakes all around, and is a 3 speed, with a F motor. Later models had a 4 speed 2f motor which was a 4.2 Your motor is a 3.9 I believe. And disc brakes were added in the rear in 75 or 76. They are completely different trucks. If you can't get attached to it, you may need to drive a later model FJ 76-83. Looks sweet. I love these beasts.

Benton

Man, that is awesome. I'd take just about any FJ. Our neighbor at our old place had a semi-restored FJ40 in... Smurf Blue! Definitely a spartan vehicle.

We had a '95 Land Rover D90 for about two years. Driving that thing around was a treat (in nice weather or offroad). Then the P-Car bug hit. Every time I see an FJ, D90, or even a well-done Jeep CJ, I get a little envious.

Paddy

WOW! We had the same color combo when I was a kid in West Africa.

I'm green with envy, I LOVE those trucks. It even has the rear heater. Good luck and see you over at Ih8mud.com.

I'll look for some pictures while at the folks place this Christmas.

Arena993

It does have the F motor, but the PO did put in the 4 speed transmission, It does indeed have drums all the way around, but disc conversion kits are available. The buy in price IMHO was right, I'll give you that when we talk. For waht I have in it it will be fun to run around in.

Mike

Arena993

Joining IH8MUD later today. The PO did the rear heater as well. I mean this thing was taken all the way apart. What sucks is it sat outside for 2.5 years after the restoration. PO got a divorce. He spent 20K on the resto. I'm going to change all the bolts to stainless.

Mike

goofballdeluxe

Congrats, Mike! That's a great ride.

kjr914

Now THAT's SUV ride height!

Michaelc

Beautiful shape and nearly indestructable, great buy!!!!!

TYNUSKT

Love it!!

No HTwo O

Very nice! Reminds of this SUV recently purchased by a Rennlister on the 993TT Forum:

https://rennlist.com/forums/993-turb...eciate-it.html

Arena993

^^^^WOW that Land Rover is very cool. I can't wait til a Friday afternoon, throw the weekend bag in the 40 ligtht up a Macanudo and head to the lake.

Mike

Cactus

Always loved those. Prolly close to 993 money?

Chuck W.

I remember these well, it's beautiful. As I recall they don't sip gas, they gulp it big time. It'll be great for a toy. Enjoy.