Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser

1975 Toyota Land Cruiser (Nuts & Bolts Frame off restoration)

One very nicely restored 1975 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser…

Odometer: 48,578 VIN# FJ40194545 Engine:  4.2 L Transmission: Manual
These year model have the most desired features by the mainstream market; i.e…Larger 2-F Motor, 4-speed Transmission, and Rear Ambulance Doors and upgradedwindshield wiper motor.

The Restoration process begins by using a uncut rust free FJ40

We begging by disassembling the FJ40’s body. The hard top was removed and

dismantled. All body attachments inside and out where removed from the body –

including doors, hood, fenders, hinges, roll bar, seats, bumpers, all attachments, etc.

After disassembling, 108 individual parts were sandblasted to white metal and sealed

with self-etching primer for the ultimate rust protection. Each part was hand sanded

three times before painting to assure the ultimate smooth finish. All body parts where

individually painted before reassembly

The factory acrylic enamel paint for a factory superior finish was use. Roll bar, seat

frames, is repainted as well as the entire interior. Center console, instrument panel,

glove box door, ashtray, air filter housing, Hood hooks, gas line cover are powder

coated, Emblems where replaced with new. Turn signals where replaced with new. Top

and front grill was refinished to new condition.

The FJ40 interior received new seat upholstery, new  seals around doors. Dash pull

knobs are all refinished as well as rear heater is bead blasted and refinished.

Hardware: All nuts/bolts and much of the FJ40 hardware is re-plated to its original

factory look with a non-corrosive yellow zinc plating. Finished interior looks and smells

new.

Engine Overhaul.

This is a complete Land Cruiser 2-F engine overhaul,

Details of Motor: Under the hood appearance is always impressive. Valve cover and air

cleaner are bead blasted and painted. Hardware is re-plated to its original factory look

with a non-corrosive yellow zinc plating. Many other steps are taken to make our FJ40s

a “Show Off” under the hood.