1974 Toyota FJ40 Factory Soft Top

This vehicle is a museum-quality. rotisserie. frame-off. hand built. nut and bolt restoration of a 1974 Factory Soft Top FJ40. This model year was distinct in that it featured new components that enhanced overall drivability. The most notable of these changes was the use of the F. 5 engine – an F engine with a 2F oiling system – only available for this model year. This was also the first full production year to offer the four-speed. fully synchronized transmission. a roll bar and smaller rear jump seats. For added safety and performance. this particular vehicle has been equipped with a front disc brake conversion. a new Webber carb. and custom header and exhaust. There are well over a thousand hours in this build. and that time has resulted in a great running. driving. and overall beautiful example of an FJ40. This restoration began with what’s known as a “survivor” – an incredibly complete. unmolested. rust-free specimen. The entire vehicle was disassembled and cataloged; all original components to the vehicle were meticulously refurbished. plus hardware and adornments were retained. cleaned. and yellow zinc plated. Where replacement was necessary. every effort was made to use NOS OEM Toyota parts and rebuild kits sourced from the local Toyota dealership or from other reputable Land Cruiser Specialists. No expense was spared and the attention to detail of this restoration is second to none. As the photos demonstrate. every decal. nut. and bolt is correct in its application. Refurbished parts:ChassisFrame and respective components were media blasted and powder coatedWheelsIconic OEM Yellow Bottle Jack and RodsSpeedometer/odometer(reset to zero)Hydraulics components including:Brake master. booster. slave cylinders. clutch master. wheel cylindersDrive train. engine All components were disassembled. thoroughly inspected. cleaned. and reassembledRebuilt headValves and seats were regroundHead. intake and exhaust manifold were resurfacedEven 120 p. si. compression across all 6 cylindersComplete engine gasket kit including valve guide sealsNew parts:Front Disc Brake Conversion2. 5” Pro Comp Lift SpringsRotors. Pads. CalipersWater pump. belts and hosesHydraulics components including:Lines. shoes. hosesClutch and flywheelManroe shocks5 Deestone tires (size 7. 00-15)Universal joints and tie rodsHeader. custom Muffler and exhaustWebber CarbElectric fuel pumpHeadlights. taillights. turn signals. emblems. reflectors. gaskets. boots. wipers. hubcaps dash cap. plugs and wires. points and condenser. vent drain tubes. grommets. Body:Tub. fenders. doors etc. were media blasted to bare metal and defects were repaired at a professional body shopPaint:All body pieces were coated with a self-etching primer and single-stage acrylic enamel paintThe color is Light Olive Gray. Toyota paint code 6H9The floor and underside of the tub were sprayed with a color matched. tinted raptor liner for sound dampening and durabilityDoors completely rebuilt using all new weather strip and rubber kitsElectrical wiring harnesses were circuit-tested and rewrappedTop:Custom Sewn Tan Duck Canvass Soft Top 7 window (OEM Pattern)New OEM Replica Soft Top Frame from Real Steel Cruiser PartsInterior:New. custom-sewn vinyl seat covers identical to the original in color and appearanceNew OEM shifter bootsAll glass is original and displays the Toyota trademark in the cornersSeat frames. front heater. doors. console. steering wheel. dash knobs. pedals (including arms and bucket). wiper mechanism are original and re-finishedOEM Radio Delete plateSupplemental pictures (including some of the restoration process) can be found here. I have owned 16 FJ40s over the past twenty years. and worked on many more. This makes my seventh complete restoration. and with each comes more knowledge. ability. and efficiency. I am a one-man operation. and I have a passion for early Toyota FJ40s. Prior to doing restorations full-time. I was a mechanic in my fathers automotive repair business and performed restoration work on the side in my free time. I am a purist and a perfectionist when it comes to Land Cruiser rebuilds and I think my work reflects this. Here's your chance to get it now on eBay (and save yourself some buyer fees) before it hits a live auction block in California this summer.