1973 Toyota Land Cruiser

FJ40 Convertible

1999 5.7 l chevy vortex v 8

Manual 5 speed NV4500

FJ40153594

Clear

Gasoline

Version:1.0 StartHTML:0000000167 EndHTML:0000024503 StartFragment:0000000487 EndFragment:0000024487 DESCRIPTION: 1973 Toyota Landcruiser FJ40. This vehicle has been completely updated and modified with only the best aftermarket modern components. This beautiful cruiser drives like a dream on the road and tackles the hardest off road trails. This FJ40 comes with everything you will need to get out in the wilderness and enjoy the great outdoors. This truck will cruise easily at 75mph+ on the freeway all day long and then switch down to a low gear range of 100:1 on the trail. This FJ40 was recently featured in Goodyear tires ad campaign “more driven”. I have included a copy of one of the magazine ads along with several pictures from one of the professional photo shoots in the Los Angeles, CA area. More pics of the photo shoot can be seen here: https://picasaweb.google.com/100474932442594677557/GoodyearPhotoShoot?authkey=Gv1sRgCJfP7-rvrK3n1QE&feat=directlink#I have 3 separate appraisals for this vehicle that I would be happy to furnish to the prospective buyer. I have done my best to catalog all of the vehicle specs below and I look forward to speaking with you about this unique and well built classic landcruiser. Thank You, NoahNoah's Arks Toyota Landcruiser Restoration, Fabrication and Modification Carlsbad, CA Detailed Specs EXTERIOR: Vehicle Body: This FJ40 has spent the last 30+ years in CA and has no rust. Rear sill was completely removed and replaced with fresh metal. Most of the vehicle (other than painted areas) has been coated with Zerorust paint. All channels and interior orifices have been blasted with eastwood heavy duty anti rust wax body paint. http://www.eastwood.com/ew-heavy-duty-anti-rust-aerosol-black-13-5-oz.html http://www.zero-rust.com/ Hella front bumper off road fog lights Towbar with Ready Brake tow brake system. FJ40 lights are wired to be on when towed. Tow electrical harness included. Vehicle is prepped and ready to be towed away if you have a suitable tow vehicle. http://www.readybrake.com/brake-systems.html Warn 8000 pound winch with synthetic winch line (much safer than metal), yellow winch hook and rubber roller fairleads. http://www.warn.com/index.shtml Roundeyes high output aftermarket headlights with brightest bulbs available. Headlamps: http://www.roundeyes.com/toyota_headlamps-7_round_toyota_landcruiser_conversion_headlamps.html Bulbs: http://www.roundeyes.com/Auxiliary_Bulbs-Off_Road_Diamond_White_Halogen_Bulb_12V_13.html CO2 Air Tank for running air lockers and filling up tires. Rear auxiliary 21 gallon tank. Dual dash mounted Autometer gas gauges and toggle switch to choose between stock or aux tank. http://www.btbprod.com/fuel-tank-auxiliary-fj40-toy-land-cruiser-steel.html Rear custom bumper with tire holder, gas can carrier, high lift jack holder and CO2 bottle holder. Truck comes with a rear bumper hitch plate that can be bolted on in order to tow with the FJ40 if you wish. 35 inch goodyear kevlar mud terrain tires on black steel rims. 80% tire tread left. Tires are warrantied for replacement through Discount Tire for the life of the tires. http://www.goodyear.com/en-us/tires/wrangler-mtr-kevlar Custom stubbs welding rock sliders http://www.stubbswelding.com/page2.html Suspension: Custom spring over axle suspension lift. Custom cut and turned front axle to correct pinion angles and steering castor. Truck drives straight and true and has a nice on road ride while flexing very well off road. Custom shackle reversal kit. This custom conversion does not hang as low as some aftermarket versions thus minimizing contact with obstacles and maximizing approach angles off road.http://www.man-a-fre.com/parts_accessories/shacklereversalkits_fj40.htm Rancho RS9000 adjustable shocks (suspension)http://www.gorancho.com/shocks.php?shock=rs9000xl Kayline soft top with all metal parts, bows etc powder coated. Metaltech roll cage frame tie in kit, front and rear. http://www.metaltech4x4.com/p-17-fj40-frame-tie-kit-oem-front.aspx http://www.metaltech4x4.com/p-18-fj40-frame-tie-kit-rear.aspxMetaltech tube doorshttp://www.metaltech4x4.com/p-26-metal-tech-fj40-tube-doors.aspx MC designs quick door hinges. these make changing the hard doors to the tube doors a 5 minute very simple and quick procedure. http://www.mcdesignsoffroad.com/products.html Brake System: Front axle brakes are a toyota mini truck conversion with larger toyota T100 calipers. Rear axle brakes are a monte carlo disc brake conversion. Both axles are powered by a fzj80 non USA master cylinder and a larger than stock dual diaphragm brake booster from a toyota mini truck. A rear brake proportioning valve is plumbed into the rear brake line to allow the owner to dial in the rear brake power. This trucks stops very quickly and reliably. http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/137225-minitruck-front-axle-disc-brake-conversion-dummies-faq.html http://www.jtoutfitters.com/rear-disc-brake-brackets-land-cruiser-fj40-fj55-fj60-p-4435.html FJ40 Trail Cover: Custom trail cover for use on the vehicle when the soft top is removed. Great for use when towing or to carry with you just in case it rains while you are out and about. http://forum.ih8mud.com/showpost.php?p=2414077&postcount=80 ENGINE: 5.7L 1999 Chevy 350 Vortec V8 fuel injected engine. Engine was transplanted into this FJ40 from a 1999 Chevy suburban. I have the original receipt for the engine purchase verifying the original mileage of the engine when it was transplanted into the FJ40. (12k mileage). Since transplant the engine has low mileage (13K). Total engine miles = 25k. Engine has been retrofitted with more modern and reliable mpfi conversion. Mobil 1 synthetic engine oil and regular oil changes have been performed since the engine transplant. http://www.fuelinjector.citymaker.com/vortec_spider_fuel_injection_conversion.html Engine throttle body spacer http://www.summitracing.com/parts/trd-2566/overview/ Custom headers and exhaust with high flow Flomaster 50 series muffler. Exhaust has been routed above frame and skid plate for the most clearance and rock protection possible. http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/?page_id=1119 Rostra cruise control. A great modification to have on those long highway trips to the trail. http://www.rostra.com/universal-aftermarket-cruise-control-by-rostra.php Alternator driven on board engine stick welder. This is a separate dedicated alternator for welding only. Includes all necessary welding gear to be able to weld on the trail. 220 amp high output alternator.http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-BLACK-HIGH-OUTPUT-ALTERNATOR-CHEVY-220-AMP-1-WIRE-65-85-/251148268619 Dual Optima deep cycle yellow top batteries. Batteries are mounted securely under drivers seat. http://www.optimabatteries.com/us/en/ Hot Dogger: This little gadget hooks to the exhaust header and does a great job at cooking hot dogs, hot pockets or any other hot meal on the trail.http://www.mfgsupply.com/hotdog4.html INTERIOR: Aftermarket Procar front seats with reclining and sliding adjustment http://procarbyscat.com/ Midland cb radio with firestik antenna. https://midlandusa.com/cb-radios/product/1001lwxcb-radio/ Custom gauge panel with Autometer gauges, turn signals and bright switch.http://www.autometer.com/ Pneumatic dash switches to run dual arb air lockers front and rear with compressed air from rear rack mounted CO2 tank. Incredibly reliable system with no electricity necessary. Dashman dash box with led dash light.http://www.btbprod.com/dash-box-toyota-fj40-land-cruiser-btb.html Tuffy center console with custom dual battery switch mounted inside. Pioneer radio is also mounted in the forward panel of the center console.http://www.tuffyproducts.com/ Specter off road molded PVC carpet. This carpet set is very durable and wipes clean easily. Rear tuffy cargo speaker boxes. Sony stereo amplifier mounted inside tuffy box for theft protection. Marine boat speakers installed in tuffy boxes. The quality of sound from this stereo system is exceptional. http://www.tuffyproducts.com/ Grant aftermarket steering wheel http://www.grantproducts.com/ Grant steering wheel security system. Steering wheel can be removed and taken with you which leaves the vehicle completely non operational. http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/219/ Drivers side seat heater http://www.rostra.com/comfortheat-automotive-seat-heater-by-rostra.php Hella horns Stock OEM Hard Doors have been completely rebuilt and restored with all new OEM toyota seals, and new hardware. DRIVETRAIN: Custom skid plate and integrated drivetrain crossmember. Skid plate is almost flat to the vehicle frame which creates very good off road obstacle clearance. Chevy NV4500 5 speed transmission. This is the hard to find early 6.34:1 granny 1st gear transmission. Transmission was professionally rebuilt when installed. http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/nv4500.htm Orion 4:1 low range transfer case from advance adapters.http://www.advanceadapters.com/categories/orion-transfer-case-kit/235/ Custom front and rear driveshafts from high angle driveline. Rear driveshaft is a double cardan unit to correct any driveline vibrations. http://www.highangledriveline.com/Front axle: ARB air locker with 4:11 gears, Front axle has mini truck conversion with longfield inner and outer super axles, longfield hub gears, trailgear knuckle studs, marlin heavy duty axle seals, longfield lifetime wipers, trail gear rock rings and backing plate eliminators. Stock aisin hub studs are the engineered weak link of the axle and are very easy to replace on the trail. The complete front axle was freshly rebuilt 3 months ago. http://www.longfieldsuperaxles.com/http://www.marlincrawler.com/http://store.arbusa.com/air-lockers-c7.aspx Steering: Marlin off road high steer setup with fj80 tie rod ends and marlin heavy duty tie rods. Saginaw power steering conversion: http://www.marlincrawler.com/Rear axle: stock components with arb air locker and 4:11 gears http://store.arbusa.com/air-lockers-c7.aspx Custom rear axle traction bar. Eliminates axle wrap due to spring over conversion. Helps keep more power to the ground under acceleration. Advance Adapters transfer case twin stick conversion and billet knobs. Allows for 2wd low range and is a much cleaner and confident shift procedure and feeling than the stock linkage. http://www.advanceadapters.com/products/tlc-twinstick--land-cruiser-transfer-case-twin-stick-shifter-linkage-for-1963-1980-toyota-land-cruisers/ Custom front axle 3rd member differential protection. Blue torch fab rear axle differential cover protection. http://www.bluetorchfab.com/product/972/btf-toyota-fj40-landcruiser-rear-kryptonite-differential-cover.aspx WHAT COMES WITH VEHICLE: 1973 FJ40 Toyota Landcruiser Towing System – Towbar and surge brake system. Metaltech Tube Doors Various spare parts Bestop Bikini top 10 pound CO2 Bottle Welding gear Trail Cover Hi Lift Jack Tow hitch for rear bumper Spare rear double cardan driveshaft Sale Terms: - $500 deposit within 24 hours of auction ending. I am happy to work with the buyer and assist in having the vehicle shipped to them. Please contact me for more details or information. On Feb-18-13 at 23:08:53 PST, seller added the following information: I forgot one modification. Front leaf springs have been flipped which puts the front axle slighter forward which greatly increases approach angle and traction off road as it allows the front tire to grip the obstacle first.On Feb-18-13 at 23:11:04 PST, seller added the following information: I forgot one modification. Front leaf springs have been flipped which puts the front axle slighter forward which greatly increases approach angle and traction off road as it allows the front tire to grip the obstacle first.On Feb-22-13 at 00:16:45 PST, seller added the following information: A few more mods I forgot to list: - Vehicle has 4 rock lights with lighted dash switch. 2 lights under sliders as well as 2 behind front bumper pointing outwards. - Leaf springs have been completely torn apart, cleaned of rust and repainted with "slip plate" graphite infused paint that helps greatly with leaf flex. I also added a long style leaf spring from man a fre to help obtain the proper arch. On Feb-23-13 at 17:51:11 PST, seller added the following information: - rear cargo area has round dc accessory plug mounted behind passenger seat. This is wired and fused directly to the batteries under the seats and was installed for use with an off road fridge like the arb fridges.