1978 Toyota FJ-43 Land Cruiser For Sale

[Fifthpro]

Listing for a close friend:

For Sale: 1978 Toyota FJ-43 Land Cruiser purchased in Colombia and imported to the US; currently in Boone, NC with a clean title and NC Inspection.

When the truck was purchased in Colombia it was given a frame up restoration. The truck was disassembled; all the metal sanded down, primed and repainted the original color (which you have to do according to Colombian law). The window packing was replaced, all the body seals and weather stripping replaced. All the nuts and bolts were acid dipped and anodized. The seats are recovered in 1000d Cordura nylon with a roll cage fabricated and tied to the frame. Once back in the States the truck went to HCORE4X4 and Aaron Bishop gave it a front diskbrake conversion and a rebuilt Man-a-Fre High Performance 2F In Line 6 cylinder engine with less than 5k miles on it.
The truck has a military pintle hitch and an aftermarket radio.

The truck currently has no heater. It was like that when purchased and it appears that it never had one, probably because it was shipped down to South America where one is not really necessary. Owner has purchased a refurbished one on eBay and is working with the same vendor to get a reconditioned blower motor and the appropriate plumbing, wiring and duct work.

The only other oddity of about the truck is the original keys were lost in the transportation process up to the US . The transportation company had a pair of ignition keys made for it so the doors, gas cap cover, and ignition are fine. The spare tire and the bar for the low-tech anti-theft system are just padlocks so they can be cut off and replaced. It should be a simple matter to get keys made for the rear door and the drawer under the driver’s seat. Both are currently open and will not hinder operation.

For more details or any questions call 828-355-5825 or send an e-mail to SafariTeam5@Yahoo.com. The number is a Vonage phone number so it is a NC number as the owner is working in Santiago, Chile (Eastern Standard Time + 1 hour. He is generally up until about 2300 or so.) To see the vehicle feel free to contact Dave at 828-297-1636, he is knowledgeable about the truck and can answer questions about it. He has power of attorney to handle the transaction for the owner.

Asking price is $19,000

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[Moody]

Wow.

[Rob O]

Beautiful rig ... best of luck to your buddy.

[cruiseroutfit]

Alot of interesting FJ's making their way North from Columbia. The most interesting part is the fact they all have very different body styline, ie tops, racks, trim, etc. The must have some amazing talent in town, to be able to pull off so many different variations that have high quality craftsmanship.

There is a local freind of mine that imported a couple of Columbian FJ43's, each was a bit different than the other, which is a bit different than your freinds, makes them truly one of a kind in the states. Neat rig for somebody :cool:

Here are Jim's FJ43's here in Utah, he brought them over as he pulled them into town one Sunday afternoon, I looked out the window to see these pulling up :bowdown:

[ginericLC]

That is a nice rig, I'm sure someone will snap it up. We have a BJ43 running around town here in Mountain Home. It has a 4 passenger across rear seat and buckets up front making it a 6 passenger. It is a neat length. Bigger than a 40 but not as big as a troop carrier.

[findleywarren]

Dont know much about the truck, but I will give credit to hardcore 4x4, Aaron does great work. I have traveled many miles in rigs he has built and have always been inspired by his craftmanship, but he is my best friend. If anyone wants the lowdown on the truck I will talk to him and get info for a buyers perspective. If serious PM off list.

[Hltoppr]

O my...what a nice machine! Looks like it's worth every cent of that asking price too....

-H-

[Jonathan Hanson]

The FJ43 might be the perfect all-around FJ. 100-inch wheelbase; lots of room inside but still handy on the trail.

I hope more of those find their way up here!

[preacherman]

This truck has me thinking, "everybody has three mortgages an who really needs retirement anyway"....man what a great truck. Anyone want to buy a kidney?

Good luck with the sale.

[hoser]

Cool rig! According to Brian894x4 site:

FJ43
95.7" Wheelbase
166.5" Overall length

FJ40
90" Wheelbase
151" Overall length

[4Rescue]

OH GOD!!!!!!!!!!!! Those are my favorite 40 series cruisers and I NEVER see them around. Wish I had a few extra thousand laying around to purchase such a vehicle.

Cheers

Dave

[Fifthpro]

Someone out here wants this..........:coffee:

[wesel123]

Yea I do!!!!! :) Trying to get hold of the guy who re-did the motor to see about smog stuff. Cant get passed the smog here is Sunny So Cal..... Ugg what happened to the 20 year rule!!!!

[Fifthpro]

Yea I do!!!!! :) Trying to get hold of the guy who re-did the motor to see about smog stuff. Cant get passed the smog here is Sunny So Cal..... Ugg what happened to the 20 year rule!!!!

I will have to defer to the owner or mechanic......but my guess is no. Let me know if you need assistance in talking to the owner but it will be through the same means provided (phone/e-mail)

Cheers!

[Sloan]

You might check with Man-A-Fre and see if that hi-po motor is smog legal.

[wesel123]

I will have to defer to the owner or mechanic......but my guess is no. Let me know if you need assistance in talking to the owner but it will be through the same means provided (phone/e-mail)

Cheers!


Fifth- your buddy hasnt called me back yet???? I'll try again today.

[Fifthpro]

Roger, I will kick a can and see what gives.......more to follow

[MuddyMudskipper]

That is an amazing looking vehicle.

Good luck Wesel123!

[Fergie]

I wonder if a 2004 4Runner V8 could fit into that 43?

[wesel123]

it wont cuz ur gonna buy it remember?????:clapsmile

[Fifthpro]

Fifth- your buddy hasnt called me back yet???? I'll try again today.

Hey Mate, he said he responded via e-mail. Will try again......did you receive anything?

[Fifthpro]

checking.......did you establish coms?

[zimm]

Alot of interesting FJ's making their way North from Columbia. The most interesting part is the fact they all have very different body styline, ie tops, racks, trim, etc. The must have some amazing talent in town, to be able to pull off so many different variations that have high quality craftsmanship.

There is a local freind of mine that imported a couple of Columbian FJ43's, each was a bit different than the other, which is a bit different than your freinds, makes them truly one of a kind in the states. Neat rig for somebody :cool:

Here are Jim's FJ43's here in Utah, he brought them over as he pulled them into town one Sunday afternoon, I looked out the window to see these pulling up :bowdown:

very odd roof on the red one. did he ever end up selling those?

[Fifthpro]

BTT Boys!

[Hltoppr]

Would someone please buy this thing already!

-H-

[gearguywb]

Would someone please buy this thing already!

-H-

I am waiting on you to buy it so I can buy your troopy!

[Nullifier]

Not to many old rigs get me excited but that is a thing of beauty!

[Purple People Eater]

The more I see these old FJs, the more I'm starting to fall in love with them. Makes me want to start a project...

[zimm]

Would someone please buy this thing already!

-H-

im thinking the same thing. i have 4 underused rigs already. i hope this is sold before my new warehouse is complete. its the coolest rig ive seen for sale in years.

[gearguywb]

What makes it even tougher is that it is within driving distance for me...

If I didn't have my heart set on a Troopy.

[zimm]

What makes it even tougher is that it is within driving distance for me...

If I didn't have my heart set on a Troopy.

why would you want a troopy over this? to me a troopy is too big to be nimble and too small to be a real camper. i think this cuts the right swath for compact travel. if youre thinking troopy, maybe you oughta jump on this. you could always sell it at a loss to me next year, if its not quite long enough for you. ;)

[gearguywb]

Now there's a great plan :). I just love the Troopys....can't help it. I would like to set one up for our weekend trips where we are carrying a lot of gear (bikes, kayaks, DOG) etc.

[zimm]

has this been bought yet?

[Fifthpro]

No Zimm, she is still available! Wish I could buy it myself.....

[MaddBaggins]

Whoa! I never saw this the first time. I would sell my 80 for this. Anyone?

[bmh]

that is beautiful!

[safariteam5]

Ol Yeller is still available. I have had a few serious bites but no joy yet. I was perhaps a bit ambitious in my original pricing. I would like to get $17k but I am willing to work on the price. I just posted some new pics on Flickr.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15514035@N02/ Take a look and please somebody give this beautiful truck a new home with lots of trails to run on and mud holes to play in. If interested hit me on PM or send me an e-mail at safariteam5@yahoo.com

[safariteam5]

The FJ-43 has gone on to new driver who I am sure will love her and wheel her like she deserves.

Now the sickness begins again. I pass by a really clean FJ-40 every morning on the way to the gym. I never moves so I am tempted to see what the owner will take for it.

Safe travels

Safariteam5

[pskhaat]

...a troopy is too big to be nimble and too small to be a real camper.

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Au contraire! The Troopy's turning radius is smaller than a SWB Jeep and more volume inside than a D110.