1971 USA Spec FJ40 converted to BJ40 Diesel H55f 5 speed 25+ mpg

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Up for auction is my 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. This is a truck built BY a Land Cruiser enthusiast FOR a Land Cruiser enthusiast.As you read this description, you’ll note the details that make this the ultimate Land Cruiser Junky’s truck!

This recently restored Land Cruiser started off as a 1971 US-SpecFJ40, but was converted to a BJ40 diesel during the restoration. This is NOT a South American truck! The Land Cruiser went through a thorough frame-off, nut-and-bolt, multi-year restoration and is ready for anything. It’s the perfect truck for taking to the mountains, cruising along the beach, or just cruising to the local car show. The odometer reads 38471 miles, but I’m not sure if that’s accurate.

Drivetrain:

The truck received a Toyota LandCruiser 3B (approx. 150k km or 93k miles) from a Canadian spec Land Cruiser along with an H55F 5-speed transmission, “split” transfer case, and 1981 BJ42rear axle with integrated parking brake.The engine received all new gaskets and seals and was installed using quality BJ42 reproduction frame mounts with new motor mounts. The transmission was installed using an OEM1981+ transmission crossmember. An original BJ42 Air cleaner assembly was also used. The drivetrain looks like it came from the factory this way and doesn’t have any goofy custom-made brackets like so many other conversions. If you’re a LandCruiser junky like I am, this is probably the most highly desired 40 series drivetrain combination available. The transmission and transfer case were rebuilt with all new Japanese (mostly Koyo)bearings, 3rd-5th synchros, seals, and gaskets. The front and rear axles received all new wheel bearings with the front axle receiving a complete knuckle rebuild with Koyo bearings. Stock Land Cruiser driveshafts were retubed, balanced, and had new Japanese (Matsuba) U-joints installed by a local driveshaft shop. There is an OEM hand throttle mounted under the dash to assist with cold starts or for use if a winch is installed.

Cooling System:

This FJ40 received an OEM BJ42radiator shroud, an aftermarket BJ42 brass radiator from Australia, a new Aisin(OEM) water pump, and new fan. This was all tied together with new Toyota hoses and belts.

Brakes, Steering, and Suspension:

The front brakes were converted to power disk using Wilwood 4-piston caliper kit, stainless hoses, and stock Landcruiser disk brake master cylinder and brake booster. The rear brakes are stock 1981 self-adjusting, single cylinder brakes with integrated parking brake. The brakes are a HUGE upgrade all-around with no wheel cylinders or parking brake to manually adjust. The steering was converted to power steering using a Toyota mini-truck power steering box and factory BJ42 power steering pump. Additionally, all tie rods were replaced with new Japanese (555 brand) units.The suspension upgrades consist of 2.5” lift springs and new Bilstein5100 series shocks. All new greaseable spring pins and anti-inversion shackles were installed along with new polyurethane bushings. The truck rides better than any other FJ40 I’ve been in.

Wheels & Tires:

The truck received 4 new OEM disk-brake compatible wheels. The spare is an original disk -brake wheel. All 5wheels have new OEM hubcaps and new 33x10.5” BF Goodrich All Terrain tires and were installed with new lugnuts.

Interior:

The truck received all new SOR seat covers, seat foam and headliner.These are the best interior pieces in the industry. The heater was also restored using an SOR rebuild kit.

Exterior:

The entire body and frame were sandblasted down to white metal and epoxy primed. The frame and chassis components were painted with black semi-gloss single-stage urethane paint and the body received abase/clear system in factory Landcruiser Freeborn red. Both sides of the floor were sprayed in a color-matched urethane bedliner. All paint and primers used were top quality PPG components. All new body mounts were also installed. All weather stripping and door felts/seals were installed with OEM when available and the highest quality aftermarket where necessary.

The list of NOS OEM Toyota parts includes (I’m sure I’m forgetting some!):

Complete BJ40 exhaust system

Wheels

Hubcaps

Rear Bumperettes

Side mirrors and arms

Interior rearview mirror

Dash Pad

All emblems(front Toyota, side Land Cruiser, and rear 4WD and Toyota)

Turn signal switch

Front turn signal lamp assemblies

Rear taillights& brackets

Rear reflectors(rear crossmember)

Reverse light

License plate light assembly

Front and rear side marker lights

E-brake cable

Most seals and weather stripping (the highest quality aftermarket were used where necessary)

All engine filters

All engine belts & hoses

Dash switches (washer, lights, lighter)

Sun visors

Rear hatch chrome handle and seal

Signal flashers

All locks and keys

Wiper arms and blades

Hood windshield rest pads

Brake light switch

Fuel sending unit

Light wiring terminal blocks (on inner fenders)

Thermostat

Temperature sending unit

Shift lever boots

Clutch fork boot

All hose clamps

Tons of little stuff like gaskets, seals, hardware, etc…

Other new non-OEM parts installed (not including those previously mentioned):

Voltage regulator

HD battery and cables

Brake hoses and hard lines

Injection pump governor diaphragm (Denso)

Glow plugs

Fuel primer pump (Bosch)

Clutch kit(flywheel resurfaced too)

Brake pads and hardware

Horns &horn relay

Shift knob and shift instruction plate (5-speed!)

Oil pressure sending units (one for gauge and one for EDIC)

Clutch master cylinder (Aisin)

Clutch slave cylinder (Aisin)

Clutch hydraulic hose

Lower dash pads

Heater defrost tubes (Denso)

Fuse block

fuel lines & hoses

Brake lines and hoses

Fuel filler hoses