1965 Toyota Land Cruiser

Description

Up for sale is a FJ40 with bug catcher wing vents. I did ownn this for close to 4 years and during that time I restored it and then later sold it to a family in Arizona. Its now back at our store on consignment after 1.5 years of him owning it. He said it was "too much car for him." During my restoration I compiled over k at my wholesale COST in receipts and service at my dealership/shop in Redlands not including the initial purchase cost of the vehicle. Its not cheap to build any vehicle thankfully this one already had the motor and trans done when I got it and they were done nicely. It took me two years to find a hard top. Its a 72 top. Yes its not period correct I know you Toyota purists will correct me on that, but the grill bezel is thick side up that should count for some points back in my corner. If you have you seen the visibility of a 65 corrugated tops, they are less than desirable if you plan to run some simple errands to pick up stuff at Home Depot or the local plant nursery on your Sunday cruise you will find its hard backing up with the older hard top.
This is a nice usable vehicle, its not a museum piece but a fun respectable weekend toy, that turns heads. When you fire up the V8 it starts every time (thank you fuel injection), it sounds absolutely amazing with the dual side exit exhaust and headers. The mufflers are shielded underneath with stainless shields to protect from heat transfer inside. If I was to keep it I would add the vintage or classic air to make the summers more pleasant especially here in CA. I also have soft doors that goes with the vehicle. I have one large storage tote of misc parts and OEM Toyota gaskets that I will include. I also have the original speedo/cluster that I will include.  Below is the specs of the vehicle:
5.3L Vortec Turn Key Fuel Injected Crate motor (yes 9xx miles on this motor),
4 Speed Manual Trans from late 70's donor with Centerforce performance Clutch
Painted a lighter shade of Jeep Khaki its all mono-chrome but I didn't want to match Jeep exactly. Ironically my Jeep is painted that new Toyota Green, I had to balance the equation.
Recent Detroit locker in rear axle (ring and pinion updated as well)
Wilwood Front disc brake conversion, an electric E Brake interlock (this is your parking brake)
Newer fuel tank and brand new electric fuel pump
Upgraded to a power steering system- this makes it a blast to drive
BeCool 4 core aluminum radiator
BodyArmor Front and rear bumper and carrier
9.5TI Warn Winch in the front with Rigid lights
New Fox shocks all around with a 2inch shackle lift
5 New matching ATX 16 inch Black wheels with BFG 305/70/16MT tires
All new door felt, door seals and gaskets
New bug catcher seals (try to find these- its very tough)
Full Roll cage painted in automotive black paint with Cobra CB and speaker mounted and wired
1972 Hard Top with new glass and all new seals, and key cylinder (OEM hatch cylinders they are weak springs)
On board Viar air compressor
New Mastercraft RS Baja seats
Re-wired with Painless wiring kit
Dual battery system
Air horns
White Phantom Auto meter gages
Undercarriage is POR15 coated (Best Rust Inhibitor on market this is not spray paint) We de-greased painstakingly, then thoroughly taped off things we didn't want POR and etched the bare metal then finally painted with a spray gun.
Has been in southern California for over 24 years very very very slight rust on passenger side rocker panel that's it. We were told previous owner was California as well, I didn't track it past that. If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck....well you get the idea.
Painted the diamond plate black with automotive paint (No there is not rust on the tub corners I can hear you guys already) the previous owner used this for trail driving on fire roads and didn't want to damage the tub knowing how hard they are to find an all steel tub.
Entire interior tub rhino lined in black medium grit (everything was removed)
Updated Hella Halogen headlights
Heater does not work
All lights and turn signals work properly
I will try to post up a couple youtube video links to hear a cold start and walkaround. Its available for display and viewing at my dealership Auto Locators 31631 Outer Hwy 10 Redlands Ca 92373. We welcome anyone wanting to see and check it out. We are straightforward and have nothing to hide on any level. Call Office 909-810-1143 or Text Skye I'm the owner of this fine vehicle at 909-489-3349. Website www.theautolocators.com more pics can be found here. We can offer financing as well. We do have two lenders that can do loans up to 120 months with really decent terms.
https://youtu.be/cuwzywgKhog
https://youtu.be/-nReYQmLtoA
https://youtu.be/6ERL-PJb2yI