1971 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 / 2F Engine Swap

1971 Toyota Land Cruiser

1971 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser / 2F Engine Swap

4.2L In-Line 6-cylinder gasoline engine

3-speed manual transmission

4-wheel drive (Vacuum transfer shift assembly)

Dual gas tanks w/ AUX switch beside Drivers seat

Smugglers box under Drivers seat

Capri Blue / White fiberglass top / Matte Grey steel powder-coated wheels

Purchased about year-and-a-half back from a family in Corona, CA who had owned the vehicle since the mid-70s; and has been my daily driver since (Roughly 10mi round-trip to the office).

Took care of all routine maintenance and a few upgrades in my time of ownership including:

-Replaced wheels / tires (x5) with OEM FJ40 Steel Wheels, Matte Grey powder-coat & BFG 31x10.5R15/C 109S tires (All-Terrain KO Radial Tire)

-New lug nuts (w/ locking)

-Replaced dash bulbs

-Replaced wiper switch assembly

-Replaced alternator

-Replaced voltage regulator

-Replaced broken rear upper-door handle assembly / rubber gasket

-Added gas lifting strut to the rear upper door

-Rebuilt drive-shaft parking brake (New parts / pads)

-Replaced all drive-shaft nuts / bolts / washers with Toyota parts

-Replaced drum brakes with JT Outfitters 4-wheel disc brake conversion

-Added Passenger-side rear view mirror

-Replaced Driver / Passenger door pins

-Replaced Driver / Passenger door seals

-Replaced Driver / Passenger door window rubber

-Replaced all door screws, washer and bolts with new stainless-steel parts

-Added missing door-stop kit to Driver / Passenger doors

-Replaced poorly functioning Passenger window regulator (New part)

-Replaced steering dampener

-Replaced steering tie-rod / tie-rod ends with polyurethane boots / new zerks

-Alignment service as part of tie-end replacements

-Replaced original shackles with 4-Plus galvanized anti-inversion shackles

-All gear boxes recently serviced / original drain & fill plugs replaced with newer Toyota Allen-drive magnetic versions

-New plugs / plug-wires

-New PCV valve / grommet

-PerTronix electric distributor conversion

-New distributor cap

-New PerTronix coil

-New speedo cable

-Added Kaymar Hi-Lift Jack Mount @ Passenger side windscreen

-Added front bumper license plate mount

The family whom I purchased the Land Cruiser from informed me that the patriarch was very active in the west-coast off road community (Note the ‘CA Association of 4WD Clubs’ sticker in the images); with the vehicle having been driven from Alaska to the tip of Baja California and was regularly on the sand dunes of Pismo Beach, CA.

They named her Molly and we’ve continued to call her this to this day.

Body has heavypatinaand rear wheel arches are cut (See included images).

A few pieces of literature, the original under-hood lamp, misc. small parts and the project receipts will be included with the sale.

• Condition: Used
• Make: Toyota
• Model: Land Cruiser
• SubModel: FJ40
• Type: SUV
• Year: 1971
• Mileage: 94,755
• VIN: FJ400100098
• Color: Capri Blue
• Engine size: 2F 4.2L (4230cc) I6
• Number of cylinders: 6
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Manual
• Drive type: 4WD
• Interior color: Black
• Drive side: Left-hand drive
• Options: 4-Wheel Drive
• Vehicle Title: Clear
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