1977 Toyota FJ40 V8

Location: Oskaloosa, Iowa

Why It’s Curated: This 1977 Toyota FJ40 is for sale in Oskaloosa, Iowa. This is one of the nicest FJ40s we have seen which makes sense as it was just restored, see details below. Essentially, everything is new including the crate V8, transmission, transfer case, ARB lockers and it even has AC. We like the color and the mostly stock appearance. If you are looking for one of the best FJ40s available, this one should be considered. Please ask us any questions you have about this Toyota via the contact seller form and be sure to view all the images in the gallery above.

Vehicle Details:

Year: 1977
Vehicle Make: Toyota
Vehicle Model: FJ40
Mileage: 2000
Vehicle Transmission: Automatic
Number of Forward Gears: 4
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Engine: Chevrolet 350 with sniper FI
Exterior Color: Green
Interior Color: Green/black
State of Registration: Iowa
Vehicle Location: Oskaloosa, Iowa
VIN: On request
Title: Clean

Stock or Modified:
Modified

Modifications:
Original Donor was a 1977 FJ40 with roughly 100,00 miles, typical extensive rust but with a solid frame

Body/Suspension:
Frame off Restoration; Frame sand blasted and then double powder coated
Vehicle was professionally painted in a non-OEM color of “Fern Green”
Every nut and bolt is either stainless, new yellow zinc or original bolts recoated in Yellow zinc
New PACOL Tub/Firewall and front fenders built specifically for this project using old Toyota tooling in Columbia using modern steel (To assure corrosion resistance, the complete underneath of the new tub and fenders has been professionally Linexed)
Inside of the Fiberglass cap was Linexed in white for sound deadening and improved lighting.
99% of the rubber seals for the hard top, doors and glass are OEM factory (Painstaking research and hunting was required)
ARB 2.5 inch Lift
New Toyota OEM Wheels with 33 inch BF Goodrich Mud/Terrain

Drivetrain:
New Chevrolet 350 crate engine, Ram horn headers with custom exhaust: Estimated 250hp (roughly double that of the original powerplant and more than adequate)
Modern Holley Viper Fuel Injection with engine management monitor module
GM TH350 3 speed Automatic
Twin stick kit on stock transfer case
New Transfer Case (2024)
MAF 28 gallon “long range” Fuel tank
Front and rear ARB Air lockers

Interior:
Speedhut Gauges
CB Radio
Hidden compartment
Vintage Air
Corbeau Baja RS recliners with seat heaters and seat sliders on Custom Springtail adjustable seat mounts
Metal Tech 6 point Roll bar with custom padding, professionally welded by Kelderman manufacturing
New Adjustable EZ Electric power steering
9000 watt inverter
Hidden LED lighting inside the hardtop lights up the interior like a ball field
Discrete LED Bar lights to light up the outside like a ball field

Misc Goodies:
Under hood ARB compressor with Tank access in cargo area
Custom center console with removable “Ammo box”
Trail Defense Custom front bumper with Warn VR 10,000-S Winch
4Plus Products FJ40 Rear Bumper/hitch/Full Tire and Cooler Carrier
And probably more little details that I have forgotten to list

Mechanical Functions:
4 Wheel Drive
Locking Front Differential
Locking Rear Differential
Power Brakes
Power Steering

Creature Comforts:
Air Conditioning
Heat
Heated Seats
Manual Seats

Rust, If Any:
Completely new tub
Any minor rust in doors has been media blasted and inhibited before painting

Recent Maintenance:
New transfer case
Oil and filter
Rear diff fluids