1966 Toyota Land Cruiser

San Jose in California (United States)

Publish date: July 22, 2017 10:21

Price: 18600.00 USD

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1966 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. This vehicle graced the cover of 4WD Toyota Owner Magazine in May/June 2014.
Inside that issue there is a 9-page feature with detailed photos, descriptions, and praise of the design and
quality of the build. Two mint condition copies of the magazine are included in the sale
The frame was fully boxed and common weak points were reinforced to withstand extreme off-road use. It was
sandblasted to bare metal, then coated with POR15, an extremely tough and rust resistant coating. Coats of
Rustoleum semi-gloss black were applied over the POR15 because POR15 will degrade when subjected to UV rays.
During the body restoration I was particularly careful to maintain the classic cruiser look, while making necessary
repairs and improvements. I replaced the rear sill using Cool Cruisers of Texas steel reproduction pieces. The
rockers were repaired and the cowl vent (another common rust area) was eliminated completely. The rear wheel well
size was increased to fit the larger tires, however the stock radius' were retained to keep that classic FJ40 look.
I replaced the front fenders with Metal Tech tube fenders which are many times stronger than the original sheet
metal fenders. The rusted rear tailgate was replaced with an Aqualu aluminum tailgate with built-in locking storage
compartment. Unused factory body holes were eliminated and the firewall was smoothed. After metal work the body
was sandblasted and powder-primered. This is a powder-coat primer designed to be applied to bare metal. It is
MUCH tougher than even an epoxy primer and will ensure the body stays rust free. The body was professionally
painted. I used Herculiner to coat the interior floor and sides of the tub. The underside the truck is just as
pretty as the top. The bottom o


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