I want to know where all the posts on 1st Gen Land Cruisers...I have had mine for about 6 months now. Its an incredible vehicle, but are there really not that many people on the forums that have them?!
Here's my baby...its a 1973 FJ40 with Hell For Stout Suspension System and a small block Chevy 350. Let me know what you guys think!

That's a Beautiful machine Seth <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Nice. They're over in the Runner/Cruiser section. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />

Wish I could get my hands on the roomie's Dad's rig. PTO, winch, and original soft top. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

I think I am very jealous.
Hard to find one that looks that nice these days.

I just looked at one for $1000. There wasn't a panel without bondo. I wish I could find one like yours.

I definitely lucked out when I found this one. I saw it up on ebay and actually flew from Los Angeles to Houston to check it out. I recruited a buddy of mine to come with me and we actually drove it all the way back from there. I was incredibly surprised that it made it almost all the way back without a hitch (we had some electrical issues that kept turn signals from working right, and a leaking clutch slave cylinder in El Paso. But, all in all, we made it back safely. I expect that hidden behind that diamond plating I'll find some surprises, but the interior has been completely rhino-lined so who knows. The only bondo on the thing is on the right front fender.

I have rewired the whole thing with a wiring harness from JT Outfitters, and installed a tuffy console and stereo...I have done a few other mechanical repairs, but with a vehicle this old there will be plenty of things to fix in the future.

If anyone knows of a good space to work on my truck in the L.A. area that would be great. It looks like I am going to swap out the suspension sometime in the next year with something that isn't so stiff and maybe I'll get lucky and find some sponsors for some of this work!

I'm even considering my options for making this thing a little more eco-friendly... we'll see what I can come up with because the 11 miles per gallon hits the wallet pretty hard, especially when gas prices in L.A. are hovering around $3.50 a gallon.

Ya might bookmark www.coolcruisers.com for body parts if you need them later on. IIRC, there's place up around Park City UT that restores them as well. They might have a few things laying around.

Take a look around www.toyotadieselmadness.com and see what, if any options there might be for Cruiser and biodiesel setups. The Mitsu Diesel guys here are also pretty skookum. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

When you're ready to look for some work space, post up in OT. Lots of Kalis here.

Friend of mine up here is finally gettin' off his arse after 3 years and building his back up while winter is here. Coworker just finished paint on his this summer.

That thing is gorgeous!

I'm imrpessed that you foudn oen that even HAd body panels for only $1000.
Many owners seemto think the frames are made of gold or something.

I have a 78 FJ40 and absolutely love it.
It needs some rust repairs and is equipped with what came from the factory, minus the non-us carb and distributor.
I get @18 on the highway with this setup. No power steering and no lift, ran the Rubicon in '04. Definitely a workhorse <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Danny
p.s.
I am in the Camarillo, Ca. area and sit as Membership Chairperson for Gold Coast Cruisers. We have a few 40's in the ranks.
Stop by and say, "Hello", one day <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />