Does anyone here own this LSx Powered 76 FJ40 Land Cruiser?
10-29-2009, 09:13 PM
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Does anyone here own this LSx Powered 76 FJ40 Land Cruiser? Got this into the shop a few days back, ive been passionate about the FJ40 Cruisers since i was a little kid and Seeing this thing every morning really puts a smile on my face. Its not the most perfect ride/build, but its definitely got a huge cool factor to me. Just was curious if the owner was an LS1Tech member or not.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
here are pics...
took them with my cellphone so they aren't the best but all i could get.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
here are pics...
took them with my cellphone so they aren't the best but all i could get.
10-29-2009, 09:50 PM
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I have one but mines black with a sbc not ls1 looks great! I wave a 78' I have been going through transfer cases too much 4th one. His engine sits way higher than mine though.
10-30-2009, 10:50 AM
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its got the throaty sound of a vette for sure but its restricted with the single exhaust. but thats okay, look sstock... probably runs 14s lol these things dont weigh much haha
10-30-2009, 11:10 AM
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I have always loved them. I looked for one when I sold my Z, but couldnt find any in my price range. So I got a Corvette, then sold it and got a CJ5. Thinking about finding a 4 cylinder CJ and doing that to it though. Mine is too nice to cut up.
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01-26-2010, 03:37 PM
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I just put the 5.3 in mine and LOVE it. When I bought the cruiser it already had the 700r4 mated to the original t-case. It came with a 230 I6 that couldn't get me up the hills and only got 7-8mpg. I was lucky to find a 5.3 with only 20k miles. I still have many things I want to do to button it up.
Anyway, that is one sweet ride.
Anyway, that is one sweet ride.
02-03-2010, 08:22 AM
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I don't know. I haven't really thought about it. The only reason I would sell it would be to get something a little more practical to drive with my 1yr old daughter. Possibly the FJ cruiser. When I bought it the guy already had frame-off restore started and coated the underneath with a rihno liner and a red high heat paint for the axels. The whole drivetrain was already rebuilt except for that gutless 230. When I did the swap I moved the drivetrain up about 2 inches for better clearance and had the drive shafts lengthened and shortened. I installed a hydro-boost for the brakes and power steering and kept the enclose cooling system out of the same truck I got the motor out of. The swap also needed more ground clearance so I put the Old Man Emu lift on it and put an LS1 oil pan on it. "Do it right the first time" was my moto throughout the swap. I did not know that everything would turn out so nice. I'm not saying that I need to get the same price as an FJ. I have around $15k in it. I don't know if I would get that out of it, but I wouldn't expect to get a fortune like some of the asking prices I've seen.
I do have a lot of extra parts that would go with it. I also have a soft top with the soft doors.
If someone was really interested in buying it I guess you could call me. 417-459-1169
I do have a lot of extra parts that would go with it. I also have a soft top with the soft doors.
If someone was really interested in buying it I guess you could call me. 417-459-1169
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