California Built 1979 Land Cruiser FJ40 Restomod. Over $83K in receipts along with considerable other documentation and history. Could not be duplicated for the reserve price.
Ground Up - Frame Off - No Expense Spared

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Contact me at (515) 864-1275 or e-mail overton@aol.com

This California FJ40 has had a total frame-off restoration with numerous custom performance enhancement by BTB Products of Henderson, Nevada (formerly San Jose, CA). BTB had her for about two years. Every part has been refurbished, upgraded or replaced with either new OEM Toyota parts or best-of-breed high performance components. Needless to say there are NO issues here. The body and interior are all in excellent condition. The vehicle is without exception, beautiful, capable and extremely high quality. If you're looking for a superior "turnkey" FJ40, keep reading.

Frame Off Restomod

Vortec 5.7 L V8 Engine

NV4500 5-Speed

Power Steering

ARB Lockers Front & Rear

Rancho 9000 Adjustable Shocks w/ In-Cab Control

Skyjacker Suspension

Shackle Reversal with greasable shackels

Disk brakes front and rear

Aluminum Radiator

Custom Rear Spare Tire / Cooler Rack

Custom Front Bumper w/ Warn 8274 Winch

Mounted High Lift Jack

3/16" Powder Coated Steel Rocker Panel Protectors

Leather Procar Seats

DashBox Locking Storage

Autometer Gauges Beveled into Custom Engineered Dash

Corion® Accents

Tuffy Locking Center Console

Alpine / Pioneer Audio

8CD Changer w Aux In

Rear Spot Light

Con-Ferr Rear Locking Storage Box

Family Roll Cage

Forward Facing Rear Seat w/ Dual Harness

Formula GT Leather Wrap Tilt Steering Wheel

Cobra Hand Held CB

35” BFG MT Tires on Black and Chrome wheels

Finished in PPG Deltron basecoat/clearcoat

Includes soft half doors.

Includes custom fitted car cover.

This FJ40 delivers performance on-road handling and super capable off road prowess. Too much to list.

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I encourage you to contact me at (515) 864-1275 or e-mail overton@aol.com

I reserve the right to end this Auction early.

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