A New Dawn for an Off-Road Legend

Some builds are born from nostalgia. Others from vision. This 1970 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 is both—a full frame-off restoration meant to honor the truck’s mountain-conquering past while introducing a bold, handcrafted personality for the future. re-painted in a bespoke Morning Mist Mountain Green, every bolt, bracket, and panel has been rebuilt, plated, or replaced. To make it imminently drivable, the FJ40 has been refitted with a 315hp V8 engine mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission. The result? A head-turning, road-and-trail ready 4x4 that feels as tough as it looks.

Tradition Recrafted with a Twist

The inside speaks a different language—rugged meets refined. The original bench layout has been preserved, but reimagined with ox-blood red distressed leather and Native American-inspired fabric inserts for an unexpected, character-rich finish. Air conditioned, of course. Underneath, Old Man Emu suspension adds a 2-inch lift, supported by fresh cadmium-plated hardware, while modern touches like Bluetooth audio and split-style LED headlamps round out this FJ40 restomod’s readiness for the next chapter. Final drivetrain and interior finishes remain open for bespoke tailoring to its future owner's vision.

Highlights of the build:

  • Full frame-off Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 restoration (1970)

  • Body refinished in Morning Mist Mountain Green

  • Chevy 350 small block V8 with Vortec heads at 315hp

  • Edelbrock electronic fuel injector and ignition system

  • 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission

  • Rebuilt Toyota hi/lo transfer case

  • New balanced drive shafts

  • Custom fabricated exhaust system

  • All hardware stripped, reconditioned, and cadmium plated

  • Power steering and disc brake conversion

  • Under dash slim-line air conditioning

  • All-new electrical wiring and harnesses

  • Retrosound Bluetooth-enabled audio system with 4 speakers and amp

  • Old Man Emu 2” suspension lift with all new bushings and hardware

  • Complete weatherstripping and seal replacement

  • Black leather-wrapped original-style steering wheel

  • Front bench seat (one plus two seat arrangement)

  • Rear side-facing jump seats

  • Floor and inside of doors covered in sound and heat insulating dynamat

  • Floor carpeted in color-matched loop-style carpet throughout the cabin with floor mats and leather edge trim

  • Interior upholstered in ox-blood red distressed leather

  • Seat areas upholstered in Serape saddle blanket style fabric

  • Steering wheel wrapped in lether

  • 16” bronze-anodized wagon-style steel wheels

  • 265/75R-16 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T SL tires

  • Swing-out spare tire carrier

  • Split-style LED headlamps

  • All new exterior reflectors and lamps

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