Thank you for your interest in Yemaya, my 1967 Toyota Land Cruiser. Below you will find info (Yemaya’s story) and receipts of recent work. Please see the separate headings above for photos. More pics available upon request!
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YEMAYA’S STORY:
1967 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser For Sale
$38,500
Color: Seafoam Green. Mileage: 5,800. Has a 2024 Maine Inspection Sticker.
Manual transmission – “three on the tree.” Same owner for 20 years
VIN#: FJ40-42980
Yemaya has had various repairs and upgrades since I bought her 20 years ago in 2004. I purchased her from a man in West Texas who bought her from a farmer—who I believe was the original owner though I'm not 100% certain—who kept her in a barn and hardly drove her. The man I bought her from wanted a hunting vehicle, but his father-in-law took her and totally repainted her (his work was painting Porches, Jaguars, Maserati’s, etc.), and when Yemaya came back to him, she was too pristine to be used as a hunting vehicle, so he sold her to me. She's been all over the country and even to Naxos, Greece (long story!). While in California she had quite a bit of work done, but I had encephalitis and don't recall exactly what was done...I believe she had a new transmission, starter, and gear shifting thing, but again, I'm so sorry but that was a long time ago and my brain was both inflamed and (unbeknownst to me) growing a tumor in my frontal lobe. Years earlier, she was also serviced by an incredible mechanic in Santa Fe, NM (Eldorado Automotive; in Eldorado just outside Santa Fe).
Much of the work was done more recently in Rhode Island by Master Mechanic, John Conti of Conti Service in Cranston. Conti Service is a family run business, and they loved Yemaya, loved me (and I them)—and repaired her as if they were pediatricians and Yemaya was my child—because they, like me, believed I was going to drive and keep her forever. From RI I had Yemaya shipped directly to Rockport Automotive (in Rockport, Maine, just north of Rockland). They got her inspection-worthy (so she could be given a Maine Inspection sticker—including a new front window, new tires, etc.). I have receipts from them ($2,514.06) and from Conti Service ($27,239.38) including the original receipts (both digital and paper copies). I’ve attached the doc I typed up showing all work that was over $20.
To be perfect, she needs a new paint job on the exterior and on the interior of the roof, as well as welding around the seal of the roof (if desired, though they're built to get wet, and have places on the floor for water to drain out). The minor dent on the right front fender could be straightened before repainting. She also needs a second windshield wiper. When I drove her regularly, the only real problem I had was that for some reason her windshield wipers would fly off the metal arms. But that was during monsoon season in NM, and those monsoons could get pretty crazy. I lived in an adobe house on a dirt road and even in the clayey mess during heavy rains she drove right along without any problems or fishtailing (even without putting her into four-wheel-drive).
Yemaya is my only asset. Starting to be in the world at this late stage in life—after surviving forty years of brain illnesses—it would be easy to give up, but I need to hold on a bit longer and keep the faith that somehow I'll be able to own a home and earn enough money for bills, which would banish the constant stress I’ve been under for some time. There’s no way I’d be selling her if I didn’t have to…and just hope someone kind and wonderful buys her, takes good care of her, enjoys driving her, and loves her as I have.
RECEIPTS OF RECENT WORK:
Summary of work done [$20 and up] in the past 3 years [original receipts available]
Conti’s Service—Cranston, RI—401-781-5770
[Work completed 11/16/2022 – Odometer: 6,808]
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Spark plugs-Autolite $22.98
Spark plugs-Autolite (second set for testing vehicle) $22.98
Gasket-Remflex $42.32
Shoes-Wearever (discounted from $42.67) $32.50
Water pump-Beck Arnley (discounted from $167.21) $128.70
Battery switch cables and labor $483.37
Total labor (deducted 10% from total labor) $23,529.00
Shipping – front and rear seats $175.99
Shipping – side mirrors $28.73
Shipping – sun visors $22.68
Shipping – Fuel Tank and sending Unit $119.18
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Brake master cylinder (discounted) $96.59
Mount-Kiddie (at cost) $55.32
Rear Seat Upholstery set – Charcoal grey $385
Assorted paint masking materials $45
Front Seat Upholstery kit – Charcoal grey $573.10
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Tie Rod End (2) $34.28
Tie Rod End (discounted from $29.65) $21.78
Clutch Master Cylinder (discounted from $39.98) $27.97
Emergency Brake Cable $58.73
Fuel Tank and Sending Unit (incl. gaskets, hardware) (at cost) – Specter $510.82
Stainless steel Braided Hose (2) – Aeroquip $18.14
3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” Stainless Steel Bolts (6) – ARP $21.60
Can of Engine Degreaser – Gunk EBI $25.74
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Oil – Valvoline (4) $27.96
Rust Preventative Paint – Arctic White – KBS Maxx $65.73
90-Degree Female Hose End – Fragola $21.00
Heater Outlet Duct (at cost) $79.00
Steering /column Grommet Boot (at cost) $40.52
Gal(s) POR-15 Metal Ready Acid Etch Prep – Metal-R (List $57.22) $28.61
Gal(s) POR-15 Marine Clear Prep Cleaner – Marine-C (List $55.73) $27.87
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QT(S) Rust Preventative Paint – Silver – KBS Max (3 @ $65.72) $197.16
QT(S) Rust Preventative Paint – School Bus Yellow – KBS Max (1) $65.73 [?]
QT(S) Smoke Grey Pint – KBS Max (1) $77.94
Feet of Air Duct Hose – Dayco (6 @ $9.99) $59.94
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Set of Heavy-Duty Rubber Floor Mts – Weathertech (discounted from $59.46) $50
Battery – World Sources (discounted from $133.80) $115.96
QT(S) Satin Black Rust Preventative Paint – KBS (1) $55.12
30-Degree Hose to Female, Black (1) – Fragola $21.63
90-Degree Hose End, Black (1) – Fragola $22.13
Oil Pressure Sender – VDO $56.00
Feet of 9mm Fuel Hose (8 @3.04) $24.32
Feet of 2-Gauge Battery Cable – Lawson (6 @ $8.60) $51.60
Gal(s) of Antifreeze (Green) – Autozone (2-1/4 @ $18.99) $42.73
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45-Degree Hose End – Fragola $20.09
Paint (KBS Coatings), Chemical Degreaser, Thinner Materials, Misc. $35.00
Left Sun Visor $116.35
Right Sun Visor $116.35
Side View Mirrors (Pair) $245
QT Arctic White Paint – KBS Maxx $77.94
QT School Bus Yellow Paint – KBS Maxx $77.94
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Heavy Duty Battery – 24Rext $210.00
Labor: $24,816.28
Parts: $4,583.86
Subtotal: $29,400.14
Discount: $3,481.63
Tax: $320.87
TOTAL: $27,239.38
Rockport Automotive—Rockport, Maine—207-236-2431
[Work completed 5/25/2023]
State Inspection: $12.50
New tires, mount and balance all tires: $964.00
Remove and replace rear shock absorbers (incl. test drive): $305.60
Remove and replace valve cover gasket: $170.67
Repair exhaust—fabricate new tailpipe: $269.38
Repair license plate light—replace bulb, repair connection: $23.48
Replace windshield—incl. windshield weather strip, molding: $628.45
Miscellaneous parts—gasoline: $15.00
TOTAL: $2,514.06
Conti’s: $27,239.38
Rockport: $2,514.06
TOTAL: $29,753.44