So I acquired this one today and trying to access what all I have. Lots of buddies asking about this so I figured I would start with some pics here. Short term, see if she runs. Long term? I can’t think that far ahead.
1963 fj45lv info
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So that gives you an idea of what I have. I’m going to clean in out and check it all out a little better. Clam shell heater plus optional rear heat is nice. Oem jack and rods are in there. Headliner still attached and original white floor mat is pretty cool. I’m guessing this was a blue rig originally. Does the dash look like it was painted or is that original? I don’t recall Vader lights having paint on the cover. Check out the old school radio. Floor pans are super thin 
Oil in engine is super clean so anxious to spend a few days tinkering. Any thoughts or suggestions, fire away.
Oil in engine is super clean so anxious to spend a few days tinkering. Any thoughts or suggestions, fire away.
and I love the original floor mat! That’s a rare item!!
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1970 Superbird Roadrunner radio can stay too just because of the custom enclosure. 
Oh, I see now. I thought it was an early flux capacitor!
Early 63, clamshell denso heater! Still has a vader light, correct cateye right tail light, looks like a solid survivor that needs everything! Check the lv registry for the earliest vin # , this looks like a contender! I used to own the Second oldest at 13502?
While I haven't been in this LV game all that long, I would venture to say it's one of the cleanest, most complete, survivors, period correct LV's, I've seen. I'm willing to bet it's top 3 vin's....What would I do?.........Get er running, work on the mechanicals, throw some acorns on there, bring out the patena, and drive on. Enjoy it Chad.....BTW---I'm only 4 states away........LOL
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So as of this afternoon I am super pumped. She’s alive! Required a new coil and some tinkering but got that little engine purring like a kitten. Wahoo. Gotta love the simplicity!
So jealous because mine has no engine or floors! Great find!
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After talking to a couple peeps I am going to wait until it warms up and try to remove this oem mat in one piece so we can get those repopped. As
Of right now it’s whole but not ready to pull it.
Of right now it’s whole but not ready to pull it.
It’s my twin! Mine was found in Montana as well by @3 puppies. Color must Montana Red!
Really cool find Chad! Looking forward to seeing you you do with it.
Really cool find Chad! Looking forward to seeing you you do with it.
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That’s funny. Red must have been the go to color back in the day. I like the stance on yours. Mines getting a new lease on life with no Botox. No lipstick, no makeup. Gonna run her til she needs a hip replacement! 