1963 Land Cruiser Complete Rebuild

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jacktornio

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Hi I am currently in the process of fixing up a 1963 Land Cruiser. It was my Grandpa’s and has been sitting in a pasture in Oklahoma for about 25 years and I just recently got it out and started cleaning it up. I took any junk or loose debris out, as well as the seats, gas tank, and more. It also is without the engine, transmission, brakes, etc and will be a complete rebuild. I am currently looking at a chevy 350 block with a manual 4x4 transmission maybe a sm465. This is the next step for me. I live in Wisconsin so getting down to Oklahoma won't be plausible till the fall. That's why I'm posting now so I have time to look and ask for opinions, I’m hoping to have an engine and transmission by the fall. My uncle is a mechanic and is helping me with the installs and getting more information, but I'd love any advice, opinions, or parts you have for me! I'll leave some pictures and videos of the cruiser below.

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Used to be a hardtop …. What we call the corrugated “high post” hard top

Looks like very old school smittybuilt roll bar

Like the improv behind the seat tool box… are you going to keep your grandfathers “improvements” … gas can area… old school sw tach

Welcome to ownership
 
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