1965 FJ45LV #2 (1 Viewer)

[JackA]

After getting a tip from a friend of a friend, I was in touch with a fellow who was clearing off some property that had some vintage 4x4 iron stored there. I headed out last Saturday and ended up buying a 1965 FJ45LV and a 1969 Jeepster. It was a good day.
I got them both home and sold the Jeepster to a friend the next day. I am keeping the LV (for now). I am removing all the PO mods and cleaning it up a bit. It's got a SBC conversion and was last registered in 2011. I don't think it will take much to get it running. The electrical system is the worst I have seen and the paint and some bondo is flaking off in huge chunks. Overall it is pretty solid. Probably better than my current LV. Here's what I started with.

 

[JackA]

It had some crap inside and even more mouse crap

 

[JackA]

Here's after some clean up

 

[JackA]

Here's all the usable stuff I found inside......some tools and some spare Cruiser dodads

 

[chappohj47]

Looks like a great starting point always wanted an Lv and a jeepster

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

Awesome find, looks pretty solid as LVs go........ those brown velvet door panels are HOT

Can't wait to see you bring her back to life

 

[landcrusher909]

Very Cool. Its the old projects that are the coolest and its always fun finding hidden treasures inside. Looking forward to seeing more pics

 

[cult45]

Looks like it's running an auto? Nice truck. Looks solid.

 

[SKULLYOTA]

cool. What other 4x4's did the guy have?

and how come it seems like everyone else's scores come with the PTO winches? I've never found one

 

[JackA]

They just had the LV and Jeepster. As far as the PTO goes, I will be pulling it off the wagon and selling it separately.

I think the hunt / find is some of the most fun. Then discovering all the goodies inside is always fun too.

 

[KT40]

Nice find! Funny how a lot of LV's have just been funkified! Just cleaning it out makes an improvement.

 

[Tancruiser]

Wow ac and a chrome bezel , looks like a great project.

 

[greenbeast]

Great find

 

[fhawk5]

Are you going to keep the 350 or go back to stock ? Great find. I have a 1965 FJ45 lpb and found a rare cassette from the beatles in mine.

 

[JackA]

The 350 can stay for now. Going to try and fire it up in the next few days.

 

[Coolerman]

Have a fire extinguisher nearby...

That wiring harness is scary looking!

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Nice Find!

 

[JackA]

....... those brown velvet door panels are HOT

What's your address?

Have a fire extinguisher nearby...

That wiring harness is scary looking!

Funny you should mention that. I plan to make a small "test" harness to run the motor. Detached from all other wiring and alternator.

 

[JackA]

More clean up and the rear bumper that's going away.

 

[JackA]

and it's outta here