1966 FJ45LV restoration/buildup project
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Yes I really was hoping he would come back from the dead so to speak, but it has been a loooong time and nothing. The amount of money I sent him was not small, but worse is the patterns I lost. I guess a good upholster will still be able to cover the seats, but I am sure it would have been easier with patterns.
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Now I am really confused bc his website is offering a Black Friday sale so he must be alive and kicking. I just don't understand why he has not communicated with me since the first of the year when he sent me the teaser pics I posted above.
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- #927
Wow, you are a good sleuth. I see an land cruiser in the drive so that's confirmation for me. Maybe he will see this post and reach out to me. If not I will reach out to him.
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- #929
So have I, which is why this is so strange. Thanks for good wishes.
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I thought I would post just to say hi. Zero update, other than to say this project is not dead, just been on long term hold while other stuff has been worked on. Will start back some day. Still have not decided whether I will leave the current 2F or move up to an LS V8 swap. I know I would prefer the LS, just have to justify the time, effort and cost.
Hey, no worries! I'm in the same mode with my 45 LPB. Long term hold while I enjoy my 42. Time and Money are always the issue. I rarely, if ever, have both at once.
Great thread. It may have been a while since you've worked on it but man are you doing it right. I look forward to seeing this LV progress when you get the time to start again. What I wouldn't give to have a body as straight as this wagon. I definitely have sheet metal envy.
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- #934
Thanks for props. I can't do rusted metal. Still debating whether to install LS motor vs keeping what I have. This is one of the reasons the project has stalled for so long. I want to do it right and like it in the end. An anemic straight 6 won't give much real world use.
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- #935
So excited to score some NOS door handles for my LV. Two rear door handles still in Toyota bag w part label. Thx Turbo
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- #936
Not sure how to rotate these.
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- #939
I was only able to find rear so if anyone has a pair for front let me know.
Bump! Any updates on this? I see that it's been a year and a half, just curious.
Chuck
Chuck