Build 1966 LV “Operation Yellow Submarine back on the road”

[CRZR45]

Took some of the extra fabric from my upholstery job and made some quick kick panels.

 

[CRZR45]

Huge Thank You to KT40 for getting me the last missing piece I needed!! The wing window hinge

( need to get nice stainless screws to finish it off)

 

[xtremeVA]

Awesome assist by @KT40. Ken helped another LV restoration out of a serious jam with ultra rare LV pieces.
A lot of good LV karma and incredible generosity!

 

[Pics45]

The LV is looking awesome Jason......

 

[CRZR45]

The LV is looking awesome Jason......

Thanks!! Really enjoying it. Definitely can’t run any “quick” errands in it as when I stop people want to look and ask about it

 

[CRZR45]

One of the things I said I was going to do was incorporate “Fritz’s” License plate into the build. This was his yellow pride and joy for more than 55+ years . Hopefully he is looking down on me and happy I was able to keep his LV on the road for a lot more years. I think I found a suttle place to pay homage to Fritz..

 

[CRZR45]

Going to make these work . I have original ones with gaskets but one stud is broken and will fix original ones later and install but for 10$ shipped these will fill the holes for now. Included the package if anyone wants to know where I got them.

 

[Pics45]

Thanks Jason. Those look very close and great. I was just on the hunt for something like that. I found similar ones but not with a chrome ring. OG originals will hopefully surface one day.

 

[scoobiedubes]

Going to make these work . I have original ones with gaskets but one stud is broken and will fix original ones later and install but for 10$ shipped these will fill the holes for now. Included the package if anyone wants to know where I got them.

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Those look really good. I think I found a set of cat eye reflectors that look pretty similar. In a decade of looking I’ve only ever found a single OEM reflector, but once those aftermarket ones are on I bet you’ll never worry about it! Wish I had gotten the 3D files when I had those gaskets made years ago but there wasn’t much to them really. Just a rubber wedge with a little curvature to it.

LV is looking beautiful by the way! I love these trucks.

 

[redfj45can]

 

[CRZR45]

They fit well on the original gaskets. Small victories.

 

[scoobiedubes]

They fit well on the original gaskets. Small victories.

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Lucky you having original gaskets!!

 

[Pics45]

Agreed Jason, those look great. I bought the same reflectors, now just working on some rubber backs. Hoping for 3D versions or handmade redneck engineering.....What was your solution to extending the reflector stud for mounting?

 

[CRZR45]

It fits with a small fender washer on the inside. The nut is 3/4 threaded on but has tension from rubber gasket so I don’t think they will fall off . So to be clear with stock gasket the nut is only 3/4 screwed onto the stud with the washer in place.

 

[CRZR45]

Drove the Bride and Groom(sister and brother in laws) from ceremony to the reception. Good times

 

[tucker74]

Very cool. We had a vintage Rolls lined up for our wedding exit, got word during the reception it had broken down on the way (water pump). Good thing my buddy had a super clean black 80 Series, he pulled up and everyone just assumed it was my Cruiserhead plan all along

 

[Pics45]

Very nice Jason. Riding in style there. Kinda looks like Shell........

 

[CRZR45]

Very nice Jason. Riding in style there. Kinda looks like Shell........

It is Shell. Good eye!

 

[pismojim]

Looking good - and familiar!

 

[CRZR45]

Oh yeah! My old fire engine !! Loved that thing ! And used at my wedding. Awesome memories Jim!!!