45LV- Part out or keep whole?

40Flipper · Apr 15, 2015

Bought this today. It was about an hour away from me and the PO owns a Toyota dealership. Its been sitting in his bodyshop for a long time.

Apparently it was flopped on it side or rolled as you can see in the A pillar and roof damage.

I'm picking up the loose parts on Friday then going to have the rest towed back.

Apparently it ran an drove fine before it was crashed. The owner said you could bolt it back together and you could drive it around no problem. (ie. it ran when it got taken apart.)

No title. Not the end of the world but its an issue.

I am taking the seats and the door handles for my truck regardless of what happens. Aside from that I'm not sure what to do with it. Is it worth putting back together with the accident damage and no title? I only have outdoor storage at the moment so I need to decide quickly.

Thoughts? Opinions?

40Flipper · Apr 15, 2015

Motor runs fine so was considering yanking that and throwing it in my LV to replace the Chevy 327

FJinTegaCay · Apr 15, 2015

I suspect there are several people like me that could use parts off that LV but I'd also hate to see one so complete get parted out. If you decide to part it out, please let me know.

Btw, the seats covers I can see looks great! Excellent find! :cheers:

40Flipper · Apr 15, 2015

I basically bought it for the seats and the handles. I had plenty of leads on a rear seat but not an instant bolt-in fix

JackA · Apr 15, 2015

It would be sad to see it dismantled, but it may help others live.

Which type of doors handles does it have? I know they are not for sale, just curious though.

40Flipper · Apr 15, 2015

I still havent seen it in person. Will get all the parts on Friday.

Do you guys think its worth repairing with the roof damage?

Stumpalama · Apr 15, 2015

Fix the roof and save the truck! Some one wants an LV to build.

abqcruiser · Apr 15, 2015

That's one of those rigs that would be good to combine with another incomplete vehicle to make one whole. I wish you were closer. There are a lot of good parts there that I could use on mine. If you do decide to part it out, I'm in need of a tailgate and rear glass hatch assembly.

ClemsonCruiser · Apr 16, 2015

It would make a great convertible LV :beer:

40Flipper · Apr 16, 2015

I was thinking of cutting off the top and making a beach cruiser

FJinTegaCay · Apr 16, 2015

40Flipper said:
I was thinking of cutting off the top and making a beach cruiser

It's been done before but it like JackA said, it might be good to sacrifice it so others can live.

ClemsonCruiser · Apr 16, 2015

The LVertiable!!! Rob is the man :beer:

40Flipper · Apr 16, 2015

Anyone who can pull off Jorts and a moustache is ok in my book!

Rix 45 · Apr 16, 2015

I have a complete rust free roof in So. Cal. Headliner is still in it. If you like I can post a pic or two.

40Flipper · Apr 17, 2015

To be clear I have zero intention on keeping this new lv. Its deciding how I'm going to get rid of it

40Flipper · Apr 17, 2015

Picked up all the loose parts today. the rest is being delivered tomorrow afternoon.

There are a ton of parts but also a ton missing I need to keep a bunch.
driver side doors are in rough shape(front door worse than the back)
Passenger side doors are like new.
Front quarters mint
front aprons mint
front bib mint
perfect bezel

no tailgate

Loads of small parts including tail lenses, glass, vents.

I have to go through everything and I'll make a better list.