sofj45
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Figured I’d start a thread on the LV I’m headed to get next weekend. Thanks to @Indygbd for posting here and my dad who sent me the link about an hour later I’m considering enablers in this situation. Always wanted a lv since I sat in my first one 20 years ago when a buddy was restoring his at the time. Was the last thing I needed at this time but very excited to have one and hopefully one that’s as decent in person as in the pictures. It will not be a full restoration as they don’t suit my lifestyle. My goal with this is to preserve the body the way it sits. Complete overhaul of the drivetrain from front to back everything gone thru cleaned, replaced new. Power plant in not set on yet. I have a 6liter and 4l80 that has been on the back burner of possible into a pig and that was my first thought but then I really do like the three on the tree and the way they feel and drive. So I’m thinking for now going to put 3:73s in it and some new 33x9.5 on her and see if I can cruise at 60 without high rpm. Ultimately I think my goal will be an early 350/327/283 as long as I can keep the three on the tree. The kits say it’s not doable but I call bs. Where there’s a will there’s a way, may not be doable out of the box but can make it happen. If I have to go to a floor shifter then everything changes and will go a different route. Interior will get cleaned up and new seats thru out. Thinking I have a donor set but until they are in my possession that’s still up in the air. Will probably strip the interior paint it all clean and new. She will need all new rubber so lots to do before it goes that far. I always try to keep my rigs on the road while working on them but I think this one will be on blocks for a bit. Looking forward to the project and collecting parts to get it back together.
Parts I know she’s missing are hubs which I haven’t came across yet but should have somewhere between all the parts collected. Tail lights which aren’t a top priority at this point as I have time to collect. Rear gate handle, wiper arms.
Digging thru a few boxes this is what I’ve came up with so far that will be going for it. Have one front bib light with a busted clear lense so will be looking for a second. Probably what most would throw away it would be perfect for this. Have a pto also if it stays with the 1f if I’m happy enough with my top speed.
other than that I think it’s about 99% done and should be on the road in a few days and $500 bucks
Parts I know she’s missing are hubs which I haven’t came across yet but should have somewhere between all the parts collected. Tail lights which aren’t a top priority at this point as I have time to collect. Rear gate handle, wiper arms.
Digging thru a few boxes this is what I’ve came up with so far that will be going for it. Have one front bib light with a busted clear lense so will be looking for a second. Probably what most would throw away it would be perfect for this. Have a pto also if it stays with the 1f if I’m happy enough with my top speed.
other than that I think it’s about 99% done and should be on the road in a few days and $500 bucks
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. Driving my LV is by far the most fun of my cruiser fleet. Can’t wait to see it get back on the road! Good luck.
I’d like to see how you plan on tackling that. I’ve been tempted to just put a thicker gauge flat metal plate, cover it with lizard skin, more sound deadening material, carpet and be done with it. Excited for you!