My 1965 LV in MA

[SouthBostonFJ40]

Those could be the coolest looking handles I've seen.

 

[JackA]

The handles I have seen (only pictures) appear to have the square pattern with a roll pin retainer. Like this

 

[merbesfield]

The handles I have seen (only pictures) appear to have the square pattern with a roll pin retainer. Like this
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I believe my handles look like the forts one shown. The one above looks like the handle on the rear door of my 40. I do recall there being two different style door pulls throughout the years so maybe they changed the handles as well. I would need to refer back to some of my old pics for sure. Landpimp might have a better memory.

 

[40Flipper]

I got one today from a friend in VT. Going to try it on for size tomorrow

 

[JackA]

I doubt it's gonna fit. I was looking today and the door lever is not a square pattern. Its got 2 flat sides and 2 rounded sides. It is also larger overall than the smaller square like the window cranks. In the picture the window crank is left and door lever right (broken).

 

[40Flipper]

Just went in the garage. They don't even come close to fitting. Thinking a trim ring/adapter might be a good solution. Would anyone buy them?

 

[JackA]

Does it fit the window crank?

 

[40Flipper]

That would have been smart to try, wouldn't it? I'll check tomorrow.

 

[apeterson]

very cool truck!

 

[40Flipper]

Not even close. A trim ring adapter option would be a good deal I think. Would look nice and solve an unobtainium issue

 

[40Flipper]

Love getting my glasshole filled. ..re-used the old gasket which was in great shape. the 40 series gasket didnt fit like it was suggested it would in other threads.

$325 for pulling both the windshield and one piece of side door glass, getting the glass custom cut then re-installed. Seemed like a bargain!

 

[40Flipper]

Axles getting swapped with all discs and OME kit. Some weird rust underneath but extremely clean overall.

 

[40Flipper]

Emu 2.5" lift is on. Rear discs installed. need to run brake lines. Have an 80 series master with a booster going in. Should stop on a dime.

 

[JackA]

Looks good. You need to get rid of that boat anchor of a rear bumper now.

Also, why haven't you flipped the bezel yet?

 

[40Flipper]

Bumper is in the list. I hate it but probably won't tackle it until next year. The bezel is just me being a passive aggressive a-hole

 

[whitey45]

That and the phillips screws are frozen and rounded off!! Rig looks great!

 

[daniel.watters]

Looking good! It is amazing how an OME lift and some OEM wheels / nice tires do for a LC!

 

[Splangy]

Looks great. Which OME's did you go with? Let me know how you like the ride. I'm still deciding on the heavies or medium/lights.

 

[40Flipper]

Its a 2.5" heavy. I was told the springs were made for the pickup model and the heavy ones were made for a pickup with 300 extra pounds in it. Since the tailgate weighs about 100 lbs I was guessing the sheet metal for the roof and pillars would add to 300 more than a truck plus weight the rear seat. The heavy ones werent much more and if they dont ride right then I can pull one leaf and make them the light version.

I have new hubcaps to go on as well once its buttoned up for good. Keeping the wheels black paint.

 

[40Flipper]

Rear discs on