Project PHOENIX-Gene's new LV (1 Viewer)

[DomSmith]

I think he’s referring to this...

 

[Land Cruiser Junky]

Studebaker parts on Cruiser......who would of thought.......

Build looks great

Yeah I know, I still like the way it looks. 1952 dash emblem. And although the original LV tailgate emblem is highly sought after, I never really liked the way it looked. Again taking a little liberty with this one.

 

[Land Cruiser Junky]

I think he’s referring to this...

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That's actually a different emblem. The one I chose was mounted on the dash.

 

[Land Cruiser Junky]

Those GIFU dash tags are really cool.

 

[DomSmith]

Either way I like what you picked!

 

[Land Cruiser Junky]

Thanks Dom, here it is in it's intended location...

 

[middlecalf]

Had no idea there was a Studebaker Land Cruiser. I thought I was old, but I guess I’m not as old as some .

 

[Land Cruiser Junky]

When Willys informed Toyota in 1953 that the name "Jeep" was registered and would have to be changed in '54, Toyota looked for a name that could stand with their competition the "Land Rover". Studebaker had been making the Land Cruiser sedan since 1934 but announced that they were ending that model in '55. The two "Land Cruisers only overlapped for one year.

 

[fjwagon]

Enjoyed catching up on the progress. Really like the color you chose. Can not wait to see it on the road.

 

[Land Cruiser Junky]

Let the bling begin.

 

[Land Cruiser Junky]

These are the guys that made it happen. Eddie the owner is second from left, and Israel the bodywork wizard is second from right.

 

[Land Cruiser Junky]

 

[KT40]

Really looks awesome Gene!
Is Eddie ready for another one?

 

[Tancruiser]

I think they were supposed to drop that off at my house, nice rig and an exciting day for sure.

 

[xtremeVA]

As I've said before....thanks for sharing the pictures. It keeps me motivated on my metalwork....I'm not quite as fast as Eddie

 

[Chuckha62]

Right on! Congrats!

 

[KT40]

Should have hi jacked that truck!

 

[Land Cruiser Junky]

Should have hi jacked that truck!

Don't think I didn't follow that tow truck all the way to my house.

 

[Land Cruiser Junky]

Eddie told me this morning that he wished he could see the look on my wife's face today when I brought it home. The last time she saw the LV was on January 4th when I had it brought to Eddie's shop. She examined every piece and couldn't believe it was the same vehicle.

 

[Land Cruiser Junky]

I think they were supposed to drop that off at my house, nice rig and an exciting day for sure.

Thank you and yeah I'm stoked. I've only walked out into the garage a dozen times tonight and still can't believe this is my LV.