@crustycruise - any updates on the paint work?
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I’m having LV withdrawals
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Don, you out there?
Whoa....I just spent the last hour or so getting up to speed on this incredible LV journey resto. Everyone has already said everything. But, If there was an inspiring thread I think this is one. Of course lots of amazing threads out there. OHmyGosh.....Incredible Don.....Wow.
Wait... 4 years of regular updates, he went dark? Or is he on the other thread: last pieces to the puzzle '67 LV - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/last-pieces-to-the-puzzle-67-lv.1337897/ ??
Since Don’s LV project went WAAAYYY beyond the original estimate of time (and budget) Don put Brett Paxton (Paxton Auto Body Owner) in charge of chasing down the last parts and keeping the project moving forward. I have been helping where I can. I visited with Don and Brett and saw the “crusty cruise” 45LV. It’s beyond stunning and might be one of the nicest examples of an LV restoration in existence. Don is doing ok, just focusing on other things in life while the LV gets completed.
Several members of MUD have also helped track down super rare parts to keep the LV as true to factory original as possible. Don is very appreciative of the LV community support. Hopefully when the LV is complete we get more detailed pictures of this stunning machine.
Thanks for the update. And, absolutely stunning for sure. Holy Moly. The bar has been set for sure. Incredible.
I just knew there were too many similarities. Thanks for the update and confirmation. What's left to do on this, if I may ask?
Here's what happened over the last few months.
1. The exhaust system was completed.
Parts still needed
2. The oval plugs on the doors (access holes). Still trying to locate originals or reproductions. Every LV owner needs these. (Edit- Brett has plugs in less than perfect condition. Will someone take on a reproduction effort?).
3. OEM Cigarette lighter
4. Period correct looking battery cables.
4. Awaiting Big Window Carb rebuild to return. (2nd time getting the carb rebuilt and tested) Hopefully the engine will fire soon after the carb is re-installed.
It's pretty darn close...but all of this started in 2019
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Here's a link to Brett Paxton's request for parts for this LV. Paxton parts request- 67LV
1. The exhaust system was completed.
Parts still needed
2. The oval plugs on the doors (access holes). Still trying to locate originals or reproductions. Every LV owner needs these. (Edit- Brett has plugs in less than perfect condition. Will someone take on a reproduction effort?).
3. OEM Cigarette lighter
4. Period correct looking battery cables.
4. Awaiting Big Window Carb rebuild to return. (2nd time getting the carb rebuilt and tested) Hopefully the engine will fire soon after the carb is re-installed.
It's pretty darn close...but all of this started in 2019
. Here's a link to Brett Paxton's request for parts for this LV. Paxton parts request- 67LV
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I have original door plugs and the original cigarette lighter and can take pictures of them if it would help.Here's what happened over the last few months.
1. The exhaust system was completed.
Parts still needed
2. The oval plugs on the doors (access holes). Still trying to locate originals or reproductions. Every LV owner needs these.
3. OEM Cigarette lighter
4. Period correct looking battery cables.
4. Awaiting Big Window Carb rebuild to return. (2nd time getting the carb rebuilt and tested) Hopefully the engine will fire soon after the carb is re-installed.
It's pretty darn close...but all of this started in 2019
Here's a link to Brett Paxton's request for parts for this LV. Paxton parts request- 67LV
That's it! Exactly like mine.
KT40
SILVER Star
I realized mine is missing. No smoking in my LV anyway!
Found a pic from when I was carpeting mine
LCNuts
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Does "S" stand for sigarette? Asking for a friend
I'm thinking Smoke, but what do I know?
