Builds "WY-REE-KA" A Ground Up 45LPB Restoration

[ClemsonCruiser]

G'day Clemson Cruiser, Your truck is absolutely stunning. I mean really spectacular. Great attention to detail. Cheers, Ben

Thanks Ben, I really appreciate the kind words! Its been a lot of work but I’ve enjoyed every minute of it

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

JP, I found the heater control panel button.

Thanks Mark!!! It’s one of the last little hard to find bits of OEM goodness I needed to make this ole girl whole

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

Not too much photogenic work today but I did get a dose of instant gratification by throwing on the rebuilt heater assembly and also the pristine steering wheel and horn button.... The 1965 interior has got to be my favorite year aesthetically.

 

[cruiserjunktion]

I always wondered what they looked like when new, now I know. Great job Man! Go ahead and pat yourself on the back, you have built the finest 45 on the planet.

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

Thanks Deo! My goal was to make it like the day it rolled off the assembly line.... next up are my SWB and LV

 

[middlecalf]

There’s some serious wrenching skill going on here, I haven’t seen a bunged fastener yet nor any scratches. I can’t get near anything with a wrench and it not be obvious I’ve been there. Seriously great work.

 

[whitey45]

Jp, I hope the frame and cab have upside down runs or I’m going to ding you at the concours ! Impeccable resto!

 

[Bear]

Just beautiful work, JP.

You really need to sell this to a museum.

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

Jp, I hope the frame and cab have upside down runs or I’m going to ding you at the concours ! Impeccable resto!

Ha! You are a stickler Whitey! You are right about the gravity defying runs though, I never noticed on my other Cruisers but this one have several. I'll be honest though while I did paint the frame up-side down to keep the OEM spirit going I couldn't bring myself to put runs in it after all the hows I spent getting the frame perfect

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

Finally got all my body parts back from the painter Tuesday.... I’m so close. Photo dump coming soon!

 

[wngrog]

Your bezel is upside down.

 

[wngrog]

I want those hub to fender measurements when you get a chance.

So damn cool.

 

[tahoe40/45]

Your truck looks amazing JP!! Great job!
You forgot to paint the rubber grommets on the turn signal base.

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

I want those hub to fender measurements when you get a chance.

So damn cool.

Thanks man! I’ll get you those measurements tomorrow.

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

Your truck looks amazing JP!! Great job!
You forgot to paint the rubber grommets on the turn signal base.

I’m slipping aren’t I ;D

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

Some photos of the last few days....

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

More...

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

Still going....

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

Thanks @cppilot for the heater control panel blank!

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

Last ones for now... big thanks to LITP and Tahoe 40/45 for the help on the rear license bracket.