Bought my first luv in 1987. Had to sell it because of baby and California's smog rules. Previous owner had stripped all smog equipment off, so I chose to sell it.
Missed it so much, that I bought a 1977 around 1996. It sat and sat because DH and I didn't know where to start and it seemed so overwhelming. My daughter's boyfriend said, "I'll help you sand it" So away we went. Garage and front yard paint job. Single Stage urethane. We did get the interior painted as well. Old herculiner topped with Rust O Leum bed liner in the bed. Rust O Leum bedliner in the interior floor. I still need to get engine overhauled, but that will have to wait until we have garage space to work in. Not sure what kind of paint details to add. Learned alot in the painting process. Still need to get new dash, headliner, sunvisors, carpet kit, shift boot and all engine work. It runs good for a tired old engine and pass's smog.
Before
After
Need to figure out something for the lights. I don't like the current setup.
Top of the door weatherstripping channel.
I used this weatherstripping #990021 from Restorationspecialties.com. Don't forget the adhesive. I ordered 24 feet and had a little over 2 feet left over.
Bad pic, but finished door seal
Someday I will do a body off restoration, but for now, it's not bad.