6/2011 – (215,532 miles) Purchased, conversion done in California, unknown miles on 12HT
2012 – (217,000) Began restoration at reputable LC shop in Florida. (Precise milage at the time restoration began is a bit unclear.)
$15K rebuild of 12HT, rebuild injection pump
G-Turbo, custom SS exhaust
New H55, transfer case and twin stick
4+ suspension and shackle reversal
Cable locking differentials
Disc brakes all around, hydraulic “emergency ” brake locks
Kaymar rear bumper
4+ front bumper
custom modified 8274
Long range fuel tank
(5) Stockton Wheel 16×8 (no spacers)
Rock sliders and rear quarter protection, (welded to frame)
prime and paint ( changed color from Red to beige)
Dynamat interior including roof
New headliner
Re upholster Ricaro front (leather) and back seat (vinyl)
New carpet kit
D Stern head lamp upgrade controller
Cadillac horns
Wagon gear tailgate storage and cargo side panels
2013- Project complete
6/2014 – (219,664) 1,997 on rebuild, more brake work, never satisfied with the brake job.
4/2015- Rebuild 3rd member and new wheel bearings
Restored to original Freeborn red. Proper repair of A pillar corrosion and roof gutter. Super high quality/ professional paint restoration.
Removed engine- Vortex lined engine bay
Complete rebuild of entire braking system, ( front discs – drums in the rear)
Powder coated rims / new Cooper 255/85 R16 / 10STA
2020 – The Year of the Covid- Spring – my LC was returned to me in Florida.
8/2020 – (232,670) 15,760 total miles on rebuilt 12HT
2021 – Mostly because I was bored:
Rebuilt G-Turbo and ceramic coat
Rebuilt injectors
Hot-Jet coat exhaust manifold and heat shields, all new gaskets and o-rings
Rebuilt starter
New alternator
(2) new batteries
R/R steering Tie-rod ends and dampener
New (used) dash
2012 – (217,000) Began restoration at reputable LC shop in Florida. (Precise milage at the time restoration began is a bit unclear.)
$15K rebuild of 12HT, rebuild injection pump
G-Turbo, custom SS exhaust
New H55, transfer case and twin stick
4+ suspension and shackle reversal
Cable locking differentials
Disc brakes all around, hydraulic “emergency ” brake locks
Kaymar rear bumper
4+ front bumper
custom modified 8274
Long range fuel tank
(5) Stockton Wheel 16×8 (no spacers)
Rock sliders and rear quarter protection, (welded to frame)
prime and paint ( changed color from Red to beige)
Dynamat interior including roof
New headliner
Re upholster Ricaro front (leather) and back seat (vinyl)
New carpet kit
D Stern head lamp upgrade controller
Cadillac horns
Wagon gear tailgate storage and cargo side panels
2013- Project complete
6/2014 – (219,664) 1,997 on rebuild, more brake work, never satisfied with the brake job.
4/2015- Rebuild 3rd member and new wheel bearings
Restored to original Freeborn red. Proper repair of A pillar corrosion and roof gutter. Super high quality/ professional paint restoration.
Removed engine- Vortex lined engine bay
Complete rebuild of entire braking system, ( front discs – drums in the rear)
Powder coated rims / new Cooper 255/85 R16 / 10STA
2020 – The Year of the Covid- Spring – my LC was returned to me in Florida.
8/2020 – (232,670) 15,760 total miles on rebuilt 12HT
2021 – Mostly because I was bored:
Rebuilt G-Turbo and ceramic coat
Rebuilt injectors
Hot-Jet coat exhaust manifold and heat shields, all new gaskets and o-rings
Rebuilt starter
New alternator
(2) new batteries
R/R steering Tie-rod ends and dampener
New (used) dash
New head lamps
