PART 2: WHAT IT ACTUALLY COST TO RESTORE A MILLION MILE LEXUS AT THE DEALERSHIP

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  • Опубликовано: 23 янв 2025

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  • @forresttm
    @forresttm 7 месяцев назад +208

    Actually really good to see someone not swapping parts out.

    • @OnEst_Opinion
      @OnEst_Opinion 6 месяцев назад +5

      I’ve never understood why certain ppl ruin the cars they do these days. Vehicles that you wouldn’t own or have if you didn’t know the importance, heritage, value of yet they’ll hack them up like every little other thing they “customized” and ruined in their life all to throw away after six months. Blows my mind sometimes.

    • @CalvinAytch
      @CalvinAytch 6 месяцев назад +3

      This also demonstrates why it's way more efficient to do a swap than repair / restore. That's like a week of work when a swap would be like a day or 2 max.

    • @lesflynn4455
      @lesflynn4455 5 месяцев назад +1

      He's not worrying about time, but trying to preserve what is there, especially if it's original. He has the skills to do the work, preserving the parts. Tavarish is prime sponsor, which is awesome(you're a helluva guy Freddie, this was a boss move, I'm liking Mike. His work is great. The man has the skills). I'm sold on Mike, he's got my subscription.

    • @obeseperson
      @obeseperson 5 месяцев назад

      @@OnEst_Opinionbecause it’s fun. Something you’ll never understand lol

  • @jackbuildsit
    @jackbuildsit 7 месяцев назад +112

    The LS400 lives on! Can’t wait to see what you do with it bro we are all watching.

  • @elielsonms
    @elielsonms 7 месяцев назад +73

    That's a lot of effort. It's satisfying see someone putting this amount of effort to restore something special. I hope the internet has much more people that appreciates this.

    • @gloopington
      @gloopington 6 месяцев назад

      Restore and retire

    • @lesflynn4455
      @lesflynn4455 5 месяцев назад

      It's pretty damn cool, replacing as few parts as possible, restoring whatever he can. Man, that carpet was a toxic nightmare.

  • @MaxSpeedMike
    @MaxSpeedMike 7 месяцев назад +65

    I've never wanted an old LS400 so badly. You're a great influence

    • @ElseasWorld
      @ElseasWorld  7 месяцев назад +5

      This one should back with you guys in the near ish future, miss you guys already!

    • @mostwantedm3
      @mostwantedm3 6 месяцев назад

      Facelift is the best one, grab one of those.

    • @MKRN98
      @MKRN98 6 месяцев назад

      My friend had LS400 as well, great candidate to restore, Texas car, no rust. Definitely needed paint and some panel replacement, along with trans service. Well, it jumped timing, sold for peanuts to a guy that was building a drift car. Shame, huge shame in my eyes...

    • @tspawn35
      @tspawn35 6 месяцев назад

      @@ElseasWorld Because you asked that steering wheel has seen much better days and needs something. Peeled off trim is annoying to grip on a steering wheel. If it's anything like the rubberish stuff they loved using on shift knobs that sticks to your hand as it ages than it's gotta go.

    • @themadmallard
      @themadmallard 6 месяцев назад

      or a terrible one, depending on your spending habits~~~

  • @davidm2938
    @davidm2938 7 месяцев назад +32

    Seeing the Car Care Nut restoring his 430 was awesome and now this legendary 400 is getting restored. Like everyone I can't wait to see the finished product. We all appreciate your patience with this piece of history.

  • @ElseasWorld
    @ElseasWorld  7 месяцев назад +177

    Who wants a cup of coffee from all 50 states?

    • @Goneforgood81
      @Goneforgood81 7 месяцев назад +3

      Hey why not for New Zealand?

    • @thomasolsen7108
      @thomasolsen7108 7 месяцев назад +2

      meee😁☕

    • @genericsomething
      @genericsomething 7 месяцев назад +2

      It looked soooo frothy as you were spraying the carpet out. I could smell the frappuccino through the screen!

    • @chrishayden8137
      @chrishayden8137 7 месяцев назад +1

      I’ll probably need it while I’m restoring my Lexus 😂💀

    • @SamWadsworth5419
      @SamWadsworth5419 7 месяцев назад +2

      Looks like you will be the one needing all of that coffee bud! Real note though, love from Dothan Alabama, about 2 hours south of you! It’s nice to see someone semi-local to me, starting a car channel and to have been first introduced from tavarishs video makes it even more epic, congratulations!!!

  • @ruudschrijvers1874
    @ruudschrijvers1874 6 месяцев назад +22

    I really like the way you address the problems of this car. No shouting or “acting”, just the way (I think) you are. Looking forward to the next episode.

    • @OnEst_Opinion
      @OnEst_Opinion 6 месяцев назад +2

      “Acting” lol as much as I love Tavarish and that crew, they do too much scripting in their content, Jack far less than Freddy. You can tell Tavarish says “hold on, say that again so I can video it” or “no no say it like this and I’ll video it again” type behavior. Like it’s obviously that they discussed or planned what to say with reactions, like laughs or little “funny” comments, being obviously forced. Not to mention Freddy’s terrible problem making empty promises with content and projects. Jacks posted more in the last three months than Tavarish has in a year despite Freddy saying he was going to be more consistent and organized. Just look at the P1 build or literally any of his don’t get drove projects.

  • @thisnameislessembarassing
    @thisnameislessembarassing 7 месяцев назад +19

    I'm so conflicted on your decision to not just swap parts out because of how much work you're going to have to do. But doing so really maintains the character of the car in a way that I can't explain.
    If possible, please do another pass at scrubbing down that carpet - I think there's still a chance to get that looking like it's former best!

    • @bennybop5387
      @bennybop5387 6 месяцев назад +7

      Or do a collab with one of the youtube detailers. That'd be super ill. I mean, it is the million mile lexus.

  • @KaiPonte
    @KaiPonte 7 месяцев назад +10

    I love this. Can't wait. As the owner of a 200,000 mile '99 SC400, I love seeing how far this engine can go.

  • @mariokinnear1813
    @mariokinnear1813 7 месяцев назад +17

    You definitely in the algorithm now since you came on Freddy's channel, you came up on my feed, now to show us what you got man

    • @ElseasWorld
      @ElseasWorld  7 месяцев назад +8

      Freddy gave me a huge boost and will do! So much more to show you all 😄

  • @yoghurrt1
    @yoghurrt1 7 месяцев назад +28

    This channel definitely needs more colabs with ThatDudeinBlue

  • @murry001
    @murry001 6 месяцев назад +5

    You should dye the carpet in the cream colour, easy if you buy the spray paint. will make it look 1000x better

  • @Google_Is_Evil
    @Google_Is_Evil 7 месяцев назад +41

    Get a leather restoring company to sponsor fixing up the seats and the steering wheel. Don't replace or re-cover! In Europe I would contact colourlock, not sure if they are in the USA but if not, you would be able to find something similar.

    • @ElseasWorld
      @ElseasWorld  7 месяцев назад +11

      I’ll try to find somewhere here that can do it, it will help keep the soul of this Lexus!

    • @danmontour8584
      @danmontour8584 7 месяцев назад

      @@ElseasWorld yes it is very easy to redye the whole thing, i fixed my interior like that

    • @AndresGarcia-wj3dl
      @AndresGarcia-wj3dl 6 месяцев назад

      I was able to get colourlock's products shipped to the US.

    • @Diabeetus.
      @Diabeetus. 6 месяцев назад

      That steering wheel is way too far gone, there isn’t much left on it to repair.

    • @VietyF
      @VietyF 6 месяцев назад

      @@ElseasWorldyou can literally get an oem wood trim steering wheel for $300, front seats and rear seats for $450 total, the carpeting for $120 oem cleaner only bad thing would be shipping. Here in southern cali these things are always to be found in junkyards so it’s even cheaper than that

  • @jesukxd8494
    @jesukxd8494 7 месяцев назад +7

    Finally another Lexus restoration video!

  • @slartybartfast666
    @slartybartfast666 6 месяцев назад +2

    love your plan on the left fender LOL

  • @Lumptious47
    @Lumptious47 6 месяцев назад +3

    It's crazy i can watch your videos for almost 40 minutes and not realising how long it actually is , it's hard to make make a 40 minutes video not boring , keep it up brother , i'll be supporting till millions

  • @2SlayZGTE
    @2SlayZGTE 7 месяцев назад +3

    Great episode! As a fellow Toyota enthusiast, I’m so glad this million mile LS400 is getting restored and I’m really enjoying watching and following your progress! Please keep up the amazing work!
    BTW, the small container with the jewelry is from Chanel (most likely a makeup sample/cream eyeshadow container).

  • @Kelso.89
    @Kelso.89 6 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome start to the restoration. It’s part of modern car culture and a RUclips legend.

    • @ElseasWorld
      @ElseasWorld  6 месяцев назад +1

      This car belongs in the RUclips hall of fame!

  • @starkyslp16
    @starkyslp16 6 месяцев назад

    That carpet pressure wash was insane lol! I hope you keep it as original for parts as possible. I'm down for a full restore too! Like within reason for cost, but whatever you can would be deserved by this car.

  • @MuscleCarLover
    @MuscleCarLover 7 месяцев назад +2

    They say that when restoring cars that it looks worse before it looks better, but this is already looking good. If any car deserves to live for a million miles, this bad boy is showing why it deserves it

  • @josephk6136
    @josephk6136 5 месяцев назад

    You are a saint for restoring this car. I wish I had the drive you have to restore my Celsior.

  • @dannalbandyan4596
    @dannalbandyan4596 6 месяцев назад +1

    Most watchable body resto job I’ve seen in a long time! Great work, can’t wait to see the final result.

  • @warderjack
    @warderjack 7 месяцев назад +3

    Love to see you keep it as original as possible, so cool that you've been able to retain those body parts. The steering wheel may be tough, would be cool to see it dyed again, but it may have to be replaced.

    • @ElseasWorld
      @ElseasWorld  7 месяцев назад +5

      Someone said a leather company should be able to restore it so going to try that!

  • @MuhammadAziz._.2004
    @MuhammadAziz._.2004 7 месяцев назад +1

    ELSEA got one hell of a science project😅🤣
    30:58 HERE COMES ELSEA THE MAGIC STRIPPER🤣🤣🤣🤣
    GREAT work dude i am sure the LEXUS will turn out amazing😍😍

  • @jessewynne8193
    @jessewynne8193 6 месяцев назад

    I love to see someone else restoring a gem to go another mil miles if it’s done right

  • @veryexciting
    @veryexciting 6 месяцев назад

    I love that you are bringing this car back to life.

  • @JohnDoe-zr6bk
    @JohnDoe-zr6bk 6 месяцев назад +5

    It's amazing how many RUclips channels Tavarish is jumpstarting/growing. Jake builds it, Questionable Garage, this one....

  • @nuzulhasidie
    @nuzulhasidie 7 месяцев назад +1

    14:50 is legit funny bro. So close to the family jewels. 😂
    Loving your content. Keep it up.

  • @timleech
    @timleech 6 месяцев назад

    Amazing job, this poor old girl needs love.

  • @fonzieramirez296
    @fonzieramirez296 6 месяцев назад

    YES! Looking forward to David's review on his channel.

  • @qv81
    @qv81 6 месяцев назад

    This is car content that I really enjoy watching. The big channels are all the same. Lately I unsubscribed to many. Latest one was goonsquad. Happy to get channels like yours and BigTime by boys from Doughnut. Enthusiasts working on real cars.

  • @herculesinwyoming
    @herculesinwyoming 6 месяцев назад

    i like how you keep it real, dont edit out little mishaps, it is part of the journey. keep it up you are doing great.

  • @Ben79k
    @Ben79k 6 месяцев назад +1

    I really enjoyed this video. I appreciate that you're doing what you can to restore the original parts, not just replace everything which is the easy and expensive option. I want to wish you the best of luck with your youtube journey.. and this series! Im here for it, that's for sure. With content like this, im surprised you arent already a larger sized channel!

  • @Mikedemykes
    @Mikedemykes 6 месяцев назад +1

    I agree with you on this. A piece of history just needs light restoration and not part swapping with crazy mods. Good job Mike. Chase the dream.

    • @ElseasWorld
      @ElseasWorld  6 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks so much and glad others feel that way too, it has so much character that needs to stay with it! I appreciate you watching 😁

  • @Jupiterider1
    @Jupiterider1 6 месяцев назад

    It is a noble endeavor. Lots of credit to you Mike.
    I hope you reach as many viewers as the LS400 has in miles.
    Great job! 👍🏼

  • @kevinkhater
    @kevinkhater 6 месяцев назад

    Love the content. You've probably already consider this, but maybe having The Car Care Nut assist you on an episode would be fun. As you probably know, he is the anything-Toyota guy and he is wrapping up his 600k mile LS430 series.
    Can't wait for the next episode.

  • @jcmusco
    @jcmusco 6 месяцев назад

    I own a 99, white with 118,000 miles. It was a gift and is garage kept. I'm in Florida. Good luck on your build and I will be watching, jim94

  • @morrispartow759
    @morrispartow759 6 месяцев назад +1

    A testament to toyota build quality .it's FANTASTIC.

  • @jwalksick12
    @jwalksick12 7 месяцев назад +3

    I just got my 90’ ls400 up and running been loving it, super excited to see more ls400 content!!!!

  • @jeremyshideler4187
    @jeremyshideler4187 7 месяцев назад +1

    Should have tried a drill brush and cleaner for the carpet. Also you can get “carpet die” to die it back to “new” color.

  • @Nunya-oj2mc
    @Nunya-oj2mc 6 месяцев назад

    Just want to say that I really appreciate when you're talking through what and why you're doing; keep up the great work, subscribed and looking forward to the journey

  • @moonshinefuel
    @moonshinefuel 7 месяцев назад +2

    Wow! That is incredibly good work you are doing. I am amazed to see the progress and quality work you are doing, you don't mess around! The only thing I could add is I've seen people actually use some type of matching color dyes and applied it to carpets to make them look like new, I've even seen people use matching color spray paint on carpets sometimes.

    • @ElseasWorld
      @ElseasWorld  7 месяцев назад +1

      One of my friends was just showing me how he did exactly that in his Toyota Supra with the same color carpet. Think I should give it a whirl on this?

  • @ColvinAvianBreadline
    @ColvinAvianBreadline 7 месяцев назад +3

    Harvey Dent? LOL Love the reference. Great video!!!!

  • @thomascaseyhart4103
    @thomascaseyhart4103 6 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome job can't wait to watch the rest of the episodes

  • @valdaskuraitis615
    @valdaskuraitis615 7 месяцев назад +3

    You're a legend! Keep going! Wishes from Finland ;)

  • @ComicallyUnstable
    @ComicallyUnstable 6 месяцев назад

    I’m currently doing this same project. Not nearly as many miles. But it’s a gift from mom and a passion project. You’re kinda inspiration, motivation,competition, and a vein of joy vicariously.
    Keep working on yours and I’ll keep watching and working on mine. Thanks for the content.

  • @adventureholix
    @adventureholix 5 месяцев назад

    Hi Michael, we are so thrilled to see you restoring the Million Mile Lexus! We lived in it for 3 months during the summer of 2018 and can tell you many great stories from our time with it. For example, those Dolly Pardon boot cups are from our visit to Branson, MO. :D We also know the stories of a couple of those dents;)

    • @ElseasWorld
      @ElseasWorld  5 месяцев назад

      I’ve seen some of your videos! So cool you found my series 😁. If this car could talk I’m sure it would have a lot of stories especially about all these dents! 😂

    • @adventureholix
      @adventureholix 5 месяцев назад

      @@ElseasWorld The big old Harvey Dent on the rear door was courtesy of a Monterey pizza girl after leaving her shift during car week :D

  • @trevorweeks3008
    @trevorweeks3008 6 месяцев назад

    WOW!! Mad skillz my Man!! I'm so glad Freddy gave you this car to restore, clearly you ARE worthy of the task!

  • @rs1972uk
    @rs1972uk 7 месяцев назад +3

    Great work. Keep knocking out dents and content 👍👍👍

  • @zAngus
    @zAngus 6 месяцев назад

    Well done on restoring this car. Deserves it.

  • @rodcosta2345
    @rodcosta2345 7 месяцев назад +10

    Damn that carpet was filthy... 🤢 - keep up the good work man!

  • @wastelander89
    @wastelander89 6 месяцев назад

    9:09 I never seen any scrub carpet so lightly. Lol you can out a little more power into scrubbing. Anyway great video. I liked the pressure washing of the carpet. It was satisfying

  • @zeemughal86
    @zeemughal86 6 месяцев назад

    Dude so glad to watch this car get a new life. What a cool project to work on! Can’t wait to follow this build!

  • @Mister_E_Lurker
    @Mister_E_Lurker 6 месяцев назад +1

    So cool! Cant wait to see what you do next!

  • @Iblazebomtastic
    @Iblazebomtastic 7 месяцев назад

    Man ever since you got that car from tavarish I’ve been waiting for this video, I’m excited for this series and can’t wait for the next episode also good work with the floor pan and bondo panels

  • @Marvelwear
    @Marvelwear 7 месяцев назад +1

    Superb job ,worth it to the motoring public .good luck from the U K

  • @didgemonkey
    @didgemonkey 7 месяцев назад

    That dent pulling machine is awesome! I used to have to spot weld 'nails' on and pull them with a slide hammer, so your machine would've made my life sooo much easier!
    You do know we're all expecting perfection now though, don't you...? 😅😂
    Looking forward to the next installment!

  • @dmdias6098
    @dmdias6098 7 месяцев назад

    You doing great! And I love the comparison between the prices from the dealership and the prices from the "real world".

  • @craiglaw7919
    @craiglaw7919 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hope you join tavarish team you would be a good addition for sure

  • @stevengunter3457
    @stevengunter3457 7 месяцев назад +1

    looking good on the restore. on the carpet i buy a lot of cars with really bad carpet. i do a 1 2 3 method on it. 1 wet it let sit (usually about a hour) 2 soak it with a cleaner 20 mins(usually dawn soap ) 3 wash out till water runs clear.

  • @wiggidywakwak
    @wiggidywakwak 7 месяцев назад +6

    It's crazy to think a bag of weed still registers as highly illegal in some parts of the country. In states where it's legal it's pretty common to see those empty bags in the gutter.

    • @ElseasWorld
      @ElseasWorld  7 месяцев назад +1

      Everything is illegal here in Alabama but no emissions haha

    • @wiggidywakwak
      @wiggidywakwak 7 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@ElseasWorldI guess these days you gotta chose between the car or yourself, only one can be smoking. It's funny though bc in Maryland we have super lax cannabis laws but the strictest emissions besides California

  • @themadmallard
    @themadmallard 6 месяцев назад

    Get yourself some short tripods too so you can have your hands-free working on the ground too. Looking forward to part 3

  • @miker1568
    @miker1568 7 месяцев назад

    The carpet cleaning was the best part haha. Loving the channel man I subscribed a copy videos ago. My only gripe is the music but finding decent non copywrite music is tough so i completely understand.

  • @MA-sz5xv
    @MA-sz5xv 7 месяцев назад

    Can't wait for future videos in to see how it turns out! No wonder why it took you two weeks to upload a video. You put lots of great work in. My elderly neighbors have a 1997 LS 400 with probably close to 200,000 miles on it. But it's just about in mint condition. Would love for a RUclipsr to get a hold of it and get the engine in pristine working condition. They also have a 2001 RX 300 in great condition as well. I will have to show them the video once it's all finished.

  • @sonnygsmith3207
    @sonnygsmith3207 7 месяцев назад

    I too am a Honda/Toyota fan so extremely interested in seeing this restoration. Great job👍

  • @zerocks88
    @zerocks88 5 месяцев назад

    just watching the part with scrubbing the carpet - might come in later though - but if you don't know about the brushes you can use on a drill strongly recommend them! so good and not even expensive

    • @zerocks88
      @zerocks88 5 месяцев назад

      awwww no not bleach

  • @mazda9624
    @mazda9624 6 месяцев назад

    It's cool as hell that you're keeping as much as possible original! I feel like the car really loses it's luster if half the parts that lasted 1 million miles are then replaced. Almost a ship of Theseus situation.

  • @lesklower7281
    @lesklower7281 6 месяцев назад

    Great progress and do hope you find any more surprises like that left hand guard

  • @cryptojim6953
    @cryptojim6953 6 месяцев назад

    Love the content, love how you made the big decision to go for your dream. Can’t wait to see your RUclips progress. Get some collaborations with Mat Armstrong and those lads. I’m sure Freddie can hook you up. Be good to see you getting them all drifting. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @ElseasWorld
      @ElseasWorld  6 месяцев назад +1

      That would be absolutely exhilarating!

  • @RichieRouge206
    @RichieRouge206 6 месяцев назад

    I absolutely love what you are doing for 3 reasons. Firstly I have been learning all about body repair and all the methods you are using now look very familiar to me so I’ve really enjoyed it in process and I have to say you are excellent at what you do too! Secondly not only is this example an icon because of it’s history, but I have always had a real soft spot for the LS400 and how it came about, the way it literally changed the automotive landscape and kicked the European establishments squarely in the nuts! To me it is STILL an elegant, classy looking and beautifully engineered car from the era that I consider to be unquestionably the best for engineering and design unlike today’s expensive, cheaply made, over techy and incredibly boring cars. And thirdly, I am a huge believer in making things last and not wasting resources - I have a 20yo Volvo which is my daily driver that I keep going, much less tech, well engineered and keeps going. So again the Lexus really fits that ethos perfectly. One of my favourite series on RUclips lately - I am looking forward to the next video dude! PS definitely keep the interior original for character, but definitely change that steering wheel only because it’s the one thing you are always in contact with and it affects the whole driving experience lol.

    • @ElseasWorld
      @ElseasWorld  6 месяцев назад

      I really appreciate the kind words! Just trying to share what I’ve learned while having some fun and telling the really unique story of this car. I hate being wasteful and throwing things away so always trying to find better ways to be more efficient!

  • @LSnium
    @LSnium 6 месяцев назад

    As an owner of a 90 LS400 Im glad this car got into the right hands to be restored to it’s full glory. Also that car must have come from where I live in California, Alhambra is the next city over from me.

  • @DrywFiltiarn
    @DrywFiltiarn 7 месяцев назад

    Great work so far Michael. I'm sure that by the time you've got this one restored, it'll easily be doing another million miles without major issues, it is after all a Toyota and therefor next to indestructable.

  • @TheCoolDave
    @TheCoolDave 7 месяцев назад

    Glad to see your keeping it original..... Keeping it's parts, too bad you blanked out what is going to happen with the other fender but, I guess we'll find out...lol.
    I did have a 1996 LS400, my first LS (now on my 4th), they are great cars and can't wait to see this one looking like new on the road again.
    Nice work, and cool tool...

  • @mattcsaunders
    @mattcsaunders 7 месяцев назад

    You did the high speed dubbed over montage’s! Love it man. Excited to watch this to the end. Subscribed, liked, commented.

  • @emmanuelvilchez1552
    @emmanuelvilchez1552 4 месяца назад

    5:27 You're gonna be needing that if you plan on driving that bad boy around

  • @MaDMaXGroW
    @MaDMaXGroW 7 месяцев назад

    Man you a comic genius. Loving the content so far. You made me LOL for real on the what you doing with the other fender. HAHAHAAH!!!!

  • @BenHall-l9y
    @BenHall-l9y 6 месяцев назад

    Hi, I'm watching this video in Australia and I'm excited to see how it turns out, all the best on your journey

  • @jessefloyd4835
    @jessefloyd4835 6 месяцев назад

    You got a new sub. I betcha Ahmed from the car care nut would LOVE this. When you get it restored, you need to collab with his 600k mile LS430. That would make me so happy

    • @ElseasWorld
      @ElseasWorld  6 месяцев назад +1

      Definitely need him to make sure I don’t miss anything on this one!

  • @fredericrike5974
    @fredericrike5974 7 месяцев назад

    I'm starting to have hope, Mike! And the best part is still to come! As expensive at the parts have become, it is good to see if done with original metal. Just as a barometer, I wonder what one of the big auctions would get for this car finished- I'm betting there aren't a handful of Lex or Toys around with that much clock on them.

  • @Fncy_VW
    @Fncy_VW 7 месяцев назад

    Can’t wait to see you fix the original left fender!

  • @tdub77
    @tdub77 7 месяцев назад

    This is hilarious, I came over from T's channel. Definitely subbed...

  • @tonydemovic355
    @tonydemovic355 7 месяцев назад

    Really enjoy your content ,it seems that you met some really cool guys tavarish and jack ,keep up the great work ,wish you
    all the very best with ur channel .

  • @pgdmed
    @pgdmed 6 месяцев назад

    This car made me subscribe! I’ve been following this car for years.

    • @ElseasWorld
      @ElseasWorld  6 месяцев назад

      Welcome! Hope you enjoy it, I’m trying to make it beautiful while keeping its character ❤️

  • @loganmiddlemass3588
    @loganmiddlemass3588 6 месяцев назад

    Watching from New Zealand man! Love your content, super happy you’re doing what you want to do 🤙🏽

    • @ElseasWorld
      @ElseasWorld  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! I’m really enjoying this, super rewarding bringing cars back to life 😁

  • @toyama__tokanawa
    @toyama__tokanawa 7 месяцев назад

    Strip wash I use suck, 2:50 that's the right use of term!

  • @alexhood9438
    @alexhood9438 6 месяцев назад

    so nice to see this USDM celsior being spa treated

  • @tomkirk310711
    @tomkirk310711 6 месяцев назад

    Brilliant, glad you are keeping it original. As few new parts as possible. I personally would try and restore the steering wheel. If its leather bound it could be painted quite easily

  • @Czechbound
    @Czechbound 6 месяцев назад

    Great presenting style; fun and clever edits; very informative and you're explaining what you do at every step (including the grit size you're using ). This is a very enjoyable watch. *New Subscriber* Greetings from Prague. CZ

  • @maskotep
    @maskotep 7 месяцев назад

    Really like the longer video format, can tell this took awhile to edit!

  • @CarlosOttoboni
    @CarlosOttoboni 7 месяцев назад +1

    Nice one mate! That's a huge project.

  • @StacyCatProLLC
    @StacyCatProLLC 6 месяцев назад

    Slightly over a million miles and it sill goes! Amazing!

  • @FlandPark
    @FlandPark 7 месяцев назад +2

    Usually not a fan of automatics, but damn I kinda want a LS400, too bad they're kinda rare in my country.

  • @Rain-bk7zm
    @Rain-bk7zm 7 месяцев назад +1

    Loving the video so far Mikeeey! Great choice of music too, banging riffs

  • @randomthomas2947
    @randomthomas2947 5 месяцев назад

    Recover that wheel! Make the Lexus minty fresh!

  • @Sphealical
    @Sphealical 7 месяцев назад +1

    I just bought an Evo X GSR recently to upgrade my Ralliart, and now you got me wanting to buy a LS400 as a daily lol

  • @Spencer481
    @Spencer481 6 месяцев назад

    If you ever weld on the interior it’s a good idea to cover everything but what you’re welding on. Speaking from experience windshields and wiring harnesses don’t like welding sparks

  • @johnmcgerty9320
    @johnmcgerty9320 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great job.. viewing from 🇬🇧 😎

  • @jasonlopezbootleg6732
    @jasonlopezbootleg6732 7 месяцев назад

    Loving the progress you are making at restoring it

  • @TheDrivenDave
    @TheDrivenDave 7 месяцев назад

    Great to see this car getting some love! Keep up the great work!

  • @ПавелСкобарёв
    @ПавелСкобарёв 6 месяцев назад

    First, soak the carpet with Purple Power grease remover on dry, brush it in really hard and thurally and then pressure wash it.