WHAT IT ACTUALLY COST TO RESTORE A MILLION MILE LEXUS AT THE DEALERSHIP | PART 2
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- Опубликовано: 26 июн 2024
- We are making great progress on the Lexus LS400 restoration and found out what this would cost to restore at the dealership!
Huge thanks to @tavarish and @jackbuildsit for all the support and encouragement on all these projects and @ThatDudeinBlue for stopping by!
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Who wants a cup of coffee from all 50 states?
Hey why not for New Zealand?
meee😁☕
It looked soooo frothy as you were spraying the carpet out. I could smell the frappuccino through the screen!
I’ll probably need it while I’m restoring my Lexus 😂💀
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!!!
Actually really good to see someone not swapping parts out.
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.
The LS400 lives on! Can’t wait to see what you do with it bro we are all watching.
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.
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.
Restore and retire
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.
“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.
I've never wanted an old LS400 so badly. You're a great influence
This one should back with you guys in the near ish future, miss you guys already!
Facelift is the best one, grab one of those.
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...
@@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.
This channel definitely needs more colabs with ThatDudeinBlue
Agreed!
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!
Or do a collab with one of the youtube detailers. That'd be super ill. I mean, it is the million mile lexus.
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
Freddy gave me a huge boost and will do! So much more to show you all 😄
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.
I’ll try to find somewhere here that can do it, it will help keep the soul of this Lexus!
@@ElseasWorld yes it is very easy to redye the whole thing, i fixed my interior like that
It's amazing how many RUclips channels Tavarish is jumpstarting/growing. Jake builds it, Questionable Garage, this one....
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
A testament to toyota build quality .it's FANTASTIC.
You should dye the carpet in the cream colour, easy if you buy the spray paint. will make it look 1000x better
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.
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
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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.
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 😁
Finally another Lexus restoration video!
Damn that carpet was filthy... 🤢 - keep up the good work man!
I got a 1999 gs 400 you can fix. It needs a new passenger window, windshield , rear axle, and ignition, headlights, and passenger fender. Pm me if you're interested. If you will restore it to it's original glory it's yours .you have to tow it home though I'm broke. I could also use help fixing my 98 gs300 on the cheap but the offer still stands. Mine has been sitting for a couple years but is in way better shape inside but doesn't have the story yours has and has considerably less miles. I'm a new subscriber. The balls in your court.
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.
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?
Thanks for the video , my frind , its a good chance to convert the vehicle front end from 1995 to 1999 , it is possible and everything will fit the same perfectly.
Its the right time .
Just get from junkyard:
99' 2 finders
99' Hood with grill bult in .
99' front bumper with its parts .
99' front headlights.
Believe me the vehicle will be something else.
Also replace the 99' Xenon headlights with normal LEDs much cheaper and more practical.
I did all that to my LS400 95' .🎉
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!
This is a crazy well specced car. Quite possibly full option AND it's an F-Sport. And it's all functional. The reliability is insane.
Should have tried a drill brush and cleaner for the carpet. Also you can get “carpet die” to die it back to “new” color.
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.
Someone said a leather company should be able to restore it so going to try that!
The more UCF chassis cars I see having high mileage restorations on, the happier I am with my 2002 UCF30 Toyota Celsior here in Japan. I’m the second owner and it’s at only 67,000 km. With the original timing belt! (Yikes, I know.) I’ll have to wait a year after I leave Japan to get it into the states, but at this point I’m willing to get a beater until my Celsior shows up. These are very, very well built cars!
I just got my 90’ ls400 up and running been loving it, super excited to see more ls400 content!!!!
Great work. Keep knocking out dents and content 👍👍👍
I can't imagine how any CarTuber in this day can start a tear down without expecting to need gloves. It's like working in sewage without owning a hazmat suit. I wouldn't change that steering wheel. Maybe a cover so people can see the horror, but not have to touch it. great job on the dents, those puller devices seem like they would take a while to learn, but you picked it up nicely it seems.
Loving the video so far Mikeeey! Great choice of music too, banging riffs
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).
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😍😍
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
Nice work, it is looking great so far!
So cool! Cant wait to see what you do next!
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.
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!
Really enjoying your content so far!
Great to see this car getting some love! Keep up the great work!
Loving the content, good work
Maybe you could dye the carpet again. Go for a black color. It would still be the OEM carpet just a little less brown. Still enjoying the series and looking forward to more.
Keep the vidz comming...great work
Loving the progress you are making at restoring it
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!!!!
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 .
You did the high speed dubbed over montage’s! Love it man. Excited to watch this to the end. Subscribed, liked, commented.
😁thank you!
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.
Nice one mate! That's a huge project.
Great work!
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
Thanks so much!
This is hilarious, I came over from T's channel. Definitely subbed...
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.
You're a legend! Keep going! Wishes from Finland ;)
Usually not a fan of automatics, but damn I kinda want a LS400, too bad they're kinda rare in my country.
Hi, I'm watching this video in Australia and I'm excited to see how it turns out, all the best on your journey
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.
14:50 is legit funny bro. So close to the family jewels. 😂
Loving your content. Keep it up.
Such a cool build. I love this series!
I think Lexus should reach out and present you with a new leather wrapped steering wheel when the project is nearing completion.
Harvey Dent? LOL Love the reference. Great video!!!!
Love watching this resto. This is some good YouTubing
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
Keep up the great work
You doing great! And I love the comparison between the prices from the dealership and the prices from the "real world".
I too am a Honda/Toyota fan so extremely interested in seeing this restoration. Great job👍
Brilliant content, subscribed.
Good video, keep it up!
Can’t wait to see you fix the original left fender!
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.
Everything is illegal here in Alabama but no emissions haha
@@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
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...
Great job so far. 👍
Nice job! Entertaining too. 🏁👏
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!
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.
All right now im hooked
Slightly over a million miles and it sill goes! Amazing!
Recover the wheel. It’s irreplaceable. If you replace it, do a give away.
The thing about the LS of this era is the interior layout is somewhat small and reminiscent of the interior of the latest Cressida.
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.
This car made me subscribe! I’ve been following this car for years.
Welcome! Hope you enjoy it, I’m trying to make it beautiful while keeping its character ❤️
How many people also watched the the ls430 interior cleaning by Chicago auto pros,
Don't know how its different than the 430 but they used a pressure washer to clean the floor carpet
Satisfying to watch the paint come off with the pressure washer. This car would make a great display model for a Lexus dealer after it's done, for a little while at least. Probably not the first LS400 to make it to this mileage but it's cool none the less
It would be a perfect marketing piece!
Really like the longer video format, can tell this took awhile to edit!
Replace the wheel but keep the old one with the car, mount it in the trunk or something with a small plaque briefly explaining the history of the car.
We all love your videos
New subscriber here over from @tavarish and @jackbuildsit...absolutely loving your work and presenting style 😊! Looking to see how this progresses and plan to go back and watch some of your previous stuff too! Keep up the great work 💪🏽
Welcome! There’s a lot to do but it’s so rewarding cleaning and fixing things on the Lexus, it feels so good! 😊
Great job.. viewing from 🇬🇧 😎
Hope you join tavarish team you would be a good addition for sure
Superb job ,worth it to the motoring public .good luck from the U K
Thank you!
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
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. 🏴
That would be absolutely exhilarating!
Good vid!
$30,232.73 for a dealer to restore it. insane.
I'm glad to see you fixing everything rather than just replacing parts, so that should go for the steering wheel too. As for the carpet, if you really can't get all of the stains out, I wonder if you could dye it a new color that would cover up the last stains?
The carpet dye looks really enticing
Awesome stuff! Love the content!! Great job! Maybe try different background music.
When I was very young, I worked at a place called "Pro Motorcar Products" and I assembled these magnet-based paint thickness gauges as well as a cheap "consumer" version called a "Spot Rot", and an electronic version as well. The "Spot Rot" was less about paint thickness and more about finding bondo or seeing gross differences in paint thickness (for example, right fender vs. left fender) to point to a possible repair. I'm watching you discover bondo here and I'm wondering... did these products not survive? It was such a quick and non-destructive way to find body repairs.
Hi ya all the way from england saw you on tavarish channel luv wot ya doing keep up the great content just subscribe to ya channel
Something about being more shocked about the condoms than about the nose beers is hilarious.
A 1966 Volvo P1800S has been driven more than 3250000 miles. It belongs to Irv Gordon. That is an automotive record for sure.
Personally I think you should either A. restore the exterior completely and clean the interior to the best of your abilities or B. Completely restire the exterior and make sure everything functions and works in the interior and is in place properly and is clean etc but leave the wheel to represent the miles and whos hands have been behind this car persay leave a message in my opinion