600,000 Mile Lexus Restoration RETURNS! Body Work Begins! Almost Done!
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- Опубликовано: 10 июн 2024
- The 600,000 Mile Lexus is BACK! We start the body work finally! In this episode we tear down the bumpers and prep the car for the body shop
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If you've missed the first parts of this series, find it in the link below
PART 1 • I Bought a 600,000 Mil...
PART 2 • Fixing EVERY THING Wro...
PART 3 • Making The 600,000 Mil...
PART 4 • 600,000 Mile Lexus Res...
PART 5 • Preparing Our 600,000 ...
PART 6 • Making The 600,000 Mil...
PART 7 • The 600,000 Mile Lexus...
Part 8 • Totalling My 600,000 M...
Part 9 • The 600,000 Mile Lexus...
Part 10 • Final Mechanical Repai...
Part 11 • This is The MOST EXTRE...
Part 12 • We Spent 100+ Hours De...
Part 13 • Bringing the 600,000 M...
This project started with a total impulse buy from @DougDeMuro 's @carsandbids and everything went off the rails from there! I am determined to restore this @lexus LS430 to it's former glory. Taking it back to the pursuit of perfection that birthed it and beyond!
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0:00 Intro
0:56 The Plan
3:12 The Back of The Car
16:26 The Sides
23:58 It's READY! 
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I came close to selling my 2005 LS 430 last year until I found your series on this 600k car. I am now going to keep mine forever and one day do a restoration like this on mine. I am the second owner and I have had the car for 10 years now with 279,913 miles as of today. Still running great and being a Texas car it's entire life not a spec of rust anywhere. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing the show room finish.
600k miles on ONE or even a few same makes and models doesn't mean anything bud. There are kia's with 450k miles that I wouldn't even TOUCH with a 10 foot pole. This lexus, although very reliable and I guess "okay" looking (to each their own, to me it looks like an out dated grandpa car especially from the back end). This car is not practicle.. V8 on a sedan that isint even a sports car? Gas guzzling for no reason. Never the less, if you already have the car , at almost 300k miles you SHOULD keep it. No point of selling it for like 3-4k & then struggling to find something else in today's used car market. Now, if this was a land cruiser, then you would of gotten close to 8-12k even with the miles!
Forever or till it gets sideswiped with a 15k repair bill with parts nla
@@dbdnrbdbUntil you get into one and drive one it is hard to explain the joy of driving that 4.3L V8. It is the smoothest engine I have ever driven, and it feels more powerful than its 290 HP that is claims. I love the driving aspects of the car. Nothing will ever top a V8 when it comes to joy of just driving and cruising. At highway speeds the car is a joy to drive.
@@SuperSnakePlissken Don't pay any attention to dbdnrbdb. You've got the right idea.
@@dbdnrbdb ouch. Feel sorry for anyone that drove a Kia 450K!! Those miles on an LS430? A completely different experience.
My 114,000 mile LS 430 had no sign of the timing belt ever having been changed. I followed Amd’s video on timing belts and was able to change it. Thanks Amd!
We all have missed this beauty. This car belongs in the hall of Fame of beloved cars.
It took the Car Wizard 12 years to get 989K subscribers. AMD has 988K in less than 4 years.
A testament to the greatness of the Car Care Nut channel.
They have different format which is educational to all but audience enjoy more if it is tutorial so that they can do the DIY by themselves.
This video series and all the others on the LS430 has inspired me to look for one of my own. LOVE this car.
You won’t be disappointed hope you find a good ls430
It makes me happy just seeing LS400s on the highway when I am on my commute.
I know!! I have an 08 ls460 but the body of the 430 is so beautiful
such great cars!
Found a crazy low mileage one on FB marketplace problem is they want like 20k for it
That red ST185 is beautiful!!!
Happy to see this car is back!
I believe this car came from Bellevue, Washington (Pacific Northwest). When it snows (which is a rarity here) the highway departments do not put salt on the ice, but sand. I'm thinking that is why there is so much sand trapped behind that rear bumper.
*You're correct. I dug into it when the series began and concluded it came from the Puget Sound area. You narrowed it down better than I. Cheers!*
My thoughts exactly.
fuckin gotta love the internet. the slooths
Nov 2022 I flew to visit my sister and brother in law in Seattle. Their 2002 Corolla, 2004 Sequoia and 2005 ES330 had every bolt underneath looking clean and neat and they are not car people. Here in Jersey my G35 is slowly turning into Swiss cheese with crispy bolts. Wish I got into lanolin undercoating few years earlier still. I used AMD’s videos to guide us through buying their ES and Sequoia. Thanks!!
So since the event of 'snowmageddon' in 2012 they did start salting in certain areas. I remember when I started working at Boeing in 2006 my boss then said that cars can last a long time here because they don't salt and 'cars don't rot.' Anyway I did remember seeing a lot of 30+ year old Mercedes Turbodiesels and thought about his words.
I do hope they don't salt anymore or as much.
I now own a new Toyota because of this man. Hoping someday to own a used Lexus as well.
I really enjoy watching you restore restore this vehiclel. Actually, I love watching all of your videos. They are very helpful for us DIY folks. Thank you!!
I love the channel and am no DIY'er. One can wish, dream, and cheer on those that can do.
I'm happy to see her back on the channel, you've fully converted me to the Lexus brand. Loving the series!! Keep up the Lords work.
What does this have to do with religion or the lord, its a car😮
Dear CCN,,,,,,,THANK YOU. I’ve shared some of your videos with my wife and family and brag about your channel and your integrity. May God bless you.
Yes, more LS content.
Gorgeous car. You are a craftsman and an artist!
Love restorations! That's gonna look great when it's finished. I had a little rust starting on my '96 300 (left rear rocker by the sill). A lot of bigger shops don't want to do that anymore, no money in it. Luckily there's an independent guy in my area who has a home shop. He did it right and it came out great. Good luck with your work! I only have 433000 miles to go to catch up with you!
Very enjoyable and entertaining. Nice to see someone who can remain calm when things don’t go right. I admire you.
That Lexus is beautiful and looks strong
Been waiting for a LS update. Thanks for posting up. Can't wait to see how it looks after the body shop is done with their magic. Keep us up to date sir!
I love this project! Thank you for all you do in Toyota-land!
Another hiding place for sand and debris is under the front wheel well covers at the base of the wheel well and front of the rocker panel. I've found wet gunk on all the cars I've owned and is one of the first things I do when I get an older car. Helps avoid rusting in those areas. Spray with Fluid Film, Rust Check etc. to preserve it.
Ever watch #nononsenseknowhow? He uses a third option but the product slips by me this late. Maybe blaster related
Good to see unique videos like this. Likely ties into why that dealership sent that ~94 Lexus ES customer to you to diagnose the unique issue they couldn't solve.
Your effort, craftsmanship, TLC, skills, and your humor is great therapy 😊!! I have a 2014 Sienna van with 300,000 km. that runs perfectly with zero engine/transmission leaks! My van has been used commercially; courier/Uber. Your Car Care philosophy is what I have practiced on several Toyota vehicles! This 2014 will be my last forever vehicle! Thanks for your knowledge and entertainment!! Wish I was closer to your shop so I could show you my pristine van. I live in Vancouver BC.
The music sort of reminds me of the Pink Panther😂😂😂 Love this video
one of my favorite series on youtube 🙏 inspires me to take good care of my 430
Ha ha ha about the Washington dirt. I live in Washington state and I have had four Lexus vehicles and yes they do seem to collect a lot of rocks and dirt in the wheel well area.
Proud Washingtonian here....that car has been to the coast a lot for certain.
Only Limited By Ones Imagination OLBOI = Your Doing A Great Job, Keep IT Up!
Great to see the old girl back. Awesome video.
Amazing for sure. Whenever I watch his videos, I keep thinking how he explains everything so simply.
One word - FANTABULOUS
Congratulations on your persistence with this nifty LS 430 !!
Thank you so much for this video. It's always eye candy and educational. God Bless you Always !!!!!
Nice job. I love to watch your ability to figure out how to disassemble and assemble things. Fun watching you. Thank you for the videos and God Bless.
"May the lord bless and keep you CCN", for sure! Just when I think you have gone as far as you can on this car, you prove me wrong...again
I don't always have the time to watch but when I do I watch your videos. I love your videos! Excellent mechanic
A great video! Shows that body work is NOT EASY....
I have been waiting all winter to see this next video in this series
I don't know why but I love watching your videos especially the ls430 related material. I think you are responsible for my 04 ls430 purchase with 127k miles. I want to see more of your other 04 to 06 lexus ls430 purchase you made.
Love seeing videos on the LS. I’m currently restoring my 04 ES330
Had a MK1 LS400 limited import to UK, I ran it on LPG single point injection went like the wind and turned heads only problems were control bushes and LCD display going dark, replaced it with a 2005 LS400 which was good but not as sleek looking as the MK1, moved that on as the valve seals were starting to pass but otherwise a good bus. Now have a 2005 GS300 which is reliable but not a patch on the LS. Once taught a Scooby a lesson in power management, stuffed the throttle into the shagpile and nearly ended up in the back seat as the LS can move. The Scooby got a speed camera ticket ha ha. Great channel.
This is my favorite series on the channel.
Mechanic ASMR with all that’s sand on rocks falling! Lol love this series
i wish there were lexus specialists like you here in Germany.
Everyone rips you off here, so I became my own mechanic atm.
always something to learn.
As a pro you know where to stand. Ware Safety glasses to show the layman how to stay safe. Always promote all your videos. And as an old school tech I learned a lot from you!
A million kilometre (non freedom measurements) and it looks great. Looking forward to the next video.
Next will the gas tank! 😂 As always, love the channel!
Great to see a new video of the LS. IT IS LOOKING GREAT!
I have a 1998 Lexus GS400 with 250,000 miles I am restoring. I am the second owner, picking it up at 75,000 miles. I will do the same with a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser with 315,000 miles. When they are done, I will be turning my attention to my 2010 Lexus LX570 with 220,000. They are all California cars, none of them have rust or have ever been wrecked. I plan to keep them all as long as possible. I was inspired to run the numbers after watching your video about your client that restored his Lexus GX 470, instead of replacing it with a newer car. While gasoline can be expensive, I don't have car payments and vehicles have been extremely reliable.
Good thing you don’t have any car payments. With gas prices right now in California you’re probably making the equivalent of two car payments a month.
I have a 1999 LC it has 501thousand as of today. It has taken my family to many vacation and camping trips. I will never get rid of it. The engine is a quiet giant. You only now what I mean if you own one.
@@djerniet350I know exactly how you feel. I have a whole garage full of things like that that my grandkids are gonna have to get rid of because I sure can’t.
What a beauty!
it is always fun to watch you lift a car on the lift. you can't stand still and your movements seem to always be the same. keep up the good work.
I bought an insurance salvage auction LS 430. Was hit on hood. Replaced hood, core support, radiator. Car drives perfect. Only 114,000 miles.
Now, in the case of the lower trim pieces with damage from road dirt just behind the front wheels, wouldn't mud guards help with that?
Definitely fun to watch and follow along as you restore this to new!
Man, look at thar red Celica GT-S. I always loved that car and wanted one (I had a beautiful '86 Corolla GT-S hatchback, but I wanted the Celica with the hood scoop!)
I have to say...thanks to your videos I am so informed on how to maintain my Lexus/Toyota, where to go, what to ask for, and when to spot things being offered that are just money-grab nonsense. Just the other day during my dealer oil change they asked if I wanted to do "maintenance alignment" or "AC refresh". I wish I lived closer to your shop! Thank you AMD.
I brought my Corolla Hybrid to AMD's shop earlier this week for an oil change and tire rotation. He wasn't there at the time, but his tech did not try to upsell me on anything. What a pleasure!
@@efil4kizum Yes, no problems at all. Did you have issues? Was AMD there when you were there?
This series is the only reason I follow this channel
Literally the best DIY helpful/informative Car RUclipsr out there. I am a Toyota apprentice myself and I wish I lived closer so i could work here! Keep at it, 1M subscribers is very soon.
I'm glad to see you've made great progress with your car. It will look spectacular I'm sure, when it's done. A great project takes time and money, but in the end it'll be worth it!
Thank you for this video.
Thanks AMD. Enjoyed watching. 😎
So many LOL moments in this video! Love your sense of humor! The music during the trunk tear-down was perfect.
The most loved Lexus in the world over 400000 miles. Great to watch you. You Are The Best.
I love this series!
Life saving foam 12:54 😂😂😂😂😂
I love how beautiful your car looks so gorgeous 🎉
Wow, what a beauty !!!
Saw this car at the shop before the restoration began. For over 600K miles, it still looked decent. Can’t wait to see the exterior go back to showroom new!
I nearly forgot about this project. Thank you so much for bringing us this interesting project...
3:30 😂 that 1960’s music is perfect for this 😂😂😂
Awesome job on the best car ever built
May the Lord Keep you !
I enjoy your videos !!!
Thank you !!!
Looks good from here!
LOL @ 6:08; “I’ve got more shopping to do.”
AMD, At last count you had two Lexus LS 430s. Is there an update to that fleet size we need to know about? 😉😉😂🤣
Great video
I remember working on these when new…the thing is a tank just the like LS400. Like the 04 and 05 facelift models but overall they are the same. Awesome cars!
Keep making these videos! Love this car
Beautiful
There is no problem big or small that can't be fixed with a mix of a positive attitude, humor and fun. Love that quote!
My question is I recently bought a 2 year old Camry in Florida that was originally sold brand new here in Florida and for the past 2 years it was serviced in Florida. However I am moving to Ohio next month and I am wondering if Toyotas that were originally sold in Florida did they receive any undercoating or rust protection? If so how long does this protection last?
Thank you Sir. Love your videos!
I’m liking the music when you were tearing through the trunk.
I'm glad that you made another video about this car
I was wondering if you were going to do more work on it.
That Red Car! lol. Nice background TCCN, thanks for all you share.
Right now the verdict is out on whether I consider repainting my mint '94 Corolla wagon. Were it a Celica I probably would... if I had a garage.
Bring back the Corolla wagon!!!!
That's red CELICA is nice. ❤
Nice shop 👍
You can tell a tradesman’s work ethics by how clean and organized he keeps his shop.
Nice clean shop just the way I like it. Great technician 💯
Hello it's a real pleasure to see the 600 000 Lexus come back 😍
Currently restoring a 1999 rav4. It's in good shape but needs some love. I hope to throw a 3sgte in it one day. Love these types of videos.
Nice update. Very cool project. You'll need to do a road trip in the cruiser when it's all done.
Love this car! More more more please 🙏🏻
26:31 It was fun and informative! I was wondering if I figured out the rocker panels so I can clear the drainage- I did! Thanks to you and the team!
informative.. I now know how the side skirts of an LS430 come off.
Hi Mr. Care Car Nut. Love the video! I know you were indicating that we might not like the content, but no. I love it. Keep doing what you're doing because that is why I keep watching and share with all my friends! Thank you again and may the lord bless you and all over there!
She’s back
When you talk about removing parts for repaint (hood, mirrors, bumper covers and rocker covers etc.), how close of a match do you expect the body shop to achieve with the repaint? How do you find a body shop that gets it right?
I see that red all electric Lexus RZ in your shop... Review coming soon??
AMD. Loving this restoration series😅
The best MODEL this Lexus ❤
I’m fallow that project to the day one my dream car ❤
Awesome to watch....
Can you please make a video on the Lexus NX 300 turbo? About its reliability and all. Would love your input. Thank you for making such great informative content.