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    Phoenix - An LC101 being restored

    Hey guys! A lot of updates pending on the restoration. A tonne of stuff has been completed on the car and it is now ready for the paintjob. Will be sharing the photos and progress later on. Right now, stuck with a very peculiar issue on the LC. We got the truck up and running and did a couple of...
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    Phoenix - An LC101 being restored

    Hello, Here is an update to how far we have gotten on the build! The front suspension (except the shock absorbers) is completely out and so is the front diff, axles, knuckles, steering rack, radiator, condensor, intercooler, etc. Strangely all the bushes were in excellent condition for a 20 year...
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    Phoenix - An LC101 being restored

    Some photos from the dismantling and cleanup processes. Managed to get the entire front suspension out, minus the shock absorbers. Also the front diff is out and so are the radiator, condensor and intercooler after removing the front bumper and fender liners. All this will be inspected and new...
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    Phoenix - An LC101 being restored

    Correct, when we finally got to open the bumper, we found that the car had met with an accident at some point of time. Not very serious but the front bumper reinforcement had been damaged and obviously the bumper, headlights and the front right fender might have had some damage. That must have...
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    Phoenix - An LC101 being restored

    Didnt get you on that! Sure does but it needs work. There is a tonne of it required. Unfortunately not many available in India. You have to take your pick from the bad ones and the worst ones. This fortunately is a bad one. Keep watching this space. Would love to get pointers. We will have...
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    Phoenix - An LC101 being restored

    Hello Folks, This is Mandeep from India. We have recently acquired an LC101 for a friend in a not so good condition except that it runs and drives albeit with a very s***ty Lexus LX470 kit (mostly chinese) We are in the process of restoring it back to its original glory with a few enhancements...
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