Newest 100 Series co-owner

[Sqznby]

HI everyone, new to this platform and the 100 Series Landcruiser but familiar with automotive forums.
Recently acquired a 2000 Landcruiser for my daughter. Besides it looking like two adults literally let their kids do whatever they wanted and never cleaning up after them in the back and the driver never lifted their butt to get in or out and probably driving with suntan lotion all over their hands it was in relatively good condition besides a little bit of rust on top of the windshield. They did mention that the sunroof was leaking so, ordered a new seal.

Looking forward to getting it all situated for my daughter, she's pretty excited about it.

Now, the downside is I noticed water coming out of the garage door opener holder/sunglass holder thingy. Which made me ponder is it really the sunroof. The damage on the center console near the shifter was kinda weird to me but after seeing the water dripping in, it all made sense. Since we bought it of course its been raining every weekend and off and on during the week. I put a bucket up front and rags everywhere else. Today I pulled the garage opener upper console and got the ole watering can out because my curiosity got to me. And low and behold it is leaking from where the frame around the windshield is leaking.
We're also getting water by the driver and passenger footwells what seems to be in random places on the plastic but I will just assume it is more than likely the windshield

The sunroof seal is definitely leaking as well, ran some wire down the front drains but will get some heavy gauge weed wacker line to chase it and attach it to a drill while run it in and out. I'll do the rear also.

I'm just looking for a little advise on the rust remediation. Our dealer is roughly 45 minutes away and probably the only shop I trust with my wife and daughters vehicles (wife's 14 Lexus GX460) I have an 07 Tahoe. I'm a welder by trade and am more than confident to do the repair myself but its the pulling the windshield out and not having a dry place to keep it is more of my concern. I know it's hard to give an estimate but, does anyone have an idea of what it would cost to have it done professionally?

Sorry to blab so much
Any and all advise would be greatly appreciated as I would like to get this situated within the next few weeks to have it ready for my little girl.
Thanks for everything
Sam

 

[Sqznby]

This is the rust on the drivers side, drivers side footwell water is just in a weird spot and passenger side footwell water dripping down trim.

Thanks again

 

[Sqznby]

I should have stated the good things about the Landcruiser which is quite a bit.
It is in excellent condition, the only bit of rust is on the upper windshield frame.. None on the frame at all, no leaks and maintained by the previous owner for the past 13 years and the first owner as well. The paint is ok with the hood being the worst and roof a close second.
We plan on doing a full cleaning of interior as well as exterior and replacing bits and pieces along the way. I'll be getting some factory paint to respray the hood and roof and some touch ups (this Coastal sun is brutal) and just going over it with a fine-tooth comb. Hoping she'll get many years of use and travels with it.
Really this is a great SUV and I am really happy my daughter likes it and wants to work on it with me.

Again, I appreciate any input on the windshield frame rust issue. If there is a link, please forward.
I do plan on calling the local dealer for a quote as well as Safelite or the like to see if they can possible remove it for me so I can repair it.
As we progress I will add pictures.
Thanks again

 

[Sqznby]

Well, found a local windshield company to come out and remove the windshield for me so I can fix the rust as that is the only way to resolve this issue and from what I have researched is pretty common with these 100 Series Landcruiser's
I guess this will be our fix it thread. And once I get it removed, I will add progress pictures as I move along.

For anyone who has gone through this, is there any particular product that you liked more than another?
Thanks
Sam

 

[MongooseGA]

Congrats on your purchase! Your daughter is going to love it. Just let her know not to touch the CDL on pavement. Looks like River Rock Micah? IMO, one of the best colors on a 100.

I don't have any specific input for the windshield, but it has been documented here pretty well. If you give a few keywords to the search (top right of the forum page) you'll probably get all you're needing. It's not a terribly uncommon repair to have to do.

 

[take123]

This video on Youtube shows some steps:

Nice "new" truck. The small rust and leaks and seals, and cosmetics are all fixable.

Make sure to do a thorough inspection of what really matters underneathe, the engine/coolant system and drive train and suspension. Cycle through all the fluids and baseline again the vehicle so you know it's good. Double check the safety concern components like brake system, the steering system, the alternator (don't want to be stranded with no power or have your steering go out on you). Make sure all the steering and suspension are bolted on right and ball joints looking solid, don't want something to break while you're on the highway and you hit something.

On my old 06 I bought I prioritized all the essentials (timing belt, axles, bearings, fluids, engine components, cooling components, etc) before tackling rust touch-ups and cosmetics and interior work.

For rust, I would check under side and tackle anything with rust converter and rust preventative solution of your choice. Check the wheel wells, those rust easily. Check the trunk, the upper door can rust on the bottom side where water drains down. The front and rear bumper areas have spots that hold water and can rust easily. Check core chassis component joint areas that are critical.

 

[Sqznby]

Congrats on your purchase! Your daughter is going to love it. Just let her know not to touch the CDL on pavement. Looks like River Rock Micah? IMO, one of the best colors on a 100.

I don't have any specific input for the windshield, but it has been documented here pretty well. If you give a few keywords to the search (top right of the forum page) you'll probably get all you're needing. It's not a terribly uncommon repair to have to do.

Thanks Mongoose, I appreciate it. I think that's why I'm so excited to get this going because she is so excited haha. Funny you say that that was one of the first things we went over when we surprised her with it. I agree, I like this color as well.
You are correct, I have found some very useful info and finding that it is a common occurrence.
Thanks again we look forward to working on it and especially driving it.

 

[Sqznby]

This video on Youtube shows some steps:

Nice "new" truck. The small rust and leaks and seals, and cosmetics are all fixable.

Make sure to do a thorough inspection of what really matters underneathe, the engine/coolant system and drive train and suspension. Cycle through all the fluids and baseline again the vehicle so you know it's good. Double check the safety concern components like brake system, the steering system, the alternator (don't want to be stranded with no power or have your steering go out on you). Make sure all the steering and suspension are bolted on right and ball joints looking solid, don't want something to break while you're on the highway and you hit something.

On my old 06 I bought I prioritized all the essentials (timing belt, axles, bearings, fluids, engine components, cooling components, etc) before tackling rust touch-ups and cosmetics and interior work.

For rust, I would check under side and tackle anything with rust converter and rust preventative solution of your choice. Check the wheel wells, those rust easily. Check the trunk, the upper door can rust on the bottom side where water drains down. The front and rear bumper areas have spots that hold water and can rust easily. Check core chassis component joint areas that are critical.

Thanks for the video, I appreciate.
I am honestly not too worried about the rust. More worried about finding someone who can remove it (without cracking it) and re-installing. I just ordered the trim and seals for the windshield.
I do plan on a full service of all fluids. When I remove the wheels to refinish them, I will be doing a more thorough inspection and examine all the drivetrain and suspension components as well.
I did climb under and surprisingly there is no visible rust on the undercarriage at all.
Thank you for all the info. I will be busy this weekend.
I'll be sure to post pics as we progress.

 

[suprarx7nut]

Welcome!

The rust and water issues are annoying. The windshield on the 100 is a little strange in that it has rivets that hold trim in place and create a weathertight seal around the glass... or so goes the intent. If the windshield is non-OEM, you might have screws in the trim on the sides which inevitably leak. The sunroof drains being clogged can also lead to some corrosion and leaking.

You've got a lot of info at your fingertips. Good luck!

 

[Sqznby]

Welcome!

The rust and water issues are annoying. The windshield on the 100 is a little strange in that it has rivets that hold trim in place and create a weathertight seal around the glass... or so goes the intent. If the windshield is non-OEM, you might have screws in the trim on the sides which inevitably leak. The sunroof drains being clogged can also lead to some corrosion and leaking.

You've got a lot of info at your fingertips. Good luck!

Thank you Supra, I appreciate the welcome as well as the info.
I will be taking advantage of that info this weekend that's for sure

 

[jLB]

I’m always amused with kids ending up in an old LC (or LX), maybe it has something to do with putting my kid in a 00 LC ~10 years ago, as his first car.

 

[Sqznby]

I’m always amused with kids ending up in an old LC (or LX), maybe it has something to do with putting my kid in a 00 LC ~10 years ago, as his first car.

Seriously. My daughter wasn't really interested in her first car (09 Dodge Charger PPV w/Hemi) and I'm glad because it was just a bit too powerful for her. And she doesn't really want to drive Mums car a 14 GX460. But, she was very very excited about the 100 Series. Which makes it that much more worth while doing any work to it. Knowing she really likes it and appreciates what we do to it is just awesome to me.

 

[jLB]

Seriously. My daughter wasn't really interested in her first car (09 Dodge Charger PPV w/Hemi) and I'm glad because it was just a bit too powerful for her. And she doesn't really want to drive Mums car a 14 GX460. But, she was very very excited about the 100 Series. Which makes it that much more worth while doing any work to it. Knowing she really likes it and appreciates what we do to it is just awesome to me.

I had an 04 (V8, Limited, 4wd) 4Runner earmarked for my son. He countered with taking my 06 LX, my 07 Z06 Corvette, or a new Raptor. Our compromise was a used 00 LC. What can you expect from a kid that grew up in a built 94 LC though…

 

[SteveH]

Nice truck! To save $$, you could just replace the driver's seat bottom and console lid leather and re-dye the seatback (where it's slightly worn). Easier than a full seat leather replacement job. This would buy you several years before needing to do more.

 

[Sqznby]

Nice truck! To save $$, you could just replace the driver's seat bottom and console lid leather and re-dye the seatback (where it's slightly worn). Easier than a full seat leather replacement job. This would buy you several years before needing to do more.

Thanks Steve, I appreciate that.
I am glad you brought that up because that is what I was discussing with her this past week. Do you happen to know where I could find a replacement seat bottom?

 

[QsLC75]

As one who has dealt with a badly installed windshield, MUD threads help but a local glass repair with experience with Toyota LC windshield is the best. Stay far away from Safelite. Call your local dealership and ask who they recommend in the area. While you are figuring out who to install the windshield, check the junction box for water.

For your seat, I had great success with Richmond Auto Upholestry:

Land Cruiser Archives - Richmond Auto Upholstery

leather-auto-seats.com

 

[delz05]

car-part.com should give you a few seat options...

 

[Sqznby]

As one who has dealt with a badly installed windshield, MUD threads help but a local glass repair with experience with Toyota LC windshield is the best. Stay far away from Safelite. Call your local dealership and ask who they recommend in the area. While you are figuring out who to install the windshield, check the junction box for water.

For your seat, I had great success with Richmond Auto Upholestry:

Land Cruiser Archives - Richmond Auto Upholstery

leather-auto-seats.com

I'll send the dealer a massage to see who they recommend tomorrow.
I found a local shop who will remove and reinstall it for me. I'll have to reiterate to see if they are familiar with LC windshields.
Thanks for the link for seat info

car-part.com should give you a few seat options...

Thank You, I'll be checking them out

 

[Sqznby]

I know this is just a picture, but it is all the seals for the windshield. I also have the sunroof seal as well.
In the meantime I'm getting the garage/my shop area all situated to get it inside so when we do get the windshield removed, we won't have anything to worry about weather wise and won't have to keep a tarp over it haha. It is finally dry inside and I would like to keep it that way.
While we have it inside I will be going through all the drains, including the rears. For some reason I did not know they had rear drains. I plan on getting a heavy duty weedwacker line to run down them and possibly hook them up to a drill to spin while running them up and down and have my daughter pour a little warm water down them while I run the drill.
I'm registering it this week too so she can get some drive time and get our ducks in a row and make sure we have everything that is necessary to fix this rust.
We are both very excited to start this process, hoping to get it all situated and settled in the next couple of weeks.

 

[Sqznby]

Got it registered and she got to drive it once, wish she could've drove it more before the surgery, but the weather has been wacky in Eastern NC and it's been a bear to have to run outside and cover it with the tarp so, I cleaned the garage best I could and squeezed it in to get it ready for the repair.
I'm hoping the windshield guy will be here tomorrow.
Here's how it looks so far.
The drivers side has a little surface rust on the lower section and a little heavier section up top but, not so bad. Screws on the right
The passenger side is pretty much rust free but good lord the screws they used were ginormous, the holes were at least 3/16 and one of them was an oblong 1/4". Screws on the left.

Question. What have you guys done when it comes to such large holes?
Do they make larger plastic rivets?