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Quick update. My brother-in-law was able to get the LC started. . .it was the battery.
Build Project Rehab (Chopped LS Swapped 80 Series)
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Little bit of an update. Im here in Japan now. Got a little apartment that my father-in-law gave us till our house is built. Submitted my VISA application yesterday and all the paperwork looked good, so i should have it in a few weeks 
Tried to park the LC in the back parking area of the apartments, but the entrance was too tight, so I had to park it back at my brother-in-law's house (no worries because we will be building our house right next door).
I havent got all the details yet, but its going to be a PIA to get the LC registered, mainly due to the engine swap. To my understanding, they are going to need a specialist to certify it
. . more to follow. Also once it gets registered, my yearly tax will be expensive due to the engine size being a 6.0 (here smaller is better). Ill update when I get more details.
Tried to park the LC in the back parking area of the apartments, but the entrance was too tight, so I had to park it back at my brother-in-law's house (no worries because we will be building our house right next door).
I havent got all the details yet, but its going to be a PIA to get the LC registered, mainly due to the engine swap. To my understanding, they are going to need a specialist to certify it
. . more to follow. Also once it gets registered, my yearly tax will be expensive due to the engine size being a 6.0 (here smaller is better). Ill update when I get more details.
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Bro, congrats on getting there in one piece. It’s a tough flight(s). I wondered how you’d fare with the compulsory inspections…I’m eager to hear how fit goes. Let’s see some pics!!!Little bit of an update. Im here in Japan now. Got a little apartment that my father-in-law gave us till our house is built. Submitted my VISA application yesterday and all the paperwork looked good, so i should have it in a few weeks
Tried to park the LC in the back parking area of the apartments, but the entrance was too tight, so I had to park it back at my brother-in-law's house (no worries because we will be building our house right next door).
I havent got all the details yet, but its going to be a PIA to get the LC registered, mainly due to the engine swap. To my understanding, they are going to need a specialist to certify it
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I've been talking to a few ppl about getting the LC registered over here. I knew from the start it'll be a pain, and this is the what everyone else is say too. The biggest issue are that the LC is chopped, and the engine doesn't match the title (due to the swap). I thought I found an "inside man", but he's saying the same thing. My brother-in-law and I need to get a final opinion from the Okinawan government for the final decision.
So I will have three options:
1. It is able to get registered by changing around a few things (best option).
2. Just get temp plates only for when i want to take it off-road. (This paperwork looks pretty easy).
3. Sell it to a Marine that's heading back to the States.
In other news, money is leaving my account fast as **** right now. Bought my wife a car, getting the apartment furnished from scratch, and I'm buying myself a car next week.
Just got my Japanese residency VISA yesterday, and now I have to wait a yr before applying for permanent residency.
So I will have three options:
1. It is able to get registered by changing around a few things (best option).
2. Just get temp plates only for when i want to take it off-road. (This paperwork looks pretty easy).
3. Sell it to a Marine that's heading back to the States.
In other news, money is leaving my account fast as **** right now. Bought my wife a car, getting the apartment furnished from scratch, and I'm buying myself a car next week.
Just got my Japanese residency VISA yesterday, and now I have to wait a yr before applying for permanent residency.
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So it's not looking good for the home team. I thought I knew a guy that knew a guy, but when they made some calls they are saying it's impossible to register with the engine swap. I'm not stressing it, but I kind of find it hard to believe because I know on the mainland they engine swap GTRs, Supras, and Sylvias all the time. So I'll continue to keep the LC on the back burner. Might put on FB to feel the market seeing if anyone going back to the States would be interested in it.
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So it's been a long time with no post. . .but I still been lurking 
. I been back and forth from Japan to the States for work, and decided I going to the the LC back to the States to sell. Already started the official paperwork for the shipment, and it's going to be roughly the same price to send it back. I have an ad up in the classifieds for when I was selling it a few months back. (Some hater on the ad was crying about teriffs. . .it looks like i dont have to pay any (plus other exemptions since it originated in the US, and has been in Japan for less that a yr). Anyway, I'll update the ad when it arrives back in the US (hopefully by February). I'll be sending it back to NC.
. I been back and forth from Japan to the States for work, and decided I going to the the LC back to the States to sell. Already started the official paperwork for the shipment, and it's going to be roughly the same price to send it back. I have an ad up in the classifieds for when I was selling it a few months back. (Some hater on the ad was crying about teriffs. . .it looks like i dont have to pay any (plus other exemptions since it originated in the US, and has been in Japan for less that a yr). Anyway, I'll update the ad when it arrives back in the US (hopefully by February). I'll be sending it back to NC. 
What a headache... Sorry man.
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Yeah, but it's all part of the game.
Last we talked you had a few possible avenues to get it registered in Japan. Did all of them fall through?So it's been a long time with no post. . .but I still been lurking
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Yeah, but it still possible to register. It just cost way more than it's worth. Since it's the "first of it's kind" here, they have to go through all the widgets as if they are manufacturing a new car
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Hey Darren, how’s retired life treating you? Sorry to hear about the cruiser, hope you get top dollar for it.
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Retirement is good. Mostly been chilling. Started scuba diving, and going to Japanese class.
Sorry to hear about all the troubles.... and what a small world it is, I just finished PADI last night...
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Sorry to hear about the complications. I have plenty of room for storing vehicles and I'm happy to assist with selling it out of Raleigh, if that would be helpful.So it's been a long time with no post. . .but I still been lurking
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Awesome sauce. Thanks. I'll keep that in mind. I've already secured a spot at Trey's, but Raleigh might be more convenient for selling.
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On her way to the docks and back to the States.
Yeah, bummer. Are you going to get a RHD 80?
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I think if it get another LC, it'll be a 70 series. Currently, ppl (mostly Americans with clapped out LCs) are asking crazy prices on stock'ish truck.
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Oh man. I can’t wait to see it. Before I left Oki, I linked up with some expats who were driving a desert tan 70 series. That thing was incredible.