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Frame off restoration completed in February of 2015. All body sheet metal was either sand or soda blasted. Once media blasting was completed any panels that had any indication of needing replacement were replaced with as many OEM parts as were available in the market place. Complete underbody coated with POR-15 then sprayed with a 3M protective coating. The entire body was sprayed with PPG's epoxy based primer, then top/clear coated with PPG materials in Pollux Orange minus the hardtop and headlight bezels, they were sprayed out in white. The frame and suspension hard parts were pressure washed and coated in a semi-gloss black paint.
All reassembly was completed with stainless steel hardware. The following items were powder coated: Seat brackets, Rear filler panels, Rear heater brackets and covers, Air cleaner assembly, Misc. engine bracketry, Roll Bar, Center Console, Front grill mesh, Transmission skid plate, Exhaust heat deflectors, and Battery Tray. Custom hitch was also created and installed.
All systems and sub-systems were professionally gone through to ensure proper working condition. Rebuilding factory components was top priority. AC is brand new; used once this summer. 1978 was the first year disc brakes were offered in the front and it stops exceptionally well without pulling in any direction. If items could not be restored from existing, as stated earlier, as many OEM parts were used as were available.
New parts are as follows: Hub caps, Bumperettes, front turn signal assemblies, rear brake light assemblies, brighter than stock dash bulbs, rear reflectors, rear Toyota emblem, rear 4wd emblem, fog lights, switches , and harness, rear view mirrors, Front bumper, Toyota grill emblem, stainless hood latches, stainless windshield latches, front fenders, windshield and gasket, running boards, exterior door handles, side mirrors, headliner, sun visors, shifter boot, transfer case boot, hardtop gasket, dome light assembly, front and rear seat upholstery, seat belts, rear window and door gaskets, rear door latch assembly, rear brake light guards, header, exhaust system, air filter, oil filter, spark plugs, ignition wires, distributor cap and rotor, fuel filter, fan belt, heater hoses, battery, battery cables, clutch master cylinder, factory rebuilt Aisin carburetor, transfer case output shaft seals, shocks, glove box shift plate, cigarette lighter assembly, shifter knob, glove box gasket, kick vent gasket, bib bumpers, apron bumpers, quarter panel running lights, hardtop weather stripping kit, body attachment bushings, battery tray, battery hold down, numerous factory decals

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Toyota may return to F1 under Lexus banner

Wed, 03 Apr 2013

A new report in from the website Club Lexus claims to have insider knowledge about a return to Formula One racing by Toyota, this time under the auspices of the Lexus brand. Toyota competed in F1 from 2002 through the 2009 season. That final year saw the team return competitive, if inconsistent results, but the larger economic woes in the automotive market made a decision to pull the plug relatively easy at the time.
Now, citing recent interviews with Toyota executives and insider sources, Club Lexus says that the move to re-enter F1 for the 2014 season is "all but finalized." The choice to go with the Lexus nameplate over Toyota makes some sense, too, considering the success that rival Infiniti has had in recent years through its partnership with Red Bull Racing. Further, the emerging Lexus identity as a performance car builder, with a strong background in hybrid vehicles, could help the F1 move resonate with buyers.
A few technological factors and formula changes within F1 offer some credence to the Lexus rumor, too. F1 will increase the available capacity of KERS from 60kW to 120kW, a change that theoretically benefits the hybrid-savvy Toyota. What's more, 2014 will see a switch from the current 2.4-liter V8 engines to 1.6-liter turbocharged V6s. A Lexus team that goes racing in 2014 will be on a level playing field with the rest of the grid then, with all teams adjusting to and continuing to develop the new engines.

Autoblog Minute: Toyota factories closed after explosions in China

Tue, Aug 18 2015

Fallout from explosions at the port city of Tianjin halt Toyota production in two of its nearby Chinese factories. Autoblog's Adam Morath reports on this edition of Autoblog Minute. Show full video transcript text [00:00:00] Fallout from explosions at the port of Tianjin halt Toyota production in two of its Northern Chinese plants. I'm Adam Morath and this is your Autoblog Minute. Two of Toyota's plants are closed following the deadly explosions that hit the busy port city of Tianjin, China. The Associated Press reports over 100 people dead, hundreds injured and many still missing. According to the Japanese automaker 50 Toyota employees were injured in last weeks [00:00:30] event and they plan to shut down production in their Chinese plants until Wednesday. Various automakers were also affected, including Renault and Hyundai who claim a significant loss of vehicles. As the Chinese government works to investigate the cause and fallout of this tragedy our thoughts are with the victims and their families. For Autoblog, I'm Adam Morath. Autoblog Minute is a short-form video news series reporting on all things automotive. Each segment offers a quick and clear picture of what's happening in the automotive industry from the perspective of Autoblog's expert editorial staff, auto executives, and industry professionals.

Toyota Prius sales could come up short in 2013

Sat, 06 Jul 2013

A Toyota executive has said that the automaker's hybrid Prius model may not reach its 2013 goal of selling 250,000 units in the US marketplace. Bill Fay, group vice president for Toyota's US sales, told Reuters, "The 240,000 to 250,000 range is kind of where we're settling our sights for the Prius family."
The first-generation Prius, a five-passenger model, was introduced to the States in 2001 (its arrival made it the second mass-produced hybrid, after the two-seat Honda Insight). The second-generation model arrived in 2004, followed by the current third-generation design that arrived for the 2010 model year. The automaker has subsequently added the Prius V, a hatchback wagon (shown above) and the Prius C, a subcompact hatchback. As of March, 2013, cumulative worldwide sales of the Prius had reached 3.67 million units.
Last year, Toyota sold 236,659 Prius models in the US. However, sales of the model have fallen 5.1 percent in the first six months of 2013. In response, the automaker has boosted its marketing for the model, and the promotions are expected to continue through at least July.

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