kirk28 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Won this auction the other day. Have a soft spot for Crowns but wagons especially.A few people on here would have been watching this auction, Will be delivered up to New Plymouth later this week sometime, Failed on a few things, so will need to sort out; the list is: *HP lights to be replaced * Diff Cross brace rubber to be replaced *Left hand side Idler Arm * Front + Rear top shock rubbers to be replaced *Indicators to work *Steering drop arm ball joint to be replaced *Machine rear drums *glove box to shut *cracked rubber Body to chassis mounts to be replaced to start with I just want to get it rego'ed, which will mean having to track down above parts, made harder by the fact I live overseas mostly, however a lot of internet searches and phone calls should have it sorted. Once it's legal then will look into 1JZ-GTE, the biggest issue (maybe) will be the fact that these still run a steering box, and not sure if it will be a straightforward drop in or involve some mods. Wheels - alot of options, that look good on these|: I'm also madly searching Yahoo.co.jp for a set of these lights, found on the base model vans, and deluxes; if anyone has or knows where I could find a set in NZ give me a yell The headlight conversion makes the car look 1000x better to my eyes, so I need them.. Also if anyone has a set of MS137 / UZS131 88-91 alloys for sale let me know, the old man wants them for his Hiace, same as the set below: If anyone can help with any of the parts i'm after will be eternally grateful. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirk28 Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Also on fail list * de-tint car * remove rear wheel spacers Also not sure what they mean by "machine rear drums" as i'm nearly certain the car is 4 wheel discs...\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willdat? Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Just in case you need more evidence that the JZS130G light combo works... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirk28 Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 what site is that from willdat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatestben Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 existing front is better I think. Handbrake is drum to inside of disk? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirk28 Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 was thinking that, LTSA are a bunch of fags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willdat? Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 what site is that from willdat? It's from providecars - a Japanese auction website, that car was auctioned yesterday but didn't sell. At any one time there's usually 5-6 JZS130Gs coming up. I have a soft spot for them too - aiming for a bench seat model possibly later in the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirk28 Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 It's from providecars - a Japanese auction website, that car was auctioned yesterday but didn't sell. At anyone time there's usually 5-6 JZS130Gs coming up. I have a soft spot for them too - aiming for a bench seat model possibly later in the year. Yeah love the bench seats. I'll consider importing the bench seat set up, have seen packages go through Japan Yahoo, shipping will be a killer though...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirk28 Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Yeah love the bench seats. I'll consider importing the bench seat set up, have seen packages go through Japan Yahoo, shipping will be a killer though...... whats provide cars like? any good? I see that they have a kiwi guy on their team http://www.providecars.co.jp/about/meet_the_team/The_Sales_Team/sales_Les_Brimblecombe.html I'm wanting to import another later model century soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willdat? Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 My little bro imported a Swift Sport with them a few years ago - was supposed to be grade 4.5, still arrived flagged for rust damage (not all that serious but still needed to be fixed for compliance). Provide Cars refunded their fee which I guess is pretty good. Basically you browse the auctions - find some that you like, they can have someone on the ground physically inspect the car, or at very least translate the inspection sheet (the translation service is free IIRC) The kiwi guy will give you advice on whether it's a goer and then you bid. Hard to believe the V12s will be 20 years old next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirk28 Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 My little bro imported a Swift Sport with them a few years ago - was supposed to be grade 4.5, still arrived flagged for rust damage (not all that serious but still needed to be fixed for compliance). Provide Cars refunded their fee which I guess is pretty good. Basically you browse the auctions - find some that you like, they can have someone on the ground physically inspect the car, or at very least translate the inspection sheet (the translation service is free IIRC) The kiwi guy will give you advice on whether it's a goer and then you bid. Hard to believe the V12s will be 20 years old next year! OK thanks, have browsed the page, and I can't find where you can search individual cars/auctions, unless you need to join? (which I tried to do, but the 1980's website wouldn't recognise my email?) Yeah 20 years old next year, time flies which is why you need to buy archaic JDM cars now ! I sold my 97' recently as I'm building more garages on a property, and I want a lower KM post 2005 model in dark navy blue. They are the ducks nuts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willdat? Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 OK thanks, have browsed the page, and I can't find where you can search individual cars/auctions, unless you need to join? (which I tried to do, but the 1980's website wouldn't recognise my email?) Yeah 20 years old next year, time flies which is why you need to buy archaic JDM cars now ! I sold my 97' recently as I'm building more garages on a property, and I want a lower KM post 2005 model in dark navy blue. They are the ducks nuts. You need to join to see the cars, I think they have a phone number there - current selection of GZG50's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willdat? Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 You need to join to see the cars, I think they have a phone number there - current selection of GZG50's edit: and now I'll stop spamming up your thread - something like this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirk28 Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 thanks, have joined now and will start wasting alot of time I'm sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I'm also madly searching Yahoo.co.jp for a set of these lights, found on the base model vans, and deluxes; if anyone has or knows where I could find a set in NZ give me a yell Haha if I have to import a new front for my wagon (which is looking more and more likely) this is the one I'll be getting. I've yet to see one in the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiRge Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Friends crown looks absolutely stunning on 14s, but he's got the shape before yours. Possibly some inspiration? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Bench seat conversion, not easy as it sounds in practice I'm currently converting my ms110 to bench seat and column change, also means I have to change handbrake set up, alothuhg I am pretty sure your model crown will already have foot applied hand brake anyway On mine I have to swap out floor sections to work for my hand brake and shifter. Probably easier on this model as said tho. Cool car, as I said in the trade me auction, I might have some idler bushes that I got from toyota for like 12 dollars, however I ended up just swapping mine with a parts car I had at the time. So rad ass Also spotted my old black one when cruising back from Leeboes Wedding in Napier os sat, shits looking good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirk28 Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Bench seat conversion, not easy as it sounds in practice I'm currently converting my ms110 to bench seat and column change, also means I have to change handbrake set up, alothuhg I am pretty sure your model crown will already have foot applied hand brake anyway On mine I have to swap out floor sections to work for my hand brake and shifter. Probably easier on this model as said tho. Cool car, as I said in the trade me auction, I might have some idler bushes that I got from toyota for like 12 dollars, however I ended up just swapping mine with a parts car I had at the time. So rad ass Also spotted my old black one when cruising back from Leeboes Wedding in Napier os sat, shits looking good Yep is alot of stuffing around, we will see how keen I am when the time comes, if I lived full time in NZ would be easier, also the wagon has electric adjust tilt and reach, so that also would need to go. Have seen new Pitman arms come up on Yahoo but as is always the way, when you need the parts they disappear. The cracked chassis rubber mounts might be harder to source I'm guessing, and would hardly be a safety issue I would say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 yeah the fail list was probably a bit excessive but you never know till your under there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogangeof Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Just fyi that model crown comes factory tinted in the rear. Tell vtnz to ring toyota parts and ask. Comes in 2 tint colours brown and blue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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