The 600,000 Mile Lexus is Back from The Body Shop. Things Are Not Well...
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- čas přidán 14. 05. 2024
- The 600,000 Mile Lexus is back from the body shop and things didn't go very well. We'd had to make alot of alterations to our initial plans and while assembling the car back we've run into a lot of issues
Some of the issues are new, Some of them because the car sat for a while. But I see the light at the end of the tunnel and I am staying positive!
If you've missed the first parts of this series, find it in the link below
PART 1 • I Bought a 600,000 Mil...
PART 2 • Fixing EVERY THING Wro...
PART 3 • Making The 600,000 Mil...
PART 4 • 600,000 Mile Lexus Res...
PART 5 • Preparing Our 600,000 ...
PART 6 • Making The 600,000 Mil...
PART 7 • The 600,000 Mile Lexus...
Part 8 • Totalling My 600,000 M...
Part 9 • The 600,000 Mile Lexus...
Part 10 • Final Mechanical Repai...
Part 11 • This is The MOST EXTRE...
Part 12 • We Spent 100+ Hours De...
Part 13 • Bringing the 600,000 M...
Part 14 • 600,000 Mile Lexus Res...
This project started with a total impulse buy from @DougDeMuro 's @carsandbids and everything went off the rails from there! I am determined to restore this @lexus LS430 to it's former glory. Taking it back to the pursuit of perfection that birthed it and beyond!
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0:00 Going to the Body Shop
1:34 The Plan
7:28 3 Months Later...
9:49 Rear Bumper Assembly
20:18 Does it still run?
23:16 Rear Bumper Installation
37:57 New Problems
48:39 Front Bumper Assembly
1:03:12 Front Bumper Installation
1:18:45 Chrome Installation
1:21:38 Trunk Problems
1:30:49 Side Skirts Installation
1:39:46 Future Plans - Auta a dopravní prostředky
About 10 years ago I hired a Paintless Dent repairman to fix the hood (hail damage) of the car I was giving to my daughter. He did a fantastic job, and I was completely satisfied. In fact, he fixed an older, monster ding which I never imagined he could fix. It was a great decision to hire the Paintless guy.
Is the battery the problem with the trunk?
My Porsche 911 got caught in a hail storm. PDR guys got it back to me looking better than before. Don't skimp on costs. Ask around, find the best and let them do their magic.
I had a dent removed out of the tailgate of my Toyota Tacoma with paintless dent repair he did an excellent job and you couldn't see where the dent was in the paint was not cracked and looked excellent even underneath different light conditions. I referred him to my brother which had door dings in his Ford truck. He did an excellent job on it also. Paintless body repair is an excellent thing if you find the right person.
I did have the same experience with hail. And I was very happy with the result.
@@wawalker1 Great news. If there is a high end car dealer, Porsche or such, ask their service people who they use. I asked a friend of a friend who knew the Ferrari service folks and they hooked me up with a great company. It was not fast or cheap, but they were top notch, professional, worked seamlessly with insurance company, etc. There's a lot of places to save money and DIY on a car, but PDR is not one of them in my opinion.
Back when I had an 06 Camry, my Toyota technician, Keiji Kuji, repaired the striker on my trunk, when it wouldn’t properly shut. He slightly loosened a couple of screws and worked his magic with a slide hammer to fix/realign the issue. I miss him greatly. He retired right before the pandemic.
AMD, Is this what is meant by the old slogan - The relentless pursuit of perfection? 🤔😉
Or the relentless relief of OCD symptoms... 🙂
@@Zippy1415 this isn't OCD, he's a perfectionist.
OCD is different.
The 'ol Marquis just passed 500,000 miles and hopefully it will make it as far as this car.
@@muhammadnursyahmi9440 Wasn't the mental breakdown of the protagonist in "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" due to being a perfectionist?
600,000 miles doesn't prove a point?
I have loved the documentation of this 600,000 mile Lexus. Its landed into great hands with you restoring it back to its former glory.
When he brought out the front bumper foam, I lost it. It is nice to know these things happen to even the professionals.
Yep, it struck me funny too. The look on his face. I've had that look before.
Yeah, the body shop would have thrown that in the dumpster and called it good. 😅
@vg3430 very true that's exactly what the last shop I worked at did with extra parts. No matter how big they were.
That part really made my day! 😂😂😂😂😂
Yeah happened with me. I was an apprentice and did light R&R on a slightly older Audi. Forgot the sound deadener behind the driver side guard.
Well, lets just say that Audi was slightly less Audi after that.@@Craig2142
I really appreciate that you left the bloopers in the final edit. You could have made yourself appear to be an ultra-wise superhuman but you chose to be one of us. Your videos are extremely educational. Please keep them coming.
Jose now unemployed….
@@RustyZipperwho is that?
@@masih9595 the camera man / editor
The front bumper snafu was hilarious.
Pearl white and granny golds are the hardest to paint match!
The struggle is real, and I appreciate you showing us everything doesn't pop together like legos.
I when guess watching any professional do a job, they make it look easy. When you try to do it yourself you find out how difficult some things are to do and all the different issues that can come up. You then appreciate the experience and knowledge that the professional has. For a 2001, the styling on this car still looks great today, maybe better than some new cars.
Lexus then vs Lexus now what a difference quality was then and now. He won't quit until even the the trunk lid is perfect.😊
Such an honour to see you tackle these jobs with ease - I envy you, I wish I could find a human being like you in Dallas TX. 👍🇬🇧🇺🇸
My daughter had a used rear hatch shipped from California to Iowa. They built a brace on pallet to stand it upright. Two freight companies later it arrived in perfect condition. The shrink wrap wasn't even torn. Amazing!!
My dear friend and Brother, tonight you added years to my life! As a subscriber and CZcams DIYer, this is by far the most encouraging video you’ve created. Thank you for keeping it “real”. If it’s not one thing,it’s another! Love you, Man! God bless!
“Laughter doeth good as a medicine.”
I appreciate you trying to keep this car on the road. I keep my cars 10-15 years. Recently gave my daughter my 2009 Camry (115K miles). Buy them new, take good care of them, lasts for years.😊
I have my dad to thank for his 2006 Camry (he bought new) which I crossed 191000 miles with this week. As long as it mechanically works, I will keep using. Interior is showing its wear, but that thankfully is less important!
Speaking of Camrys, my parents have an '07 and an '09. At the moment, I'm digitizing our family documents and going through the paperwork for both cars. Except for my own 25 yr-old Saab, these Toyotas are the oldest cars we've ever had, and as I understand it, these MYs weren't even the best. They had the typical
problems early on, but these were resolved under warranty.
The cars are reliable daily drivers, and I still see plenty of them on the roads here in NE. If you have a car that was engineered from the start, then maintain, service, and use only OEM parts, it will last as long as you want.
That camry isn't even broken in yet
Sold my 2003 Highlander V6 275K needed about 3 grand in repairs shocks, Timing belt, water pump, a few dents in the bumper and driver seat tear. A mechanic bought it!
How much did you sell it for?@@royhobbs785
Watching you just talk to yourself and tell us stories is so therapeutic. The detail you're going into to fix this car is def too much, but I don't blame your OCD. I can't wait until the entire project is done.
Talking to yourself is therapeutic and reassuring - I got sacked from a job for doing it!
What a shit job lol
If you were doing a good job, then they don't deserve you.@@robinjones6999
This is a real labour of love. 1,000,000+ miles is a cert.
It's measure once, measure twice cut only once.
Cualquier cosa cortada a la longitud correcta, resultará corta.
Oh my goodness,,,,the look on your face was priceless. I’m an old HVAC mechanic and I felt your pain. Hah, great video.
My 2005 Ford Excursion was in a horrendous hailstorm back in 2006. The hail was golf-ball sized. It was going to cost the insurance company $22,000 dollars to cut the roof off and replace the hood. The paintless dent repair guy charged $3,500.00 and dropped the headliner and completely repaired the damage; it was perfect. I think that is a good option. GREAT VIDEO!
As the owner of a 23 year old Chrysler Sebring Convertible Limited that I bought new, I LOVE this project!! My Sebring doesn't have 630k miles, only 120k, and it runs/drives like it did 23 years ago....due to really good maintenance. I have no interest in pulling the car apart like you did, but it's cool to see what you found. Look forward to seeing the rest!
It IS so hard to match old vs new paint. I think the side of the back bumper looks SO MUCH better! Your Lexus is looking SUPER! Nicely done! 👍
Actually, it’s very easy if you are using modern equipment utilizing laser analyzers and a quality paint system. I mean, if I can bring in a paint chip to a hardware store and they can match that paint perfectly in 10 mins, any quality body shop will be able to do the same.
@@vg3430 I think the bigger problem is when you have an item like a bumper, that can be next to three different body panels.
The hood, roof, and trunk, flatter surfaces, may fade differently then the fenders.
Car looks great! When you pulled the roof strip molding out, my wallet cried as it brought back memories of replacing the one on my Mercedes and just that piece of molding was $1200!!! Keep up the good work and I love the OCD attention to detail!
A one hour forty minutes LS430 video, I am in heaven.
Im sorry I laughed when you installed the bumper w/o the foam insert. I did the exact same thing. I was annoyed, but now you have vindicated me. Thought I was the only one who did stuff like that. Thank you for the in-depth approach to the repair. That's one beautiful ride. God bless.
👎👎👎 There is no god.
Well, I am impressed with your body guy for sure. He took the time to research how the paint was applied to the rear bumper, even you didn't realize that lower portion was supposed to be black. God bless you for sure, sure hope that car gives you plenty of enjoyment after the endless hours and money invested. Loved the part where you forgot the bumper styrofoam liner, just proves you are human as well.
Couldn't follow what you were trying to accomplish with the trunk lid. Did the body guy actually check out the rear of the car to see if it had been pushed in/damaged/repaired? Perhaps this is why you are struggling with the trunk. I struggle with even the smallest details as well, but they are so important.
The body guy's Chicago accent is so strong that it reminds me of the old SNL parody with "Da Bears" fans.
Your videos are absolutely mesmerizing. I love you ,your crew, and what you do and how passionate you truly are about Toyota products. Thank you for the wonderful education!
I want to echo what you said. I too have learned a lot about maintaining my Lexus RX 350 and Toyota Tundra from AMD through the Car Care Nut Channel. From the car reviews, how-to videos, and the tool-buying guides, I've received a wonderful education from CCN University. I can't want to see him get to 1 million subscribers!
When you came in with the foam piece my heart skipped a beat.
I really enjoy this series. Its pretty amazing how overbuilt these cars were, and you can only truly tell by taking them apart and reassembling them like this.
AMD, I know you’re a perfectionist but she’s looking really sharp. Compared to the grills you see on cars nowadays, I really like the one she has.
I have never seen someone so passionate and who paid such close attention to detail as you. Keep being great and seeking perfection the way you do, but also don’t let it slow you down.
Very nice work by the paint shop matching paint.
Attention to detail is priceless.
Of course, its an LS430. Why would it be a clip? Pure gold =)
I have been watching the entire series of your 600,000 mile Lexus. I myself on a 2015 RC 350 which I have taken excellent care of. The work that your company performs is impeccable. I love to watch your videos I think you have a great demeanor in presenting your information. My only regret is you’re not close enough to where I live for me to take my car to you to have it worked on. If there were more mechanics in the world like you there would be a heck of a lot more older cars still on the road in great condition. Thanks!
AMD, I am always in aww of you and your dedication to your LS430 and the automotive repair industry as a whole. I have learned so much from you and your team. Thank you for your videos and knowledge sharing. Love this whole series.
Buy an air powered riveter, trust me it reduces the tool from bouncing around when the rivet snaps off!!!! I wish I had bought the tool sooner.
What a beautiful car. You are doing the world a great service by restoring it
Love your videos my friend! I have a 98 LS 400 that Im bringing into your shop soon. It’s great to see a technician that is so genuine and passionate about their work, and also loves the LS as much as myself. Great to see your 430 coming along nice!
The car is really looking good. Totally a labor of love. I look forward to every episode and I haven't missed a single one!!!
Love watching you do your work.Takes my mind of all the other stuff that is happening in the world.
that is a beauty, impressive 600 hundred thousand miles
Hey fyi the little vents in the rear quarter panels under the bumper are supposed to have rubber on them to keep the dirt and debris out. The rubber gets old and falls apart and gets dirt in your gps and radio and fuse box in those little cubby holes.
Dang, that color match is spot on...... Thx for sharing..... Looks awesome !!!!
I've noticed that the paint on plastic bumpers always look ever so slightly different on the plastic, than on the metal. Even on brand new cars. So, don't worry about it much 😊👍🏻
Another great marathon video. You will be at 1,000,000 Subs in no time flat. Fantastic work sir!!
Your are doing great work. I find myself having to do things over. Just a part of our lives. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Paul
You forgot the foam behind, that’s remind me , here the valvoline lub shop , you can see at the end of the week , in the dumpster they have engines splash cover that they forget to put back on the cars , they just throw them away .. I replace the one on my Lexus ls 460 and was 380 dollars , another reason for do your own oil change
1:02:18 I like the look & smile on AMD's face...Excited like a child who gets his favorite toy and that's exactly what sets a genuine car enthusiast apart from the rest...!
I can't believe I watched it all. Great show.
Thank you for doing this series! Very informative. There is a 1st gen tundra for sale very cheap locally with 400,000+ miles. I was considering buying it and fixing it up but this series has changed my mind 😂. Thank you
Has anyone else started saying "that's ok" more often after watching hours of AMD?
Not yet 🤣
Thank you for this series and its looking soo good already! Cant wait for the exterior detail and the smile on your face crusing around.
I do disassemble bumpers and stuff on a daily basis and you sir did a magnificent job even though it's not your forte. Love the care you take in everything you do. I am hooked on your videos. Straight to the point! Well done!
Oh man, I’m sorry to see you struggling with stuff. That’s a novelty! Thank you for a great video in which you encourage people to tackle this kind of job.
You are the most meticulous mechanic I have ever seen. I have been following this project since you started. I,am excited to see the perfected LS 430. I have had Lexus cars and trucks since 1998. Never a problem on any of my cars. Thanks for the great content 👍
Body work is a whole different creature. Getting all the gaps and body lines strait requires skill and experience. And the strikers or latches. Even paint code matching. It takes alot of time ,patience and finesse to do body work. Parts and ,special fasteners can be a pain. Collision repair and theft recovery is in my resume . Nice video AMD
That’s why I hate body work, and I hate sanding.
@@johnreid2837 I did this stuff for 0ver 20 years
Thanks for the awesome restoration of your Lexus LS 430 AMD. The way you work remind me of the Lexus motto " pursuit of perfection" Thank you for your patience and due diligence in working on your car. It shows a lot of attention to detail in everything that you put your hands on. God bless 🙌🙌
But now you are the expert on how to apply the chrome trim to a Bumper! I guarantee you did it better than most body shops. The look on your face when you realized that you forgot the inner bumper material was priceless.
Im local and you can't find anyone that has anything ill to say about Dan and Danrich Auto. They have been taking great care of everyone for years!
Fun video for me to watch
As a fellow local from DG, im gonna keep that in mind. Currently driving a 23 corolla SE that im hoping one day is just like this lexus.
You must be tired AMD, trying to put that front cover! Love that you leave the bloopers in!
Jose going to be looking for a new job now! 🫠 Reality TV would have definitely cut all of the mistakes out
I would have installed Sylvania LED fog, lights and headlights while you have the whole thing apart. They have a five-year warranty and unlike some of the eBay specials that you’re lucky if they last six months, the Sylvania really seem to last a long time and they are way brighter than standard halogen.
I love this story with this Lexus, it reminds me of what I’ve been doing with my Avalon, just getting it back to how it was when it first came out the Altona Factory here in Victoria Australia, the true purpose of the Avalon being refined and awesome quality 😇
Wow Carstar is still around , had my vehicle repaired over 20 years at an affiliated body repair in California. And I was really happy with their work
I had the same at s Carstar location just two months ago. They did great work, and very professional customer service.
I’d pay at least 10k US for a fully sorted 5 series. This one is practically a full restoration. Beautiful.
PDR is a great option for the hood and respray. Should cost around $200 to $300 for the hood PDR
I didn't see the damage,did you?
hail damage is hard to see unless camera person gives you the right angle to see them. @@johnmichaelkarma
Love that All-Trac Celica parked out front.
Along time ago I drove a Lexus from Houston to Dallas and back, I have never driven another car as nice, totally amazing. Your car is coming along great. My Tacoma is 29 years old, yea there's always something to do on it, but I just love it, and its getting a new paint job soon.
I like the Black part underneath looks cool, I imagine in person that looks especially stunning! Bumpers rarely 100% colour match even on brand new cars...
Thats the nicest paint booth setup ive seen. Whole shop looks really good
You the man!!
All these could have been passed it to the body workshop to fix it. But at least it created the value of personal touch towards this car.
Salute for the patience and hard work Can’t wait to see your next episodes.
I’m a huge fan of yours. I think you are single-handedly driving up the value of these cars. I see low mileage examples going for $15k around here when a year ago you could get a great used one for $10k or less. 😂 great stuff as always.
Haha no way. I was also looking for one last year and 9-10k would buy you an absolutely beautiful example. My friend picked one up during that time. I only passed on them because the rear seats couldn't fold down to carry big objects.
@@memememine1 I’ve been looking and I’m seeing the prices of these steadily climbing. I think the car care nut might have something to do with it 😂
*Undoubtedly true. Simple supply and demand forces plus in this case, renewed interest is also at work here. Look at Ahmed's sub numbers climbing curve and ~22k views so far on this episode alone. 20 years+ of annual attrition makes these old LS4xx Lexus' a shrinking population in a niche market. Already, some not as well executed as Ahmed's are in Barrett-Jackson pricing territory, with more to follow. Cheers!*
Almost 1 million subscriptions! Great work AMD!
Watched the whole story so far, finaly i cought up with the latest episode. Very exciting project.
I cannot convey how appreciative I am to have this level of knowledge readily available for reference. I can confidently maintain my Tacoma & my wife’s Highlander because of you AMD. From an aircraft mechanic this channel this invaluable to so many people.
Great Job! 👍👏💪"Jose you forget to cut it off "! 😂
Jose now unemployed…. 🫠
1:41:02 😂 “This should hold it…” I love how you keep in the funny moments that make the whole video more genuine. We’ve all had those moments.
The look on your face standing in front of the recently mounted bumper, holding the Styrofoam insert was priceless!
How awesome was that look when he remembered about the foam for the front bumper, that was worth watching the video, just to see that. So now I don't feel like I'm the only person to ever forget to re-install something and have to take half of it apart again. Keep up the great video's , more more we want more. lol
Fascinated to see what Labor of Love Car lovers go through. AMC's Toyota car knowledge and his love for Toyota showed in his workmanship along with his attention to micro details. I'm sure he'll spend years enjoying his gem!
AMD great work, I enjoy your talk and banter as you go. Keep it up, seems you were hoping for more progress... Get some rest, give us a video of what a mechanic does for R&R and enjoy a well deserved break. May the Lord keep you 🙏
Love your passion for these cars and I used to have an 04 that I adored a lot. It did have a starting issue occasionally but they are such sound cars!!
Car care nut, I have never been so concerned watching any car repair video, you are a legend 👍
I found a 2003 with broke timing belt. $1400. 160k miles. Talked to seller on wed. Went over on Friday and he just sold it.
I have hired a Paintless Dent guy several times for front and rear plastic bumper items. I have always been satisfied with their repairs.
From the video, that paint totally looks like it matches.
That looks soooo good.
Hi AMD , thank you for another beautiful video, and I really love long informative ones , really appreciate it and keep it up.
God bless you.
It will be interesting to hear what’s the total cost of restoration.
*Already forgot the "so-far" amount I calculated but it was breathtaking, well over $100k. Ahmed did cover that in previous episodes. Assuredly he will again.*
I love your channel and your passion for Lexus. I have had a 460 and just bought a one owner 430 with 123,000 miles on it. The quality reminds me of early German luxury cars. Praying God's blessings.
I suspected you may have had that front chrome strip upside down but patience paid off.
That's nice... it's okay... this is good...
My PDR guy has worked miracles on my 2002 regular cab Tundra removing dents of all sizes from all over the truck, I highly recommend PDR.
My goal of refreshing this old RCSB truck has been halted at 315,000 miles because the 5.7L has blown a head gasket. At least one of the 3 previous owners ran the truck hard and put it away wet a few times, at lest I did get 45,000 fun miles out of it before the failure. Anyway I am now trying to decide which is best, repair the original engine or replace it with a low mileage engine.
So relaxing watching this methodical "do it right" LS430 series. Thank you for being our educational - "Yota Dad".
congrats on the new shop extension!!!
This is the same runtime of a full length movie! I've been waiting for a follow up vid about this Lexus, so I definitely need to pick up snacks and beer for this 🙂
I'm an antique body man. In the 70s and 80s GM and especially Cadillac used twice as many bolts as any other brand to hold body panels on. Anything with all of the push pins and plastic clips make me nervous. I'm old school rough I'd guess you'd call it.
That 600,000 mile car is becoming nice again. I must compliment the painter, white is the hardest to match and pearl adds another layer of dificulty.
The Relentless Pursuit of Perfection! This care really meets that standard and as cars become less and less reliable due to todays emissions it will be worth having IMO:P
I bet after a solid wash and full paint restoration , Jason could probably get the new paintwork closer to the old. The guy is magic!
Love it AMD! As I told you when we brought our Prius to you, I’m quite similar to you, I like things done properly and I’m particular :)
your care and attention to detail almost makes me regret punching a dent into my parents' 2012 malibu lt when it wouldn't start and i had an exam. almost.
Having served as a car painter and auto body repairman, then later in life as an auto insurance adjuster, I can say you did this correctly. By the way, insurance companies don't quarrel over little weather seals--it's usually laziness on the part of the shop, or neglect on the part of the estimating software editors.
LOL, that was funny when you forgot the foam!
AMD! You're about to hit 1 million subscribers!! I bet that's going to happen in next month- March. CONGRATULATION!!!
That front foam bumper insert! I actually LOL'd😂😂
Great video. So informative...and entertaining.
I was going to mention, just get a can of spray foam insulation and spray it behind the bumper and call it a day. 😀
I love what you've done with this car here AMD you saved this car from going to the crusher and you basically have restored it I love it .
The only thing I can't stand about this job , I don't know if you did it or it's a previous owner did it , but get rid of that window tint .
If you're going to restore a car you want to make it look stock 100% adding the window tint ruins this job , if it was not factory added take off that window tint .