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Harley
 Post subject: My 1986 VG40 Toyota Century Build.
PostPosted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 10:53 pm 

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I'm really in for the long haul with this one.

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5VE-U V8, Auto, Airbag Rear, Electric seats all around, seat heaters, massagers, tons of other cool, whacky features.
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mazdajon
 Post subject: Re: My 1986 VG40 Toyota Century Build.
PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:24 am 
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I have always liked these. Before Lexus the ultimate Toyota. By the number plates in the picture you are in Qld Australia?

Good luck with the restoration.

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Harley
 Post subject: Re: My 1986 VG40 Toyota Century Build.
PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 2:04 am 

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Location: Queensland, Australia
I am indeed, I found it at manheim auctions of all places!

I need to straighten the front end and repair alot of the rust, I'm still on my P's for another 12 months so it gives me time to have it restored then start modifying a little!
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BeanBone
 Post subject: Re: My 1986 VG40 Toyota Century Build.
PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 9:56 am 
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Holy crap, this is going to be amazing.

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Stevester
 Post subject: Re: My 1986 VG40 Toyota Century Build.
PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:58 am 

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mazdajon wrote:
I have always liked these. Before Lexus the ultimate Toyota.


I think even after Lexus, it's still the ultimate Toyota?
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MedigoFlame
 Post subject: Re: My 1986 VG40 Toyota Century Build.
PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:47 pm 
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Awesome! Absolutely love the Toyota Century, can't wait to see the progress on this. Also like the FB RX-7 in the background. :D
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Akio
 Post subject: Re: My 1986 VG40 Toyota Century Build.
PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:36 pm 
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2000gt IS an will forever be the ultimate toyota i think.. but damn that is amazing! it makes you want to rubber neck and see whos in the back, or shoot at it depending on your views....

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bos
 Post subject: Re: My 1986 VG40 Toyota Century Build.
PostPosted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 5:02 pm 

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Oh wow looks so pimp, so dark and mysterious!

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toywagon82
 Post subject: Re: My 1986 VG40 Toyota Century Build.
PostPosted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 6:18 pm 
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Gangsta! :tu:
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RT119Patrick
 Post subject: Re: My 1986 VG40 Toyota Century Build.
PostPosted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 8:49 pm 

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i can't wait to see this build.
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Harley
 Post subject: Re: My 1986 VG40 Toyota Century Build.
PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 4:14 am 

Joined: Sun Jun 19, 2011 12:54 am
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Location: Queensland, Australia
Cheers for the comments guys,I've got a build thread for the sa22c/fb rx7 in the Mazda section.

I'm torn on which direction to head with it. I'd love to do a 80' hot rod theme, moon eyes theme with cargar wheels or, 80's VIP with 14" wire wheels.

At the moment, all the windows are pulled apart, fitting new bushes and just getting a new worm gear made for the front window.
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lolumad
 Post subject: Re: My 1986 VG40 Toyota Century Build.
PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 9:35 am 
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how about neither of those. find some deep barrel jdm wheels no larger than 15" and lower it. curtains and other VIP treatment on the inside, otherwise stock exterior.

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Harley
 Post subject: Re: My 1986 VG40 Toyota Century Build.
PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 4:15 pm 

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Location: Queensland, Australia
Or how about I build a car how I want it built?

I think I'll take my option.
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crown_mad
 Post subject: Re: My 1986 VG40 Toyota Century Build.
PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 5:54 pm 
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Lol, good call mate :) If I was lucky enough to stumble across one, I'd give her the '80s VIP treatment..... Either way this thing is f'ing PIMP right now

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lolumad
 Post subject: Re: My 1986 VG40 Toyota Century Build.
PostPosted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 2:27 pm 
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my bad cholo. run your daytons and some hydraulics and make that whip jump!

ps, engine bay pics?!?!?!?!

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schassisowner
 Post subject: Re: My 1986 VG40 Toyota Century Build.
PostPosted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:14 pm 

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that is so beautiful..... im guessing your on the west coast... there is a Manheim auto auction near me but there is no way thats on the east coast :lol: 15x10s low and call it a day

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Harley
 Post subject: Re: My 1986 VG40 Toyota Century Build.
PostPosted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 1:02 am 

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lolumad wrote:
my bad cholo. run your daytons and some hydraulics and make that whip jump!

ps, engine bay pics?!?!?!?!



Where did I mention anything about hydraulics and daytons? Maybe you have the complete wrong idea of what I was getting at.

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is the idea.

I'm actually from australia lol.

Won't be going any bigger then 14's!
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lolumad
 Post subject: Re: My 1986 VG40 Toyota Century Build.
PostPosted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:27 am 
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it was a joke bro, i know you're not an LA resident. although with 14" wires (daytons) you'd only be missing the lowrider club plaque in the back window to fit in there.

what's up in the engine bay?

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Harley
 Post subject: Re: My 1986 VG40 Toyota Century Build.
PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 6:45 pm 

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It's very messy, I assume the car has seen either alot of beach areas in its life or it's just due to the salt they use on the roads in japan but the engine bay is very corrosive, which adds up with the rust thats in it. I started giving it a clean but thinking I might pay someone to do it lol.
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kfd
 Post subject: Re: My 1986 VG40 Toyota Century Build.
PostPosted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 10:47 am 
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:shock: I was under the impression fender mirrors weren't an option on '81+ cars in Japan. Either way, you don't want those mirrors gimme a ring! :wink:

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