Hi mate. I'd be hard pressed say under $100,000 to restore it. That car's guaranteed got $50,000 in Metal Fabrication, Panel Beating, preparation and last painting! There's Engine, Gearbox, Tailshaft, Diff all need Rebuilding. Full interior, Full Exhaust, Brakes, Suspension, Electricals and all the fiddly bits like Guages, Windscreens etc. I know, I'm nearly at the finish line coming to 6 figures!! Nick!
I’d say a good deal of the 40% that say chuck it would offer to buy it! Lol It’s not the worst out there that’s been saved that’s for sure🙂. Whatever you spend fixing it you would surely get back and some 👍
Hope hes got deep pockets. Couple a hundred k to fix that....... but well worth it. I've done RX3s in similar nick and it cost close to that. Werent these the same as a HA viva? Get one and use as a donor.
@@OzGeneralStore yep. Im doing an LH, and im glad i can unbolt most bits. But my starting point is much better than yours. Keep at it mate, get that sucker fixed!
I'm in the process of doing a restoration of an LC 4 door. All rust has been professionally repaired 6k. It now sits in stunning paint 12k. Next in line is the full interior trim 7k. And because I'm a mechanic of over 30 years the mechanicals are up to me. And I'm just going to go for a full rebuilt 202 with a set of tripples. A steel case celica 5 speed. And a 3,55 lid banjo. Wish I found your beast! Cos I would even now offer you at least 12k,if not more. But a well done tribute lc xu1 is around 100k to purchase. Good luck with your project. 👍
Cost to restore is always subject to Labour costs. Findings parts, if not complete, is the hard part. I can see you have the grille, but things like coupe reclining front seats and GTR rear seats are incredibly hard to come by. Definitely worth saving if funds allow.
It’s definitely reparable most of the places that have rust in them are relatively easy to repair and hang on panels aren’t the problem the problem is repairing the shell it’s self
15,000$ for the mechanicals / suspension o/haul /blast and repaint / shocks / brakes/ exhaust / diff /box/clutch / motor /accessories --radiator /mounts /alternator , steering column and rack o/haul stock type rebuild . 28,000g for body work, more used parts might cost u alot .
definitely keen to see how you guys go. im just starting my lc torana project. well its been sitting in the garage for over a year. mines a bit ahead of where you guys are. mines already got paint job done. have all the mechanical things left to do
My guess is at least 30 k in parts and pieces. What you value your labor at I have no idea! If you were to pay a business it would get close to the 100k !
Is it a 161 High Compression ? It might be worth doing a GTR replica if it is. 30 -40k in parts plus labour but what do l know! Good luck. Looking forward to seeing it's progress.
Check out patch maker for the inner and outer sills, rare spares definitely sell most of everything else body panels wise. By the look would have to think at least $75k min.
surprised that floors not worse than it is i was expecting a lot more rust in the floor the chassis rails might be your biggest issue not sure if RS do anything for those?
Torana s , surprised it even has discs , for the normal person it’s utter junk if you’ve got a restoration shop and your a steel fabricator plus the paintwork , engine rebuild a crap 3 speed and crap diff if it was a gtr sure torana s uh junk .
This kind of rare classic car is absolutely definitely 100% worth saving
It's definitely a big job
Its a heap of shite allways has been
Worth saving for sure, 2-Door LC-LJ are Pricey now. Would make a nice GTR Clone.
after 10 years of rust repairs...maybe
Any updates on this one Jon? I’d say 60k in just body work. Hope it’s saved
It will probably cost around $60,500 or thereabouts
Regards from William
yikes, our budget is not that high!
It’s a two door stock torana. Walk away from it and buy something already done
Hi mate. I'd be hard pressed say under $100,000 to restore it. That car's guaranteed got $50,000 in Metal Fabrication, Panel Beating, preparation and last painting! There's Engine, Gearbox, Tailshaft, Diff all need Rebuilding. Full interior, Full Exhaust, Brakes, Suspension, Electricals and all the fiddly bits like Guages, Windscreens etc. I know, I'm nearly at the finish line coming to 6 figures!! Nick!
It has a pretty good floor need in has no rust
floor is ok in the back but front is shot
I’d say a good deal of the 40% that say chuck it would offer to buy it! Lol
It’s not the worst out there that’s been saved that’s for sure🙂. Whatever you spend fixing it you would surely get back and some 👍
Keen to see any sort of progress on the Tory. Also keen for an update with your plans on the falcons and any recent work done. Cheers
Bump!
I’ve seen some big projects on TH-cam but this would take the cake. The cost will be monumental on this one. I won’t even guess. Good learning curve
Hope hes got deep pockets. Couple a hundred k to fix that....... but well worth it. I've done RX3s in similar nick and it cost close to that. Werent these the same as a HA viva? Get one and use as a donor.
I don't think he has spent a cent on it so far lol
60k to restore it to factory level. Getting parts will be very hard, so you gotta salvage every part as best you can.
Hate that you can't unbolt the guards
@@OzGeneralStore yep. Im doing an LH, and im glad i can unbolt most bits. But my starting point is much better than yours.
Keep at it mate, get that sucker fixed!
hi Have the car dipped ,way to much rust to keep rust patching . Lotsa rust will be hiding .
Less we know the better
I'm in the process of doing a restoration of an LC 4 door. All rust has been professionally repaired 6k. It now sits in stunning paint 12k. Next in line is the full interior trim 7k. And because I'm a mechanic of over 30 years the mechanicals are up to me. And I'm just going to go for a full rebuilt 202 with a set of tripples. A steel case celica 5 speed. And a 3,55 lid banjo. Wish I found your beast! Cos I would even now offer you at least 12k,if not more. But a well done tribute lc xu1 is around 100k to purchase. Good luck with your project. 👍
It is definitely salvageable. Just make sure you have ALL the parts BEFORE you even start. What's a car if you can't find a bonnet or doors right ??
Exactly
Cost to restore is always subject to Labour costs.
Findings parts, if not complete, is the hard part.
I can see you have the grille, but things like coupe reclining front seats and GTR rear seats are incredibly hard to come by.
Definitely worth saving if funds allow.
You Can Do It Johnhn I believe In You
I'm guessing $55,000 to restore
It’s definitely reparable most of the places that have rust in them are relatively easy to repair and hang on panels aren’t the problem the problem is repairing the shell it’s self
Yeah easy 60k resto there!
Then the car is worth say $40k maybe if sold?
15,000$ for the mechanicals / suspension o/haul /blast and repaint / shocks / brakes/ exhaust / diff /box/clutch / motor /accessories --radiator /mounts /alternator , steering column and rack o/haul stock type rebuild .
28,000g for body work, more used parts might cost u alot .
I accept your quote
Sounds more like it
definitely keen to see how you guys go. im just starting my lc torana project. well its been sitting in the garage for over a year. mines a bit ahead of where you guys are. mines already got paint job done. have all the mechanical things left to do
I will be following this project I’m interested to see how the car gets braced before the panels get removed thanks👍
50-60K minimal mate I would definitely restore it it don’t scare me
Its a two door, it must be saved. I had a four door LJ a long time ago, and even back then I rarely saw a LC/LJ coupe. Please save.
just start with the floor pans then inner sills then outer ect ect
add on another hundred etc's, there is so much to do
My guess is at least 30 k in parts and pieces. What you value your labor at I have no idea! If you were to pay a business it would get close to the 100k !
70 k minimum for a full resto!
Now we are talking
Is it a 161 High Compression ? It might be worth doing a GTR replica if it is. 30 -40k in parts plus labour but what do l know! Good luck. Looking forward to seeing it's progress.
Check out patch maker for the inner and outer sills, rare spares definitely sell most of everything else body panels wise. By the look would have to think at least $75k min.
Well worth saving
I would allow 50k plus your labour
I am also currently doing an LC 2 door as a GTR
You already have the unicorn - that’s the grille
Great work there John
Look forward to seeing more of this project on the LC Torana
From Bill...
Ex busnutter
$100,000.00 to restore
When's the next powerball
surprised that floors not worse than it is i was expecting a lot more rust in the floor
the chassis rails might be your biggest issue not sure if RS do anything for those?
Anything is savable. Lots of rupees and a hellava lot of love. Ask that knob from graveyard cars
87k to restore
Definitely a fixer. You’ve just got to find the right parts car. Even a 4 banger 4 door with pillars and front sill sections, the rest is Rare Spares.
Lol at the 40% that say "bin it..."....lmao. ANYTHINGS retrievable with anyone lucky enough to have the coin and abilities...
Too bad for us we don't have either lol
60K plus to restore
Save it, you can do it.
HI there mate i know where there is a donor car for you for $500
Is it a GTR?
@@justin-dr6sx no mate it's a LJ Xu1
@@chadwickpritchard3197 Yeah ok. How complete is it?
@@justin-dr6sx it has no front an it has a good floor and it has a good roof and boot and 1 door pretty much just a shell
@@chadwickpritchard3197 ok. Has it got the compliance plate?
What state are you in?
Xu1 replica, othwrwise you wont get your money back when you're done shovelling in 50k or 60k into it
and shovel we will!
Torana s , surprised it even has discs , for the normal person it’s utter junk if you’ve got a restoration shop and your a steel fabricator plus the paintwork , engine rebuild a crap 3 speed and crap diff if it was a gtr sure torana s uh junk .
Yeah, it's been sitting a while that's for sure.
just fix the xe haha