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dannybe
 Post subject: Toyota 2000GT restore
PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:24 am 

Joined: Fri Apr 16, 2010 7:51 am
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Location: Philippines
The car came from my grandfather and is in relatively great shape. The engine stalled a few years back and from then on in was just garaged.
I'm doing a full restoration with a repaint. Currently looking for a mechanic to take a look at the 3M engine.

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Im looking for a parts catalog if anyone can help point me in the right direction.
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Brett.lakey
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:02 am 

Joined: Fri Sep 04, 2009 7:46 am
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Location: baton Rouge
holy shit dude, its amazing that youve got one.


good luck with your rebuild.
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dannybe
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:12 am 

Joined: Fri Apr 16, 2010 7:51 am
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Location: Philippines
thanks Brett.
ill need all the help i can get.
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ta22
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:58 am 

Joined: Fri May 30, 2008 11:14 am
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Location: belgium
:shock: :oops: , nice man realy nice

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colink
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:30 am 

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Location: Leeds in the UK
my your a very very lucky person good luck with the rebuild
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Brett.lakey
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:50 am 

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Location: baton Rouge
hell, id imagine this thing would sell for a premium as it sits.
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OkieRA29
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 1:57 pm 
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Like everybody else has said, very nice, very lucky. Closest I ever got to something like this was the Leica M3 my grandmother left me. Beautiful car and good luck with the resto.

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dannybe
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:43 pm 

Joined: Fri Apr 16, 2010 7:51 am
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Location: Philippines
The only reason i have this car now was that my grandfather was the manufacturer of Toyota here in the Philippines during the 70's to the early 80's. He brought in 4 GT's into the Philippines and this is the only one left with our family.
There are 3 2000GT's here (mine included) and the 4th one was shipped to the US.

Ill try getting in touch with Toyota Japan. The Toyota chairman was just here in Manila a couple of months ago but i unfortunately couldnt make the event that hosted the dinner.

Ill post updates as they happen. I also got the 2000GT book directly from Mr. Shin and he was kind enough to sign it for me.
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bulaklak
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 5:21 pm 

Joined: Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:17 am
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Location: manila
i hope you finish the engine rebuild soon.. so we can catch a glimpse of this

rare beauty...


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bert
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:08 pm 

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Location: Everett, WA
:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: WHOA! Some poeple have all the luck! Well all the right family members at least :lol: Whatever you do, do NOT let go of this baby!
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stingray
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:27 pm 

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Location: Brunei
now thats a real beauty

who need the new lexus :P

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dannybe
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:58 am 

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Location: Philippines
Got a copy of the book signed by Mr. Shin Yoshikawa.

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Yayoi
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 9:08 am 
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Location: Pit Garage
This will be your man (not my son, but the old guy next to him)...he can fix your car. Picture is from Odaiba Toyota History Museum. Unfortuately he doesn't speak English. I had a pleasure of going behind the scene...behind the clear glass :) (for those who know what I am talking about) to see some of the cars being serviced by him.

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For the surprise....he is making a replica scale model of guess what engine!!! You can't see but on top of the pic, kinda hidden, is an original 3M parts (valve cover and other engine parts).
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Mr Shin can help you too...but this guy is probably your best bet. Email me if you have questions.

Ganda ng kotse mo pare...I think I saw a pic of your car being restored in Mr Shin's page.
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groupb
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:56 am 

Joined: Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:17 pm
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Location: so cal
I got the parts and service manuals and some parts.

A complete engine and transmission.

I supply parts for the Zinn collection in Florida.

Also restored a couple of 2000GTs before at TRD USA.
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dannybe
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:34 pm 

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Location: Philippines
@Yayoi - thanks. id like to get in touch with the man. i sent you a PM

@groupb - is there a way i can get a copy of the manuals? im missing a lighter if you have that in stock. NOS seats perhaps?

Some interior pics.

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pagong
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 9:44 pm 
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Location: Lynnwood, Washington
Ayos, ganda naman!

Update us when things get rolling.

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Lancaster
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:23 pm 

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Location: Dallas, TX
WOW! Simply stunning! The 2000GT is my absolute favorite classic car; Japanese, European, or American. It takes the cake! Good luck with the restore. 8)
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groupb
 Post subject: mechanic 2000GT
PostPosted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 10:34 am 

Joined: Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:17 pm
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Location: so cal
The person who can fly to manila to help you is Yoshitami Sekiya. He is a retired TRD mechanic who used to work for me. Speaks very good english and was Tokyo area 2000GT master mechanic.

Very familiar with 2000GTs and he has been to Manila several times. He knows Dante very well. Used to support the local Toyota race teams in the 70's.....

I will contact him if you are interested. My brother is in Manila too, and you can contact him as well. He had mentioned to me previously that someone was looking for a 2000GT engine.....
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benpiff
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 10:58 am 
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Subscribing to this! So glad to see one on the forum.

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3am
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 3:23 am 
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Location: Philippines
holy crap! that is one awesome car! all the best.....
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