Japan's Dream Landcruiser Workshop

Only in Japan do you find not one, but a chain of workshops that specialize solely in Toyota Landcruiser's and Landcruiser front end conversions. In this video we checked out Flex Auto, a 4WD Specialist with locations dotted across Japan. Flex Auto is famous for their front end conversions on Landcruiser's, the most common of which being a 60 series front.
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[@ThePurePlayaz]

I love specific car dealerships. To me that shows someone's passion and knowledge of a automobile. They are just trying to share the love and keep great cars on the road!

[@dino_dc]

Yep and as new cars become less inspiring or EV, anything restomodded will continue to get more popular

[@jake-ei3ow]

Not all some do it beacuse easier for parts to sell

[@dino_dc]

Hey all, just noticed I said 70 series fronts - to clarify, I meant 60 series! Hope you enjoy another shop tour, so many of these niche workshops dotted around Tokyo, let me know if you have any suggestions on ones you'd like me to visit!

[@rjung_ch]

Love the stories. 👍💪✌️

[@gkanai1400]

Dino, Utilitas in 東京都小金井市貫井南町 may be interesting. They sell Land Cruiser but also Nissan DR30. Just found your channel today. Bought the Speedhunters book years ago and still enjoy that.

[@dino_dc]

@@gkanai1400 Oh I know the guys from there, their R30s are killer. Added to the list for sure!

[@trailsetter]

This is heaven heheh

[@karuizawaboy]

I have an FJ62 that I bought from Flex a few years ago. Lots of fun 😊. Great review...

[@charlenicholas4180]

I love resto mods and appreciate that you cover this type of vehicle and not just street, tuner or high end cars. Big fan of the Hiace. Keep living the dream Dino. Cheers

[@dino_dc]

Thank you! Will try 🙏🏻

[@speedacademydave]

I'll take an 80-series with the 60-series front end conversion, and I'll also take more of these uploads, thanks Dino!

[@dino_dc]

Working on it!! Thanks for the feedback!!

[@user-tm9ij9pk1r]

Очень приятно видеть TLC 60, 70, 80 в таком отличном состоянии!👍👍✊

[@isaialeuila9327]

OMG YOU DONT UNDERSTAND HOW MUCH THIS MEANS LOL. I've been following all the flex Japanese pages because of my love for this retro landcruiser. I couldn't find any English videos on it and I'm so glad I've finally found you

[@dino_dc]

I'm glad you liked it. Will be visiting other Flex shops in the future

[@p00pie]

your channel is going to grow FAST if you keep this up!!! I would love to see all the cool car shops in tokyo!

[@dino_dc]

Oh man thanks for the comment, it's feedback like this that fuels me to keep pushing! Much love!

[@MrTimstaaa]

Just discovered your channel. This was an awesome video showing the things they do in Japan. Fantastic

[@firstprototype]

Nothing can beat old school Toyota SUV ✌️

[@rjung_ch]

Japan looks like a great place to visit. It's on my bucket list, we are planning to visit next year. So much to see. Great vids Dino!

[@dino_dc]

Thanks Robert. Hope you enjoy your visit next year, it's a great place with tons to see no matter what you are into!

[@CorpseExplosion]

Super interesting, thanks! I'm loving your new content and you are killing it with the subject matter, b-roll, music and explanations. It's a pleasure to watch something without a lot of the usual vlogger ott enthusiasm and hype but just interesting material.

[@dino_dc]

Thanks Mark, love the feedback and it's something a lot are saying. Just can't do the fake OTT so I just do it in the best way I know how...

[@muthukumaranc]

Fantastic video Dino! It is very interesting to learn different parts of the car culture in Japan!

[@dino_dc]

Thank you, so happy you like it! More to come so keep coming back!

[@SoldierMHGod]

Absolutely Nice....LC is and will always be timeless.

[@thomaskirkland8391]

These specialist garages are awesome... looks like they create some unique quality vehicles. I have subscribed in the hope you'll share more garages like these!

[@stephenbennett3330]

So cool. Thanks and looking forward to the next review.

[@nadirkhan7552]

Loved it Want to go back in the 80's ❤

[@reycaballero2462]

It boggles my mind how the land cruiser is a very large vehicle and it's being driven around small japanese streets. Again that you very much for the video Dino!!!

[@dino_dc]

Yeah they do well here, always have, even the go completely against the Eco movement all manufacturers are trying to jump on!

[@jimmyc7269]

They are actually not that large compared to new cars, an 80 series is only about 3" wider and 3" shorter than a new Camry, and narrower compared to some other sedans. Still not small, but they are smaller than they look.

[@Jez3134]

My ND MX5/Miata was wider than my 60 series, though no where near as long obviously. The 60s and 80s were big for their time, but I guess car manufacturers have to account for increasing waist sizes of today. New civics and corollas are almost large sedan size of the 90s.

[@geoffdossor5772]

Because Tokyo's LC's do a lot more full-lock turning than their Aussie brethren, their steering joints tend to wear out comparatively quickly. Ask me how I know. 😃

[@NafaratMiyaMiya]

I was so happy to see this video, I love LCs... i love my 100 series but those 80 and 60 series are so tasteful. Love the upholstery! Great video... i hit subscribe right away!

[@dino_dc]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for subbing!!

[@onespeedyboi9835]

Dino back with more top notch content.

[@dino_dc]

Thank you Sir!!

[@dscott113]

Amazing. I gotta stop by next time I’m in Japan. I just picked up a 100 series. Loving the channel so far, D.

[@dino_dc]

Thank you Mr. Scott!

[@user-kh7ks6gi8r]

very cool stuff, thanks Dino

[@dino_dc]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gms03sbd3]

That's what I like it!! I don't know why but the hiace always felt cool to me.

[@dino_dc]

I really like the Hi-Ace myself, they are just too bouncy with those solid axles & leaf springs

[@rtong12]

Incredible. Thank you so much for sharing. Love the orange FJ70 with the white raised roof. I am a LC200 owner and would love it if they made FJ70 like-grills for the LC200s.

[@gafrers]

Interesting. I didn't know it at all but being in Japan i'm not surprised.

[@aliasad2143]

Very nice video man. Subbed after watching the classic AMG video you made- looking forward to more!

[@dino_dc]

Awesome, thank you!

[@sworinhaboriboun-qz4sg]

It’s about time you had your own channel. I’ve been a fan ever since SpeedHunters (You were the 1st one to put RWB on the map internationally about 10 years ago?! Way before Nakai had his World Tour on building RWB’s) and still you are in the “Land of Tomorrow”. This channel should blow-up soon enough, again at under 9K subs, I’m a lil late to this channel as well…..but if anyone knows about “never too late” for anything, it’s me. I have no channel or anything; just a guy who has always been into “speed” and dances a little….A Salute to you sir!!! Underrated channel but Legendary content via SpeedHunters. Going through all your videos now. Thank you Dino.

[@dino_dc]

Thank you so much man! Thanks for the kind words and spread the word!!

[@SpyThereMan13]

I recently purchased a LC Prado 78 from FLEX. I wasn't planning on buying a LC but I love how they customized it and ended up buying it.

[@dino_dc]

Oh nice!

[@rags2rigsrevivingtheoldcru156]

3:44, you're just like me. The 60 series design is so unique and appealing

[@dino_dc]

Then you must be a fan of Icon?

[@rags2rigsrevivingtheoldcru156]

@@dino_dc Yep! i've watched many of their vids. Amazing!

[@ThMon]

My dad land cruiser 😢 Really good memories. Thanks for the video

[@dino_dc]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@labestiaazul5428]

1994 Land Cruiser Prado... I love it!!

[@petrofilmeurope]

Inspiring documentation indeed. Thank you from Oslo.

[@dino_dc]

Mange takk!

[@rsxteufel]

Love to have one of those driving around.

[@emreorhan827]

hey nice videos reminds me of good times from Japan! keep going!

[@dino_dc]

Thank you! I will!

[@vwbr3nt]

This was awesome to see! Thank you

[@dino_dc]

Thank you for watching!

[@kmcld6541]

Hey Dino love the video content. Only just stumbling on your KZbin but I’ve been following your written content since the early 2000s reading HPI in Australia as a kid

[@dino_dc]

Oh man that's awesome! I loved all those years spent covering cars in Japan for HPI, it was a good mag with cool people. Happy you found me on here and thanks for the follow!

[@ayaan-world]

thank you so much, watching TLC is a pleasure for eyes

[@dino_dc]

Thanks!

[@BenG78]

Oh yeah! Hiace and Toyota land cruiser are so popular in El Salvador! Thank you for sharing! including the Hilux pick up

[@dino_dc]

Wow El Salvador! Thanks for watching 🤙🏻

[@user-zg6sl9oo6d]

Thank you, very nice and informative video!

[@jdmsurfer]

They are proud of their restos.

[@happy_keats]

Cool channel, definetly needs more spotlight

[@dino_dc]

Thank you!

[@melodyy9628]

thank you so much for the quality videos

[@dino_dc]

Thanks!! So happy so many people here are linking it!

[@djamalhaddad4052]

I love these old cars fj45 60 90 are presious in all the deserts.

[@reziserNS]

Great vid! Keep these up! :)

[@dino_dc]

Thank you!! Check back soon for more!

[@saadahmed8879]

Love the video bro please make more content like this

[@dino_dc]

Thank you!! I will definitely try!

[@megabuilder2861]

So relaxing

[@dino_dc]

Thank you!

[@aronanandaraj4521]

love your content, keep going bro

[@dino_dc]

Thanks man!! Will definitely try!

[@zorilaz]

I want one of those vans and a Land Cruiser . Amazing. Superb

[@dino_dc]

Me too!

[@jabarmalid5393]

I love these models

[@samfikeu623]

I need to be there!

[@Greatapp446]

Love this video!!!

[@__beer__]

Wow that prado with a 60 series front is wild

[@leyland272]

great video I love old toyotas

[@dino_dc]

Thanks, glad you liked it

[@Ghostrider-71]

Wow, just wow.

[@jeremyjs8863]

Glorious !

[@yuupyuup4774]

I bought a fj62v(red one) at 3:51 from this shop 10 years ago when I was 20 years old. Actually this Flex group is known as notorious LC shop in japanese LC community. My FJ was found totally bad condition after purchase…and i didn’t have any knowledge… My friend got 60 series from here and delivered with one wrong size wheel lol But unfortunately this shop has most of old LC series in Japan and they increase the price so customers are hard to find nice LCs from another shop. but its all good memories tho…lol still love the old fj series so much! great video! thank you!!!!

[@dino_dc]

Thanks for sharing. Do you still have an LC?

[@yuupyuup4774]

@@dino_dc unfortunately no…:( i’m looking for chevy c7 right now.

[@scottnofrendz3567]

80 series landcruiser sahara is my all time dream vehicle

[@AnandsaikhanNyamdavaa]

Hey this was a cool place. If you can next time, ask them some questions about the build. what makes them special etc..

[@murageful]

I like this video, would have suggested in the foreseable future if you could give a full detail of a particular car.

[@renkodoodle]

Can't say I like the 60 face on 80 thing Was in Japan when these were new. Doing a 60 body on a 80 chasis/ 1hdft drive train atm Japan is a super cool place

[@smartman123]

these land cruiser masterpiece

[@jeanclaudecollin3056]

Land cruiser,vans what a choice magnificent 🥰 thanks for vidéo 🥰 my Toyota is fantastic 🇯🇵👍🥰

[@dino_dc]

Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeanclaudecollin3056]

@@dino_dc thanks a lot 1 more time 👏👍🇧🇪

[@joeyporto6330]

FINNALLY A VIDEO WITH THE LANDCRUISER 100 CUSTOM

[@1277479]

the Landcruiser of that era arrived to the middle east area loaded with top options .. even better than these ones in Japan

[@dino_dc]

Yeah and you guys got the bigger 4.6L V8 on the later series while Japan got stuck with the 4.3L! Damn Toyota lol

[@1277479]

@@dino_dc true

[@phalanx3803]

@@dino_dc the V8 is not as good as you think it stupid fuel hungry around 15l/100km with a good tune 13.5 - 14 if you drop 1/3 of the power you can get 12. the 1HD-FTE is far superior.

[@jamiefrangos9233]

My jaw dropped. Shhhhh don't tell any other Australians. Keep up the good work.

[@dino_dc]

Thanks, will do!

[@vanwynn8193]

Great lucking truck 🥰👍.

[@LXGspec]

Love the chill vibe content! Do you even shoot the b-roll on the iphone? I'd totally go for the 2 tone landcruiser in the front lineup, dig that style a lot ✌️

[@dino_dc]

Hey thank you for the feedback! No the B-roll Alec (@noplans) shoots on his Sony A73.

[@matthewwigglesworth]

Thanks for the tour Dino, great vid. I noticed the front bumpers had full chrome versions, what are they from?

[@dino_dc]

Not sure, will have to ask on a next visit

[@timodification]

Very good content

[@dino_dc]

Thank you!!

[@olavipuntanen869]

Thanks!

[@caaash1]

Here I am before this channel's skyrocketing. It would be nice to see a video about Japan's mafia style car scene like the classic murdered lang mercedeses and lexuses. They just look so cool on the clean streets of Japan.

[@dino_dc]

I'm currently looking for a couple of Lotec cars to do a video on. Yakuza favorites back in the day lol

[@gibson839]

I very like this

[@gabrielm-art7439]

That hilux surf looks cool

[@user-yg8iy6gg7q]

I think the 100 series LC with the 60 series front would be cool.

[@chukwuebukalawrence6954]

Now just subscribed bro. Thanks. For the Van's, do they also modify the interior and engine. Noticed the steerling is on the right

[@dino_dc]

Thanks for the sub! As far as I know it’s all aesthetic

[@geoffdossor5772]

Hey Dino, as an 80-series diehard, Flexdream is one of my favourite detours. Interesting fact, Flexdream and Flex are different companies, doing the same Land Cruiser conversions-no love lost apparently. Flex is by far the bigger network, and fabricates the conversions out of sheet steel-try lifting the hood/bonnet and you’ll know what I mean😂. Good luck with your channel mate.

[@dino_dc]

Hey Geoff! I knew you’d like this episode! Need to hit up a few more, including the one at the end of Meguro dori!

[@geoffdossor5772]

The guys that run these shops are really accessible. Maybe tag along for a behind the scenes conversion. That'd generate a ton of interest.😀@@dino_dc

[@qutubmohiuddin329]

Dino you should start collecting these 60s and 80s like the Gtrs you've got. They are gaining popularity now in the US for being minimalistic and easy to drive. I've seen people paying close to a hundred grand for these beauties. Nice video though

[@dino_dc]

Demand is definitely staying high on these

[@milliondollalic]

I love these videos. Please tell me, what camera do you use to film?

[@dino_dc]

iPhone & Sony A72

[@milliondollalic]

Thank you. I firmly believe your channel will continue to grow with this sort of production.@@dino_dc

[@Sick_Boy.]

Not a fan of those but you made them cool 😀 Keep up the good work Dino.

[@dino_dc]

Thanks man! Each to their own sure, but so cool that shops are doing interesting things like this

[@shilkawi]

This man need 20M subs NOWWW!

[@dino_dc]

Much ❤️ !!! 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🙏🏻

[@3800TURBO]

Wow looks like my toyota workshop back in 1993.

[@ranjacalvin438]

Hi I really like your content what kind of camera are you using

[@dino_dc]

Thank you! Sony A3S & iPhone 13 Pro Max for the vlog part

[@rm6330]

The faceswap vans look like the new front is about 30 cm too high (probably headlight compliance) If the headlights and bumper were lower they would look amazing imo Landcruiser hold their value very high in Australia

[@DileshaDias]

Brilliant stuff mate! Keep it going

[@dino_dc]

Thanks, will do!

[@bernardinjean-loup1168]

My dream is to get a 62 series 5speed with the 1hd-t high roof 2 tones paint 😍😍

[@philliplyn2692]

Would love to get my hands on one of these it’s work every dime can’t really get these in the USA only a few that’s on the lot 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@sivo0078]

Orange 62 OMG😍🤩😍

[@bombardierboerboels]

Did they have any 100 series there

[@biginterview7340]

Great video! Do they carry left hand drive vehicles in inventory and do they import to the US? I know Renoca Flex is opening a US outlet in April but they already have a waitlist.

[@P00katube]

Just get rid of the 25 importation rules in the USA!!!!!

[@dino_dc]

Yes I've seen plenty of LHD ones go through them, it's even more sought after in Japan than the domestic models

[@biginterview7340]

@@dino_dc Appreciate the reply. I’m wondering what a low mileage (sub 100k) LHD triple-locked 95-97 FZJ80 would cost in Japan? There being unicorns in the states and if you can find one it’ll be expensive.

[@paulbartsch1223]

Back in the day trading in the 60 series for an 80 series was like going from a truck to a sports car. I’m on my second 80 series and this one has only done 112,000km in 25 years.

[@dino_dc]

Damn!

[@wdnmd]

I pass by this store whenever I drive my lc76 to work, I would buy a fj60 if there is not restriction for the diesel car.😍

[@dino_dc]

Ah yeah forgot about that. Still don’t get it, plenty of diesel cars in sale now

[@wdnmd]

Sine 2015,if you want to drive old diesel cars in these big cities ,you would spend lot of money due to emission regulations. Thats why is harder to see some off-roads in Tokyo.

[@daniellopez9622]

If heaven has a place is this

[@dino_dc]

Wait till we check out the other Flex

[@byronruizruiz5110]

For mi the best cars of the world,land Cruiser 👍

[@sano514]

Hi Dino, BTW gr8 video.what is the exact add of this dealer plz?

[@dino_dc]

Which one?

[@neomokgosi68]

Hiace, popular yes in South Africa.

[@roland9367]

This makes me jealous. I did went to Kyoto Offroad Center, a small shop but fun. There I saw a super rare 70's serie that had the exterior of a 40. Only 70 of them had been made. I would like the 80 with a 60 front end. But I think that Hilux Surf was also modified?

[@dino_dc]

I’d like to l see that 70/40 look

[@deeman7647]

Curious to see if they do any 100 series era specific specs?

[@dino_dc]

I’d say they would try to help out with most requests

[@markopitkanen8208]

Oioioi toyota heaven🤩🙏

[@ap.99]

i hope they have workshop for suzuki jimny's too

[@dino_dc]

Not these guys but there is another that I plan on visiting which does crazy stuff to Jimnys!

[@moremo2871]

Hi do you know if there is a similar for example for Nissan Patrol please, if so would you be able to do a video please.

[@dino_dc]

Not on this scale

[@Aamer_yahya]

We dream of this cars in yemen 🤠🇾🇪🇾🇪