PART 4: THE REALITY OF REBUILDING A MILLION MILE LEXUS

[@ElseasWorld]

Who thinks it"s time for @jackbuildsit to come and pay his dues on this build?😤😝

[@jackbuildsit]

If you give me a big enough hammer I can make this problem go away 😂

[@ElseasWorld]

@@jackbuildsitHe is either talking body hammer or sledge hammer 🤔 😂

[@Frank-Thoresen]

​@@jackbuildsitA big excavator is like a very big hammer with less sweat 😄

[@Hanlonsgarage]

I think you're on your own on this one...😅😅​@@ElseasWorld

[@patriotgarage]

I think he means you have to play "hammer time" by MC Hammer on repeat while he is there.

[@moonshinefuel]

This car is now an internet legend. And you sir are the right person for this.

[@ElseasWorld]

Thank you so much, comments like this make me even more motivated to make this car look superb again!

[@BadKarma714]

Bon Jovi sings living on a prayer not Whitesnake. I can’t believe I knew that.

[@smplyizzy]

Great job on the trunk. Most people would not go that far! While you have the parts car. I would send out the Million mile wheels and have them refurbished.

[@ElseasWorld]

That’s actually not a bad idea! Thank you haha

[@garyhoward2628]

After all that hard work getting the boot floor flat why on earth put seam sealer in the holes? I mean the front wing was shot to bits but was saved not understanding the ethos with the seam sealer in the boot floor. That said what a car looking forward to the next installment

[@discoj7112]

I honestly think this has become my favorite car restoration series on KZbin. I have never seen this level of dedication put toward an "ordinary" car and I just love it. I'm truly delighted to see this tired old Lexus get a real professional glow-up.

[@ElseasWorld]

That means a lot to me, thank you!

[@AcTpaxaHeu]

check out Bobrius productions, though his cars are far from 1 mln miles, his dedication is unique

[@LandoMorales]

This is definitely my favorite build on KZbin

[@cigarjefe]

This car deserves to be a museum piece. No expense spared

[@willierolon3735]

Awesome job, Freddy has an eye to find super talented people. You, sir, are a wonderful restorer. Keep it up.

[@1revwilly]

Rutledge Wood is great and the dude restoring this car is great as well!

[@yes.vote.]

Honestly wow. Great work on that trunk and the front of the car. It all looks like OEM again and the detail you put into it is something my brain loves oh so very much ;)

[@benjaminmorrison7150]

Thats some damn good metal work on that fender! Compares to where it was that's some amazing work! I'm loving this build!

[@Czechbound]

This is so much better of a watch than 99.9% of car videos that are just parts swapping. This is all very practical knowledge for anyone repairing an old car. Greetings from Prague, CZ.

[@ElseasWorld]

Thank you! Just trying to share what I’ve learned over the years 😁

[@DjJay]

I never got why Top Gear USA got cancelled, Rutledge, Adam and Tanner had some good on screen chemistry, Rut was my fav due to his love for old whacky car. Towards the end, they were doing some seriously cool stuff, which I still watch every now and then. My fav episode was the artic trucks Iceland challenge

[@omarjainul8399]

I am rebuilding my 130k mile lexus and you make me so excited to have a car in the lineage of the million mile lexus. Keep it up Elsea I look forward to your success

[@MIUBHI007]

If you are using 3m 8115 (and I’m sure you know coming from the bodyshop world) make sure you bake it one good time (or let it sit out in the sun for a day) otherwise it will swell up where it’s exposed to the face, even if it’s sat and cured for a couple weeks. I found this out many years ago after repairing a bumper with a rip in it. After I primed, prepped and painted it, it looked fantastic. After I baked it, you could see everywhere I used it where it filled a gap. Would also be a good idea if you get some of the 3M sprayable seam sealer, mark off the area so it looks like a textured mat/factory sound deadening and then paint over that. Would hide all of your welds and imperfections plus protect it from any thing that could possibly scratch it.

[@ElseasWorld]

I haven’t tried the spray able stuff yet but really need to try it out soon!

[@Fncy_VW]

Love that you’re keeping the original fenders!

[@MaDMaXGroW]

Just Amazing mate, just amazing metal work.

[@Veldkamp88]

Awesome content! Tavarish is amazing giving his friends a hand with starting their own KZbin channels

[@rafsolo]

Rutledge got old, but he's still got that awesome energy!

[@WouterHendrickx79]

I like the steering wheel cover transparent idea. It's an art piece

[@Devastator0]

Love your work Michael! Good progress so far and I love seeing it! Keep up the good work! Super excited to see how it all turns out!

[@samdavis2454]

Rutledge Wood! I hope they bring back Top Gear

[@joshdevdoss9041]

Build's coming along well, keep it up!

[@jasonfabrick9308]

I wonder how much your work is adding to the value of the car. I'm glad you were able to keep original parts like the bumper covers.

[@ianhill5741]

“I haven’t watched someone paint like this since I watched them paint the Picasso” Comedic gold, I love it

[@ElseasWorld]

🤣♥️

[@CACressida]

I have one of these cars in the body shop getting repainted Lexus Nori Green Pearl. You've made me appreciate the work that goes into restoring a car properly.

[@ElseasWorld]

Beautiful color, it takes time but it’s so satisfying and worth it when it’s all said and done 😎

[@ZippoMan18]

Cool to see Rutledge on the video!! I really only know him from the NASCAR scene! That is how I first knew who he was.

[@Arcturuseyes]

Id love to see you take apart the engine and rebuild with bulletproof upgrades, once it's done, that Lexus is going to be pretty. She deserves a good pep in her step.

[@SpaceTech54]

GREAT To see Rutledge - it's been so long..

[@ElseasWorld]

He’s so great to have around, always brings the mood up for everyone around him!

[@Garage9D]

Dude great work!! Str8 killing it on this resto Keep it up!

[@blacaaro]

Lmao I just watch “The Burb’s” randomly today for the first time, who woulda thought I’d see a clip in your video

[@elikrebs742]

Just incredible body work! So cool to see this relic getting restored back to factory!

[@charliesyan]

More series like this and you are going to be huge!!!

[@jackhaskins6855]

Panel bond literally held all Saturns together. They even glued the frame rails to the cowl on a lot of cars. Stronger than a weld psi-wise. Shit is incredible. This video perfectly illustrates why body men are so much more "touched" than mechanics. Sanding that front bumper had to suck. Body men are just built different. Good ones like Mike anyway.

[@ElseasWorld]

I’m just alright but hopefully after a few more of these rebuilds I’ll be able to do this stuff with ease

[@jackhaskins6855]

@@ElseasWorld Even if you aren't maybe the best bodyman, getting into the crevasses of that bumper just SUCKS. Most would just scuff the smaller spots and pray it doesn't start peeling at 55mph. The willingness to do it correctly is what separates you.👍

[@7nitrogen]

much respect to you for truly restoring this classic. please don't let Tavarish super/turbo/nitro this vehicle.

[@seanguy9720]

You’re making great progress so far!

[@Snacksy-uv2lp]

Looks realy good i am going to follow this restoration for sure.

[@Lee_Hall]

Your doing an amazing job Michael. If I had your skills I probably would have welded up that trunk then sanded it down instead of using the sealer. Although it looks 100x better than before, you can still see the fixes. Depends if you are going for as close to perfection or not. Your still doing an amazing job. Keep smashing it!

[@dakyras426]

Rapidly becoming one of my favourite automotive channels! Wondering if there are any manufacturers who make cars that last as long as Lexus....?

[@ElseasWorld]

Maybe Mercedes and there’s some super high mileage tahoes out there!

[@jadenseph1809]

This video is just continuation of front fender and bumper repair and trunk repair. Still love it.

[@tomimoto]

This series is sooo good!!

[@dominicg2456]

Im excited to see you finish it

[@Jupiterider1]

The Rutledge blessing! The Million Mile Lexus will surely live for another million miles! 👍🏼

[@ElseasWorld]

Couldn't agree more! 😁

[@Nigel999]

Legend meets legend and creates a masterpiece! Loving this journey, being a Lexus fan - I have a 2005 LS430 with 110,00 miles and perfect, and 3 day old ES300h with 80 miles, looking forward to the next 100,000 or more…

[@ElseasWorld]

You’ll be driving those cars for many years to come!

[@2SlayZGTE]

Thanks for another awesome episode! I’m super impressed with how well it’s going. Your talent, patience and dedication inspiring and a pleasure to witness! I’m looking forward to more of this amazing car’s journey and restoration. P.S. I’m really hoping you’ll share the MK2 Supra’s story in an upcoming episode. My first car was a MK2 Supra and I absolutely adored her. They’re wonderful cars, too.

[@ElseasWorld]

Thank you 😁The story will be getting shared on the mk2!

[@MarantzSt153]

Quality content my man. Keep 'em coming!

[@mattcsaunders]

Michael, your editing and montage’s are getting better with every video. Music was on point as well. Appreciate your content! Liked and commented. 😎

[@ElseasWorld]

Thank you! Hopefully I can keep making them better as time goes on 😁

[@g6et_wrx177]

I love this project!

[@nemanjaradisavljevic9983]

You are freaking wizard man xD this looks so good I can't even believe it

[@michaeltomecko4874]

Thx so much for the video I'm having a pretty rough life at the moment and it was nice to see you making that lexus beautiful again thx again love your channel!!!

[@ElseasWorld]

Thank you, I’ve been through a bunch of rough patches myself. Hope you are doing well sir ❤️

[@jesukxd8494]

Glad that I am not only one who thinks these cars are super cool. Keep up with good work!

[@EdGola1]

The fender is sorted 👌. Watching from Zim 🇿🇼.. Nice work

[@ElseasWorld]

Thank you! 😁

[@michaelgutierrez8072]

It's like the going merry from one piece, but you're actually fixing it.

[@sergiopereira9546]

At the end of the rebuild you , freddy , jack and rex have to cross country in this car and show it to matt

[@ElseasWorld]

That would be a super fun road trip to do with those guys, maybe too much fun 😂

[@MuhammadAziz._.2004]

The way how you fixed that fender man i am stoked how the whole car will come out mAn keep up the great work ❤❤❤

[@McTwistedTwisties]

How humble for Rutledge Wood to come out! Great channel! Subscribed! Keep up the good work. I love restoration vids, and content creators like you and Bodievision really keep me entertained! I wish BoostedBoiz would do a full on resto-mod or resto-build boosted boiz style. The last one I remember was the giveaway MR2, but I'd love for someone to do a 300ZX Z32 or just a really nice S14.

[@McTwistedTwisties]

One thing I've really enjoyed watching recently has been Junkyard digs, I love their setup for rust reformer and then spray, you should check it out for this car!

[@ElseasWorld]

Thank you! Jay and I restored a Kouki s14 before that was sitting in the woods, we were just talking about that car yesterday!

[@HELPINGTHEBLINDSEE]

Metal on Metal

[@RB-rv3yc]

This thing needs to be restored!

[@FreshManny]

Love Rutledge!!! Miss seeing him on TV!

[@s3vR3x]

you gotta replace all those rubber grommets you painted over in the trunk. your work is so detailed and clean and seeing those black plastic plugs/grommets painted over just triggers my ocd!

[@n84434]

Pretty cool getting Rut involved. Makes for a little clout👍🏻

[@Barton_Motors_Ltd]

Awesome work man

[@ElseasWorld]

Thank you! It’s moving right along now 😎

[@rabihmoumne]

The car is loking amazing. My suggestion is that if you going to paint the whole car, paint the trunk as well, so the color matches.

[@tdub77]

Nice Party the parts car was my suggestion, super awesome!

[@ElseasWorld]

I love the name because I like to party 😂. Thank you for the suggestion!

[@TheRealMrCods]

Great job 👍

[@fcorivers]

As the owner of 2 200,000 mile Toyotas I support this. Can't wait to see how $1000000 man/hours will change this 1000000 mile LS.

[@lexusbruh904]

Go Lexus!! 🎉🎉🎉💪💪

[@bradrhoades102840]

im glad you got a better mic for your voice over portion.

[@ElseasWorld]

I did! And still dialing it in but glad you noticed, I’ve been making upgrades as I go 😁

[@lindseyodonald6206]

My first 2 cars were MK2 Supra's. I need to know and hopefully see what's up with it. You showed it, I need to know!!!

[@2SlayZGTE]

My first car was a MK2 Supra and I’m also really looking forward to learning more about the beautiful one in the video. They’re great cars!

[@rileypart1]

Rutledge!! 🤩😊

[@YamahaYz250]

My favorite tv car guy!

[@nicksfpv]

Car is looking good!!

[@beamngbois]

lol when you were sanding the bumper by hand i thought it was speed up XD great videos dude.

[@ElseasWorld]

Oh it was sped up, if I moved that quick we would have been done on episode 2! 😂

[@beamngbois]

@@ElseasWorld lol

[@nastbaster]

Incorrect references: Picasso is a paintER not a paintING. Livin' on a Prayer is a song by Bon Jovie not Whitesnake. (Pretty sure Elsea knows and is just trolling for fun)

[@ElseasWorld]

🤣

[@TimDaCorgi]

I remember when Rut drove that Bisimoto Honda Odyssey

[@gordonstarship]

I love this build. "it's mangled and destroyed..... but we can fix this"

[@gordonstarship]

I hope there are people lining up to book your body work skills. You could build a whole business doing recon jobs like this.

[@gordonstarship]

Whitesnake wishes they were living on a prayer. Bon Jovi argues otherwise.

[@ElseasWorld]

I’ve had a few people reach out I’m just short on time 😅

[@awh3399]

Great job keep going 🎉

[@titogreggy]

Rutt needs to drive it when it’s done

[@Muddymikey]

Great work Mike. Yes, get Jack in there and the 2 of you work out all the little door and fender dings. The body will look as good as when it came from Toyota, sorry, Lexus.

[@nhaugustus8253]

It's wild to me that you can leave the front end unpainted without it rusting.

[@alexibarra4675]

The only Tavarish car that will ever get finished it seems

[@marijansculac4702]

I can't believe you didn't just swap that fender 😅 I get it, but it's okay dude. Agree with Matt on the interior, bring it back to original freshness

[@waterlevelroute]

As for the steering wheel, look up Tyson Hugie, he's got a steering wheel man.

[@horaciomartinez2563]

Hell yeah brother 🇺🇸🔰

[@carfreak290]

Let’s compare it to an s580 😉 modern vs vintage luxury. I can’t believe the little details you’ve managed to fix but it is exactly what I’d expect of you so

[@ElseasWorld]

The s580 will dominate it, except on maintenance cost 😂

[@NenadTrajkovic]

Once I saw a Mercedes W114 taxi in Greece that traveled more than 4 million kilometers, that's a goal for Toyota! In Europe (where vehicles are regularly maintained!), it is not a problem to find a Mercedes, Skoda, Volvo and the like with a million miles on the clock...

[@ElseasWorld]

I’d love to get my hands on a high mileage w114!

[@SmurfHunter]

So glad this is in Alabama! One winter in Ohio with our road salt and the car would disintegrate. Preserving cars up here is a bitch!

[@ElseasWorld]

I feel so bad for you all up there. I’ve seen new cars up there eaten up, as a car guy that hurts my heart!

[@davidanderson3234]

Once the car is done can you do a video of where the car has been in the last million miles

[@Jaang29]

12:42 how come you didn't use a drummel ? would've save your finger tips , hello from Miami , FL 🌴

[@Jaang29]

I could be wrong , but I believe you can rent them from home depot , just gotta buy the sand paper tips

[@familieanderson2292]

I think you need to strip the car down to its chassis first, then go about fixing the body work. You are going to have a decent amount of suspension and engine work to do anyway.

[@deimosphob]

Twin turbo it, they originally twin turbo'd these engines and put them into airplanes, one airplane even came with the UZ factory in this config. Make it safe and right if you turbo it, relash the valves n do a nice piggy back setup like an aem fic8, split second ftc1, ecumasters det3, etc to retain the factory features.

[@hussienabukhalil2012]

Awesome video as usual , R U planning to keep the same color of the car ?

[@ElseasWorld]

Yes we are going back with the original pearl white paint 😁

[@hussienabukhalil2012]

@@ElseasWorld best color ever on it , I can't wait for this beautiful 😍 vehicle when it's done .

[@ifitgoeswhoosh9383]

Sound quality is definitely better on this video 😊 👍

[@ElseasWorld]

I had to save up to get these mic’s but glad you noticed! I still have to dial them in so hopefully gets even better as I go

[@ifitgoeswhoosh9383]

@@ElseasWorld sounds loads better already mate! Loving the series so far too 👍

[@emansuela_real]

How are you preventing the hood and fender from flash rusting?

[@ElseasWorld]

It’s been so dry it hasn’t, I guess the good insulation in the shop is helping too!

[@controllerpleb6568]

If you have money for tools, look into a foot sander. They are very popular among 3D printing cosplaying people because they get into all those nooks and crannies. They are circular and only about an inch and a half wide on the sanding surface.

[@ElseasWorld]

You just sent me down a google rabbit hole, definitely some tools that can save me a ton of time. I’ll be ordering something like that soon, thanks!

[@EFFEZE]

Mans brand new to KZbin. Yet even though he's boring and hasn't worked out his own way being a youtuber. He feels ok blazing a ton of ads on his videos. Mate just grasp the huge kickstart you've got and then when your content deserves to match the amount of ads you cram in them

[@DavidNgo86]

That's why there's adblock lol

[@twistymcslide2]

when youre welding and grinding , cover the glass on the car so you don't embed grinding sparks into it .

[@QuietCornersPhotography]

Would of loved 'THE FENDER IS BONDO' in the style of The Floor is Lava

[@ElseasWorld]

🤣

[@ocn2u]

I bet you Jay Leno would like to drive this when you're finished

[@ElseasWorld]

That would be absolutely insane to get to ride with him, I’ve been watching him and Tim Allen since I was a kid!

[@dannybrennan31]

The front left Fender is Miles above where it used to be but it is definitely not ready for paint that will definitely need a skim coat of Bondo before it gets paint

[@ElseasWorld]

Forsure going to need a skim on it, we are going to get it slicker than the Sahara desert! 😂