Dân chơi Nhật Bản một thời, Toyota Cressida 1979 "lột xác" toàn tập đón Xuân

Summary

This video follows the restoration process of two vintage Toyota cars - a 1975 Crown and a 1979 Cressida. It begins by introducing the cars and owner Huyen Thoai, born in 1975 like the Crown. After stripping the paint, many imperfections are discovered requiring extensive bodywork and an additional month of repairs. The cars are repainted in a stunning new color with chrome details. The interiors are reupholstered in leather, customized for a classic yet modern style. After 3 months of meticulous restoration work, the vintage beauties are complete, sure to turn heads when seen on the streets.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video is part of a car restoration series by Xuân Hoàng
• 😊 The video focuses on restoring a 1979 Toyota Cressida
• 👨‍🔧 The car was originally just going to be repainted, but full restoration was needed
• 🔧 Restoration took 3 months and was more work than expected
• 💪🏻 The body was completely stripped, aligned, primed and painted
• ⚙️ The engine was dismantled, cleaned and parts replaced as needed
• 🚘 New custom interior details like door tabs were added
• 💡 Electrical wiring was redone and insulated
• 🤩 In the end, the car looks like new inside and out
• 😎 The restored car will attract attention and appreciation

Q & A

What is the name and year of the Toyota car featured?

A 1979 Toyota Cressida.

What was the original intended scope of work for the car?

The original scope was just to repaint the exterior a new color.

What additional work was needed when the old paint was removed?

Many body panels were misaligned so an additional month of work was needed to realign all the body panels before repainting.

What custom changes were made to the interior?

The door panels were redesigned with a new two-tone leather finish but still retaining a classic look.

What color was chosen for repainting the exterior?

A pale green-blue color called jade mist green was selected.

What upgrades were made under the hood?

The engine was fully rebuilt and rewired and the engine bay was repainted.

What trim pieces were upgraded?

The chrome trim was re-fabricated in stainless steel for durability.

Who supplied the leather used in the interior?

The customer had a connection in the furniture industry who supplied Italian leather.

How long did the whole restoration process take?

The entire restoration took 3 months from start to finish.

What model Toyota is this car comparable to?

This 1979 Cressida is comparable to the Toyota Mark II model sold in other markets.