Hi all. I have a quick question. But first, the story behind my newly acquired 96 Land Cruiser- My boss bought it new in 96. He and his family drove it until 2015, at which time he drove it into his barn in rural Texas and parked it. Last September, I was talking to him about our pick-up trucks when he mentioned the car was just parked. He added that I could have it if I wanted it, for free. So, I said yes, trailered it to my home, and have been getting her going again for about 5 months now. The entire engine bay was a huge squirrels nest with two rats nests inside each of the fenders. Just getting it cleaned out took the better part of 2 weeks. Then, repairing all of the electrical, vacuum line, etc. damage done by the vermin took about 2 months. After that, just normal mechanical - brakes, fuel system cleaning, coolant system cleaning, A/C, etc. I am happy to report that mechanically, everything is working now, except for the electric radio antenna! I have also clayed, buffed, polished, and waxed the body completely and it is looking like new. Being in Texas, there is no rust and the car has never been in an accident. So, I am very fortunate. I have a new set of leather and foam on order to make the seats new again.
In restoring the interior, I have one question - does anyone still make front floor mats with Land Cruiser stitched in them? There are several good firms who make what appear to be good quality cut pile and essex floor mats, but none that I have found are licensed to use the Land Cruiser trade mark from Toyota. Toyota does not seem to make them anymore. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Ron Bone
In restoring the interior, I have one question - does anyone still make front floor mats with Land Cruiser stitched in them? There are several good firms who make what appear to be good quality cut pile and essex floor mats, but none that I have found are licensed to use the Land Cruiser trade mark from Toyota. Toyota does not seem to make them anymore. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Ron Bone