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My Retro Vans
Japan
Приєднався 4 лис 2020
Welcome to my retro vans!
Follow me as I buy and repair classic vans in Japan before shipping them out to the US.
On this channel, I will cover old-school Japanese vans from the 80's and 90's. These JDM (Japan Domestic Market) vehicles are rare and so much fun to drive! Most of the vintage cars I review will be 4WD, but I'll make sure to include some special 2WD beauties as well.
Feel free to hit me up with any questions you may have about these vans, including how I buy them from the Japan auction all the way through to the export and import process.
You can check out all the cars I export at Javan Imports.
www.javan-imports.com
Thanks for watching and please subscribe!!
Follow me as I buy and repair classic vans in Japan before shipping them out to the US.
On this channel, I will cover old-school Japanese vans from the 80's and 90's. These JDM (Japan Domestic Market) vehicles are rare and so much fun to drive! Most of the vintage cars I review will be 4WD, but I'll make sure to include some special 2WD beauties as well.
Feel free to hit me up with any questions you may have about these vans, including how I buy them from the Japan auction all the way through to the export and import process.
You can check out all the cars I export at Javan Imports.
www.javan-imports.com
Thanks for watching and please subscribe!!
Off-roading BEAST from the FAR EAST!! Diesel x 4WD!!
Lifted retro Hilux Surf adventure! In the final installment of this 3 part series, me and the crew take this bad boy out to Yamagane Offroad for some all-terrain action!
This one co-stars a MONSTER LAND CRUISER PRADO 70 SERIES, which I’ll be posting soon. Enjoy!
See PART ONE & TWO here:
ua-cam.com/video/YqDHFAQPKCM/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/i_u-hCbHU4M/v-deo.html
Specs
Make: Toyota
Model: Hilux Surf + 2” lift / SSR-X Wide Body 4WD / KD-KZN130W
Year: 1995
Color: Black
Mileage: 57,200 miles
Engine: 1KZ-TE 3.0L Diesel / Turbocharged / Straight 4
Transmission: Automatic
Seats: 5 Additional Features: New suspension lift, tints, retro TOYOTA emblem, 16” rims + tires & bull bar w/ fog lights
Buy it here!
Javan-imports.com
Track 1: Never You Mind - Dan Lebowitz
Track 2: Where We Wanna Go - Patrick Patrikios
Track 3: Drag Race - TrackTribe
This one co-stars a MONSTER LAND CRUISER PRADO 70 SERIES, which I’ll be posting soon. Enjoy!
See PART ONE & TWO here:
ua-cam.com/video/YqDHFAQPKCM/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/i_u-hCbHU4M/v-deo.html
Specs
Make: Toyota
Model: Hilux Surf + 2” lift / SSR-X Wide Body 4WD / KD-KZN130W
Year: 1995
Color: Black
Mileage: 57,200 miles
Engine: 1KZ-TE 3.0L Diesel / Turbocharged / Straight 4
Transmission: Automatic
Seats: 5 Additional Features: New suspension lift, tints, retro TOYOTA emblem, 16” rims + tires & bull bar w/ fog lights
Buy it here!
Javan-imports.com
Track 1: Never You Mind - Dan Lebowitz
Track 2: Where We Wanna Go - Patrick Patrikios
Track 3: Drag Race - TrackTribe
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Відео
Omotesando Tokyo tour in a Toyota HiAce!!
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Cruising around Omotesando in a 1995 Ltd Edition HiAce! Omotesando is the high-end fashion district in Tokyo, a perfect match for this luxury oriented HiAce. Please enjoy!! 0:16 Olympic Bridge (1964) 0:23 Omotesando - literally, Omotesan Street 0:31 Omotesando Crossing 0:39 Meijidori Crossing 0:42 Prada Building 0:45 Moncler 1:08 Omotesando Hills 1:19 Nezu Museum 1:48 Oriental Bazaar 1:57 Sunny...
This lifted old-school Toyota Hilux Surf is stunning!!
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Full review of this 2nd gen '95 diesel Hilux Surf. In part two of the three part series, I go over the history, exterior & interior, and take it out for a spin. See why this is one of my favorite cars from this era!! See PART ONE & THREE here! ua-cam.com/video/YqDHFAQPKCM/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/JGDvu9gVsIo/v-deo.html Specs Make: Toyota Model: Hilux Surf 2” lift / SSR-X Wide Body 4WD / KD-K...
Toyota Hilux Surf - Lift Kit Transformation!!
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1st video in a three-part series with this '95 diesel Hilux Surf. I'll be kitting out this 2nd gen beauty to make it look beastly!! See video to find out how it's done and what it looks like after. Specs Make: Toyota Model: Hilux Surf 2” lift / SSR-X Wide Body 4WD / KD-KZN130W Year: 1995 Color: Black Mileage: 57,200 miles Engine: 1KZ-TE 3.0L Diesel / Turbocharged / Straight 4 Transmission: Auto...
Toyota Granvia 4WD - The perfect minivan!?!?
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This Granvia is the very essence of Toyota 90’s practicality. It’s comfortable, reliable, and full-time 4WD. But does it beat out the Mitsubishi Delica Spacegear? Watch to find out!! Specs Make: Toyota Model: Granvia / Q Twin Moonroof 4WD / KD-KCH16W Year: 1996 Color: Platinum Silver Toning Mileage: 111,000 miles Engine: 1KZ-TE 3.0L Diesel / Turbocharged / Straight 4 Transmission: Automatic Sea...
SNEAK PEEK!! July & August 2021
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Sorry for the wait everyone! Here’s a sneak peek at the videos I have coming soon! 1996 Granvia diesel full-time 4WD 1995 Toyota Hilux Surf Lift Diesel x Transformation 1995 Land Cruiser Prado x 4” lift!! 1996 Estima lowrider!! AND SOME AWESOME OFF-ROADING!! Please subscribe to keep up to date with all my videos! Buy them here: Javan-imports.com Artist: An Jone Track: Night Run Away
Toyota MasterAce Surf - NeOn dOpE bEAts!!
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Added night rider & neon lights to this sweet 1991 MasterAce Surf Lowrider. Kickin’ it around Kobe, Japan to a sick beat. Full video review here: ua-cam.com/video/3usOz-h68gc/v-deo.html Artist: Ofshane Track: Road Tripzzz Specs Make: Toyota Model: MasterAce Surf / Super Touring Skylite Roof / E-YR21G Year: 1991 Color: Light Reddish Brown Metallic Mileage: 85,000 miles Engine: 3Y-EU 1.99L Gasoli...
I bought this insane Land Cruiser FIRETRUCK!!
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Full review of this monster diesel powered “1993 Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series Troop Carrier Firetruck 4WD”!! This Land Cruiser is itching to become the ultimate overlander. It features the distinctive troop carrier hard top, sirens, emergency lights, bells, pump, hoses, and countless accessories!! Watch me do a thorough walkaround, ring all its bells, and take it out for a ride through Shibuya...
Sweet HiAce 3.0 Crusing Camper Turbo Diesel 4WD CAMPER!!
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Officially known as HiAce 3.0 Cruising Cabin G Turbo Diesel 4WD, this camper has it all. See why the extra length and height makes this the ideal camper w/ features including canopy, bed, kitchen, cabinets, sink, extra batteries, and more! See the HiAce Wagon video here!! ua-cam.com/video/qrsh_e5H1GA/v-deo.html Specs Make: Toyota Model: HiAce 3.0 / Cruising Cabin G Turbo Diesel 4WD / KC-KZH138V...
MasterAce Surf - DOPE Low Rider w/ Skylite Roof!!
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This MasterAce Surf is DOPE and will be arriving to the US shortly. It features a 10cm (~4") lowered set up with offset wheels, deep rims, unique decals, and a vertical spoiler, accompanied by a sweet manual transmission!! Watch me do a thorough walkaround and then take it out for a spin w(゚o゚=)w Specs Make: Toyota Model: MasterAce Surf / Super Touring Skylite Roof / E-YR21G Year: 1991 Color: L...
This Mini-Previa is a 4WD diesel masterpiece!!
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Full review of this 1995 Toyota Estima Emina. This one is diesel powered, full-time 4wd, and has the dual moonroofs. And yes, it's super very strange!! This oddity was sold only in Japan, and is the smaller version to the Estima (AKA Previa & Tarago). Watch me do a thorough walkaround and then take it out for a spin around Yokohama, Japan!! Specs Make: Toyota Model: Estima Emina / X Luxury Twin...
Land Cruiser 70 Series Prado x Diesel Engine - Full Review!!
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Full review of this 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 Series!! The Land Cruiser 70 series was sold from 1984 to 2004, and again from 2014 to 2015 as the 30th anniversary model. With an old-school design and focus on simplicity, durability, and off-road capabilities, they remain popular even today. In Japan, the Prado officially launched in 1990 although similar “light duty” Land Cruisers from 1...
1996 Diesel HiAce Firetruck 4WD Full Review!!
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Full review of this diesel powered 1996 HiAce Firetruck 4WD I bought from the Japanese government!! This Firetruck will ship to the US where it'll be converted into a camper. It includes a pump, ladder, and more! Watch me do a thorough walk-around off-road, then take it out for a spin on the highway (^^) Specs Make: Toyota Model: HiAce Firetruck / Deluxe 4WD / KC-LY151 Year: 1996 Color: Firetru...
This Monster Delica is the ultimate 4WD diesel van!!
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Full review of this monster diesel powered “1993 Exceed Crystal Lite Roof Limited Edition 4WD Mitsubishi Delica 4WD”!! This L300 Starwagon has it all and will be arriving to the US shortly. It features a 14” lift, crystal lite roof, intercooler, custom grill guard, bash guard, ladder, roof rack, spoiler, and more!! Watch me do a thorough walkaround and then take it out for a spin w(゚o゚=)w Specs...
10 Things I love & Hate - TownAce Diesel 4WD
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The 3rd gen TownAce is my favorite vans from this era, but there are some things that I find truly annoying… See the full video review of the TownAce here! ua-cam.com/video/2zgLNmjMu0c/v-deo.html Specs Make: Toyota Model: TownAce / Super Extra Hi-Roof / 4WD / KD-CR31G Year: 1995 Color: Silver Flaxen Mica Metallic Mileage: 105,100 miles Engine: 3C-T 2.2L Diesel / Turbocharged / Straight 4 Transm...
TownAce x Skylites - Night Driving in JAPAN!!
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TownAce x Skylites - Night Driving in JAPAN!!
1995 Diesel TownAce w/ Skylites 4WD Full Review!!
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1995 Diesel TownAce w/ Skylites 4WD Full Review!!
1995 Diesel Toyota HiAce 4WD Review - Limited Edition!!
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1995 Diesel Toyota HiAce 4WD Review - Limited Edition!!
Buying a Diesel Toyota HiAce Firetruck!!
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Buying a Diesel Toyota HiAce Firetruck!!
Old-School HiAce Camper Roadtrip through Japan!!
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Old-School HiAce Camper Roadtrip through Japan!!
Love this truck. Ideal platform for 4-season camper cabin. Just wondering how easy to remove the pump assembly
Fino 😊
Is this truck Able to reach highway speeds?
65mph is a comfortable speed IIRC
Sir where’s the obd port location?
Just what I need here in Arugambay to acess all the 12 different surf points .
maps.app.goo.gl/kABfk9p6sPgoWg7fA
One of my headlight bulbs went out, and I can't figure out how to access them.
How much money
How much please
I watched a video of the history of a range of Aussie muscle cars. It went through all the models and iterations. After this, inspired, I searched for a video of the history of the Toyota Surf second generation (& also the first), in the same vein. There was none. 😢 Would that be a project you might look at? I'd love to see images and footage of the various iterations (especially the paint schemes). I checked on Wikipedia, it would appear to be quite a tale. Mine is an SSR Limited. I wonder also, has this been done for the Land Cruiser?
Looks like my 1984 Toyota Van LE. Droved it for 22 years! 😀👍
Greets from Western Australia. I've got a green-coloured second gen like this, best thing I've ever purchased. I've never had an irritation with the back window and drop-down tray. Mind, the spare tyre is not sitting on the back, rather it sits under the back of the car, accessed by dropping it down with a chain. I can see how it would be an irritation having to move that tyre on yours each time. 😄
@6:58 it took a weird turn. Lol. He REALLY likes that fabric🤣
Need hydrauvac Toyota surf 2L
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I had a liteace commercial although it had a folding rear seat it could carry five people and it had a l800 cc petrol engine did lack power and there was a 4X4 version with just a lever on the centre console with the manual hub locks mine was the rear wheel drive version this is in Australia and although a couple of these people mover town aces were imported into Australia they were the first Toyota Tarago sold in Australia which were based on the Liteace and rear wheel drive and a people mover and not a 4X4 and in Australia in the 1990s there were very few ute based and van based 4X4 because people just didn't do four wheel driving you could get the Suzuki Jimny and Sierra but it wasn't that popular and l have only seen on generation 5 four runner ever you get it it wasn't until the early 2000s the generation 6 Hilux did come in 4X4 but again most Hiluxes were rear wheel drive and the town ace in Australia was the smaller Toyota van and they were front engined as the lite ace was forward control and the town ace came as a people miver rear wheel drive called the spacia and are not very common infacted l had a look to see if there were any for sale and there were none plenty of town aces and l do see town aces driving around been used as commercial vans and l was a courier and lots of my fellow couriers drove them very popular
In Australia we get the Hiace but most of them are two wheel drive they are work and tradesmen vwns also used for deliveries and in Australia there are more Hiaces on the road thanany other van because Toyota's are the most popular brand of motor vehicle in Australia and the latest generation of the Hiace are much larger and l have seen one or two of these Hiace Customs like this one with the 4X4 but most Hiaces serve different purposes such as the Hiace Comuter a small bus used by schools for transporting students and there are Hiace taxis use for transporting disabled poeple infact there are companies that there bussiness entirely revolves around transporting disabled people and there are the five people movers available in Australia there us the Estima Noah Voxy Vellfire and Alphard all JDM people movers and they are becoming more common unfortunately in the USA you will have to wait a couple of years to get them but been right hand drive if you are prepared to pay aud $100000 you can buy them with extremely low kilometres on them and Australia Post are using Hiaces now and thereis a Hiace Ambulance in the area l live in attached to the local hospital l think that us been assessed for if it would be viable as an Ambulance but when l go for a drive l do see a couple of Hiaces they are the go to van in Australia
Can't believe I made it 6 decades without knowing they drive on the left side in Japan .
Sooo it's basically a 4Runner
Also not to mention parts availability is obviously important. I am over in Canada on Vancouver Island.
I'm doing research on which vehicle to go after for family friendly but fun to modify for 4x4 adventures, camping, and reliability.
Hey do you know of any of these JDM van/camper 4wd that are chain driven?
Did you ever put a camper box on it
Precioso Mitsubishi. Felicitaciones!!!!!
i'd lose the wheels, they look tacky and are too modern.
what i woudnt give for a Diesel engine previa in the us
Yes,same opinion here...gear should be on the centre,looks better. I didn't like gear at steering, front looks cool,but rear looks boring.
Hi where did you get that bar to align the axle from?
OK DID U SAY 10,000 TO LIFT IT UP. MINDBLOWN
Not just for the lift, but all the other stuff too!
@@MyRetroVans ah hah..thanks for the clarification. Dreams repaired. :P
FYI my boot auto locks when rear windown is fully raised.
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Awesome truck! How tall are you bro?
Хороший бусик. Несколько у них минусиков есть. Это низкое расположение кпп, бак, раздатки. Дизель мотор очень беспокойный. Боится перегрева, слабая головка гбц.
tipping over made easy
Interesting van, too bad about the childish japanese language interruptions
these are the biggest mongrel of a car to put radiators in
Do you have any repop side decals available for this van? Mine are all faded!
My Van, you've reviewed it on youtube! May I ask where this was filmed?
What do you mean by " expensive to maintain " ?
Did you install intercooler?
Where the f**k is he 😞
Really love this Beast ❤it's like always happy and willinhlg to tackle any terrain
I want one so bad
Why is your reviews always on Automatic transmission?
Because nice condition MT's are rare and difficult to procure!
Awesome van! I got a '94 2WD Townace with the same engine and in a light brown and grey color way. I was wondering where you source your parts from? I've had some trouble finding break pads, belts, etc..
But if they give you benz and townace you choose townace
Toyota surf, how to open the hood lock
@2:15 Like the English saying goes, "Shut up. You ain't my mother!" 😘🤗
Can anyone tell me if the TURBO diesel engine was available in the early hiace with locking front hubs??
If we're talking about the HiAce 100 series, I don't believe so since the 1KZ-TE x 4WD combo was offered only as full-time 4WD (AWD).
Do you still have the LC Fire Truck?
Loooong gone!