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Converting LC back to LC

Started by Zook , Jun 26 2006 08:53 PM

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#1 Zook

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Posted 26 June 2006 - 08:53 PM

Hi.
Is the process reversible when an LC is converted into an LJ?
In particular, the vertical bits between the headlights and the grille on an LJ - are they welded in and are the nose pieces between an LC and an LJ otherwise the same? Anyone got an LJ parts manual? I have one for the LC so I can confirm part numbers for that model if it helps.
Are the splines on the two steering columns the same?
I seem to recall that there are two indentations, in the front guard panel, for the ears on the headlight surrounds on an LC which I don't think appear on an LJ - is that true?
Any help much appreciated.

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#2 _jap-xu1_

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Posted 26 June 2006 - 09:03 PM

ive done it.
if you are not repainting the car you are in for trouble because you will need to do a bit of beating if you have lj front guards.

but the lc looks a million times better than the lj so its worth it

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#3 RIM-010

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Posted 26 June 2006 - 09:35 PM

Yes there is indents on the LC's guards where the grille/headlight surround wraps around.

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#4 Zook

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Posted 26 June 2006 - 09:54 PM

Thanks guys. The car will be repainted, so do I need to beat those indentations back in, as well as cut the upright Grille/Headlight separators out?
Are the tail lights a straight swap. Any other panel work which might need to be done?
You're right there Jap XU1, the LC does look better, hence the effort I'll probably put into this project!

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Posted 26 June 2006 - 10:21 PM

You'll also need to manufacture indents in the rear quarters for the side blinkers. Otherwise, the tail lights are a swap job.

I've also had a look once myself and i could sware the LJ rear wheel arches are slightly different shape, for some reason. But, that could be my imagination.

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#6 _gtr161s_

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Posted 28 June 2006 - 07:49 PM

If your car was originally an lc you'll find that the headlight rim indentations on each front guard corner will still be there.
The vertical grill droppers are screwed in at the bottom an only spot welded to the front nose panel.
More than likely the rear blinker holes would be filled in.

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#7 Zook

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Posted 28 June 2006 - 08:14 PM

Sweeet GTR161, that's starting to sound a little more positive! The blinker repeaters on the side are still there, luckily. The one thing that still concerns me is the whole steering column has been replaced with an LJ one, although I guess it's not too difficult to swap the whole thing back again.

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#8 _Flamenco_

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Posted 29 June 2006 - 04:14 AM

^ So it's got two ignition barrels at the moment or has the lower dash been changed to LJ too?

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#9 _gtr161s_

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Posted 29 June 2006 - 05:31 PM

steering column isnt a problem as there a straight swap, same goes for the control panel which has the lc ignition and accesories.
Where things get messy is if they put the lj crash pad in and butchered a hole in the dash for a radio.
My lc gtr had this done to it but i have a donor car so i cut out the replacement part and welded it back in, cant even tell it was missing.

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#10 torry nut

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Posted 05 July 2006 - 11:11 AM

Good luck with the Resto Zook!

Happy to hear another LC having life put back into her !!

cheers

L :spoton:

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#11 Zook

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Posted 05 July 2006 - 01:17 PM

Thanks Luke. Are you getting my emails, because I'm not hearing from you via that medium. Did you manage to get your CDs?

Flamenco, yes, it has two ignition barrels!

GTR161S, no there is no radio...thankfully!

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#12 Zook

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Posted 22 July 2006 - 07:40 PM

Hi guys
I'm coming clean now. The LC is a 10/70 Lina Mint XU-1 and is now safely in the garage

, which it wasn't when I was asking the questions! Thanks for your help and thanks especially to HG350 and Ben for checking the numbers and providing advice. It's been parked under a tree for 14 years - luckily in a pretty dry part of the country. It's going to take some work but I think it will be worth it.
Cheers