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Our process

A considered process.
A personal result.

Consult. Assess. Build. Deliver. A clear framework, adapted to the vehicle and the work you are asking us to do.

01

Consult

Start with the vehicle and the owner.

Tell us what you have, how it is used and the details you want to keep. A family history, a specific mechanical concern or a new direction all provide a useful starting point.

  • Vehicle year, model and current location.
  • Ownership history and existing modifications.
  • Restoration, service or modernization priorities.
A shared understanding of the request.
02

Assess

Understand the condition before defining the work.

A visual impression is only part of the picture. Discuss the body, chassis, mechanical systems and cabin in the context of the intended project. The assessment approach depends on the vehicle and the work being considered.

  • Condition and any known repair history.
  • Originality, usability and upgrade preferences.
  • A practical scope and agreed next steps.
A project-specific direction rather than a standard package.
03

Build

Keep the work connected to the agreed plan.

Body, frame, mechanical and interior work need to make sense together. Our workshop archive shows how different projects have taken shape, from focused repairs to comprehensive restorations.

  • The agreed work, not a generic checklist for every vehicle.
  • Discussion of findings or decisions as the project develops.
  • Photos and records appropriate to the project.
A vehicle shaped around its intended use and the approved work.
04

Deliver

Prepare for the next chapter of ownership.

Review the work performed and discuss operation, care and any remaining or future priorities before collection or delivery. A restoration can be one part of a longer relationship with the vehicle.

  • Review the completed scope and any agreed remaining items.
  • Discuss collection or transport arrangements with the shop.
  • Plan ongoing service where appropriate.
Clarity about the work and what comes next.
Two different starting points

Not every vehicle needs a full restoration.

A service request may begin with a specific symptom. A restoration starts with a broader conversation about condition, originality and intended use. We will discuss which path fits.

The work, on film

Different vehicles.
Individual approaches.

Explore films from these original project records. Each collection follows its own vehicle and scope; it is not a universal restoration sequence.

80 SeriesProject playlist

1993 FZJ80

Paint, interior & mechanical. Explore the original film collection for this individual vehicle.

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40 SeriesProject playlist

BJ40

Aluminum-body restoration. Explore the original film collection for this individual vehicle.

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Browse all linked film collections
For this generation. And the next.

Your Land Cruiser has its own story.

Tell us what you have, what matters to you and where you would like to take it next.

Tell us about your Cruiser
Project photographs