{"id":7326,"date":"2010-01-08T23:08:34","date_gmt":"2010-01-09T06:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/?p=7326"},"modified":"2013-03-03T11:15:01","modified_gmt":"2013-03-03T18:15:01","slug":"legends-from-the-land-of-the-rising-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/legends-from-the-land-of-the-rising-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Legends from the Land of the Rising Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mr_social_sharing_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Social Sharing Toolkit v2.2 --><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myrideisme.com%2FBlog%2Flegends-from-the-land-of-the-rising-sun%2F&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myrideisme.com%2FBlog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F01%2Fjdm_opening_13.jpg&amp;description=Legends+from+the+Land+of+the+Rising+Sun\" class=\"pin-it-button\" count-layout=\"none\" rel=\"lightbox[7326]\"><img border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/images\/PinExt.png\" title=\"Pin It\" \/><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><fb:share-button type=\"button_count\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/legends-from-the-land-of-the-rising-sun\/\"><\/fb:share-button><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-count=\"horizontal\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/legends-from-the-land-of-the-rising-sun\/\" data-via=\"myrideisme\" data-text=\"Legends from the Land of the Rising Sun\"><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><div class=\"g-plusone\" data-size=\"medium\" data-annotation=\"none\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/legends-from-the-land-of-the-rising-sun\/\"><\/div><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a class=\"mr_social_share_email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Legends from the Land of the Rising Sun&amp;body=https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/legends-from-the-land-of-the-rising-sun\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-sharing-toolkit\/images\/icons_small\/email.png\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"Email\" title=\"Email\"\/><span class=\"mr_small_icon\">Email<\/span><\/a><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"linksalpha_button linksalpha_link\" href=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/social\/mobile\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/legends-from-the-land-of-the-rising-sun\/\" data-text=\"Legends from the Land of the Rising Sun\" data-desc=\"Japanese Legends...also known as JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) Machines, Japanese Nostalgic Cars, J Tin, you get the picture.\u00a0 Domestically here in the US of A, we have classics like the 1932 Deuce Coupe, 55-57 Chevy Bel Air, 67-69 Camaro, 64 1\/2-70 Mustang, etc. In Japan, the classics are cars\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_13.jpg\" data-button=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/images\/social_share_button.png\" alt=\"Share\" class=\"linksalpha_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/scripts\/loader_iconbox.js?v=2.4\"><\/script><\/span><\/div><p>Japanese Legends&#8230;also known as JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) Machines, Japanese Nostalgic Cars, J Tin, you get the picture.\u00a0 Domestically here in the US of A, we have classics like the 1932 Deuce Coupe, 55-57 Chevy Bel Air, 67-69 Camaro, 64 1\/2-70 Mustang, etc.<\/p>\n<p>In Japan, the classics are cars like the Nissan Skyline, Toyota Celica, Corolla, Datsun 510 (Bluebird in Japan) and 240Z (Fairlady Z in Japan).<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_13.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[7326]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7349\" style=\"margin: 4px; border: black 2px solid;\" title=\"July 2009 Grand Opening of JDMLegends\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_13.jpg\" alt=\"JDMLegends of Utah opens its doors for service\" width=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_13.jpg 668w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_13-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_13-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_13-399x266.jpg 399w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>JDMLegends is a new shop located in North Salt Lake, Utah.\u00a0 They had their Grand Opening last July 2009.\u00a0 So bummed I missed it.\u00a0 Looked like a nice gathering of Japanese cars!\u00a0 R33, R34 and R35 Skyline GT-R&#8217;s in Utah at once?\u00a0 Cooooool!!!<\/p>\n<p>JDMLegends&#8217; specialty is hunting down your dream JDM\u00a0classic (25 years old or older) located in Japan, having it inspected and legally imported into the USA, where it can be delivered as is, or have the JDMLegends&#8217; special\u00a0touch.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_02.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[7326]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7337\" style=\"margin: 4px; border: black 2px solid;\" title=\"Picture of 2 Nissan Skylines at the Grand Opening\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_02.jpg\" alt=\"Kenmeri and Hakosuka Skylines at JDMLegends July 2009\" width=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_02.jpg 668w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_02-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_02-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_02-399x266.jpg 399w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The owner of JDMLegends is a Japanese\u00a0car nut named Trey Cobb.\u00a0 Trey started Cobb Tuning.\u00a0 Initially a turbo Subaru tuning specialist, now Cobb focuses on\u00a0ECU tuning for many platforms, including the new Nissan GTR.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/8_27_08-052.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[7326]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7338\" style=\"margin: 4px; border: black 2px solid;\" title=\"Toyota Celica 18R-G as JDMLegends received it\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/8_27_08-052.jpg\" alt=\"Toyota Celica 18R-G in disrepair\" width=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/8_27_08-052.jpg 615w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/8_27_08-052-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/8_27_08-052-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/8_27_08-052-400x299.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above is the engine bay of a Toyota Celica as received by JDMLegends<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-022.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[7326]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7339\" style=\"margin: 4px; border: black 2px solid;\" title=\"Japanese spec 18R-G  twin cam motor with the Yamaha head and dual side draft Mikuni carbs which makes 134hp @ 6000 rpm\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-022.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese spec 18R-G with the Yamaha head, dual side draft Mikuni carbs making 134hp @ 6000 rpm\" width=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-022.jpg 615w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-022-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-022-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-022-400x299.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;and here&#8217;s the same 1973 Celica bay after much\u00a0effort\u00a0by\u00a0JDMLegends.\u00a0 Super clean!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/12_17_09-007.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[7326]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7341\" style=\"margin: 4px; border: black 2px solid;\" title=\"The JDMLegends '73 RA21 Celica on the trailer heading home\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/12_17_09-007.jpg\" alt=\"1973 RA21 Celica ready for delivery\" width=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/12_17_09-007.jpg 615w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/12_17_09-007-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/12_17_09-007-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/12_17_09-007-400x299.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the 1973 (chassis code RA21) Toyota Celica ready for delivery to a happy JDMLegends customer.<\/p>\n<p>What exactly is the JDMLegends special\u00a0touch?\u00a0 Besides super detail and clean restoration work, it includes adding modifications like a modern turbocharged engine, 5 or 6 speed transmission, fully tuned adjustable suspensions,\u00a0basically a Japanese version of a \u00a0&#8220;restomod&#8221; or &#8220;pro-touring&#8221; car.<\/p>\n<p>I personally think its a perfect idea, as do their customers.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/10_9_09-042.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[7326]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7343\" style=\"margin: 4px; border: black 2px solid;\" title=\"1973 Nissan Skyline Kenmeri engine bay as received from Japan\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/10_9_09-042.jpg\" alt=\"1973 Nissan Skyline Kenmeri engine bay as received from Japan\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/10_9_09-042.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/10_9_09-042-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/10_9_09-042-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/10_9_09-042-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>One more example of the work involved in bringing this &#8217;73 Nissan Skyline &#8220;Kenmeri&#8221; up to JDMLegends&#8217; standards&#8230;Here&#8217;s the engine bay of a &#8217;73 Skyline prepped for resto work.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-0333.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[7326]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7344\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"RB26 turbo unit from a late model R33 Skyline\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-0333.jpg\" alt=\"RB26 turbo unit from a late model R33 Skyline\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-0333.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-0333-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-0333-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-0333-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And this is the finished product.\u00a0 Looks great.\u00a0 The RB26 comes with &#8220;280hp&#8221; from the factory in 1990&#8217;s and 2000&#8217;s Skylines.\u00a0 This engine transplant is similar to putting a late model fuel injected 302 ci Mustang GT engine\u00a0into a 60&#8217;s Mustang.\u00a0 This is where the Restomodding comes into play.\u00a0 Hot Rodding at its finest! (just with a little Japanese twist)<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-037.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[7326]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7346\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"1973 Nissan Skyline with GT-R fender flares\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-037.jpg\" alt=\"1973 Nissan Skyline with GT-R fender flares\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-037.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-037-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-037-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-037-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s that Skyline Kenmeri, a GT-R replica with the addition of\u00a0fender flares.\u00a0 I love the look\u00a0of the early 70&#8217;s Japanese classics.\u00a0 They have American muscle car body lines written all over them\u00a0don&#8217;t you think?\u00a0 Like the round dual horizontal headlights, sloping fastback roof lines, long hoods.\u00a0 These cars are gorgeous!<\/p>\n<p>JDMLegends is your place for importing classic J Tin and providing a one stop shop for services like restomod engines and suspensions, bodywork and paint (see the pic below of another Celica in progress) as well as parts sourcing from their contacts in Japan.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_18.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[7326]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7355\" style=\"margin: 4px; border: black 2px solid;\" title=\"1977 Celica down to bare metal at JDMLegends\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_18.jpg\" alt=\"1977 Celica down to bare metal at JDMLegends\" width=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_18.jpg 668w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_18-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_18-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_18-399x266.jpg 399w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Check out their website at <a title=\"JDMLegends Website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jdmlegends.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">JDMLegends.com <\/a>and add their <a title=\"JDMLegends Blog\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jdmlegends.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"broken_link\">JDMLegends Blog <\/a>to your RSS feed or Google Blog Reader.\u00a0 I did.\u00a0 The blogs\u00a0include detailed stories about restoration and modification work with pictures like those in this post.\u00a0 Keep your eyes peeled here too as we&#8217;ll be featuring some of JDMLegends work in 2010.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-012.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[7326]\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7347\" style=\"margin: 4px; border: black 2px solid;\" title=\"Datsun 510 heads to Canada\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-012.jpg\" alt=\"Datsun 510 with SR20DET turbo powerplant\" width=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-012.jpg 615w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-012-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-012-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-012-400x299.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Have a favorite classic 70&#8217;s Japanese car?\u00a0 Comment below and let us know.\u00a0 One of mine has got to be the Datsun 510, like this one\u00a0above that was recently shipped to a lucky customer in Canada.\u00a0 It too runs a late model engine, this one a Nissan Silvia SR20DET turbocharged engine pumping\u00a0out 400+hp.\u00a0 Now that&#8217;s a power:weight ratio I&#8217;d love to experience.<\/p>\n<p>Pictures by Eric at JDMLegends<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_01.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[7326]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-7371\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"JDMLegends logo\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_01-150x105.jpg\" alt=\"JDMLegends logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_01-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_01-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_01-400x282.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/jdm_opening_01.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-018.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[7326]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-7372\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"SR20DET in a Datsun 510\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-018-150x112.jpg\" alt=\"SR20DET in a Datsun 510\" width=\"150\" height=\"112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-018-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-018-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-018-400x299.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/11_19_09-018.jpg 615w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/Tear-Down-II-087.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[7326]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-7373\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"1977 Celica ready for tear down\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/Tear-Down-II-087-150x112.jpg\" alt=\"1977 Celica ready for tear down\" width=\"150\" height=\"112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/Tear-Down-II-087-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/Tear-Down-II-087-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/Tear-Down-II-087-400x299.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/Tear-Down-II-087.jpg 615w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mr_social_sharing_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Social Sharing Toolkit v2.2 --><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a 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