LaCouture Lounge

Fueling Discussions From the Garage to the Lounge, One Ride at a Time

Your source for all things Toyota! I've been working on cars for the last 21 years, from restoration and resto-mods to maintenance and modifications. While I work on most anything, my passion is Toyota! Projects span from the vehicle to automotive themed art for the home/office. Transmission rebuilds, engine swaps, overland builds, full frame up restorations: you're going to get a little bit of everything at the LaCouture Lounge!

Установка радиатора Performance | Распаковка алюминиевого радиатора Koyorad для Toyota Celica GT ...

Установка радиатора Performance | Распаковка алюминиевого радиатора Koyorad для Toyota Celica GT ...
Снятие и промывка топливного бака | Снятие и очистка топливного бака Toyota Stout 1966 года

Снятие и промывка топливного бака | Снятие и очистка топливного бака Toyota Stout 1966 года
Toyota Team Europe (TTE) | Доставка запчастей из другой страны?!

Toyota Team Europe (TTE) | Доставка запчастей из другой страны?!
Aristo Rear Seat Removal | Step-by-step guide on how to replace the subwoofer. GS300 seat removal

Aristo Rear Seat Removal | Step-by-step guide on how to replace the subwoofer. GS300 seat removal
Custom Wheels for the Stout!! | How to attach wheel tabs for old school dog dish caps

Custom Wheels for the Stout!! | How to attach wheel tabs for old school dog dish caps
NIKKI Carburetor Repair on a 1966 Toyota Stout! | Creative fix to a damaged 60 year old carburetor

NIKKI Carburetor Repair on a 1966 Toyota Stout! | Creative fix to a damaged 60 year old carburetor
1966 Toyota Stout Walk Around | How I found and rescued this vintage Japanese mini truck

1966 Toyota Stout Walk Around | How I found and rescued this vintage Japanese mini truck
Ignition Box & Distributor Install | How to wire CDI ignition & magnetic dizzy in a 1977 Toyota

Ignition Box & Distributor Install | How to wire CDI ignition & magnetic dizzy in a 1977 Toyota
1977 Celica Big Brake Kit - Installing Techno Toy Tuning Big Daddy Brake Kit & how to pack bearings

1977 Celica Big Brake Kit - Installing Techno Toy Tuning Big Daddy Brake Kit & how to pack bearings
1977 Toyota Celica Clutch & Flywheel Installation - Step-by-Step guide

1977 Toyota Celica Clutch & Flywheel Installation - Step-by-Step guide
Touring the Toyota Aristo TTE Edition - Exterior, Interior, & Features Walk Around

Touring the Toyota Aristo TTE Edition - Exterior, Interior, & Features Walk Around
Tearing down a 5SFE to find out who's knocking

Tearing down a 5SFE to find out who's knocking
WHAT IS THAT NOISE?!?! Is my oil supposed to look like this?!?!

WHAT IS THAT NOISE?!?! Is my oil supposed to look like this?!?!
Installing the engine and transmission in my 1977 Toyota Celica GT!!!

Installing the engine and transmission in my 1977 Toyota Celica GT!!!
How to replace your steering wheel horn pad!

How to replace your steering wheel horn pad!
Mating the transmission to the engine!!!

Mating the transmission to the engine!!!
Unboxing 50 year old parts from Japan!!!

Unboxing 50 year old parts from Japan!!!
Tracked down INSANELY RARE wheels!!!

Tracked down INSANELY RARE wheels!!!
Repairing a blown subwoofer foam surround

Repairing a blown subwoofer foam surround
How to build custom spark plug wires!

How to build custom spark plug wires!
SEIZED HITCH? HOW I GOT MINE REATTACHED after stripping the mounting bolts.

SEIZED HITCH? HOW I GOT MINE REATTACHED after stripping the mounting bolts.
Celica GTS AC condenser replacement | How to replace Celica air conditioning condenser

Celica GTS AC condenser replacement | How to replace Celica air conditioning condenser
How to Plastidip your wheels | Step By Step guide to plastidip wheels yourself!

How to Plastidip your wheels | Step By Step guide to plastidip wheels yourself!
LaCouture Lounge and Toyota's BIGGEST fan | Episode 1

LaCouture Lounge and Toyota's BIGGEST fan | Episode 1