Every classic car owner will tell you there is some real joy in owning and maintaining a classic car, and especially during an economic downturn. No doubt this joy is the mental health benefits that your classic car can bring you - there's the driving and maintaining as a key distraction from the everyday hum drum, but there is also the joy of still searching and obtaining parts even if your car is not yet a driver and your disposable income has declined.
For cars still in the project phase, as the economy changes you may not be looking to do the major rust removal and respray that you'd been planning, you're probably putting that on the back burner. So what to do?
Well for owners of cars in the project phase now is a great time to locate and secure all the little things that will make your project complete once things get better and you can afford that big ticket item like the respray or engine rebuild.
Koromo Heritage has an amazing number of small parts that help complete your project and some that even make your restoration an easier task. For owners of cars still in the project phase this is what Koromo Heritage can supply you with for well less than $100:
Decals - Koromo Heritage has probably the worlds largest catalogue of decals specifically used for Toyota models. From under bonnet (hood) decals for cars with K, M, R, S, T and U engine variants through to decals for radiators, brake boosters and paint codes Koromo Heritage has it covered. Our decal catalogue is always expanding and it pays to check back in our store periodically to look for new decals in our range. Decals prices start at A$7.50 plus postage.
ASCO brake booster decal as used on Celica and many other models - one of more then 100 different decals available from Toyota Heritage.
Build plates - Korormo Heritage has around 100 different build plates in its catalogue. Some are very specific, like that used on the MF10 2000GT while others are very multi-model for various cars built from 1958 to about 2005. Koromo Heritage has build plates that are also engine specific in its range too - from F, H and B engines such as those used in Land Cruisers through to 18RG build plates that were used in Celicas through to about 1986. Most of our plates are priced at A$85 each (excl. shipping) and this includes the stamped data specific to your vehicle.
Clips and fasteners - Koromo Heritage also has an amazing range of plastic clips and fasteners that are used for affixing and installing both interior and exterior parts. While these are mostly for cars built from the late 1970's onwards, Koromo Heritage does have some that are suitable for cars built before 1975 such as grille and headlight screw mounting fasteners.
Lenses and interior lamp domes - our reproduction lenses and interior lamp domes are second to none. Lenses for side markers and similar small lenses are available for many models such as Corolla, Publica, Tiara and Corona and start at around A$65 per pair plus shipping. Koromo Heritage's interior dome reproductions are also top notch and start at around A$75 each plus shipping - we have domes for Land Cruiser, Stout, Corona and Crown plus others.
Front indicator lens suitable for early build FJ55 Land Cruiser - just one of many lens sets for less than A$100 available from Koromo Heritage.
Six Row Fuse Box - this Koromo Heritage reproduction part is a complete Gem. Reproduced in excruciating detail our covers have all the fuse names and the correct emblem in the correct place. Priced at A$50 each plus shipping they are one of those pieces that show case your attention to detail and keep the original look and feel of your Toyota classic well and truly alive.
Ignition leads - although mostly priced above the $100 level, but crucial for folks who are maintaining their pride and joy Toyota classic, Koromo Heritage is able to supply you with genuine Eagle Brand Ignition leads. Some kits are priced just below A$100 (plus shipping) and prices do go to A$250 for some really exclusive sets but there is virtually no Toyota engine that we cannot supply leads for - be that for your 4, 6 or V8. All of our lead kits are made to correct OEM lengths and have the correct cup and boots to suit your specific engine - they are not one size fits all. If you have a need for an ignition lead kit and can't see it our store please send us an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
We are here to help and as fellow enthusiasts we not only understand the joy your classic Toyota vehicle brings but we also know the joy of finding the right parts to keep the project going and keeping your dream well and truly alive!