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Feb 12, 2007 10:12:29 GMT
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For an early 80's J Rocket...
Something like an early 80's Supra...
;D
It all happened when my dad mentioned that his mate is selling a 5 speed manual 2.8 (1982) for... well not a whole lot.
Its a tidy car so I'm told, but has a bit of a noise from the top end... and a gash shelf spoiler (original supplied)
What do you guys rekon?, I'm at that age now where I can insure something a bit quicker.. so looking at these with some serious thought.
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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Nick
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Feb 12, 2007 10:18:10 GMT
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yeh celica supra's are the absolute bomb, one of the nicest cars as standard from that era i have driven. beats the curse word out of equivalent bmw's for comfort and stuff.
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idea stolen from rattely eddie.
this weeks car count "5"
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Feb 12, 2007 10:41:07 GMT
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I can see them being a major headache for parts... I've called a couple of local factors today to see about cam bearings, and it's not happening  Anyone got any ideas? or is it main stealer only? |
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Nick
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Feb 12, 2007 10:44:46 GMT
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main stealer, or places in america. i have some spares aswell.
its ok if you know what you need and order stuff in time, but these cars arent ones you can just nip out and buy some parts for on a sunday afternoon.
if you need any more advice just ask.
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idea stolen from rattely eddie.
this weeks car count "5"
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Feb 12, 2007 10:46:03 GMT
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Go for it!
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Skyline: 1963 - 1973 - 1983
Sunny: 1982
450SLC: 1973
Navara: 1992
Gloria: 1992
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Feb 12, 2007 10:46:46 GMT
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P.S There's a spare 5M in the garage, although being I'm in NZ, that probably doesn't help.   |
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Skyline: 1963 - 1973 - 1983
Sunny: 1982
450SLC: 1973
Navara: 1992
Gloria: 1992
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Feb 12, 2007 11:19:09 GMT
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are the parts the same as the Lexus GS300 engine?
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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Nick
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Feb 12, 2007 11:21:11 GMT
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nope
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idea stolen from rattely eddie.
this weeks car count "5"
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Feb 12, 2007 11:23:59 GMT
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Sounds great, and yeah i'm a Toymota convert, best small car i have driven, well the most all together anyway. rust is a big deal on these isn't it? so have a good look. i'd expect parts to be got at on ebay and clubs etc  These things rule! if i didnt have my Sierra, id be chasing one  |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts  |
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Feb 12, 2007 11:28:45 GMT
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The chap is bringing it round for me to look at today, he rekons the noise is only at a certain point in the RPM range, anything below or above that and it quietens out, he's gonna get someone to take a look today. it's a UK car with 5 months MOT and tax till end of Feb, the insurance is a LOT cheaper than I expected too The underside is meant to be OK, infact he rekons it's a really tidy car, but we'll see... Looks like I'm gonna be the proud owner of some J tin then...  |
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Feb 12, 2007 11:57:41 GMT
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yeh rust is an issue, don't worry about a rusty hatch, they all rust there,... inner reararches will be rusty, the engines are pretty much strong workhorses, mines got over 200k on the clock, and despite mistreatment still battles on.
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idea stolen from rattely eddie.
this weeks car count "5"
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Feb 12, 2007 14:50:43 GMT
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Nick, I've added your MSN address to my contacts, I'd like to have a bit of a chat about these with you..
What kinda money are these worth then?, I can't find any on evilbay or autotrader..
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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Feb 15, 2007 10:20:47 GMT
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after deciding the one I looked at was a bit rusty, I've been offered his "other" 82, same spec, but less grotty..
Will keep you posted.
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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Feb 15, 2007 12:21:35 GMT
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If they are owt like MR2's, which they probs are, if one turns up without rust its either; a bargain and miracle, something else serious is up with it (tick), or its a low miler friend of the garage, and may have a big price tag.
Looking forward to pictures.
*Goes off to learn welding...*
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it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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Feb 15, 2007 14:12:36 GMT
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Chatting to the fella, he's also got a car he was gonna use as a donor....
3.0 Manual MA70...
Now I REALLY like the sound of this one.., it's got leather, and bits are easier to come by too...
Hmmm...
*ponders*
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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Feb 15, 2007 15:04:50 GMT
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Oh curse word.... The 3.0i is really nice... , I know it's far less cool than the 2.8 one, but it drives GREAT.... And it's got a fair MOT on it... and I can get spares, and it's cheap... like REALLY cheap. And it's got leather.... Oh and its sat outside my house... |
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