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Dec 24, 2019 10:12:04 GMT
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Recently collected my latest project... A 1972 Toyota CROWN MS75 Custom Coupe. Previous owner had it since 1979, sat since 1990.. If anyone has any contacts for parts it would be appreciated.     Interior looks good, apart from the front seats which appear to be from a newer car?   Christmas strip down to commence shortly. |
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ovimor
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Dec 24, 2019 11:43:12 GMT
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Knowledge is to know a Tomato is a 'fruit' - Wisdom, on the other hand, is knowing not to put it in a 'fruit salad'!
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Dec 26, 2019 17:43:33 GMT
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Surprisingly good in the floors which is a massive bonus.   Seemingly has no brakes and a siezed engine so plenty to do. |
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Dec 26, 2019 22:23:10 GMT
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What a fantastic project. Bookmarked as I love the look of these big old Toyotas. Looks like it's had a colour change too at some point. And as the engine is seized, how about a Supra lump??  |
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I'm undecided on making it mint and original, or lowered, arches, 2JZ etc...
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retrotoe
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anything rusty
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havent seen one since 70s rare then,rember nieghbiour haveing a estate one as kid,me likes
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Love a good CROWN. Following with interest  |
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Citroen HY 1962
Toyota CROWN MS75 1972
Toyoya CROWN MS75 1973
Toyota CROWN MS67 1972
Toyota CROWN RS56 1968
Toyota CROWN MS57 1969
Datsun 120a coupe 1975
VW LT31 1995
Volvo XC70 cross country 2007
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vitessetony
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Yep,bookmarked!
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samta22
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Stuck in once more...
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In for the ride too - if you need a lead on places for parts/contacts etc. feel free to drop me a message.
Sam
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'37 Austin 7 '56 Austin A35 '58 Austin A35 '65 Triumph Herald 12/50 '69 MGB GT '74 MGB GT V8'73 TA22 Toyota Celica restoration'95 Mercedes SL320 '04 MGTF 135 'Cool Blue' (Mrs' Baby) '05 Land Rover Discovery 3 V8 '67 Abarth 595 (Mrs' runabout) '18 Disco V |
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Was this on Evilbay recently, reg number looks familiar?
This model CROWN are stunning to look at, even for the period there is very little so space aged.
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2014 - Audi A6 Avant 3.0Tdi Quattro
1958 - Chevrolet Apache Panel Truck
1959 - Plymouth Custom Suburban
1952 - Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop
1985 - Ford Econoline E350 Quadravan
2009 - Ovlov V70 2.5T
1970 - Cortina Mk2 Estate
2007 - Fiat Ducato LWB 120Multijet
2014 - Honda Civic 2.2 CTDi ES
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lmr
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wow, fantastic looking car!
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79cord
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Front seats look like early 1980's Lancia Beta coupe/ HPE to me, suitably soft but there must be more appropriate choices.
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Last Edit: Jan 4, 2020 5:40:17 GMT by 79cord
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Jan 16, 2020 17:41:49 GMT
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Jan 21, 2020 12:18:20 GMT
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tokyotin - thanks, I've read that thread recently. If you can offer any advice in terms of parts etc, or anyone who would be willing to make rear arches, please drop me a PM. I'm looking at using SuperPro for the Bushes, and RockAuto for engine parts, has anyone had experience with these companies before I order parts in bulk?
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Jan 21, 2020 12:33:21 GMT
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Following this. Love old uncommon Toyota's.
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ovimor
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Jan 21, 2020 12:48:55 GMT
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tokyotin - thanks, I've read that thread recently. If you can offer any advice in terms of parts etc, or anyone who would be willing to make rear arches, please drop me a PM.I'm looking at using SuperPro for the Bushes, and RockAuto for engine parts, has anyone had experience with these companies before I order parts in bulk? New panels? You want ColdWarMotors m8  *see: Fury OVIMOR |
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Last Edit: Jan 21, 2020 12:49:38 GMT by ovimor
Knowledge is to know a Tomato is a 'fruit' - Wisdom, on the other hand, is knowing not to put it in a 'fruit salad'!
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Jan 21, 2020 13:56:25 GMT
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I purchased a lot of engine bay parts off ebay. RockAuto is a good supplier if they have what you need.
Otherwise, you need to keep an eye open for cars being scrapped, or in the hands of banger racers. I purchased a power steering system from a banger racer who had just purchased a later year 4 door MS65 (when P/S became standard).
My rear arches were custom repaired with hand cut new steel.
Check in with Toyota Enthusiast Club for contacts.
Parts are very difficult to find, as I'm sure you now know.
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Jan 31, 2020 19:34:44 GMT
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Front end strip complete 😎  |
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Further engine stripping today, still doesn't turn. Next job is pull the engine out, sump off and see what's siezed.  Also ordered a set of polybushes for it which will be the next major job. |
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