shiney
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May 28, 2021 15:51:24 GMT
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Sold the Toyota Granvia 'ShineyBus' as it wasn't being used so much and this thread with the comment by vulgalourgot me thinking. So here we have.... 'ShineyMiniBus'
Model - Picnic GL Model code - SXM10 Engine - 3S-FE petrol Capacity - 2 litre Transmission - automatic
More to follow. Shiney
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1998 Toyota Picnic GL
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May 28, 2021 16:27:16 GMT
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Is she for sale also?
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vulgalour
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1998 Toyota Picnic GL Autovulgalour
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May 28, 2021 17:25:58 GMT
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Fingers crossed for something interesting about to happen here!
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shiney
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May 28, 2021 18:13:21 GMT
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Hey toyota4eva - sorry no. Been in the family too long. Shiney |
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shiney
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May 28, 2021 18:18:18 GMT
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Background... Supplied by Jeff Browns (Toyota) in Lympsham, Somerset. It has a full service history and has been looked after recently by a local indy Toyota specialist. Back in the day my wife used it for transporting our children and friends on picnics (!), days out and the school run. We took it on holiday in the UK (and France several times as well), it transported my son and his gear to Uni and my daughter to..... well, everywhere really. Truly a Family Fun Vehicle!!! The last few years my Father-in-law used it quite a bit for day and lunch trips but its a bit big for him to manage now so I SORNd it last year. About to put it back on the road from June 1st. Has 124k on the clock and it breezed the MOT.
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shiney
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May 28, 2021 18:25:39 GMT
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@vulgalor - oh yes
There are a few 'plans' involving wheels, lows etc. Your comment about 'the treatment' gave me the nudge - although Toyota themselves already did that many moons ago... I give you the Picnic Sport GT4
Personally if I had the money I'd shoehorn the V6 1MZ-FE from the Camry in there.
Shiney
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vulgalour
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1998 Toyota Picnic GL Autovulgalour
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May 28, 2021 19:15:45 GMT
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That's one of the cleanest Picnics I've ever seen. They're usually super scabby around the rear arches, scratches all over, interiors in various shades of dirt. It's so nice to see such a tidy example.
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May 28, 2021 22:25:15 GMT
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That doesn't look like a 23 year old car at all. Very clean indeed.
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The Picnic nameplate is not familiar to me but the vehicle bearing it is. Here in New Zealand they are most commonly seen badged as Ipsum (imported second-hand ex-Japan). I rather like them and would definitely consider owning one.
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ovimor
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May 29, 2021 11:17:44 GMT
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NEVER too much 'ToyyoLurve' on here  ..... am watching ..... OVIMOR |
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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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shiney
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May 29, 2021 15:25:10 GMT
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Thanks for the comments guys - yes this car has been well looked after. joem83 - that pic is in my 'inspiration' folder, along with others. When I had my Granvia I did a steering wheel swap for an MR2 wheel - so that is first job is to do that on this one. Will improve the driving feel, IMHO. To that end I bought one from a guy who refurbishes them on eBay...  The blue stitching will go nicely with the interior and it fits in with the 'OEM+' vibe I'm looking for.
Shiney
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shiney
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May 29, 2021 15:34:38 GMT
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So as regards wheels - nothing too radical so 17" x 7" seemed appropriate. The fitment is the usual J 5 stud x 114.3, Toyota 60.1 centre bore and a 45T offset.
On eBay I saw a set of these..... 
They are Civic wheels in anthracite with the correct offset..... wheel-size.com told me they would be pretty much an exact fit on 215/40 R17s with no clearance issues, so I ordered them.
They arrived the other day but one got very slightly damaged in transit - I REALLY (no, REALLY) want to keep them and am working through the issue with the seller.
Shiney
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shiney
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May 29, 2021 15:40:07 GMT
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Now this is where I shout out to you guys for help.... The Picnic 'Sport' turbo thing built by Toyota had a TTE bodykit (see below). 
Obviously I will never find one now as they were a limited edition anyway, so anyone know where could I get something similar plus some side skirts that might fit? Suggestions welcome.
Shiney
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May 29, 2021 18:23:48 GMT
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Try croober website, shipping can be costly as it's from Japan but parts can be quite cheap
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shiney
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May 29, 2021 19:05:05 GMT
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shiney
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Got a bit derailed by the wheel thing. What a pain - couldn't agree on anything for the shipping damage with the vendor, so am sending them back, which is a shame. Now looking for something similar and equally affordable. Have found two possible body kit options... one in Hong Kong and one in Malaysia. Plus a later model bumper on the Crooober site (hat-tip joem83 ) that might work. The pieces themselves are not so expensive but there is no way I can pay the carriage/duty/VAT. If anyone knows a cheap way of getting these sort of items from the Far East, then I'd love to know. On the mechanical front - new alternator is in and timing belt will be done this week. Loving having the old girl back on the road. More pics soon. TTFN Shiney |
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If you are on facebook, far east classics are always importing cars/trucks from Malaysia - so maybe they could thow somthing in one of their vehicles? www.facebook.com/siamimports |
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Last Edit: Jun 9, 2021 22:21:58 GMT by joem83
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shiney
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Jun 10, 2021 15:29:00 GMT
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Thanks joem83, I'll check them out Shiney |
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thomge
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Jun 10, 2021 16:21:36 GMT
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 Shiney, I have a set of 5 of these off an Avensis if you are interested? Only one has a tyre which was the spare when I got rid of the car. The other four were showing a bit of age and I replaced them when I found a NOS set years ago which worked out cheaper than getting the originals refurbed. These are in the loft and I would need to get them out to check the condition. If I remember correctly, only one had a light kerb scuff. I would also need to check what I have in the way of caps. Message me if interested. Geoff |
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