topi
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Jul 29, 2005 22:01:34 GMT
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Hey there, the name's Jack, or Topi.. I'm not fussed. I currently own a 1991 Mini, which I baught as a project. It started off as a standard 998cc, fully running car. Now its just doing nothing, I've been building a 1293cc engine taken from an MG Metro, with Arrow Precision flywheel, con-rods, got the crank sorted by DKE, did work on the head etc etc. But havn't fully put it together  Other ride is a 1979 Toyota Celica ST. Not many around these days, and they need to be treated well. Its just a shame that I got hold of one, ripped the interior out, and plan to use it for drift. Here's some photomagraphs anyway: Celica..  Ghetto spray job..  How the Mini was..  How the Mini is..  Ok I'm done for tonight  |
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Last Edit: Jul 29, 2005 22:02:50 GMT by topi
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Davenger
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It's only metal
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Jul 29, 2005 22:59:17 GMT
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Hi
The mini looks like it needs a bit of work.
The Celica looks cool, more pics please
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shellysowner
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Busy shovelling bums and rustling turds!
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I think you should continue the eruo-rat stylee on the celica with a roof-rack and an oil drum +old cases and also lower her a bit more ;D
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Retro luggage for sale - PM me.
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Liking the Celica...what are you doing engine wise? The old single-cam lump won't be lighting up the tyres too easily is it? I was watching this on ebay: cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4563306122 ...it fetched rather a lot in the end, would've worked out cheaper to go 4AGE in the end! |
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topi
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Hey thanks for the comments.
Daveyboy - The Mini actually needed no work at all, but then I took it apart... Best to start from scratch imo, then I know everything is upto standards.
As for the Celica.. the engine is weak sauce, but with a bit of tinkering it will teach me some basics. When I need more power/blow up the engine, I'll look at what I can drop in there. Maybe the 2000cc DOHC from the later GT, or something alot newer.
Other than the engine, It will be lowered quite a bit, and I'll be making up some front camber plates. Celica-Supra wheels (MA61) will go on until I can afford some nice deep dish SSR. A roll cage will be made, maybe hydraulic handbrake system. Other little bits like strut braces will be home-made. Oh, and the boot floor is rotten, so it's being cut out and replaced with a steel sheet.
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topi
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This is the "interior". Its not as rusty as it looks, alot of it will sand off easily.  And this is my inspiration.. Richard from Club4AG's Celica:  |
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Last Edit: Jul 30, 2005 7:12:03 GMT by topi
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emzay
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Jul 30, 2005 12:33:38 GMT
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Hey topi *gives a miniresource salute*, Welcome to RR, Nice rides  - now sort that blimin mini out!  |
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topi
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Jul 30, 2005 18:29:15 GMT
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Hey hey em! Yeah I'll get on with the Mini when I sort my work *cough*motorbike*cough* out |
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Good stuff! Keep the pics coming as the work progresses ;D
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topi
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Last Edit: Aug 2, 2005 18:16:20 GMT by topi
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topi
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Hey, what happened to the Celica? And i trust you sold the Mini in the end? |
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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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- now sort that blimin mini out! 
