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Apr 11, 2010 21:47:51 GMT
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thanks for the kind words.
I'm a design engineer so i kind of do do this for a living.......
i reckon id go mad if i actually built cars all day every day. sometimes things don't go right and you have to walk away for a while, I'm sure you all know what i mean.
anywho, I'm looking for a driveshaft at the mo so id better get back to it.
sheepers.
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Holy shitting curse word batman! Thats frickin AWESOME!!! Dude, kudos to you and your patience. That is one sweeeeeeet ride!
It's official, I need to put the V into the Viva. I want a V!!
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got wheels!!! (finally) photos taken at night. take my word for it, it looks heaps better in real life. first we start out with the obligatory cellphone in the dish photo.  then a quick comparison between a 15 x 8 and the 17 x 10.  then we move onto gratuitous dish/wheel photos. i pushed the car out of the shed and washed it. first time its been washed in 6 years.    this is a bit exaggerated because the rear steering bar isint in place and its running about 6 degrees of toe but you get the idea.     i think ill have to change the front tyres because they have a huge lip protector on them and its making the fitment a bit tight but not really a big issue. ive not checked the rear travel yet (need the rear steering lock bar to do that properly) but ill get on to that this weekend. then it drive shaft and chocks away!!!!!! sheepers. better pics tomorrow (if i get home before it gets dark.....) |
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www.vintagediesels.co.uk
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Awesome work and mad skillorz.
Truely epic.
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Apr 15, 2010 10:07:15 GMT
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thanks man.
ill be driving it soon. this prospect has me very excited. champagne will flow.
mostly in to my mouth i hope.
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Apr 15, 2010 10:08:11 GMT
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I
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Steve
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Apr 15, 2010 11:34:31 GMT
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+1 ;D That 3/4 rear pic just has soooooo much Mustang-esq to it.......the wheels just fit the look perfectly! Steve  |
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Apr 15, 2010 14:06:16 GMT
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wow
That's an amazing car, stunning work.
You have something there to be seriously proud of.
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Apr 15, 2010 17:55:59 GMT
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Hi Mr Sheepers.
I'm not sure why I haven't posted on this thread yet....
Actually that's a lie, I do know why.
Every time I go to type something, it just seems wholly inadequate for what you've done to that RA28 (and your 23).
Freakin' mad build and skills.
Consider my hat well and truly doffed to you Sir.
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Apr 15, 2010 19:52:23 GMT
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thanks again guys! i must say that i look at this car and see all the little things that Ive yet to do or the things Ive rushed to get it going that i will have to go back latter and do again. i guess it looks pretty good from a distance.............
and as for you mister Celica V8, it is i who should be doffing any head gear i may be wearing!!
i just had a quick look at y our build thread and that car of yours is truly magnificent!!!
i am a big fan of your work. i hope my 23 comes out as well as yours has when i change it into a race car.
thanks once again,
sheepers.
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Apr 21, 2010 10:04:16 GMT
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i now have a fully functioning handbrake.
i got some R33 cables with some other parts i bought and they are a perfect length for my car.
i spent quite a while welding brackets to the floor so i can get the cables right up tight to the floor so they aren't in the way of the zorst and whatnot. very happy with the result. not much to look at so no pics sorry but its just another thing that had to be done thats now crossed off the list.
i also now have a full set of matching locks and starter tumbler which is good.
i think ill turn my attention to the fuel pump/fuel tank problem tomorrow. cant finish the wheel/tyre thing because I'm trying to get some info for certification.
on we go!!!
sheepers.
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Apr 22, 2010 17:56:05 GMT
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This thing is fantastic!! Excellent job you've done there, ever so slightly jealous...
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right then! fuel pump. i liked the idea that Timbo had of using an in tank comminwhore pump. its got a surge tank built in and the pump is more than capable of suppling the 1UZ so despite the massive price tag i bought one.(second hand) today i set about making it fit into the tank. this is the result of todays efforts.    i ran out of gas for the welder so its not finished yet but its pretty close. i still need to make a gasket, then i can cut the bolts to length. the pump has a level gauge on it too. the pump needs modding so i can run the return line into the top but the hard part is done. i can now finish the fuel lines and properly wire in the pump, the wires are there they just need to be connected. fuel tank need a coat of paint but thats no biggie. drive shaft is under way too, wont be long now....................... sheepers. |
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Apr 24, 2010 12:17:53 GMT
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oh wow dude that is absolutly awesome, after ive completed my gen 6 gt4 i want an early gen celica as a project.
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Apr 29, 2010 20:03:14 GMT
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fuel tank is back in and fuel lines/filter are installed and finished.
i have all weekend to work on this thing and i should be good to go (as long as the drive shaft guy comes through for me on Monday) on Tuesday night.
theres heaps of little things i still have to do, like fit the hatch lock and latch and the bonnet catch. i reckon most of the weekend will be taken up doing these little bits and pieces.
either or, it will be going real soon.
i hope the fine days we've been having hold out, it would be nice to have some light for my first drive.........
sheepers.
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my mate Mike (with a TA27) came over today and helped out heaps. lots of stuff got done. the fuel filler neck (which is custom and didnt fit very well) got sorted along with all the fuel vapor hoses (now gone) throttle pedal is sorted (thanks mike), rear brakes all bled and checked. bonnet latch done (thanks Mike), ummm, diff and axels all back in and ready to go.
its sitting on the floor right now and if i had a driveshaft i would be driving it!!!!!
tomorrow ill do some more cosmetic type stuff and tidy up the gear stick hole. just do more stuff basically.
1 x driveshaft = driving RA28.
sweet.
sheepers.
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RA40tony
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Holy cr@p batman!!!!!!
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1979 Toyota Celica GT. Currently Gone.
1975 Toyota Celica ST. 13x7 Allycats, "the stick" applied. 100kW 4AGE... Sold
1963 Karmann Ghia - Lo & Slo, Sold.
1965 VW Fastback - cruising
1953 Oval Ragtop, work in progress...
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oh........my...........GOD!!! That sounds unreal......awesome  Reminds me of my first landrover v8 i built, took it for a test drive on open headers, sounded just like your celica(only slower  ) Well done chap, you truly have created something unique! Steve |
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groovy maaaan - keen to get a ride in this weekend..
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