Natures_son Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Im currently doing a mechanics course at college. Bought myself a project car to do up as well needs a fair bit of work but will be worth it in the long run have a lot lined up for it. A 1976 toyota celica Lt. Will be taking the 18rc motor out in a couple of weeks and droping in either the 18rg or the 2tg motor. Then further down the line when i have more funds will be dropping a v8 in there. But alot to do till then. The 18rc needs a new manifold gasket fitting. Car needs respraying it will probablybe a diy job got the spray guns here and the workshop to do it in. Will be resprayed a nice metallic royal blue or maybe chrome black. Then interior retrimmed in black leather with royal blue stitching or if black will be red stitching.. Alot of work but will leave me with a classic ride that goes hard. Enjoy the pics. Y.I.S Jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Sounds good mate, can't see the pics though. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natures_son Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Sorry fellahs messed up on the pic's early and cracked the ***** with the pc hopefully this works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 A clasic car indeed, I'll look forward to seeing the finished article. good luck with it Jordan. Is the 18rc 1800 or 2000? I only ask as the car is badged a 2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natures_son Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Just to let you know i have the new bonnet and front bumper sat in my workshop awaiting fitting. Also waiting for some cash to come through to start work on the engine so all going good. A few other bits and pieces to collect as well. Ill keep this post updated. More pics : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 I'm sure that will keep you busy! FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natures_son Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 18rc and 18rg are both 2000 axe but the 2tg is only a 1600. More pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Jordan you've certainly got your work cutout for ya mate, but it will be worth it in the end. Personally i'd go black with the paint job, especially if your keeping the chrome bumpers. If you do get a V8 squeezed in that tiny engine bay, a blower will look damn fine poking through the bonnet. I've loved this model from the moment I spied an SS version parked on a garage forecourt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkBoy Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 I've loved this model from the moment I spied an SS version parked on a garage forecourt. You can certainly see the influence of the American muscle cars there - its a scaled down Camaro.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 What I would give for a '68 Camaro http://www.teamfitzgerald.com/68%20CAMARO%...OND%20TRANS.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkBoy Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 What I would give for a '68 Camaro http://www.teamfitzgerald.com/68%20CAMARO%...OND%20TRANS.jpg Not my cuppa tea but nicely done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Personally i'd go black with the paint job, especially if your keeping the chrome bumpers. If you do get a V8 squeezed in that tiny engine bay, a blower will look damn fine poking through the bonnet. Black and it just has got to have flames on it Damn right about the blower Axe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naddan28 Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 My step dad used to drive a 4.2 Firebird and his mate had a 7.2 Trans amm (the old shape, before KITT) with a blower and the gold eagle on the bonnet. While his uncle had a old bananna yellow dodge charger! Those where the days, seemed so cool at the age of 10! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Word of advice Jordan, don't rush or take any shortcuts, it will cause you shedloads of grief later on in the build. Nice looking motor BTW, never seen one of them before. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natures_son Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Thanks for all the replies the celica was brought out by toyota as competition to the mustang never figured that one out myself. the mustang has a v8 and the celica has a 4 cylinder 2 litre engine. Snakebite: You can think again if you think flames are going anywhere on my ride thats too boy racer and jap crappy. Axe: Its possible to fit a 5 litre v8 in just with work to the engine mounts and the bell housing. Unfortunately i cant do that now as insurance would kill me. LB: I wont be rushing anything mate cant afford cock ups when your working on a budget and have no money to spare. The 18rc engine isnt to bad needs alot of work done to it to get it road worthy though and even then its still gutless. NB: The celica was brought out by toyota as competition to the mustang never figured that one out myself. the mustang has a v8 and the celica has a 4 cylinder 2 litre engine. YIS Jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkBoy Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 NB: The celica was brought out by toyota as competition to the mustang never figured that one out myself. the mustang has a v8 and the celica has a 4 cylinder 2 litre engine. Jordan When they bought out the Celica - (mid 70's?) - the American auto industry was in big trouble due to the oil crisis leading to high gas prices, so the introduction to the US of a four cylinder by Toyota was actually pretty smart - by the mid/late 70's 'Stangs were pretty **** by then anyway IMHO........ Some might say they still are....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Its certainly going to give you a good on going project. The sheel seems to be in pretty good nick, considering its age. Do you plan to pro street it or just make her look good? Looks to me you have alot of clearance and could lower her quite a bit. A nice set of rims would really finish her off nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natures_son Posted June 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 At the moment Axe She will be done up as a daily driver. Im already on the look out for an auto version for the drag strip wont worry about body so much then or interior as it will purely be built for the drags. That doesnt mean to say the daily driver wont be given enough power to burn off these boy racers at the lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natures_son Posted October 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 just thought id show you all a few updated pics to show whats been happening. One guard to do now then clear coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 You could at least smile mate! FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natures_son Posted October 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 You smile after 48 hours with one hours sleep mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Get some Lucozade down your throat. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 You smile after 48 hours with one hours sleep mate Good to see you again geezer and I hope your still 'pushing the boundaries' LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natures_son Posted October 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 You smile after 48 hours with one hours sleep mate Good to see you again geezer and I hope your still 'pushing the boundaries' LB Always mate its the only way. Picking up the new mutt this week got myself a staghound pup sorted so come next winter there will be some pics up :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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