My 72' Toyota Carina (Ongoing Project)
12-15-2007, 02:08 PM
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well guys got some great news! the Carina's going into the bodyshop on wednesday and Finally get a fresh, brand spankin new paint job!! can't wait to see the finished product.
While I really wanted to do the paint myself, I really did not have the time, or experience to do the body/prep work. all good though I'll definately be more hands on with the motor, suspension and everything else.
While I really wanted to do the paint myself, I really did not have the time, or experience to do the body/prep work. all good though I'll definately be more hands on with the motor, suspension and everything else.
12-19-2007, 12:20 AM
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thanks A.V.E. its been a long time coming on this paint job!
they don't make the fender flares but i am planning on buying te27 or ra21 flares and hopefully modifying them to fit.
02-10-2008, 12:49 PM
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so quick update guys, body shop says its gonna take about another 2-3 months to finish up the car (yea i know, but its really in bad shape) but in the mean time i picked this puppy up:
planning on rebuilding it from the ground up and boosting it! we'll see how this project goes but I cant wait for the finished product. stay tuned people ill be updating this more regularly as parts start to flow in..haha
planning on rebuilding it from the ground up and boosting it! we'll see how this project goes but I cant wait for the finished product. stay tuned people ill be updating this more regularly as parts start to flow in..haha
02-11-2008, 05:37 PM
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correction my friend: homemade turbo and intake manifolds. as for the turbo itself, TD04 just wont cut it. im planning on running some just a tad bigger, something from this selection: http://www.theracingstore.com/index....mart&Itemid=26
02-27-2008, 10:47 AM
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so I got a email from the bodyshop, they say the car is about 40% done on bodywork. he estimated it'll take another month or so to finish it off and paint it. as for the motor, its coming along nicely. i ordered some wiseco pistons, hardened pushrods, and eagle connecting rods for it so they should be in soon.
02-28-2008, 11:33 AM
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sorry Al STi is on hold till I finish my Carina. goal is to get it atleast in running shape by summer time so i can take a few turns down the strip. STi will be recieving it's new heart next year 
Carina's at a bodyshop in stockton; Importwerks. ill take some pics either tomorrow or saturday when i drop by
Carina's at a bodyshop in stockton; Importwerks. ill take some pics either tomorrow or saturday when i drop by
