I test fitted the bumpers last week, not looking too good





I also had to drill ou two bolts that were supposed to hold the driver-side front fender. the heads seem like they were cut off and the fender was only zip-tied on! but that got taken care of so its back to getting the bumpers realigned.


seems like i have to keep on going at it with the mallet. My goal is to get is prepped for paint by late may/earlyjune. Finals are in two weeks so after that all my time is going into this bad boy.

 

I know I haven't really been keeping track of the car, school/work and just being lazy has really slowed the progress on this unfortunetely. but now im motivated again so here's another update:

1. New RPM gauge is in, still need to get the gas gauge working though

2. carb is running like sh*t so had to purchase a rebuild kit which should arrive next monday.

3. need to find rubber weather trim and after that its going into the body shop for some serious TLC!

4. still trying to find a 3tc shortblock so if anyone knows any toyota guys looking to sell one PLEASE let me know


well that pretty much all for know, the actual painting won't be ready for another month or two so ill have to make a decision pretty soon on what color to go with. guys feel free to express your opinions on what color is good, i need as much brainstorming as possible

ill post some more recent pics later too.

 

sonic yellow, no crome, just make it stand out from the datsun guys

 

pearl white!

 

Aspen white to match the suby

but I plan on having all the chrome molding painted and the bumpers painted black.

 

nice no chrome! and mold the bumpers away?

 

probably not, I like the nestalgic look the bumpers give. that plus it probably won't be legal to drive without the bumpers, as i do plan on driving this car daily.

 

Honda Color Code:


YR88 - Honey Almond Cream

 

the dark army type green...I love that color on old toyotas

 

something like this?




a friend of mine recommended painting it Devil Z Blue, but I need to photoshop it first to see

 

that works to aha..i was thinking of the darker green..like on the old mangos..or even that dark white color..

 

very nice pick up by the way..I just picked up an 86 corolla..wasnt havening any luck finding an older celica, mango, or te37...

 

a good friend of mine has his mango done up like this. i think a dark factory blue would look awsome on this car. the oragnes are more for the 510 guys i think.

 

yea ive always wanted a TA22 Celica but they are just so dam hard to find!!

 

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.