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I still can't fathom the purchase price myself. The R154 and related transmission swap parts have so far already surpassed the purchase price 2 times over. After all is said and done, the car will have roughly 20-25k into it total. |
Lets take a moment to discuss some drivetrain updates:
R154 shifter extension has been completed. This was a brand new shifter housing extended 4.75" to match the MKIV's shifter location. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4361/...d011b439_b.jpg Tail housing off. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4512/...9c9f2dc5_b.jpg Installed, tail housing resealed with Permatex Ultra Black RTV. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4489/...82699c50_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4450/...4c3ce09f_b.jpg Then I was intending to swap out the 7M bell housing on the transmission to a 1JZ bell, as that's what is required to fit an R154 to the 2JZ. I start by comparing the new bell against the old, and was shocked to find they were the same. They both even had a purple paint splotch, which is indicative of a 1JZ bell. Mind you, the transmission was advertised as having a 7M bell. I double checked my spare R154, which for sure has a 7M bell, and wouldn't you know, it was different. A 7M bell is worth maybe $50, and a 1JZ bell is worth $350. That sure put my mind at ease! https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4584/...423f7594_b.jpg OS Giken Touring twin plate clutch :) For those of you who aren't familiar with these, they're one full unit, flywheel and all. The flywheel thickness is reduced, meaning you'll have to run shorter-than-stock flywheel bolts. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4542/...c673ac57_b.jpg 2.5mm trimmed off a full length set of ARP flywheel bolts. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4507/...fae3629d_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4450/...e7f93da8_b.jpg And some Energy suspension sway bar bushings/tie rod boots (amongst others for the MK3 and 3rd gen 4Runner) https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4583/...4b26f3e8_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4507/...009b4fc2_b.jpg |
The passenger side being in such good shape was a great template to get the lines right on the driver side. Here's Justin sharpening up the lines just right.
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Passenger side continued:
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Continuing onto a very strange section of damage on the passenger side of the roof, chassis side. The targa has some dents also which will be addressed in the near future.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4390/...c6a2d26e_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4428/...54947688_b.jpg Taking down the high spots, pulling out the lows. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4420/...d58f2b33_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4346/...708f0f4a_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4332/...da1cce40_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4365/...7a62aa00_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4438/...2d59f840_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4403/...8bab9fd5_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4382/...318a945f_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4338/...2a9e217b_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4430/...c3c674a3_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4440/...9d6cb7fd_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4399/...b1696264_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4353/...585d6a9f_b.jpg |
Bringing out the guide coat to get this particular section of the roof done.
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Moving onto the side of the car, we have some low spots that are pretty tough to see. This is after a light sanding.
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More line work. Still not perfect, but getting there.
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Looks amazing dude. Also can't wait to see pics of it cruising around OC with a fresh paint job.
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Wouldn't have guessed one of my favorite threads on a 4runner forum would be of a Supra. Just went through the whole thing, glad this ended up in good hands and solid work!
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Any idea of when she'll be cruisin the streets again?
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Awesome!
I love what you've done and its great to see this Supra coming back! Thinking about Supra's...
I was at the gas station earlier this Fall when a guy pulled up on the other side of the gas bar. He was driving a fully restored "wine" coloured TR6 --- but that wasn't what grabbed my attention.... As I didn't initially see him pull up, I was thinking Japanese Sports car, by the rumble of the engine sound... I was really surprised to see a TR6! I had to ask him about this! It seems he found the TR6 in a farmers' field. He purchased a Supra front clip. He spent 6 mo. cutting/welding and modifying the TR6 to take the 2JZ-GE. The car became a Triumota---- a highly modified Triumph body and frame, and Toyota drive-train and suspension. He told me its REALLY fun to drive and he claims he plans on being buried in it, in 30-35 years!! |
Wow that's a crazy amount of body work! She's gonna be a beaut!
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