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74 JDM Celica GT...currently being worked on by a restoration company here locally. They have to clean up the body, wiring, and paint. I swapped out the suspension that I bought from T3 in Cal. When I get it back have a few upholstery projects needing done and I'll put everything back together.

Put a new suspension in, reupholstered the seats, got new trim, badges, seals, carbon fiber hood, trunk lid with spoiler, 14" RS watanabe wheels, toyot R888 proxies tires
 

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74 JDM Celica GT...currently being worked on by a restoration company here locally. They have to clean up the body, wiring, and paint. I swapped out the suspension that I bought from T3 in Cal. When I get it back have a few upholstery projects needing done and I'll put everything back together.

Put a new suspension in, reupholstered the seats, got new trim, badges, seals, carbon fiber hood, trunk lid with spoiler, 14" RS watanabe wheels, toyot R888 proxies tires

Resto mod on the engine or keep it standard?

I vote for bored and stroked with ITBs.

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Wife traded our 08 V8 Sport for a 2019 LC last year...got a great deal on one.

Baller garage.
Interesting article on gear patrol about the future of land cruiser. “Much of that speculation has suggested the next-generation Toyota Land Cruiser will return more to its roots as a pared-down off-roader”
Kicking myself for not buying a diesel to bring back from Japan.
 
Got news for you bubbo... you can buy them here.

There are a lot of nice models they are importing for nice prices. I could have just gotten one cheap and shipped for free. Money is always the kicker. There was some sneaky (brilliant?) ways to get around the 25 yr law as well, but the classics are more my style.
 
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Resto mod on the engine or keep it standard?

I vote for bored and stroked with ITBs.

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The previous owner bored the 1.6L 2TG motor to a 1.8L. I will keep the motor but will likely upgrade the mikuni solex side drafts from a 40mm to a 44mm plus look at going with the 3T crankshaft and bore to a 2.0L. I don't want to modernize the car to much. I like the performance as is. Loud, carbureted, no radio, speakers, power steering, etc. Just a 5 spd and rwd...same reason I like the 2018 4Rnr. Basic and enjoyable...

Went with a Kameari racing exhaust system with a new race performance exhaust manifold, adding the badges back to the vehicle, replated the chrome bumpers, will reupholster the rest of the interior, zero sound deadening, adding borla caburetor stacks.

Once everything is done then I will go in and see what was done with the engine. Bought the car from JDM Legends owner Eric Bizek 6 yrs ago.
 

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I have a dozen websites that sell JDM vehicles in the states...

I look at these three the most often:
Japanese classics
RHD JDM Imports
Japan Direct Motors

If someone totals out my runner I will be greatly considering this route. But, for now I have too much into this ****er to switch. Was upside down from the start like a jabroni. All about getting out and enjoying what I’m thankful enough to own.

The previous owner bored the 1.6L 2TG motor to a 1.8L. I will keep the motor but will likely upgrade the mikuni solex side drafts from a 40mm to a 44mm plus look at going with the 3T crankshaft and bore to a 2.0L. I don't want to modernize the car to much. I like the performance as is. Loud, carbureted, no radio, speakers, power steering, etc. Just a 5 spd and rwd...same reason I like the 2018 4Rnr. Basic and enjoyable...

Went with a Kameari racing exhaust system with a new race performance exhaust manifold, adding the badges back to the vehicle, replated the chrome bumpers, will reupholster the rest of the interior, zero sound deadening, adding borla caburetor stacks.

Once everything is done then I will go in and see what was done with the engine. Bought the car from JDM Legends owner Eric Bizek 6 yrs ago.

Who needs music when you have a screaming NA motor. Glad to hear your keeping it real with the build. Peanut butter and f**k’in jealous.

Worked with on a similar period datson here and there. Mostly the owner if I’m honest. Got to do a mini rip in it with the owner before the first person who borrowed it totaled it :( Heart breaking. You’re Celica reminds me so much of that Datsun. Maybe better made? Idk never worked on one.

Kinda looks like he salvaged the hood eh? lmao
 

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If someone totals out my runner I will be greatly considering this route. But, for now I have too much into this ****er to switch. Was upside down from the start like a jabroni. All about getting out and enjoying what I’m thankful enough to own.



Who needs music when you have a screaming NA motor. Glad to hear your keeping it real with the build. Peanut butter and f**k’in jealous.

Worked with on a similar period datson here and there. Mostly the owner if I’m honest. Got to do a mini rip in it with the owner before the first person who borrowed it totaled it :( Heart breaking. You’re Celica reminds me so much of that Datsun. Maybe better made? Idk never worked on one.

Kinda looks like he salvaged the hood eh? lmao

Yeah I love the car...love Fairlady Zs bro. My buddy has a 75 280Z that's going through the restoration process. He is actually converting it back to carburetors.

My hood is toast...had to order a carbon fiber hood because I was unable to find one intact. I think all 70s period Japanese cars looks effing great. Would love to own a Hakosuka or Kenmeri Skyline or even a Corona mkII.

As far as the 70 series...I'm with you. Maybe down the road pick on up. I also keep an eye out on BaT.
 
If someone totals out my runner I will be greatly considering this route. But, for now I have too much into this ****er to switch. Was upside down from the start like a jabroni. All about getting out and enjoying what I’m thankful enough to own.



Who needs music when you have a screaming NA motor. Glad to hear your keeping it real with the build. Peanut butter and f**k’in jealous.

Worked with on a similar period datson here and there. Mostly the owner if I’m honest. Got to do a mini rip in it with the owner before the first person who borrowed it totaled it :( Heart breaking. You’re Celica reminds me so much of that Datsun. Maybe better made? Idk never worked on one.

Kinda looks like he salvaged the hood eh? lmao

I love the Z's. I have a 1967.5 Datsun Roadster sitting in the garage. It needs a major restore but life just keeps getting in the way.
 
Yeah I love the car...love Fairlady Zs bro. My buddy has a 75 280Z that's going through the restoration process. He is actually converting it back to carburetors.

My hood is toast...had to order a carbon fiber hood because I was unable to find one intact. I think all 70s period Japanese cars looks effing great. Would love to own a Hakosuka or Kenmeri Skyline or even a Corona mkII.

As far as the 70 series...I'm with you. Maybe down the road pick on up. I also keep an eye out on BaT.

Yeah those skylines are so rad. Wouldn’t mind an R32 myself. Kind of a sucker for the some of those 90’s icons. I’ve had two 240s, and an e30. Friggin drift tax on everything tho.

I love the Z's. I have a 1967.5 Datsun Roadster sitting in the garage. It needs a major restore but life just keeps getting in the way.

Nice yeah I know the feeling. You should post some pics man.
 
Yeah those skylines are so rad. WouldnÂ’t mind an R32 myself. Kind of a sucker for the some of those 90Â’s icons. IÂ’ve had two 240s, and an e30. Friggin drift tax on everything tho.



Nice yeah I know the feeling. You should post some pics man.

I'd like to see some pumics of the Datsun Roadster as well. The R32 is on my top 10 list of vehicles I'd like to own if I won the lottery.

Not in priority order:

71 Mazda RX3
72 Nissan Skyline GTR
73 Nissan Skyline GTR
71 Ford Mustang Mach 1
67 Toyota 2000GT
73 Toyota Corona
74 Porsche 911 RS
97 Toyota Supra
93 Nissan Skyline GTR
85 Toyota Celica notchback
74 Nissan Fairlady Z
 
I'd like to see some pumics of the Datsun Roadster as well. The R32 is on my top 10 list of vehicles I'd like to own if I won the lottery.

Not in priority order:

71 Mazda RX3
72 Nissan Skyline GTR
73 Nissan Skyline GTR
71 Ford Mustang Mach 1
67 Toyota 2000GT
73 Toyota Corona
74 Porsche 911 RS
97 Toyota Supra
93 Nissan Skyline GTR
85 Toyota Celica notchback
74 Nissan Fairlady Z

Damn that’s a big list. Shoot for the stars I suppose haha.

I literally just want a Toyota Diesel 4x4 and an r32. But, in all reality prob just end up with something with an LS and keeping the runner.
 

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