COB's '89 Supra Turbo

[Chuckles89]

I agree about the wheels. I actually saw a white Honda with white wheels the other day and it reminded me of how awesome your Supra looks with the white package.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Haha I can see your guys point of view on this, although it is the size of the white rims I'm not fond of. I get an unspeakably killer deal on 18" tires (most of the tires we deal with at work are 18"), it is just too hard to resist going up in size. These bad boys are nice and wide, lightweight to boot. After all I really want to go staggered (can you say WIDE rear end? :moon

As for the white rims, AKA "sawblades", I'll keep em around. I think they'll find a good home in storage. I don't have the heart to sell the original wheels.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Front strut tower bar
ARP head studs for 7MGTE, brand new










Latest photos of my parts car... gradually taking it apart. Took the headlights out, using one of them for my 87 4Runner turbo which has a burnt low beam.

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[bishopTS]

I have had a few mkiii supras and just a suggestion if you are gonna stick with the 7m look into a 5m oil pump and bigger pickup line. I think driftmotion has a kit for it. I have been out of that scene for a little while. my last one was a 2j swap and I was happy with it completely. made 426 to the wheels on the stock 440cc injectors.

 

[bishopTS]

never mind apparently they are upgrading the 7m pumps now, it's something to look into. I was never a fan of less than 8 psi of oil pressure at idle

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Thanks for the tip. I will look into an upgraded oil pump, I would not want to experience any problems with the block in the future. Going to grind the crank for .010" larger rod bearings so the bottom end should be pretty solid in boost.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Top came back, wrong color. I understand this is panel painting but this was just an awful match. The people who destroyed the headliner were also responsible for mixing the paint, another mistake letting a body shop do the work.

This time around, my choice of paint shop is mixing up a better match. The paint should be ready by Monday and the top will get resprayed.

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Here's the absolute JOKE of a headliner they installed... not having any of this... no.
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Went on craigslist and found a Targa part out. Bought the headliner. I sent it out today to get rewrapped.
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by cobblewagen, on Flickr


Replacement Targa top seals from Toyota
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Sunvisors already rewrapped... I like them. The headliner is getting done with the same fabric.
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No mirrors on these.
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Folding mirrors should be done and back from paint next week
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[ChildrenOfBodom]

behold, the canyon:



Moving along


Dash out




Fixing up a little damage, glue and clamps.




Installed



Replaced the broken ignition cylinder/steering wheel lower cover.


From canyon to flatlands...


Going to repaint that cowl and install new wipers sooner or later



Headliner rewrapped

 

[paddlenbike]

From canyon to flatlands...

Normally I prefer canyons to flatlands, but not in this case.

Nice work as always--you're the type of guy I would want to buy a car from.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Normally I prefer canyons to flatlands, but not in this case.

Nice work as always--you're the type of guy I would want to buy a car from.

Thank you, your car was a very clean example so good feedback from fellow supra owners is especially nice.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Got a set of door panels. The passenger one is in excellent shape compared to mine. The driver's one has a big damage spot, but still better than mine regardless. Mine have armrest tears, these do not.
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And last I picked up some paint, all matched to the car.

1/2 pint for the top and mirrors
touch up bottle
8oz spray can for future projects
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[ChildrenOfBodom]

The driver door panel vinyl in my car isn't pretty, still looking for just the right panel to replace it. In the meantime, I took the carpeted middle and lower sections which are less faded.


Old (top)
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Old (bottom)
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installed on the panel, along with the lower portion
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Swapped in the speakers from my donor car while I was at it.
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Also replaced the malfunctioning lock switch with that from my donor car
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Passenger side I replaced the entire panel and swapped speakers.
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Old panel
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new panel
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One more for the road... that dash

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[ChildrenOfBodom]

Got my targa top back... again



Installed headliner



It's starting to look like a roof again, just gotta install the side trim and seals.



Last, a friend bought a new 4Runner TRD Pro, I cut this from the plate frame. I like it, looks like an old school Toyota logo.

 

[Redswan]

Beautiful Supra!

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Beautiful Supra!

Thank you sir, you've got a fine looking 4Runner yourself.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

7MGTE coil pack cover without cracks

1UZ MAF

Shifter boot

R154 inspection cover

Competition clutches aluminum flywheel, south bend clutch

RC 550cc fuel injectors

Also installed the hood again to try out some hood struts

Parts car

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

A couple videos I put together.

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[ChildrenOfBodom]

Trying out a new interior photography method... inside the car with the cover on. When the interior's all ready, I'll do a nice shot showing the seats and center console, etc.

 

[Thai]

Wow...quite impressive...I love those Supras...best looking by far IMO.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Got her up on jack stands.
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[MENTION=75445]4Running Daily[/MENTION] gave a helping hand.
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Bell housing bolts:
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Flexplate showing, trans out. View through shifter hole.
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Ugly mother f*cker
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Motor coming out, outside to set up the hoist.
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7M-GTE out of the car.
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Bro lean
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Thanks for the help, Connor
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