COB's '89 Supra Turbo

[ChildrenOfBodom]

For those of you who may have followed my MK4 supra build, there's a friend of mine who is quite good at body work.


It's no secret that this MK3 was wrecked at some point, then reassembled without the best care.


Some things that really bother me:


- Headlamp covers don't line up or sit flush with hood
- Tail lights don't line up with hatch, sit inward
- Interior plastics don't fit in the trunk area
- Tail light gaskets don't seal and a leak occurs




Rear without the tail lamps shows a lot.

The metal is not straight

Creases are visible. The right part is pushed in and hasn't been pulled back out.

Justin to the rescue!

Spot welding some studs for pulling.

Got the panel far straighter!

The tail lamps fit flush again. It looks much much better.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

He also straightened both headlamp covers and leveled them to be flush with the hood. It really helped the look of the car, it's harder to see the uneven panels now.

Overall, I'm much happier with the car!


- It shifts beautifully
- Clutch is smooth and easy to use
- Motor and trans are well mounted and shifts are crisp
- No more clunks or strange feelings over bumps
- Sway bars are far more effective feeling, corners flatter




Still not happy with:


- Steering rack... new tie rods, boots, and mounting bushings did help, but the rack still feels very lazy and lacks precision.
- Rear control arm bushings - haven't gotten the polyurethane ones in yet due to difficulty separating the axle from the hub.
- The rear subframe moves a lot and it feels scary around corners, perhaps subframe spacers would help as well.

- Going to need front tires and then an alignment.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

The very next morning after the above photos were taken, I gathered up my stuff and picked up a friend on the way to the June 1, 2019 All Toyotafest in Long Beach, CA.

Once we were directed into the show, I was pleasantly surprised to find Ken Henderson pulling up in Crimson Tide. This man has the cleanest Supra builds out there.

It was truly an honor to be able to show my car next to his.

I ordered new hood struts, but they didn't make it in time! lol

Every Toyotafest event offers awards for some of the notable builds in attendance. Without specifying a particular order (1st, 2nd, 3rd), 3 names are called out for the MK3 Supra section.


Of course, the man Ken was called, and then another guy with a RHD Turbo-A. Last mention, to my surprise, was yours truly!

So now the car has taken its very first award, plus a bling-bling Toyotafest license plate frame

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

More pics as of lately




Just admiring the view!

Gotta have them poly bushings.

:naughty:

Toyota brothers... my latest acquisition. Both vehicles are 1989 white/blue 5 speed with RWD layout

See behind the orange car :second:

Beside Craig Lieberman's 2015 GT-R

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Simple and clean...


Gotta get that rear bumper repainted and some more front end straightening.


San Clemente Outlets.

Coto de Caza area.

Eibach Toyota Meet 8/17/19


Literally the first car you see!

Tuesday Bob's Big Boy Meet in Downey, CA

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Front tires replaced with 235/45/17 Continental Extreme Contact DW from the MKIV.

With an alignment, I'm far more satisfied with the driving characteristics.

2020 Supra Launch Event

Toyota Arena in Ontario, CA, 9/5/19


Since the MKIV is yet to be finished, I'm finding more opportunities to show the MKIII. It's great for networking with Supra owners. Toyota gave all participants a free wheel stand with information about their Supra.

 

[Chuckles89]

Looks great! How do you have sooo many cool cars?????

 

[Classic Supra]

Gorgeous workmanship! I love the MK3 platform and thoroughly enjoyed your build thread on this and your MK4. You've inspired me to post my build here. From one fellow long term MK3 owner to another, I sincerely admire the dedication. Well done!

-Nick

 

[Jpilot]

I have a 15 year old son who would give his left ***** to have a car like that. He is currently in line to get the 2006 T4R.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Catching up on this thread after many years...
Bob’s big boy meets on Tuesdays:

2020 SoCal New Years Cruise

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

South OC Cars N Coffee

Longo Toyota Supra Sunday

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

With it’s younger sibling

 

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Fire season




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[ChildrenOfBodom]

Wish I had one of these Mercedes also

Time to repaint the wheels!!


After going to town with aircraft remover:

2600 PSI of water pressure later:

Left: before sanding
Right: after sanding

Masked for a fresh coat of white

Installed and ready to show

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

25th annual All Toyotafest

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

2021 July Beach cruise




 

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