COB's '94 Supra Turbo

[ChildrenOfBodom]

I sourced a couple polyurethane bushings that fit the radiator mounts very nicely, using a medium durometer material that allows for some vibration dampening. The inner diameter is not the right size, but a couple short metal sleeves fixed that issue. There’s even a few grooves on the ID of the bushings for lubrication. I’m going to have to clean the radiator up really nice and maybe even a bit of solder/weld work on a couple spots. It does its job rather well, so repair is worth saving the money I’d have used on a new aluminum radiator. Perhaps it may be replaced with a better unit in the future, as the AC fan mounting is not accurately positioned.

Megan downpipe and HKS Super Drager catback removed. Polyurethane exhaust hangers are also going in to reduce movement near the exhaust tip, in an effort to prevent contact with the rear bumper. The Megan downpipe is angled poorly and brings the exhaust down too low, thus I may be considering modifying it with a pie cut to straighten things out. I plan to go single turbo in a year or two, that would be a great time to get a higher quality downpipe.

Doors coming apart.

 

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Hatch, driver door, roof, and both fenders off to paint, then later the passenger door.

A peak at the product to be used… Sikkens Superior 250 2-pack Clear

Digging into the core support. Good lord… it doesn’t get any better!

Try not to look… whoever did this should never touch a welder ever again.

Drilling out some holes to redo this the right way

 

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Booger welds with little penetration to the metal below… holes drilled through the tie bar, welds from the frame rail up through the holes.

 

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New welds from the bottom layer up.

 

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Lower tie bar also welded via the drilled holes, but I didn't get a picture of that before application of the black seam sealer

ECU Wiring out through the firewall.

 

[BrianSD_42]

Simply epic man. I believe this thread might be the most detailed (pic heavy) restore thread on T4R in totality. You really show the huge amount of work goes into doing a proper restore. Clearly it doesn't hurt to have friends.

 

[Chuckles89]

Saved that last pic :tongue:

 

[Unner]

Wow James, this is amazing. I've never been too big a fan on MK4's simply because of the stereotypical owners, and I don't like the way they look with all the body kits and what not that they usually have, but a stock MK4 looks really good. I love what you're doing with this, it's exactly what I would do, but I don't have the connections you do to have the body work done to such a high level. Can't wait to see it done!

 

[LiquidFlame]

Still my favorite thread on this whole site. Not many people have the patience to do what you're doing to bring that car back to its glory. Cant wait to see more progress!

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Simply epic man. I believe this thread might be the most detailed (pic heavy) restore thread on T4R in totality. You really show the huge amount of work goes into doing a proper restore. Clearly it doesn't hurt to have friends.

The amount of work is staggering, agreed. There's so many details that get overlooked in most threads, even in mine, but photos are just the best way to convey that. More text sure would help. Friends are definitely something to be thankful for.

Saved that last pic :tongue:

The old Toyota fleet is strong, haha. There will be some serious photos taken once this thing is all done.

Wow James, this is amazing. I've never been too big a fan on MK4's simply because of the stereotypical owners, and I don't like the way they look with all the body kits and what not that they usually have, but a stock MK4 looks really good. I love what you're doing with this, it's exactly what I would do, but I don't have the connections you do to have the body work done to such a high level. Can't wait to see it done!

The owners man, I get you. There's a lot of great people, but just as many of "them." Most MKIV's make me want to gag, between the wavy body kits and tacky add-ons.

Thanks man, it'll be a pleasure to bring a finished product to this thread. I have some progress to report, hoping that it will all result in a clean, respectable MKIV!

Still my favorite thread on this whole site. Not many people have the patience to do what you're doing to bring that car back to its glory. Cant wait to see more progress!

That says a lot, especially since this isn't even close to done! Thank you for your patience as well, it has been slow, hopefully your time spent will be worth it when there's a finished product upon the pages of this thread.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

The motor has been waiting a little while to come out - a little Christmas motor pulling!

Hoist ready

Harbor freight 2 ton load leveler

 

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Pulling the car out of the garage just enough, before jacking it up and putting a couple blocks under the front wheels.

On the way out...

 

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Almost there!

A peek in the daylight.

 

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The first few parts have now received their first coat of primer.

 

[PrimtimeKenny_S550]

Great thread, It's nice to see the progression and commitment from a two year plus build. Chasing dreams!

 

[Bodhi327]

Very cool

I have owned many projects, 3000gt vr4, 2 starions, 68 camaro, 65 mustang all modded and all nice...but those supras are the nicest. Prices went wild on those years ago. Nice car!

 

[alanflies]

This is awesome man. I'm a little embarrassed I didn't see this thread till now.
Super work man...I love it. Someday, I will get a Mk4. Just waiting for the right one to come along. 2.5k is unreal. I would have jumped on that myself.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Great thread, It's nice to see the progression and commitment from a two year plus build. Chasing dreams!

Hell yeah Kenny, keeping the dream alive! Thank you! Gonna be 3 years this year.

I have owned many projects, 3000gt vr4, 2 starions, 68 camaro, 65 mustang all modded and all nice...but those supras are the nicest. Prices went wild on those years ago. Nice car!

Hey Bodhi. Those vehicles are nothing to scoff at either, I would love to own a few of them. The Supras are hard to find, and like you said, expensive usually... gotta grab them while you can! The previous owner had a classic Mustang parked in the garage, he had some decent projects.

Thank you sir.

This is awesome man. I'm a little embarrassed I didn't see this thread till now.
Super work man...I love it. Someday, I will get a Mk4. Just waiting for the right one to come along. 2.5k is unreal. I would have jumped on that myself.

Haha dude, you're killing me. I watched that SC 2JZ swap like it was broadway show. Got a few parts on my car to show for it, lol.

Great price, but it was really just an entrance fee! Hah! By the end of this year, cost wise, the total will be about the price of an N/A MKIV with 200k on the ODO, if that.

Thanks for the kind words, my friend!

 

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More new parts piling in. This baby took 3 tries to get undamaged.

Stickers for when relabeling happens. I literally bought all that were available, even a few too many because some N/A stickers showed up too.

Reproductions from ECS Vin. All 10 Security tags, tire loading info, and door jamb tag.

Hood brackets for struts. Also got struts for front and rear.

Enkei RPF1's in SBC - 18x9.5 +38

Fuel door with cap holder!

Grille in white, to be painted.

I'm not a huge audio nut like some people. Most of the time, I leave the radio off. After seeing the rear speakers, I grabbed a set of (4) 6.5" Rockford Fosgate speakers for front and rear. ANYTHING is better, and the price was right. I hate the combo speaker look so these will be hiding behind a rewrapped OEM speaker grille.

 

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The engine bay was fairly easy to strip down with a little patience. The brake lines will be a fun time on the way back in, that's for sure!

Wiring out. A dirty engine bay awaits rejuvenation.