COB's '94 Supra Turbo

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Front sway bar to frame brackets painted with SEM Trim Black.

Brand new bolts from Toyota.

Engine bay wiring harness cleaned up and ready for installation:

Brand new OEM hardware. Black zinc finish.

New 98 master. This accomplishes both a nice clear reservoir and elimination of the TRAC system.

New gasket to booster and new OEM nuts.

Brake lines are all cleaned up and ready for installation.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

New TRD sway bars in red

Energy Suspension greaseable sway bar brackets with 90 degree zerks + red zerk caps, as well as red polyurethane bushings (As opposed to the black that Toyota supplies)

Front installed

Rear installed. New bolts on the KW's.

Took this time to install the targa seal against the windshield header, plus the front section of headliner, dome light, and sun visors.

Still keeping the plastic on the new A pillar trim until she's ready to drive

With coilovers and sway bars installed, the suspension is just about complete. The car is ready to sit on its wheels for the first time since November of 2018.

Coilovers at their lowest setting, just for ease of install. Will have to come up quite a bit for the engine to go in.

The front wheels poke out quite a bit with the 25mm spacers that were run with the stock TT wheels. There's some space between the spoke and caliper for the wheel to come in a bit.

My friend Harman, a machinist, brought over his gauge block set to do a front wheel clearance check. There is about 14mm of space between spoke and caliper. The current spacer is a 25mm, going to drop it down to 12mm with extended ARP studs to see what can be accomplished. May have to go down to a narrower front tire should the fender clearance still be an issue.

Another note - the external hex lug nuts have been swapped for internal hex. I'm going to have the new ARP studs shortened about 10mm to allow for the use of internal hex lugs all around. I don't like the idea of a socket scratching up the wheel.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

With the car on the ground, it was finally time to get it turned around. Installation of the doors requires ample space to swing the door fully open. The passenger side door is next.

The driver seat

It was at night, so photos are limited, but it was a sight to behold. Seeing the car outside of the garage was refreshing.

Almost looks like it's a complete car...

Can't help but take pics of it whenever I get home... by the light of my 4Runner lol

Ready for the passenger side door!

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

The everlasting struggle of garage photography...

Justin's back to help hang one of the last body panels to go on.

After a quick wipedown

Passenger mirror is on

Door is assembled with new screw grommets and belt molding. The glass is just waiting for when the car has power.

I am getting major goosebumps... Soon she will return to the streets.

I'm going to contact a friend in the industry to hopefully get a new set of rotors and pads front and rear. I'm also going to try to find a good powder coating source to redo the OEM TT calipers in red.

Here the car sits, waiting for extended studs and new brakes. Hubs are cleaned up and will be shot with SEM Trim Black before the new studs go in. This way, the center hole on the Enkei wheels will show a black hub instead of an ugly rusted hub.


The new 12mm hubcentric spacer fits really well, but the stud length will not allow for any lug engagement. Holding the wheel against the spacer/hub by hand, it freely rotates without caliper interference. It has the caliper clearance of a German car (AKA - 1mm or so, super close!)



The front KW's are now adjusted to about 75mm of thread between the bottom of the perch and bottom thread. Pics of that will come after the studs arrive and I can put the car down on it's own wheels again.

Thanks for your time.

 

[Silver Supra]

Great progress!! I remember putting mine back together after paint. It was very enjoyable and extremely satisfying when she was back on the road!

Can't wait for you to take the maiden voyage!

By the way - 285's up front and 315's in the rear.

 

[Ed_C]

Reading this thread makes me both happy and sad...

Happy seeing progress

Sad because mine's been sitting for several years

 

[MKIVGuam]

Awesome project Supra!!! I'm doing a similar build and I'm in need of body and paint work.

Do you think your auto body guy would take on a similar project? I have everything stripped from interior to motor. You can see my project on Supraforums.

My pursuit to a "Lexus" feel...the MKIV edition | Supra Forums

Please PM me if he's able. Thanks man.

 

[NM575]

That green is fantastic!

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Great progress!! I remember putting mine back together after paint. It was very enjoyable and extremely satisfying when she was back on the road!

Can't wait for you to take the maiden voyage!

By the way - 285's up front and 315's in the rear.

Thanks man. Every step further is satisfying. At this point, you could call it delayed gratification :lmao:



285/315?! Damn son!! It's insane how much tire fits under these cars with the proper modifications.

Reading this thread makes me both happy and sad...

Happy seeing progress

Sad because mine's been sitting for several years

Thanks... sorry to hear that? Why is yours sitting? Build in progress?

Awesome project Supra!!! I'm doing a similar build and I'm in need of body and paint work.

Do you think your auto body guy would take on a similar project? I have everything stripped from interior to motor. You can see my project on Supraforums.

My pursuit to a "Lexus" feel...the MKIV edition | Supra Forums

Please PM me if he's able. Thanks man.

Sorry for late reply. My forum going days are few and far between.


Where are you located? My body man is able to do work in the Orange County area.



The project looks like it's coming along great! Nice Dynamat job!

That green is fantastic!

Best OEM green IMO... 4Runner inspired!

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Exhaust shields both sandblasted then painted.

Painted brackets, tow hooks, undercarriage brace, igniter bracket, exhaust hanger... all done with SEM Trim Black.

All mounted with brand new OEM hardware.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Stripping the old dashboard

Everything except for the wiring swapped over, new dash tweeters installed.

New vents

Cleaned brake lines going back in

New 1998 master, TRAC deleted

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

The wheel situation has got me thinking about future brake plans.



I love the look of the Enkeis, but I am not willing to go to any further efforts, especially if it means being stuck with OEM TT brakes.


While I am sure that the stock brake setup is great and all, even better would be the Stoptech 6-piston ST-60 front setup/4 piston rear. 355mm rotor diameter front and rear.

The Forgestar F14's look pretty slick, plus they can be ordered in whatever sizes are needed, and custom finishes. Using the Stoptech ST-60 clearance template, the front wheels will clear with ample space to spare, using no spacers whatsoever, stock length wheel studs. Rear should be no issue.


Here they are, in brushed gloss gunmetal,
18x9.5 front, +45 offset, semi-concave
18x11 rear, +48 offset, deep-concave

Off with the Enkei's to get the tires swapped over.

White sawblades anyone? LOL

This truck rules!

The StopTechs have a 4-6 week lead time so they'll be arriving around the end of June.



Gonna hang onto the old calipers and lines, maybe one day I'll get an SC300 to swap them onto, as well as the H&R lowering springs and TT sway bars. The rotors are junk.



They sure look nasty behind the new wheels.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Spent a good amount of time wiring in a proper alarm system with numerous safety measures. It's almost time to get the carpet in!

Got the front bumper all assembled. Titek Carbon lip, HKS Kansai style.

Targa top assembled with all new side trims, hardware, and new targa lock. Original headliner. New seals going in soon.

A set of 4 boxes came in:

Front: ST-60 6-piston brake calipers with slotted rotors. Stoptech upgraded the rotors from non-coated to Zinc-coated Viper-Spec all around. Stainless lines also included.

Rear set uses the same 355 diameter coated Viper-spec rotor with ST-40 4-piston brake calipers.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Rear brake install, starting with removal of factory dust shield. The spot welds can be broken with a screwdriver or prying tool.

Out with the old... to be saved for a future project... maybe an SC?

Caliper mount:

Fits into the black areas of the caliper:

Coated Viper-spec 355 slotted rotor:

Assembled:

Stainless steel braided brake lines:

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

After installation of just the right rear brake, it was hard to resist getting the car outside for a few photos.

The IJM paint is damn near erotic. Could never get this depth with the factory Super White. My Supras together for comparison.

My IJM Toyotas:

Left Rear Brake

Front Right brake:

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Time to get the rear interior dialed in.

All original foams, targa holders, board, and carpet. Cusco rear strut bar.

Brand new tonneau cover:

Original rear seat back installed:

Supra bling - targa removal instructions tag

Brand new OEM tail lamps, S2 (left), to replace my old faded S2 lamps (right).

LED bulbs all around:

 

[Silver Supra]

She's coming along VERY nicely!! Awesome job.

 

[GHARP57]

Man Bodom, I havent logged in in 2 plus years since I sold my runner. I am so glad to see you still have this thing! Its beautiful! I remember when it was two tone and you brought it home.

 

[baldrik78]

Me, bored at work this morning: Is that a Supra thread in this guys sig? Guess I'll check it out.

Me, 26 pages later: :jaw:

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

She's coming along VERY nicely!! Awesome job.

Glad you're still hanging in there lol... thanks man. Everyone's out at SIV right now, wish I was there!

Man Bodom, I havent logged in in 2 plus years since I sold my runner. I am so glad to see you still have this thing! Its beautiful! I remember when it was two tone and you brought it home.

Aww man you sold the 4R? This thing needed so much work... lol... thanks for dropping by and checking in. I'm happy to hear you like it! It's been so long in the process that I just wish I could drive it already.

Me, bored at work this morning: Is that a Supra thread in this guys sig? Guess I'll check it out.

Me, 26 pages later: :jaw:

LOL! Do we have the same job?



First of all, THANK YOU! It's a new sig pic, sounds like it works



You must've spent a while! Holy cow am I glad to be past all of that bodywork!



Thanks for checking it out and I hope you'll be around when it finally sees action again!