S2000 powered classic Celica, show build :: 1977 Toyota Celica

N Minaj

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S2000 powered classic Celica, show build :: 1977 Toyota Celica

S2k Powered Classic Celica, full show build :: 1977 Toyota Celica (2014-09-04 23:03:24)

---------- Post added at 11:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:03 PM ----------

Hey guys, decided to throw my other project on here. Not sure if thats allowed?

Anyways, I'm going to start building a TT VIP FX35 soon, figured I would get started and be more active on the forums.

I'll make a build thread for the FX35 as soon as all the parts arrive and I start going at it.

---------- Post added at 11:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:23 PM ----------

Figured I'd make a thread for my current build.

I will start working on my fx soon, going with VIP style and TT. Will post as soon as everything arrives and get going.

Read more about this garage here...
 
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Thx guys, figured I post my other car up.

Going to start building my vip fx35 soon. Will make a build thread when parts arrive.
 
Heres a copy and paste of my build thread on the classic celica forums for those who are interested;

Before pictures of when I bought the car from OKC
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Picked up this Rear end: 4.3 ring & Pinion, Zenki Axles, TRD Zenki LSD with TRD solid spacer
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Filling and shaving as much as we can in the engine bay.
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Headers and misc. parts waiting to be installed
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APR Carbon side mirror, I'm not a fan of the fender mirror look
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Bride Gias Low Max Maziora, takata and etc.
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The rim will be BBS RS, but redone with wider lip and with neo chrome bolts
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Body prep, removing the roll cage (didnt like it on a street car)
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Some rust issue, since this car has been on the East coast all its life. Only minor rust, nothing too bad luckily.
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I like the clean look, so I had them mold the over fenders onto the car.
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Also molded the rear spoiler into the trunk.
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Progress
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Out of the paint booth
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Engine bay progress, NEO Chrome and will polish everything I can.
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That's a total makeover. The tire set up and the pronounced fenders gives it a very aggressive look. Can't wait for the video to hear the roar of the engine from this bad boy.
 
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