2008 Supra MKIII - Project 1BYDFALT

[Supraholics]

I used some 1/2" 3M "foam" adhesive as well. (One door molding and one front "nose" molding were coming off... matter of fact, the door molding was ALL the way off after sitting in the weather for several years.)

I SCRAPED the OLD adhesive foam off for quite awhile on a hot day and then CLEANED, CLEANED, CLEANED the trench and strip with shop towels and alcohol. Application was on a VERY warm 88degree? day and seems to be holding up nicely so far... (I took care to "align" the TOP notch to the TOP of the trench... as there is some "play" from TOP to BOTTOM and you can end up with a "wiggly" trim if you aren't careful.)

-crisp

Very good advice. I agree is very important to line them up correctly. Once the tape is on, is a pain to remove.

Fantastic work, this is by far the best rebuild I have ever seen. You must really love the MK3 Supra, I envy you. It's a shame you won't be done for the NE2K7, would've loved to meet you. Take care of that car!!

Thank you and yes!!! Although I love all Supras, MKIIIs & MKIVs are my favorites. I do not care how much they are worth. I'll still set it up they way I want it. I just hope it never gets as expensive as your car. 70K????? :1zhelp: You sir have an amazing car!!!! I hope I get to see it this time around.

I will definitely be at NE2K7, just the car won't be. Hope to see you there since you missed last year. As usual, I'll be wearing my supra gear :biglaugh:
This time around my wife and daughter will be with me with our Supraholics.com hats :biglaugh:

I was told this year I would be able to bring a grill, so I might bring it and offer free hot dogs and drinks as last year. Last year I had to throw away almost 100 Nathan's hot dogs I had for the guys because they didn't let me setup the grill. At least the effort was worth it as the water kept most guys cooled :biglaugh:

 

[senshockey19]

sweet ride i love ur rims they will look awesome with ur paint wat kind are they?

 

[Boosted Supra]

Glad to hear your gonna make it out. me and my car will be there along w/ the wife, lol. When you see my car you'll think to yourself, that POS does not have $70k+ in it? It's only so high because I was playing with my car 7yrs ago.

I'll also have my new engine setup for you to see, it's better than my last setup but not as flashy as some guys on here. Well, take care and see you at the Meet.

 

[Supraholics]

sweet ride i love ur rims they will look awesome with ur paint wat kind are they?

Thanks, which wheels are you referring to? The wheels I'm going with are not pictured in this thread.

Glad to hear your gonna make it out. me and my car will be there along w/ the wife, lol. When you see my car you'll think to yourself, that POS does not have $70k+ in it? It's only so high because I was playing with my car 7yrs ago.

I'll also have my new engine setup for you to see, it's better than my last setup but not as flashy as some guys on here. Well, take care and see you at the Meet.

Regardless of how much you spent or what changes you made now, your car is HOT!!! period.
See you next saturday!

 

[7Mboost]

Here's a couple of shots...




Here's Ron's art work. Excellent as always.

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Sorry, I don't have the chrome strip on the moldings yet :cry:

I envy you so much, I was just to late before he stopped making them for some damn reason.

 

[Supraholics]

I envy you so much, I was just to late before he stopped making them for some damn reason.

You should see this thing in person. I've always admire Ron's work online, but in person... It is top notch. Really clean, professional work!!! Exceptional. I don't mean to add to your frustration for not being able to order more, just thought I'd share how good they are, so definitely get one whenever you can.

 

[7Mboost]

You should see this thing in person. I've always admire Ron's work online, but in person... It is top notch. Really clean, professional work!!! Exceptional. I don't mean to add to your frustration for not being able to order more, just thought I'd share how good they are, so definitely get one whenever you can.

Who knows how long he'll be, and I've already posted wanted ad's and I'd pay $100 or more on top of what someone bought it for. Its no use.

 

[Supraholics]

I waited almost 4 months for mine from the time I paid him 'til the time it got to my door....WELLLLL worth the wait. He should do some more sometime soon. My guess is he will be working on his car for a while. I hope you find one.

 

[Techno Supra]

This build is AMAZING! Everything you've done is truly incredible!!! I wish I had the time to do something half as nice as this. You sir....are an inspiration! I just read this whole thread and can't wait to see the car completely finished.

:drool: Now I have to wipe the drool off my keyboard.

 

[Supraholics]

Thank you for your comment. Really appreciate your support. I wish it was complete NOW, but money is always an issue :nono:

 

[johnathan1]

Jeez, I guess money being an issue is understandable with this build...I mean, you must be close to the 10k mark by now?

 

[Supraholics]

^^^^ I flew by the 10k mark at like 10k MPH :nono:

 

[polobai]

This is sick-I hope to do a full rebuild on my car like this some day, but not anytime soon. Your build is so clean-I cant wait to see the finished product.

 

[Supraholics]

Thank you. I should have an update soon. I've been working on it here and there.

 

[CACressida]

Thanks alot, It took me 2hrs to read most of this thread. Its now 4am and I still havent slept! I'm in getting close to painting my project Cressy and I need to know if that ceramic clear coat is wetsandable?

BTW, Your friggin build is AWESOME!! But I do have to mark you down for skipping the steering rack. You could've atleast had it painted! Shame on you!

 

[Supraholics]

Thanks alot, It took me 2hrs to read most of this thread. Its now 4am and I still havent slept! I'm in getting close to painting my project Cressy and I need to know if that ceramic clear coat is wetsandable?

BTW, Your friggin build is AWESOME!! But I do have to mark you down for skipping the steering rack. You could've atleast had it painted! Shame on you!

PLEASE!!! You probably went partying afterwards :biglaugh:

About the cressy, that's cool. I also have a cressy. I love 'em too.
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31752

The ceramic clear coat is NOT wet sandable. :nono:
The rack & pinion will be finish, relax :biglaugh: I just put it there just to be able to steer the car. Do you have pictures of your cressy here?

 

[CACressida]

PLEASE!!! You probably went partying afterwards :biglaugh:

About the cressy, that's cool. I also have a cressy. I love 'em too.
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31752

The ceramic clear coat is NOT wet sandable. :nono:
The rack & pinion will be finish, relax :biglaugh: I just put it there just to be able to steer the car. Do you have pictures of your cressy here?

Damn, I wanted to use that cermaic coat... #$@%^#$^

Now that I'm done venting, heres the thread made for u
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?p=645152#post645152

 

[JSHeinrich]

Hey, where are the updated pics.....? at least take a picture of yourself working on the car so we know your not slacking:biglaugh:

 

[suprahero]

Thank you. I should have an update soon. I've been working on it here and there.

You know I'm still having that same issue with patience that I was having last week, and the week before that, and I'll still be having it next week, but some pictures would really help with my therapy..............:biglaugh:

 

[Supraholics]

Here you go...for the impatient fellas on SM! :biglaugh:

All the wiring is back in. Heavy! I can't even push the car anymore :biglaugh: oh wait, that's because of the flat tire.

Steering rack w/ wheel and all that is back in...Heavy! I should've weighted it. Has to be at least 50lbs. But I do like the telescoping and all that.

All the moldings are in...Heavy! Each molding has to weight at least 10lbs. J/K :biglaugh: no chrome strip yet.

Here's what I did yesterday...

Today I'm hoping to finish the rear and install the rear bumper. I'm thinking of trimming down the rear bumper support. That sucker weights about 37lbs if I recall correctly. I wish they were aluminum.