Bluechulappa's 89Turbo restoration
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Where did you put your balists, so they wouldn't get hit by any rain water? And how did you mount them?
Okay I'll try and do it tomorrow for you guys. My hid kit is 100% waterproof. Even the bulb can be submerged in water. I used black zip ties for my ballast but you can't hardly see the ballasts and can't see the wiring harness except for the red power wire that goes to the positive terminal of the battery.
Just read this thread from start to finish, awesome build, congrats to you, the car was a real find I have to say
I have a few questions
any way of finding out what paint they used on your interior pieces?
did you get round sorting out how to paint the Toyota Supra writing on the rear moulding white?
when you paint the car did you consider painting those mouldings the same color as the car? could look sweet
again props on the awesome build, OEM new parts goodness always makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside, tho for us in Australia nearly everything I go to order is not available but seems to be in stock in the US still
I have a few questions
any way of finding out what paint they used on your interior pieces?
did you get round sorting out how to paint the Toyota Supra writing on the rear moulding white?
when you paint the car did you consider painting those mouldings the same color as the car? could look sweet
again props on the awesome build, OEM new parts goodness always makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside, tho for us in Australia nearly everything I go to order is not available but seems to be in stock in the US still
Thanks man...
The paint was some sort of PPG paint from the body shop. My dad won't tell me more cause he basically doesn't know haha.
I haven't painted the supra writing on the rear moldings as of yet. Been doing some other stuff and my dad hasn't been able to take them in. I think he was getting a pin striper guy from his work to do it by hand but he wants to match the same white as the new oem turbo badge. Again haven't gotten around to it.
And YES! I decided to keep my old set of moldings and I want to have them painted to match next time some parts go in for paaint. I just need an extra one of the center tail piece because that is all one piece with the moldings
My dad has been very surprised at the stuff available for this car. Most of the interior stuff is no longer available but most everything else is! It's funny cause we wonder how long some of these parts have set on shelves because he will order a oem piece, get it a few days later and the bag or wrapping will be covered in dust sometimes. Interesting stuff
The paint was some sort of PPG paint from the body shop. My dad won't tell me more cause he basically doesn't know haha.
I haven't painted the supra writing on the rear moldings as of yet. Been doing some other stuff and my dad hasn't been able to take them in. I think he was getting a pin striper guy from his work to do it by hand but he wants to match the same white as the new oem turbo badge. Again haven't gotten around to it.
And YES! I decided to keep my old set of moldings and I want to have them painted to match next time some parts go in for paaint. I just need an extra one of the center tail piece because that is all one piece with the moldings
My dad has been very surprised at the stuff available for this car. Most of the interior stuff is no longer available but most everything else is! It's funny cause we wonder how long some of these parts have set on shelves because he will order a oem piece, get it a few days later and the bag or wrapping will be covered in dust sometimes. Interesting stuff
Rainy day calls for working on cars... I'm working on my scion tC's fender today. I crushed it over a year ago and finally got a new painted fender. The old fender was easy to remove but the new one is proving to be hard to hang, and get all the gaps the same!!! Grr
On a side note I still need to get pics up of my ballasts. Also got 1 new grill for the supra!
On a side note I still need to get pics up of my ballasts. Also got 1 new grill for the supra!
Fool, my car does not smell like a new car inside are you on crack?
these smell new though :biglaugh:
these smell new though :biglaugh:
Smell like new plastic and yes I did smell them :icon_surp I already put them on. Not much of a difference other than the emblem itself. The old one looked old and beat. The new one is shinny and new:love:
New work light in my shop:love: Puts off no heat!
And I replaced the front turn signals! They look awesome pics coming soon
And I replaced the front turn signals! They look awesome pics coming soon
Bluechulappa;1117742 said:New work light in my shop:love: Puts off no heat!
And I replaced the front turn signals! They look awesome pics coming soon
Dude, your garage/shop is way too frickin' clean!:aigo: Keep up the good work! Hopefully I'll get to see this thing in person one day.
Okay so my supra failed the low speed emissions test(15 mph). I have apexi intake, DDP, HKS Sport Turbo Exhaust with 3" high flow cat. The mechanic thinks I don't drive the car enough. Which I don't. He recommended me filling all the way up with 93 octane and using some fuel additive (I used Lucas) from the auto store and go on a trip or drive the heck out of it and run the gas down to empty then fill up again. Should this work or am I wasting my time?
If I can't pass I'm going to sell my 3" Titan motor sports cat and but a test pipe and have the car passed:evil2:
If I can't pass I'm going to sell my 3" Titan motor sports cat and but a test pipe and have the car passed:evil2:
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Bluechulappa;1119759 said:
Your car won't pass for sure if you take the cat off, that is if you're doing it the legal way
. Leave the cat on and drive the car a while before having it tested, that way it'll be hot. Fill up with Chevron 93 octane. I've heard that helps too. Good luck.