Greetings from North Dakota (pictures)

[northdakotakid]

Greetings from North Dakota! I have a 1987 Supra with Turbo. Thing is I got it free! A guy who works with my dad had three of them and wanted to get rid of one. Thing is...he thinks its blown. Making noise in the lower end. This summer i want to take the engine out, check it out, and maybe install a new one. I love these Supras!

 

[Bluechulappa]

Welcome! I got mine free in a similar situation but mine ran.

 

[jugodegolf]

I won't believe till I see the pics.

 

[northdakotakid]

haha alright jugodegolf, ill take pictures tomorrow after class is done. I get done at noon so hopefully ill get them up around then. Its kinda dirty, but ya. Its a dark red color with the sawblade looking wheels. Interior is not in the best shape but i just wanna get it running.

 

[northdakotakid]

Just a heads up, I know a few things about cars, but certainly not close to the amount people on here know. So if some questions come up on the forum that might be kinda obvious to you, not so obvious on my end. Im not stupid when it comes to cars, but im not a genius.

 

[DBN]

Just a heads up, I know a few things about cars, but certainly not close to the amount people on here know. So if some questions come up on the forum that might be kinda obvious to you, not so obvious on my end. Im not stupid when it comes to cars, but im not a genius.

feel you on that one...

 

[fixitman04]

where in nd are you? im in grand forks.

 

[ForcedTorque]

Welcome to the site!

You should start a build thread on the car, and you can all the questions you want in there. You can voice your plans with the car, and get ideas from those who post. They can also stop you if they see you going wrong. This way, you don't post questions in the general area that have been seen hundreds of times. Or, use the search button before posting your questions. Sometimes it can be very helpful

 

[northdakotakid]

Hey thanks for the advise guys! Fixitman04, I live in Mayville, about 30 miles south of Forks. I actually bought the car from a guy who lives in Grand Forks, but his shop is in Reynolds. I think i might start a build thread whenever i actually start working on the car....For now, here are some pictures.

Interior...

Engine bay...

 

[Supra28]

DAMN! DAMN! DAMN! You got this car for free? That's sweet! I'm over here dying for a MKIII and you get one for free hahaha. :nono:

Welcome to SM.

 

[northdakotakid]

Its a Hardtop too!!!!

 

[NewWestSupras]

Nice freebie! I can swear I see a targa roof there...? but you said it's a hardtop?...anyways, gl on your rebuild! Start saving, heh.

 

[northdakotakid]

Alright...define Targa....?

 

[northdakotakid]

Scratch that...it is a Targa, i dont know what i was saying hardtop for. I talked to my dad when he got home from work, and a guy who works for him said he will recover the leather seats for me...its a start!

 

[DBN]

i can understand why you would mistake it for a hardtop... its because the removable top is hard. dont beat yourself up.

 

[northdakotakid]

Haha thanks DBN

 

[DBN]

no prob man... only here to help and get help. not to criticize people

 

[fixitman04]

well if you need help , let me know. and if you know of a 5spd parts car im in the buying mood! i want to swap mine.

you should definatly come down to the northern cruz club drive in meets this summer.
we meet at culvers on 32nd ave every thursday at 6:30pm as soon as it warms up. all cars welcome.

 

[northdakotakid]

Sweet thanks in advance man. I have seen the cars at Culvers every once in awhile. If i get it done and not an eyesore this summer, ill be sure to head over there a few times.

 

[northdakotakid]

Okay, i think i am going to resurrect the engine in it. If its rod knock, what i need to know is what/where can i get the parts i will need? Complete gasket set, rod bearings, etc. I am new to the rebuild engine thing and i need all the help i can get. I did do the search, but its hard to find exactly what your looking for. P.S. small budget in mind..But i do want Metal Head Gasket and Probably ARP Headbolts. The crank will be honed, and hopefully the pistons and bores are good.