Hey there guys, Thought I'd throw this up and keep track of my progress on the build and show everyone else in the process.
Car: 1986.5 Toyota Supra MKIII N/A Hard Top
Mileage: Just about 200k
List of Mods So Far: 2nd Gen RX7 AFM, Smoked Turn Signal Lenses.
History of the Supra:
I traded a 1983 First Gen Mazda RX7 with a 12A for this 1986.5 Toyota Supra MKIII. There were a lot of issues with the Supra that needed fixed and I have addressed a few of them already. The clutch needed replaced as the PO didn't align the pressure plate when installing it as well as messed the threads up on 3 of the pressure plate bolts. The only part of the exhaust that was there was the stock lead pipe which had rusted the rest of the exhaust off. Lastly the right turn signal was missing and have sense replaced both front turn signal housings with smoked lenses and made my own harness for the turn signal which the same thing will be done to the driverside.
Progress Meter:
Exterior - 0%
Interior - 5%
Wheels - 50%
Fix Rust - 0%
Rebuild Engine - 0%
Pictures of the Car:
What she looked like originally
(Front)
Here she is... when I originally got her she was a nasty silver/grey color with glitter all over the place. A friend and I sanded down the paint and rattle canned it for now until I can do a real paint job.
Side Note: The front bumper is being repaired at the moment, thus why it's not on the car.
(Driver Side)
(Passenger Side)
(Rear)
I'm slowly working on getting the car fixed up as it is my daily driver right now until I can get either my Concept One Dune Buggy going or finish paying for the 1970 Volkswagen Squareback I'm buying.
Rust wise the car isn't to bad... The front half is practically rust free while the rear section houses the main issues.
(Passenger B-Pillar Covered)
(Passenger B-Pillar Uncovered)
(Passenger Rear Wheel Well)
(Driver B-Pillar Covered)
(Driver B-Pillar Uncovered)
(Driver Rear Wheel Well)
(Spare Tire Area)
I'm going to try and find replacement panels from donor cars before I try to make my own that way it removes a lot of the sources of rust.
Yesterday I did a compression test and all 6 cylinders ranged from 175-180 and I also replaced the valve cover gaskets as they were needing replaced. New plugs will be put in today as well.
I'll keep updating this thread as I get more stuff done.
Car: 1986.5 Toyota Supra MKIII N/A Hard Top
Mileage: Just about 200k
List of Mods So Far: 2nd Gen RX7 AFM, Smoked Turn Signal Lenses.
History of the Supra:
I traded a 1983 First Gen Mazda RX7 with a 12A for this 1986.5 Toyota Supra MKIII. There were a lot of issues with the Supra that needed fixed and I have addressed a few of them already. The clutch needed replaced as the PO didn't align the pressure plate when installing it as well as messed the threads up on 3 of the pressure plate bolts. The only part of the exhaust that was there was the stock lead pipe which had rusted the rest of the exhaust off. Lastly the right turn signal was missing and have sense replaced both front turn signal housings with smoked lenses and made my own harness for the turn signal which the same thing will be done to the driverside.
Progress Meter:
Exterior - 0%
Interior - 5%
Wheels - 50%
Fix Rust - 0%
Rebuild Engine - 0%
Pictures of the Car:
What she looked like originally
(Front)
Here she is... when I originally got her she was a nasty silver/grey color with glitter all over the place. A friend and I sanded down the paint and rattle canned it for now until I can do a real paint job.
Side Note: The front bumper is being repaired at the moment, thus why it's not on the car.
(Driver Side)
(Passenger Side)
(Rear)
I'm slowly working on getting the car fixed up as it is my daily driver right now until I can get either my Concept One Dune Buggy going or finish paying for the 1970 Volkswagen Squareback I'm buying.
Rust wise the car isn't to bad... The front half is practically rust free while the rear section houses the main issues.
(Passenger B-Pillar Covered)
(Passenger B-Pillar Uncovered)
(Passenger Rear Wheel Well)
(Driver B-Pillar Covered)
(Driver B-Pillar Uncovered)
(Driver Rear Wheel Well)
(Spare Tire Area)
I'm going to try and find replacement panels from donor cars before I try to make my own that way it removes a lot of the sources of rust.
Yesterday I did a compression test and all 6 cylinders ranged from 175-180 and I also replaced the valve cover gaskets as they were needing replaced. New plugs will be put in today as well.
I'll keep updating this thread as I get more stuff done.
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