Hey all,
Figured I'd make my quick introduction with a thread that could possibly entail either one of two things: A Build Thread, or a Part out!
Car in question is a 1987.5 Model Year/ Red Pearl / 7M-GE / W58. Used to be my father's old car that he valued pretty highly until he was rear-ended in traffic.
Pictures are below:
http://imgur.com/a/ZATz8
Before the impact, the car was mechanically sound with the 7M rebuilt about 14k miles ago. Brand new struts (Tokico's / Pictured) were also planned to be put onto the car.
However that was back in early 2012. Since then the car has been sitting untouched as we've been relatively unsure as to what insurance/court needed for the car and the car was to remain as it was. Recently however, we were given permission to do as we please with the car. With that being said, I thought it might be worthwhile to try and fix the car.
Car was rear ended and subsequently, shoved into the car in front. As a result, these are just some of the major parts that definitely needed to be replaced.
Overall the drivetrain appears to be very solid as the car continued to run during and after the impact fine. Surprisingly does not leak any fluids and still continues to hold all fluids fine (Should have drained, I know, was unsure as to what we were allowed to do with the car for the time). It appears primarily to be related to body.
So far I've taken off the passenger fender as well as a bit of the front. None of the actual frame appears bent. This applies to the front and rear. However, as shown in the pictures, the core support definitely needs be replaced. To me, replacing the Core Support would be the biggest obstacle behind all of this as well. Primarily due to costs, as well as fabrication work. Anyone here know of a few resources that could sell a core support? Or is the junkyard the best option to try and snag one? Additionally, any ideas as to what one would cost? I've seen parts for sale at Village Toyota, just not sure if it's the best resource. Replacements parts do not have to have matching paint either.
I still need to check the rear latch to access any possible damage there, however from a quick glance, it appears with some finicking from the rear hatch, that the rear hatch would line up perfectly. So far the left side of the hatch appears to be slightly raised. Lines up with the body just fine however.
Either way, just wanted to throw this out there to gauge interest from the community. I'd love to see the thing back on the road for not only the car's perspective, but also for my father as it holds sentimental value for him. However, if costs for parts look as if they could easily total > 1k, then the best bet might be to offload parts back into the community.
Figured I'd make my quick introduction with a thread that could possibly entail either one of two things: A Build Thread, or a Part out!
Car in question is a 1987.5 Model Year/ Red Pearl / 7M-GE / W58. Used to be my father's old car that he valued pretty highly until he was rear-ended in traffic.
Pictures are below:
http://imgur.com/a/ZATz8
Before the impact, the car was mechanically sound with the 7M rebuilt about 14k miles ago. Brand new struts (Tokico's / Pictured) were also planned to be put onto the car.
However that was back in early 2012. Since then the car has been sitting untouched as we've been relatively unsure as to what insurance/court needed for the car and the car was to remain as it was. Recently however, we were given permission to do as we please with the car. With that being said, I thought it might be worthwhile to try and fix the car.
Car was rear ended and subsequently, shoved into the car in front. As a result, these are just some of the major parts that definitely needed to be replaced.
- Core Support
- Front / Rear Bumper (Possibly Facelifted if more common)
- Fuel Tank
- Hood / Hood Latch
- Passenger Fender
- Taillights
Overall the drivetrain appears to be very solid as the car continued to run during and after the impact fine. Surprisingly does not leak any fluids and still continues to hold all fluids fine (Should have drained, I know, was unsure as to what we were allowed to do with the car for the time). It appears primarily to be related to body.
So far I've taken off the passenger fender as well as a bit of the front. None of the actual frame appears bent. This applies to the front and rear. However, as shown in the pictures, the core support definitely needs be replaced. To me, replacing the Core Support would be the biggest obstacle behind all of this as well. Primarily due to costs, as well as fabrication work. Anyone here know of a few resources that could sell a core support? Or is the junkyard the best option to try and snag one? Additionally, any ideas as to what one would cost? I've seen parts for sale at Village Toyota, just not sure if it's the best resource. Replacements parts do not have to have matching paint either.
I still need to check the rear latch to access any possible damage there, however from a quick glance, it appears with some finicking from the rear hatch, that the rear hatch would line up perfectly. So far the left side of the hatch appears to be slightly raised. Lines up with the body just fine however.
Either way, just wanted to throw this out there to gauge interest from the community. I'd love to see the thing back on the road for not only the car's perspective, but also for my father as it holds sentimental value for him. However, if costs for parts look as if they could easily total > 1k, then the best bet might be to offload parts back into the community.
