Shannon763

Being honest i bought it for 3 and have spent about a grand on it. so id be happy with $4000 or 3.5ish. And i totally agree. Just trying to cut my loss's. To many projects and to little time

Bought it for more than that.

Thought so, worth a shot

Is $5000 delusional

In all honesty what would all of you think its worth? i havent seen any around. I know what i payed for it and what ive spent on it but id like your opinion

Have since taken a break from the car and regained enough motivation to get back into it. With the Kaikoura hop coming up its the perfect time too. Both the Viva and the KE20 will be driven up there in the  hope they both make it! Since the last update not a whole lot has been done. The fix for it running badly was very simple and purely the car over fueling to heck because of the carb supplied by the previous owner. I have since put the original carb on it and it runs a treat. Next i will be getting it re-ready for a warrant hopefully this week.

Does anyone have a drivers side wing mirror or interior side kick panels (Both)

I ended up getting a brand new one off a local company im friends with. And yes i know its probably very expensive but i wanted it asap. $285 for a brand new one never been used.

Does anyone have a starter motor for a 1256? Mines fucked

Its Nylon line, had a few issues crimping it when i was installing it. Luckily i saved it with the kit i bought without having to spend any more money.

Tings didn't quite go to plan today, everything seemed in order to get it all legal and get a WOF on it. Sadly this had a few issues. First off the car wouldn't start, with a little bit of pressuasion i got it to go. Secondly it had a flat tire, that i was prepared for and had a pump to pump it up. And thirdly it was coughing and spluttering the whole time and in the end died on the side of the road. The started jammed and i had to call it. She was towed home and now i have to figure out where to go from here.

Right, so i haven't been that great at keeping up to date and getting pictures but LARGE UPDATE TIME.

The motor is in, with no issues getting it in except a pin the the rear flywheel being missing it all went to plan.

After purchasing the needed parts we started it for the first time. Running on 95 it started and ran after having to get a small block out of the fuel line. After starting it and realizing that there was no temperature gauge nor indicator i went and purchased a oil pressure gauge and water temp. I have them placed currently like this but i am thinking of moving the oil pressure next to the water temp after i buy a new line for it. Ive had a few small leaks which ive fixed but still have an ongoing fuel leak. Ill have to buy some smaller line.

The window was smashed by the previous owner so i replaced that with the help of dad and it is now water tight and able to be locked.

Next on the list is to fix a small amount of rust in the inner guard, fix the bottom front indicator (Replace the wire) and fix the exhaust leaks/rust holes. It should go throught for its first attempt on Wednesday.

He is apperantly, but i havent heard from him yet. hes a good mate so we will see...

Also any windows out there, front drivers side?

The yellow is a very nice colour ill admit. I dont know if ill go any lower yet. Might do in the future though! Anyone know where i can get brand new carpet from?

Cheers guys, motors in now. Just sourcing some parts to get her going

Looking to get a cheap GPS tracker for most of my cars so that i can drive them without being concerned.

Whats everyone using to track their cars and how well do they work. What price ranges should i be looking at?

Cheers

Shannon

Hi all

Here is my discussion for my KE20 Corolla build.

Hey all,

Here is my recently purchased KE20 Toyota Corolla. Bought on Trademe from Hamilton and delivered to Christchurch.

Discussion:

Here is all the info as provided on Trademe:

1974 Toyota Corolla KE20 Sedan.

Car is deregistered and has been in storage since ~2001.

The good, everything is there, interior is in good condition, engine runs I have driven to Auckland and back from Hamilton but would be due an overhaul.

The bad, all panels have dents, someone has attempted panel/paint poorly on it.

In Jan 2011 I took it in for VIN inspection, it failed exhaust mount, brakes and damage on LH inner guard.

The brakes and exhaust are trivial.

Upon inspection of the damage it will need LH A pillar section replaced. I have a replacement cut to do so.

Unfortunately I don't have enough space to keep it dry stored so needs to be sold.

Here are the main photos displayed on the auction:

Once the car was delivered finally i got to inspect the car fully. Saying that the panel work is bad is a understatement. Although something that is fixable and i can work through to get it back to its former glory.

The interior is as mint as it looks. No rips no Tears all original. The only things that the interior is missing is the inner door pulls (Which im looking for if anyone knows of any). It has the original conversion chart and the original tool kit too.

So i had to take it for a few drives.

Heres the damage that needs to be repaired and the replacement section it came with:

Ended up getting it shipped for $759 For all wondering. leaves tomorrow.

I was quoted 951.00 from Captain Transportation. but i was also quotes 868.02 from Car Distribution Group Limited which is the cheapest so far. just hoping for something a tad cheaper.

It runs and drives, but has minimal breaks and it has no plates hence why i cant go up and drive it back. Hes trying to find a battery so its driveable.