*sigh* still looking for a GTS - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Honda Etr · 03-18-2003, 04:51 PM

hey guys,
I've been a lurker around these parts for awhile now. I'm still searching for a 84 or 85 GTS hatch. Any shape really, doesn't even have to have a motor, as long as it's a fairly straight and complete car. Anyone selling theres? or know of anyone?

thanks guys
Rob

Honda Etr · 03-18-2003, 05:24 PM

oh and btw, I know how much time and effort go in these cars. so don't gimme a lecture

I'm not in any sort of rush, just thought I'd throw my name out there just in case.
btw heres a pic of my present car, wouldn't it look nice with a gts beside it?

Flashmn · 03-18-2003, 08:27 PM

Thats a pretty nice looking car you got there.

neil85AE86 · 03-18-2003, 08:37 PM

GTS wasn't available in '84... just '85-'87.

Neil

Honda Etr · 03-18-2003, 08:56 PM

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Originally posted by Flashmn
Thats a pretty nice looking car you got there.

thanks

goodcookiedrift · 03-18-2003, 09:25 PM

if there's one piece of advice i can offer is to find one with the strongest body. don't worry about the engine, the mechanicals and what not (to a certain degree). just find a solid body.

nick

Honda Etr · 03-18-2003, 09:30 PM

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Originally posted by goodcookiedrift
if there's one piece of advice i can offer is to find one with the strongest body. don't worry about the engine, the mechanicals and what not (to a certain degree). just find a solid body.

nick

Agreed, that is one of my main concerns. My dads a body man and I'm a novice mechanic(we did all the work on the mx6 above) So I'm more looking for a long term project I can take my time with and do properly.Then, enjoy it

neil85AE86 · 03-19-2003, 07:50 AM

then might as well go for a long haul, try western Canada or down south and pick-up a rust free complete car or shell, even if it's an SR5 you could pickup a rusty GTS as a parts donor locally.

Neil

Trueno_Sprinter · 03-19-2003, 09:06 PM

Mechanicals can be mixed and matched.. however a good body is hard to come by

having an nice and clean shell is kinda like a blank canvas... u can choose what setup u would like the most and it saves u alot of headaches removing unwanted materials/parts...

of course u also know what goes into the car... so u have a better idea of what/how ur car operates

then again I don't think I had to tell u that... I just wanted to whore more posts

Honda Etr · 03-19-2003, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Trueno_Sprinter
Mechanicals can be mixed and matched.. however a good body is hard to come by

having an nice and clean shell is kinda like a blank canvas... u can choose what setup u would like the most and it saves u alot of headaches removing unwanted materials/parts...

of course u also know what goes into the car... so u have a better idea of what/how ur car operates

then again I don't think I had to tell u that... I just wanted to whore more posts

no worries

My mx6 was stripped to bare metel, it was originally green with a beige interior, I'm really looking forward to doing this car. I'd love to come to a meet of yours in the summer to check out your cars, if you don't mind

***MRQtwinturbo*** · 03-20-2003, 11:05 AM

if ur looking for a project car.....i have an 86 coupe that i'd like to get rid of that could use some restoration.......

goodcookiedrift · 03-20-2003, 09:04 PM

hey Q, how good of a shape is your ae86 in?

the thought occured to me to do a levin conversion on the coupe with a turbo 4age.

nick

ractive_roLLa · 03-20-2003, 09:55 PM

GUYS LOOK

buy buy buy!

i would love to see this get into one of your hands.. and not some initial D poser

http://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthr...71#post1594371

Alpha · 03-20-2003, 11:19 PM

Here's an engine bay pic

I'd check it out, looks pretty good, but he may ask for a high price...

Trueno_Sprinter · 03-20-2003, 11:21 PM

mine mine mine !!!

I want it I want it!!! haha umm wheres he situated?