It's Official - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

FlipSoldier · 03-22-2005, 05:33 PM

My Possible Project has now become The Project!

That is right I will now be Joining the Few Elite that Have an AE86....

What out World the AE86 is Here to Stay and only Get a Stronger Following!

Stage 1
Body Works...

Has Began!

EJ86 · 03-22-2005, 05:36 PM

Sweet! can't wait to see pix of the car.

Fabius · 03-23-2005, 02:12 AM

body work should be the last step.
you wouldnt wanna ding up your perfect body while swapping your engine or other shit.

KnightX_AE86 · 03-23-2005, 02:24 AM

bogdan wut r u talkin abuot man?? body work first... do u want your back bumper fall off when your driving down the street??

dun lisent to bogdan hes been smokin 2 much of that cheap stuff

post pix of your car soon when its done...

FlipSoldier · 03-23-2005, 07:17 AM

I don't know how to post Pics but I can post a Link to The pics I have Before I sent it to the shop.

Here is the Link

I hope you guys enjoy!

***REN69*** · 03-23-2005, 12:59 PM

I guess that's what happens when you buy that cheap toronto-grown shit.. buy BC-grown dude!

Post some pics of "the project" man.. we wanna see.

EJ86 · 03-23-2005, 03:14 PM

Looks like a lotta work. I'd take that emblem off if I were you. Wait till you get JDM bumpers. I took off mine and put a TRD emblem:

Fabius · 03-24-2005, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KnightX_AE86

bogdan wut r u talkin abuot man?? body work first... do u want your back bumper fall off when your driving down the street??

dun lisent to bogdan hes been smokin 2 much of that cheap stuff

post pix of your car soon when its done...

and your talking out of your ass...
im speaking from exsperience when i say do body last
it makes perfect sence but eithe way have it your way

spencer keep your trap shut

Rust_bucket · 03-24-2005, 07:06 AM

I did my paint first... then i did the motor, suspension, turbo set-up, tranny, cage, interior... In that exact order... I know it's a little fucked...

FlipSoldier · 03-24-2005, 07:25 AM

Ok I didn't mean this to be a debate....

Have you guys seen the condition of the car?

I posted a Link in my second post so you can see it before it goes into the shop...

Plus this is going to be a daily driving machine too so I need it too look decent...

Not how it is now. My Second Stage involves the moter Just to make it clear....

My 1st Consern is getting it on the road safety Certified.

project trueno · 03-24-2005, 10:44 AM

There are no SET rules on how to build a car, generally you should do the mechanicals before the finishing touches on the body.

BUT since we are talking about AE86s here, it all depends on what condition your 86 is in the first place, and how long you plan to keep it.

If the shell is really decent and barely any rust, then you could put the rust-removal off later. But if the shell is rusty but you do plan to build it up properly, repair it first, so you know exactly what you are building onto. You can't paint on a canvas with holes.

My suggestion is have a straight frame so you can recognize how the car behaves with the stock suspension and motor, or in other words, the AE86 that is the stock chassis. THEN you will realize for example how stiff you want your springs to be, or how much power do you really need, it will come to you.

Fabius brought up a good point, however assuming the person performing the engine swap or major suspension installation, knows what he/she is doing, no body damage will occur.

MistaSergio · 03-24-2005, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlipSoldier

My 1st Consern is getting it on the road safety Certified.

good thinking man. Start with the basics - no sense in building a beast if it isn't already in lovely working condition

Ukrainian102 · 03-24-2005, 10:53 AM

Looks like a lot of work man, but good stuff. Wish I had one.

***REN69*** · 03-24-2005, 01:55 PM

oh ya.. looks like quite the project.

FlipSoldier · 03-24-2005, 03:08 PM

Thanks Guys for your input...

I Agree with Project Trueno

Quote:

There are no SET rules on how to build a car, generally you should do the mechanicals before the finishing touches on the body.

BUT since we are talking about AE86s here, it all depends on what condition your 86 is in the first place, and how long you plan to keep it

Generally It's the Mechanical Stuff 1st, but the person that sold it to me said that he got a deal at a body shop so he hooked it up altogether including the cost of the car.

He was going to get it done before he sold it but I caught wind of it before the price would of been jacked up.

Also I check around different body shops for prices and showed them pics of it and i got some high prices plus one shop that said it wasn't worth his time.(I was insulted when I hear that the AE86 wasn't worth his time)

So I did the best Deal I could of done!