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Old 09-23-2005, 10:41 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Sup, I'm a new member name Matt. I have an '88 Toyota Corolla GTS. the car is in such bad shape. I need help fixing it up but don't have any ideas or knoledge of where to go on the web. So if anyone knows a good websites to help me persue this search.
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Old 09-24-2005, 03:28 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Start with mechanicals.

Engine.
Transmission.
Drivetrain.
Suspension.
Steering.

Then go cosmetic.
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Old 09-24-2005, 06:26 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I'd start with the body first. No point in getting the mechanicals to top shape if the body is shit.
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Old 09-24-2005, 02:13 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Know Any Good Places?

I know where and what to do with my car, it's where to go to get it done as far as mechanical and comestic upgrades.So if anyone knows where on the WEB to get this stuff please forward me some website links to check them out.

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Old 09-24-2005, 04:07 PM   #5 (permalink)
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wat kind of information are you really looking for? You should be more clear ..
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Old 09-24-2005, 06:55 PM   #6 (permalink)
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i know, but im having problems locating places to get parts for my car for mechanical and cosmetic upgrades, i'll install 'em and stuff myself, but i dont know where to get the p-arts
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i know, but im having problems locating places to get parts for my car for mechanical and cosmetic upgrades, i'll install 'em and stuff myself, but i dont know where to get the p-arts

will this help?

http://www.taprecycling.net/modules....view_album.php
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Old 09-24-2005, 07:31 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Try here for OEM junkyard parts.
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