RedPhoenix's new (eventually to be) Daily Driver... oh snap - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

RedPhoenix · 09-23-2009, 11:31 PM

I just bought this 1988 Turbo/Auto shell for the cost of a Lexus oil change... and I want to make this into a beater/sliding/reliable/daily driver... I do not know much about the origins of the car, but I do know, it has been converted to manual, the 7mgte/R154 have been removed (why it was cheap...), has LSD, 90% of the interior is there, original paint (and it shines) and that it seeks a 1uzfe.... and something besides steelies!

Some pics for now... The car will be getting a good make over and cleaning so I can see what I need to do on this thing...

TRD-MX83 · 09-24-2009, 12:10 AM

Seeing what you did to your Soarer... I'm sure this will also turn out A+

***PhatRoyale*** · 09-24-2009, 08:28 AM

can't wait to see how this turns out.

Pawel062 · 09-24-2009, 08:47 AM

yep can't wait to see what will become of this.

***DAMON*** · 09-24-2009, 01:01 PM

RAD. Nice pickup man, can't wait to see what's in store for it.

clean!

***CharmCityES*** · 09-24-2009, 02:02 PM

oh god....thats quite a project..

im sure youll have it looking brand new in a short while

a94autoCamry · 09-24-2009, 05:02 PM

nice mk3 supra

I'm sure this will turn out looking good!!

bigbird · 09-24-2009, 07:33 PM

looks like crap

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glad it found its way intro your hands. im sure she'll turn out to be a beautiful car

. nice pick up man.

RedPhoenix · 09-28-2009, 12:20 PM

Took advantage of the rain we have had to do a fast Dawn wash... Also looked through all the crap in the car and put everything in the hatch that I wanted to keep... Ignore the 1uzfe/tranny engine stand and 1uz crank, lol.

Front/Rear bumper need a better cleaning... also.. 93K miles!

RedPhoenix · 10-01-2009, 07:05 PM

Nice bonus... Found out that the MK3 came with Intrax springs on 4 corners, but only front Tokico adjustables... rears are black, look like OEM.

catric69 · 10-01-2009, 08:20 PM

That's a sweet deal! Looks solid, I see a sleeper with this ride.

RedPhoenix · 10-08-2009, 12:48 AM

Picked up a JVTR 3 row aluminum radiator from one of the past owners for $100.... Also during the junkyard hunts, picked up some better wheels. Crown Vic Mesh Wheels... They are made by BBS (also says Made in Italy).

***BLUEMEANIE*** · 10-08-2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RedPhoenix

Crown Vic Mesh Wheels... They are made by BBS

Hey Ford got something right in the 90's!.

They should look pretty good on it.

camrtm3 · 10-08-2009, 09:18 AM

Looks like a Good Find. Little to no rust. Though it had seen better days.

RedPhoenix · 10-08-2009, 04:53 PM

A little picture action for you guys and gals.

I got some 225/50/16 tires mounted on 2 of the wheels to see how it looks. I like it, a little boxy, but it works. Obviously since the front is jacked up sky high, the wheel will sit outside with its low offset. If its anything like my SC400, it will camber in nicely when it has the weight of the engine again. The rears are perfect. Just gotta get some another set of 2 for the other side... or I can take the 205's that are on the steelies now and mount them.. what to do what to do...