new yoda owner

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vagen

Discussion Starter · Apr 3, 2009 (Edited)

I'm phil I just came into possession of a 1979 Corolla. it needs some help but I think it's savable. I'm looking for help advice and parts.

here's the car as found surprisingly the tires all had air in them and the frame rails didn't look rusty.

I even managed to get it to sputter to life but the carb is toast so thats one thing I'm looking for.

I plan to recommission this for commuter and autocross duty. I already have the 13x7 wheels and a possible 1" front bar

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MR2Jedi

· #2 · Apr 3, 2009

Eeww! You sho got your work cut out for you... Keep us updated on your progress.
Good luck and Welcome to The Forum .

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vagen

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 3, 2009

the plan for commuter and autocross car are how fast can you go on very little money

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MR2Jedi

· #4 · Apr 3, 2009

:lol: Thats the trick, isn't it? You'll come up with something....

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TrailDust

· #5 · Apr 4, 2009

:welcome: to Toyota Nation! Wow, you really do have your work cut out for you, but it's a project that'll certainly keep you out of trouble a while....

Glad to have you with us.

TrailDust

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vagen

Discussion Starter · #6 · Apr 4, 2009

Today it moved under it's own power. I can't wait to see this thing on the track

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MR2Jedi

· #7 · Apr 5, 2009

vagen said:
Today it moved under it's own power. I can't wait to see this thing on the track

:lol: awsome! pics!

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Tercel GTS

· #8 · Apr 5, 2009

I'm jealous!!!!!! I've been looking for a car like trhat for well over a year and a half. Wanna sell it?
Note my sig..

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vagen

Discussion Starter · #9 · Apr 5, 2009

I might consider selling if the offer is right. Truth be told I'm a Datsun guy so if you wave a Datsun car infront of me I'm more likely to trade/sell

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MR2Jedi

· #10 · Apr 5, 2009 (Edited)

I used to have a Datsun 510. It was a fun car. Rear wheel drive, dual point distributor and it came with independent rear suspension. I swaped in a 4 speed for the automatic, header, .040 over bore, Dual Zenith side drafts from Datsun 240Z and intake manifold . It was a kick to drive-back in the day.

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vagen

Discussion Starter · #11 · Apr 5, 2009

MR2BAD said:
I used to have a Datsun 510. It was a fun car. Rear wheel drive, dual point distributor and it came with independent rear suspension. I swaped in a 4 speed for the automatic, header, .040 over bore, Dual Zenith side drafts and intake manifold from Datsun 240Z. It was a kick to drive-back in the day.

how on earth did you fit a 6 cyl manifold on a 4 cyl???

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MR2Jedi

· #12 · Apr 5, 2009 (Edited)

ooops, my bad, the carbs were from the 240Z. The manifold came with them and was a bolt on. They had it displayed on the wall in the parts dept..it was so purdy!
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Edited. Thanks

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vagen

Discussion Starter · #13 · Apr 5, 2009

I bet the setup you had was the SSS 38mm SU's. It is one of my favorite induction setups. As I put it "the closest thing to EFI you can get in a carby"

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MR2Jedi

· #14 · Apr 5, 2009 (Edited)

Could be. it was longtime ago. 1976. The 510 was '71.
You could really hear them sucking in air ! So what Datsun would you want?

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vagen

Discussion Starter · #15 · Apr 5, 2009 (Edited)

any Datsun will do I don't want any nissans just Datsun. Probably a B210 would be equal to the corolla.

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MR2Jedi

· #16 · Apr 5, 2009

I couldn't even begin to tell you the last time I saw a Datsun. The B210 was very popular in it's time.
May I ask why you prefer a Datsun over a Nissan? What about parts availability? Just curious...