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by dsp979
September 29th, 2015, 9:20 pm
Forum: Introduction
Topic: Hello from San Diego, Califonia
Replies: 6
Views: 35137

Re: Hello from San Diego, Califonia

Congrats, and welcome to the forums. Great buy, a GT, no less.
by dsp979
January 28th, 2015, 1:52 am
Forum: Introduction
Topic: 77 Celica, F22C, Show Car
Replies: 4
Views: 18382

Re: 77 Celica, F22C, Show Car

I saw your car in person at JCCS. Great looking car!
by dsp979
July 24th, 2013, 8:53 pm
Forum: Introduction
Topic: New member from California
Replies: 4
Views: 14065

Re: New member from California

Nice cars!! I used to live in Monterey and will be in the area for Classic Car week.
by dsp979
June 16th, 2013, 11:10 pm
Forum: Introduction
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 14
Views: 39118

Re: Introduction

Kumusta, kababayan. Following info is accurate for US-market Celicas. Flat-lights, like what you have on the car, are 71-72 model years only. Is the gas filler plate between the taillights (71-72), or on the left side pillar (73- onwards)? U.S.-market models did not get extended bumpers until model ...
by dsp979
October 11th, 2012, 10:56 pm
Forum: Introduction
Topic: 16 yo daughters new 77 Celica GT 20R mostly stock
Replies: 6
Views: 13320

Re: 16 yo daughters new 77 Celica GT 20R mostly stock

195 on 8" rim is a big stretch if you like that look.

195 on 7" rim already looks stretched to me.

205 on 8" should be good. I use 205s on a 6.5" rim for my autox set up.
by dsp979
September 30th, 2012, 10:19 pm
Forum: Introduction
Topic: "dragon-o-rust" ---- 72 celica st
Replies: 4
Views: 10588

Re: "dragon-o-rust" ---- 72 celica st

Is that a thick coat of bondo on the QP? And are those molded on sideskirts?

Post a build thread :2thumbs:
by dsp979
September 28th, 2012, 7:39 pm
Forum: Introduction
Topic: New guy
Replies: 2
Views: 6588

Re: New guy

welcome to the forum. Looks like a pretty solid car.
by dsp979
September 24th, 2012, 9:03 pm
Forum: Introduction
Topic: hey 76 lb AND coupe here :P
Replies: 2
Views: 6657

Re: hey 76 lb AND coupe here :P

Welcome to the site. If the 76-77 liftbacks were smog exempt here in Cali, I would get one in a heartbeat. RadRA21 (sp?) is making the crossmember for the beams motor. Unfortunately, it is for the 71 to 75 cars, Not for the 76-77s. But you're not the only one looking at this swap, so he might "...
by dsp979
September 14th, 2012, 2:27 am
Forum: Introduction
Topic: Hello Everyone!
Replies: 8
Views: 17933

Re: Hello Everyone!

Welcome, and the 76 looks good. Love the TTE colors. :2thumbs:
by dsp979
September 12th, 2012, 5:55 pm
Forum: Introduction
Topic: Newb from Norcal/Cencal
Replies: 10
Views: 20134

Re: Newb from Norcal/Cencal

Here's my latest acquisition, a 1974 Celica ST autotragic (left), next to my 1971 Celica.

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7174Celicas by rapanlilio98, on Flickr
by dsp979
July 9th, 2012, 3:16 pm
Forum: Introduction
Topic: Newb from Norcal/Cencal
Replies: 10
Views: 20134

Re: Newb from Norcal/Cencal

WOO HOO!!!

I finally got the title to the Celica today!!!
by dsp979
June 20th, 2012, 11:17 pm
Forum: Introduction
Topic: Newb from Norcal/Cencal
Replies: 10
Views: 20134

Re: Newb from Norcal/Cencal

Thanks guys! I will start a build thread once i get the title to the car. =( exodus and russnuck: I meant to say central coast. I lived in Santa Cruz for 2 years, then Monterey for almost 7 years. I'm now back in the SF East Bay. And russnuck, there's a big Datsun 510 chapter HQ'ed in the Santa Cruz...
by dsp979
June 4th, 2012, 11:02 pm
Forum: Introduction
Topic: Newb from Norcal/Cencal
Replies: 10
Views: 20134

Re: Newb from Norcal/Cencal

Finally got a 1st gen Celica!

1971 yellow on black 4 speed!
by dsp979
July 20th, 2009, 10:43 pm
Forum: Introduction
Topic: Newb from Norcal/Cencal
Replies: 10
Views: 20134

Newb from Norcal/Cencal

Hello forum, I may be a newbie here, but I've already met a few people on here. I met Ray (wiqdtoy) down in Long Beach at the JCCS, the manong with the Red F20 powered Starlet, and the owners of the orange? corolla and 2tg powered celica at the SF HIN. I've always like the 1st gen celicas, especiall...