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Beautiful car you got there, color looks similar to Exodus's.


Pete

Wow, that is a pretty clean looking car.

Great find Congrats.


Pete

Nice Corona, and though the Celica looks rough I'm sure you will get her back to form. Looking forward to see the progress. :cheers: Pete PS: Don't think those are Centerlines, I'm sure they are Simmons 3pc. Ask an Auzzie, they would be able to confirm. I just recognize them from pics of a nice blac...

If you don't have a local donor car, that you can cut the panel out of with an angle grinder & cutoff wheel or a sawzall. Then you are probably better of having the metal fabbed for you, at then you would know it is rust free.

I think those are Simmons wheels from Australia. The company recently closed as the owner is retiring and no one is taking over the business.

Welcome :wave: So sad the rust is that bad around the windshields as the rest of the car looks in such great shape. :cry2: Not sure if anyone makes replacement panels for in front of the windshield, but you may find a donor car that has that piece in better shape. Otherwise if you can find someone g...

Welcome :wave: Great project car :2thumbs: I've also been tempted by those cheapy 20R rebuild kits on eBay for my tired old engine. I haven't asked a mechanic buddy what he thinks as I'm trying to pickup a rebuilt 20/22R hybrid. If I can't then I'll be in the same boat as you. I pretty cautious in r...

mrm76gt wrote:Welcome
Photos man.... Please.

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Yes, please post some pics of those other cars, as that is quite the collection.

I used to own a Ford Capri as well, Mk1 or 2 not sure which, but 1974 (V6 2800cc - ???hp Modded engine),

I had it just after my first Celica.

i will look into the steering knuckle first thing tomorrow morning, and upload some pics. the wheels are 15x7 0 offset on 195/50/15. so i'll just have to adjust it, so it will minimize how far you can turn? Yes, but not by much, it is just meant to keep the tires from rubbing on the body, mostly on...

That may be an easy fix too, you may just need to adjust the steering stops. They are screw type bump stops on the steering knuckle arm that can be adjusted so it limits the maximum turn when it hits on the lower control arm. You may be getting more rubbing on one side than the other because they ar...

Welcome

Great work with the carpet and the panels too.

Love the color and it will look even better when you get those XXR's mounted


Pete

Welcome

The work is looking good Great job with the metalwork, I wish I was able to do that.

Keep it up.

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Pete

Wow, Grats :2thumbs: A nice clean looking car for sure. You mentioned the tires rubbing: i just picked up some konig rewinds 15x7 and threw them on, but my front tires are rubbing the fenders. i sort of rushed it, i didnt lower the front yet. i'm hoping once i lower her, the tires won't rub anymore....

Welcome and GL on your search


Pete