Finally getting serious about a celica

[spiffoi77]

Hi guys, introducing myself so I dont get deleted! I've always wanted a 1st gen celica but have recently decided that it's time. Partly because I am in a good financial place partly because I'm pretty much done with my latest project. I own a 2002 wrx that is being featured on Hella flush soon. I will post pics when they are available. I also own a 1990 supra turbo with a blown 7mgte (possible swap for my celica to be) I have owned 3 1st gen mr2s a 1972 cadillac eldorado and my first car was a 1989 celica gt coupe with an all trac engine swap that I street raced when I was 16!

So far I'm trying to decide between the different years of celica and if I want a hatchback or coupe... I'm entertaining the idea of doing a 3sgte swap wondering if that means I should definitely go pre smog? any help would be awesome.

[toyboyracer]

Really really check for rust unless it's a Cali Celica - The paint just could be holding it together !

G'day Mate from Kangaroo land

[spiffoi77]

I'm in the bay area, so hopefully my celica will be a cali car. After doing more research it seems that the 3sgte might be more trouble than it's worth. I want to maintain a decent weight distribution so i'm not sure if the 7mgte is a great plan either. I'm thinking about a fastback because I enjoy the styling even though they are quite a bit heavier. I'm most about the rear suspension, i've seen some sort of kit for the front on techno toy tuning but what do you guys do for the rear?

[toyboyracer]

Fastback from memory is only 160lb heavier - Just looks the size of a beached Whale !

[spiffoi77]

after doing some research it looks like the fastback is around 500lbs heavier. This figure didn't sound right to me but that's what I've found

[Im jhun_hapi]

Heads up Liftback is only 76-77 only and it will need to be smog. Ur best bet is pre 75 and wont worry bout smog. R u jst looking for a rolling shell and cancer free? Ur best bet rite now is Santos. He jst in Sac. Btw what part of the bay u from?

Welcome

[toyboyracer]

after doing some research it looks like the fastback is around 500lbs heavier. This figure didn't sound right to me but that's what I've found

I really should not post when tired - I was thinking difference 71-75 vs the RA24

[spiffoi77]

I am from Campbell. I sent Santos and Email but he hasn't gotten back to me yet. If I could get a good rolling shell that was cancer free and complete interior for a good price that would be fine. If I found something that was painted a color I like with smileys for a little extra that would be even better. I know someone that will smog a later year car, and I'm thinking i won't get ref'd because the car is fairly old (cop's tend not to mess with older car's as much)