Newbie - just got my RA21!!

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tmecars
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Newbie - just got my RA21!!

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Hi everyone
I previously put my "intro" post into the project section (sorry). I recently got a 72 RA21. I'm from Ft. Worth, TX but I'm currently living in Albuquerque, NM. (Any other ABQ 1st gen owners here??) It was very difficult finding a 1st gen, I ultimately found it in Kansas and had it shipped here. The car suffered a minor hit to the right front corner but looks decent other than that. I've already got a fender but I'll need a front smiley and a corner lamp. It runs pretty good. The car has an 18rc with a 5 speed and header which will soon be for sale as I'm swapping in a 2rz. Any help with a transmission crossmember will be GREATLY appreciated. I look forward to learning alot from this community. This swap is definitely going to push my limited expertise to the ABSOLUTE LIMITS so I'm open to ANY AND ALL assistance!

thanks!
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dsc201knoc
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Re: Newbie - just got my RA21!!

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Not a bad looking car, and even the hit doesnt look too bad...

Sucks it hit that smiley... How bad is it bent?

Real nice looking car.. Im still searching but i dont get home for 2 more weeks so i have time i saw this cool ratrodded bmw e30 in fayetteville, nc (via a friend) and was like thats what i need to do with a celica..

Some people will probably frown upon it but hey it will be my car wink

When are you going to start working on your car?
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AHH you got the car!! nice and congrats!!

yea doesn't seem too bad.... Good luck with the repairs...

hopefully we can be twins! :cheers:

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Foxy:My 1973 Celica-Powered By ITB'd F20c - SOLD 8/13 :(
BUILD THREAD: http://1stgencelica.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1221
Flyby Video's of Foxy: http://youtu.be/VSXNinaak8o
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exodus wrote:AHH you got the car!! nice and congrats!!

yea doesn't seem too bad.... Good luck with the repairs...

hopefully we can be twins! :cheers:

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Every time i scroll through west coast craigslist sections, i see your car and im like im going to email him 'nice car'.... Then im like, Ill wait for a time on the forum...

BTW.. Nice car...

:2thumbs:
2013 Abarth 500 - 2005 Chevy Colorado - 1979 Fiat Bertone x1/9 (For Sale)

Looking for a Gen 1 Celica Coupe or Lift.
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Re: Newbie - just got my RA21!!

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exodus- thanx so much Bro. i know youre looking to sell but I wish u could stay in the club!
dsc - thanx! hurry up! i dont want to be the ONLY newbie!

im travelling for work right now i prolly wont be able to get on it for a couple weeks.
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dsc201knoc wrote: Every time i scroll through west coast craigslist sections, i see your car and im like im going to email him 'nice car'.... Then im like, Ill wait for a time on the forum...

BTW.. Nice car...

:2thumbs:
haha!

thanks!
tmecars wrote:exodus- thanx so much Bro. i know youre looking to sell but I wish u could stay in the club!

dont worry man im never gonna be out of the game. i already have something else planned after foxy.. hehe!
Foxy:My 1973 Celica-Powered By ITB'd F20c - SOLD 8/13 :(
BUILD THREAD: http://1stgencelica.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1221
Flyby Video's of Foxy: http://youtu.be/VSXNinaak8o
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