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The JDM collection grows... and Dixie has some competition for my time.
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SacCyclone
Club Member
I do love this body style, reminds me of a downsized 69 Mustang Fastback.....my next project.
Great buy Rich.
Great buy Rich.
richiep
Club Member
Assuming it’s the original Toyota colour (it’s been resprayed), it would be Toyota 023 White. Does look kinda minty in the photos, although I can’t say I really noticed that in person.What colour is the paint work, i really like it, hoping it's something like polo white or white mint!
Farmer42
Club Member
Nice car Richie.
Loved this style of Celica and have always wanted one. Had a 1600ST, TA22 back in the 80s/early 90s and the GT 'Liftback' would have been my upgrade if I could have afforded it at the time. Still have a spare Jeco clock out of it in the garage as a keepsake (the rest of the car didn't survive the tinworm very well
Loved this style of Celica and have always wanted one. Had a 1600ST, TA22 back in the 80s/early 90s and the GT 'Liftback' would have been my upgrade if I could have afforded it at the time. Still have a spare Jeco clock out of it in the garage as a keepsake (the rest of the car didn't survive the tinworm very well
richiep
Club Member
I think Rob is alluding to the fact that the single cam 18R isn’t exactly a powerful engine. I think we are talking sub-100hp (just). In comparison, the 2.0L 18RG twin cam is comparable performance-wise when standard to an L24, and can be tuned and upgraded into the realms of 180-200HP. That’s what I’m planning - ported, polished 18RG head, bigger cams, 44-45mm twin DCOE-style carbs or ITBs, sorted exhaust, etc. The engine blocks, sumps and cranks are the same - it’s a matter of moving the dipstick, and organising around the RG’s format and extra/different bolt-on parts.
But that won’t be happening for a while yet, although I’m already starting to grab parts. I can build the R into an RG, although I’d undoubtedly favour grabbing a full 18RG should one pop up somewhere. Just easier and means the swap over could be done without immobilising the car for weeks.
But more importantly than go - I’m already wheel shopping. 14” Wats are the favourite but being tempted by the idea of some Star Sharks...
richiep
Club Member
Delivery day is Friday, so very much looking forward to getting a little time with it at the weekend to go over it properly, make a to-do list, drive it laps around the farm yard, etc! It’ll be full speed ahead with registering it. I want to actually get out and about in it while making tweaks.
I’m also working out arrangements to buy a twin cam head and manifolds at the moment so “Project 18RG” will be a go for the winter. Now need the 5-speed...
I’m also working out arrangements to buy a twin cam head and manifolds at the moment so “Project 18RG” will be a go for the winter. Now need the 5-speed...
richiep
Club Member
Got it! In its new home and had its first quick detail/polish in my ownership. Will be getting to know her better over the weekend and coming weeks as I go through everything.
Also, got home and checked eBay to discover I now own these:
14” one-piece Star Sharks. Real old skool JDM! Refurb needed obviously but should fill out the arches nicely with a bit of lowering too. I’m going to keep the red - very kyusha kai in vibe! Will also work with the red and black side stripes that I will be having (the car likely had some before it’s respray).
Also, got home and checked eBay to discover I now own these:
14” one-piece Star Sharks. Real old skool JDM! Refurb needed obviously but should fill out the arches nicely with a bit of lowering too. I’m going to keep the red - very kyusha kai in vibe! Will also work with the red and black side stripes that I will be having (the car likely had some before it’s respray).
richiep
Club Member
Not my home garage! That’s currently dominated by Project Dixie and everything associated with it. This is a storage barn/workshop I share with ChrisVega 25 mins from home. Both the Celica and my red Z will live there until my home double garage gets tidy enough (as Dixie gets reassembled) for one of them to come home. That’s likely to lead to a rotating situation once all three are usable!
Alphabettispaghetti
Club Member
for £25k you could build a nice triple bay Oak framed garage.
Robbie J
Club Member
You would think so but I'm West London and one quote was £60K! It did include a pit
I'm trying to get a national company to build one but they don't want to come inside the M25. Need it before winter really
SeanDezart
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richiep
Club Member
That’s a VERY different car from the JDM RA25 and TA27 liftbacks. And, like the later Zs, is a reflection of the US market requirements and stylings of the time. RA29s are closer to the RA28s, but with all the extra lard!