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Jezz came up with the goods for the rest of the parts which arrived super fast (and he didn't even wait for payment!). Thanks again mate :thumbs:

 

Fitted the last replacement driveshaft, torqued up all the diff, suspension and driveshaft bolts so thats the drivetrain finished :)

 

Also fitted the cats and cat back exhaust... and found a bloody hole in it! Luckily the bloke next door can weld so he's going to patch it up once the car is running.

 

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The tank donut thing arrived so finally got everything connected up again (again had to rewire one of the wires due to it being spliced)

 

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And finally back down off the ramps

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So very nearly there... just the engine fuel supply and return to hook up, the heater matrix pipes to change and I can get on with testing out all the wiring - then start time :D

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Thanks guys, it's been a long road to get it to this stage. It's probably taken 150+ hours work and final OTR cost will be close to a grand. It wasn't worthwhile from a time or financial point of view (that was never the reason for taking this on), but has been really interesting and helped develop my mechanical knowledge (and toolkit!) a great deal :) Really looking forward to getting it running again for Suprapod. Sky have come through with a fantastic insurance policy which worked out less than the Mondeo :blink:

 

Can one assume that the NA engine is just temporary until the V8 arrives?

 

Oh yes, the V8 project is still going to happen, but I don't have the time or finance for it until the winter/early next year (time being the main issue). I have already purchased a Chevy engine, but am not going to go ahead with that one as it's just too big and heavy. Will just keep trawling ebay/US enthusiasts sites in the mean time, just in case that bargain pops up :)

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Good job mate :) what are the bits sticking out on the right hand side of the rear bumper??

 

The red and black bits to the side of the plate? They're external charge points for the old twin battries that used to be in the boot. The one on the left side is a battery kill switch. Might as well leave them otherwise there'll be a few holes in the bumper!

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The red and black bits to the side of the plate? They're external charge points for the old twin battries that used to be in the boot. The one on the left side is a battery kill switch. Might as well leave them otherwise there'll be a few holes in the bumper!

 

ah i see, how come there were 2 batteries??

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ah i see, how come there were 2 batteries??

 

It used to run a LOT of electrics and had only short, but intense runs while it was being used on the track. It needed a massive amount of power storage during a drag session (at least I think that was what dude told me years ago!)

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Have just spent over an hour reading this from the start and all I can say is.... WOW! :blink::cool:

 

You've taken something most would have given up on and brought it back from the brink on a budget that is quite simply AMAZING! I know the forum has been generous in pricing parts to complete this but as someone mentioned the community spirit is great to see!!! :) and even with kind discounts, the fit and finish of the work looks A1 (especially all that wiring which would terrify me! Did you have previous experience of wiring?).

 

Great work mate and will be keeping everything crossed it fires up in the not too distant future! :cool:

 

Pete :D

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Thanks Chris, yes, it's been a bit of a trial :D I wouldn't call it financially disastrous as it's only cost what it's worth (give or take a few hundred), but in terms of work hours investment it's not been the most cost effective use of time!

 

You're right though, the learning experience is going to be worth it in the long run as I now know how to do most "general" mechanical/electrical work on a supra now. Specialist jobs like suspension setup, mapping, brake setup, exhaust design, etc are still best left to the experts and something I'll entrust to a pro (as much as it pains me!) ;)

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Another little update ;)

 

Borrowed a spare battery from a neigbour so was able to carry on with checking the electrics. So far most looks good. Everything is working correctly except the rear light (need to completely rewire them), a side light bulb, the rear window demister, the off button for the fans and the electric windows... No blown fuses so far!

 

Started connecting up the broken heater hoses, but ran out of jubilee clips, so will do that tomorrow and add the engine coolant.

 

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Refitted the interior, drivers seat electics are now working. And some proof in the pic that the interior has power ;)

 

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So, tomorrows job is to fit the ecu, try and get the windows working, fit the last coolant pipe, fill with coolant, plub in the fuel filter and lines, put some petrol in the tank and perhaps try and start it :D

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All coolant hoses are now connected up (still need to fill it)

Brake fluid is in and the system is bled

Fuel return is fitted

Fuel supply line to rail is fitted

Clutch fluid is in and system bled (clutch works now)

 

Failed on:

gearbox fluid (can't get the filler bolt undone)

PAS fluid (couldn't figure out how to top it up from dry, needs more research!)

Fuel filter (sheared the hardpipe)

 

So, no startup is going to happen until later next week/weekend as some parts are needed from Mr T :(

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