hodge Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Hi guys. Thought it was about time I shared some of this. I've been working with this car for the last year or so and have virtually built it from the ground up. It's now ready for the paint shop. It started it's life as an N/A and well!!!!! I'll let Bossco (Ross tell the story). There's still a few things to do such as a full wire tuck and remove the A/C. But all in all it's done for now. Here's some pics of the car in all it's glory. ENJOY!! Full set of defi's Defi control unit and turbo timer Custom speaker pods for 6x9s. I've also done a full boot install but have no pics of it as yet. Bride seats The magic bleeding funnel strikes again.. Uk brakes with 3G discs More pics to come late on when I upload them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentAgro Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Hodge. You do some amazing work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 stunning! anyone would think you like a little shiny shiny hodge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aman00123 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Really nice that matey, worksmanship really tells! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 lovely stuff mate, love the wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottC Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Wow! that looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkpower Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Stunning work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 This is a beauty ... Hodge does stunning work, I know first hand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 A few more pics The 3 Amigos lol And 1 specially for Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 The three stooges more like!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Loving the driveway with three Supras!!!:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 Loving the driveway with three Supras!!!:D:D My wife isn't lol. But to be fair there was almost 4 and a devorce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Stunning, absolutely great work. One thing to point out John, the blue silicone pipe on the rats next is kinked. Thinking it might cause a bit of a restriction to the sequential system, effects unknown. Picture 3 just above right of the middle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMPEROR Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Love the engine bay mate! Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 The three stooges more like!! Speak for yourself lol. Once the 3 are running I'll get some proper pics of the 3 together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 Stunning, absolutely great work. One thing to point out John, the blue silicone pipe on the rats next is kinked. Thinking it might cause a bit of a restriction to the sequential system, effects unknown. Picture 3 just above right of the middle It's not kinked mate if you look closer the pipe I/D is a little small for the b Bulds on the end of the hardpipes and it's pushed on tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 It's not kinked mate if you look closer the pipe I/D is a little small for the b Bulds on the end of the hardpipes and it's pushed on tight. Yeah I can see that bud, same as the other ones. Looks like it's folded in the middle due to the 90degree angle it's at though... as if it's too long. If you say it's ok I'm sure it's ok though, will just be the picture making it look tapewormed in the middle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrar Jabbar Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Another quality build from Hodge, very nice indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBoy7 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Top Notch work again buddy . With all this going on do you ever sleep ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 Thanks guys. I'm Supra Ross will be on soon to tell you all the cars story. It's been a total rollercoaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Nicest engine bay I have seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 Top Notch work again buddy . With all this going on do you ever sleep ! On occasions lol. My body tells me when it's had enough and it's time to rest but it's pretty hard wearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossco Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 (edited) Thanks guys. I'm Supra Ross will be on soon to tell you all the cars story. It's been a total rollercoaster. Well I'm not sure who will be interested in the full story lol but I'll give a brief history. I got the car about 5 years ago as an N/A and used it every day for 2 years problem free, didnt really do many mods, air filter exhaust etc... Then I had a go in Johns old blue supra and less than a week later I was booked in for a TT conversion. Thats when things tits up. The job was a shocking effort to be honest. After I got the car back it needed the bumper and skirt repainting, 4 power steering pumps, 6 coilpacks, the belt tensioner snapped and the coil pack connectors had been siliconed in place despite me specifically requested new clips be used. The water pump was also shot even though I was told this had been replaced. Courtesy of John all these faults were put right. He even chucked in some chrome bonnet hooks which is always the start of a slippery slope, just look what happend In March 2009 I brough the car out after winter and when blasting up the road the oil pump let go blowing out the front oil seal. The car lost almost all it's oil in about a minute. Bad times. I was recomended a garage not far from me to change the oil pump and front seal. The quoted me around the £400 mark so I took them up. A few weeks later the car was ready and I went to pick it up. Upon arrival I was asked to pay over £2000 for the job to which I refused to pay. This is another story..........On the drive home the car decided blow the front and rear seals out again. The garage tried to blame the oil pump I provided which was a brand new pump from toyota, they also attempted to blame polish trapped in the cam covers, unsuprisingly I wasnt having any of that!!!! again this is another story....... Unfortunately I didnt have enough money to fix the car straight away so it's been an on going adventure for me and John over the last 2 years, collecting parts and doing jobs as and when. It's not an exageration that the car's been built from the ground up. Today was a big day finishing off some some of the last jobs, fitting black carpet and roof lining etc. I'll unleash the car in full hopefully later this month. Edited June 4, 2011 by Bossco (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Very nice Liking the chrome and blue hoses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Really made up for you Ross. We need a SBA photoshoot when I collect mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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