JasonR24 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) Took delivery of johnny Gs shell today and wanted to start this thread to share my experience with you guys and also to keep a record of what's going on with the car Ok so the story begins with a phone call to robD on the forum who I met a while back when I had my NA. Who I was chatting to one night on the phone, he mentioned of a amazing RSP coloured shell for sale on the forum and we talked about how we could get it running. Originally we thought sticking a cheap NA auto in it to get it road worthy as I was (and still am) skint! But as is the way it never went that way. I eneded up getting a loan out (bigger than I planned) to get all the bits ready for a TT auto beast A began sourcing bits I'd need as I'd thought I'd found a cheap TT engine but got mugged off by some garage in Leeds who I stick by to this day are time wasting @&!?'s. Anyway robD found a dirty cheap uk spec and we had a a road trip and I half getting it back. For a car that's done over 200k it's lovely.... Well was.... It's now gutted but due to good reason. It's rusted underneath badly. Anyway most of my bits are now covered, also got some free wheels and tyres thanks to alter rob on the forum, with his lovely red aero top! Thanks again mate The things iv spent money on so far are: Johnny's shell Uk bits (lights,wheels,interior,engine,gearbox, exhaust etc Labour Transport Front mount intercooler kit FCD Boost controller And still looking for first de cat So as you can see gearing up for bpu! Ok so yesterday I went to SRD to drop the wheels off to keep the car rolling as there was a mix up of it not being kept a rolling shell. Surprisingly it was a ok drive and went over the dartford bridge: So that was cool Lees a good bloke and said he'd fit the wheels so it's ready to go car looked like this: So yea very very bare! But no worries it'll look good in the end, always stay positive and that So wheels dropped off and returned home. Got up today and doug arrived with my car on the trailer and god it looked sexy was a bit of a pain to get up the hill but I was steering sitting on the bare floor so no pushing for me hehe! And here's how the car sits now. As soon as bits start coming together and the fun really begins I'll have more photos Doesn't have a spoiler as johnny said he will send it to me. Hopefully it'll be here ASAP 20/10/12 Ok so today we got round to doing some bits on the doner car: Here's the uk spec in pieces, seems a shame till you see the state of the underneath: That front bar under the rad has rusted to nothing and cut out by someone.... Safe or what... Here's the engine in pieces, no pipes on it ready for removal! My 17" alloys going on the beast...need new rear tyres tho Uk spec headlights! Yay! Anyway just a small update on how it's going. Won't be another week and a half till more gets done, unless I get down there tomorrow. But once we get cracking it should be up and running ASAP! Update 18/12/12 Ok quick up date, it's ridiculously late! But here's some pictures of the progress so far: Headlights in Engine in Interior coming along, all belts and speakers in, minus passenger door which needs doing! Interior trim to go on... Lol Also I'm missing the two pieces that go around the top of the door and the passenger handle. If anyone has these and doesn't want them I'll have them. Thanks! The prop and shifter to go on! Anyway little update but good to see even the smallest progress Edited August 13, 2013 by JasonR24 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) 14/02/13 happy valentines day supra RobD has been busy this week putting bits on the car! Fuel lines in. diff on, drive shafts on: Exhaust on (fully decatted) And the engine bay looking pretty sexy if I do say so myself Thinking much more carbon in the future So yea little bit here little bit there and things are moving along nicely going to pick up another drivers shock and spring as mine was leaking and also sort the boot battery conversion. Other things to sort are the coil pack clips which are dead and to sort some fixings for the FMIC. Other than that should be finished sooner rather than later which is good because tax runs out on the celica at the end of next month and the supra needs some new rear tyres! Edited February 14, 2013 by JasonR24 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Spoiler will be with you soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 cheers bud It's looking sexy even bare. I actually cannot wait to get started. Just waiting on a few bits now then I'll be all over this!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Probably not best to start a project when skint Glad to see the shell carrying on, as it is a good looking car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Looking forward to your progress on this mate...it's a great platform to build a very nice Supra! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 Probably not best to start a project when skint Glad to see the shell carrying on, as it is a good looking car. Yea I know lol but its my calling! Iv Spent my budget on some nice bits though. You wait till I get some pictures up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 Looking forward to your progress on this mate...it's a great platform to build a very nice Supra! Thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 good luck with it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 good luck with it mate Thanks mate appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Looking forward to seeing this coming back to life. Keep the updates coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Small Update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Subscribed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 So glad I decided to break that UK! We'll have the blue girl up and running soon though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Looks like you borrowed Rob Mitchell's camera Nice update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Yea sorry for the bad photos. Rushed them a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hi mate did the d cat pipe fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hi mate, sorry still not had a chance to fit the exhaust is shot except for the hks superdrager that got taken off I'll let you know as soon as mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly_1 Lex Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Jason, Will you and rob finally be ready for a run with me when I return back to the UK .... Wish I was there to help you guys, But can't wait to see this up in running, the celica was down on some power last time we met.lol:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikue Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Fantastic project. Wish you the best of luck ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 Jason, Will you and rob finally be ready for a run with me when I return back to the UK .... Wish I was there to help you guys, But can't wait to see this up in running, the celica was down on some power last time we met.lol:p Hey dude! Yea definitely go for a run! When are you next back? Cheers, I tell you what I'm hoping the fitting will be easier than the stripping! Yea the celica gets beat by everything lol dam is it reliable though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Nice work so far dude, good to see this being brought back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Small update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Coming along nicely. You should buy some of the Whifbitz blue pulleys whilst they are in offer today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Coming along nicely. You should buy some of the Whifbitz blue pulleys whilst they are in offer today. Cheers mate How much are they? My budget is spent now lol. Iv the following bits I still need to go full BPU and no cash to do it lol: Head gasket kit/head skimming when head comes off for valve stem seals First uk spec de cat Brake pads for ls400 fronts Rear tyres Interior a pillar trim There's probably more but like iv said No money to do it. Id like some nice alloys too but ATM stuck with standard 16s or 17s so went for the 17s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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