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not a chance in hell those plates are legally spaced, also domed letters are a big no no too ;)

 

as they are import plates they can have 64mm letters like these, do not require grouping and only need 10mm between letters..

 

domed letters are perfectly legal providing they meet all the other criteria such as font and must be plain black no patterns etc..

 

Where did you get those mats mate? Dear? Do they have the hole for the carpet clip on the drivers side? They look like they fit well and I'm after a set... I know Dane's fit well but I'm not paying £110 for a set of car mats!

 

fleabay! seem to be good quality, thick and seem to fit pretty well and they have the hole yes.

 

these are the ones :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270868732038?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

 

Fantastic transformation, bet the previous owner wouldn't even recognised it now!!

 

Loved reading the thread and the updates, the attention to detail is spot on ;)

 

thanks mate :) once ive done a bit more im going to send her some pictures of it :p its come a long way in quite a short time, ive really enjoyed working on it too, they're nice cars to tinker with :) seems there is always something to do!

 

 

Love the dash! That's a brilliant job, did a body shop do it?

 

as much as id love to say I have the skill to do this, i paid a body shop to do them! really pleased with the way they've come out though :)

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fleabay! seem to be good quality, thick and seem to fit pretty well and they have the hole yes.

 

these are the ones :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270868732038?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

 

thanks mate :) once ive done a bit more im going to send her some pictures of it :p its come a long way in quite a short time, ive really enjoyed working on it too, they're nice cars to tinker with :) seems there is always something to do!

 

I brought the same mats for my Avensis, really good quality!! :)

 

Doubt she would believe it for a minute! They are very enjoyable to work on and like you say their is always something to do. One of the reasons I love the Supra ownership, it isn't "just a car" it is an actually hobby you can enjoy. I don't think anyone has ever built a Supra and just gone, yeah that's finish... :D

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I brought the same mats for my Avensis, really good quality!! :)

 

Doubt she would believe it for a minute! They are very enjoyable to work on and like you say their is always something to do. One of the reasons I love the Supra ownership, it isn't "just a car" it is an actually hobby you can enjoy. I don't think anyone has ever built a Supra and just gone, yeah that's finish... :D

 

Haha that's my problem.. It's a great hobby and I can see this project going for a long time and getting very expensive for that reason haha!!!

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quick photo update:

 

painted engine cover and fusebox.. heat shield also sprayed matt black from the silver it was before..

 

much better.. more subtle i think

 

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hard to believe this was the same car!

 

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the supra has been away at detail UK again over the last few days getting some more work done to the paint.. its looking much better! still very tired and old paint but its as good as it ever will be without a respray..

 

might have to put my hand in my pocket at some point in the future and get this done, but more important things first.. suspension, supporting mods and BOOOOST!! ;D

 

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q77/s720x720/600785_517269325030850_1161555359_n.jpg

 

as you can see still some imperfections and the other wing still needs a bit of machining to get rid of some slight marks..

 

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this photo makes the bonnet look better than it is... in reality there is still a few marks and blemishes that you can see up close.. but 100 percent improvement :)

 

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must get rid of these!!!! facelift indicators anyone??

 

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got some new bits hopefully arriving tomorrow too :D

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I think it's looking really good. I'm looking at purchasing a DA to have a go at detailing mine in the very near future and then get some protection on it for winter. Ideal world to make it 100% mine would need a respray as well, the roof is stone chipped I think and it seems to happen to all the black ones I've seen.

 

You need to get yourself to a meet soon! I'll take you for a go in mine :thumbs:

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Cheers mate :) I really need to get a decent DA too been saying this for ages but always seems to come second to other bits!

 

jus be careful as the paint gets hot quick and really thin if it's anything like mine.. Get someone to go over with a paint depth gauge first before you start cutting back

 

Whenever the next meet is I should be there..! Il take you up on that offer though really want to see how yours goes! Although it will definitely make me want to start the engine build ASAP lol

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