Mugello Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) Following on from this thread started by James the other day http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?301558-MKivSupra-Members%85-Help-me-Bully-Ali-Mugello-into-posting-some-build-pics I thought it best to finally get my progress thread started. I have been promising I would start this for weeks, so here I am ! It all started towards the middle of last year when I was on the lookout for a solid supra shell to be the base for my build. I was in no rush and I was willing to wait for the right one to come along. A few offers came and went, but I wanted a stock body shell to work with, areotop being a bonus. It was then that I saw James was selling his black beauty, widebody with the nur carbon arches, aerotop, clean shell, no rust and he was local to me. Seemed too good to be true at first, but a short time later after some phone calls and a viewing, a deal was done. At this point I would like to say a massive thank you again to James and his farther for helping deliver the car to my home address (As at this time I did not have access to a trailer) THANK YOU ! And so the story begins, The aim for the build is to produce a widebody (but as stock looking as possible) aerotop, manual, turbo supra. I should also state that I am currently studying my masters at university which of course takes priority (hence the lateness of this thread) because of this I will be concentrating on the chassis, exterior, interior etc…. leaving the engine and gearbox to the last job. Armed with some very basic tools, a double garage and some reasonable knowledge i set to work. I will make sure I find time once a week to upload more and more, so bare with me Anyways, less talk more pictures right ? Let’s get started…. I have done a bit of searching into the history of the car so I can have all the information/pictures in one place, so the first picture of the car having the widebody modification were prior to my ownership. Enjoy ! http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179064&stc=1&d=1389108761 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179065&stc=1&d=1389108761 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179066&stc=1&d=1389108761 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179067&stc=1&d=1389108761 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179068&stc=1&d=1389108761 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179069&stc=1&d=1389109132 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179070&stc=1&d=1389109132 They were all the images/history I could find on the nur carbon arches modifications After this the story goes to James secret hideout, who prior to the sale began to smooth the engine bay and had relocated the battery and fuse box to the boot Again these are the images/history I could find... http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179071&stc=1&d=1389109274 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179072&stc=1&d=1389109274 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179073&stc=1&d=1389109274 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179074&stc=1&d=1389109274 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179075&stc=1&d=1389109274 Edited October 22, 2014 by Mugello (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 Continued.... http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179082&stc=1&d=1389109714 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179083&stc=1&d=1389109714 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179084&stc=1&d=1389109714 And this is where I took over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) So here we are.... From this point, with the help of James and his father, the car was delivered to my personal address and work began ! The first thing i wanted to do was sit the car on a solid base (not axle stands) to make sure i could work safely under and around the car, and not cause any damage to the underside of the car or the garage floor. In order to do this I spread the weight of the car with some 9inch wide timbers ! This spread the load nicely, causing no damage to car or garage The car was tucked away straight into the garage as the engine bay was not painted, keeping it dry, and painting it was top of my list ! Please take note of how clean the garage floor/work area is "I am very garage proud" http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179085&stc=1&d=1389110520 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179086&stc=1&d=1389110520 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179087&stc=1&d=1389110520 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179088&stc=1&d=1389110520 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179089&stc=1&d=1389110520 Edited January 7, 2014 by Mugello (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 From there, I began to strip the front end down ready for paint. I also started to strip the interior at this point.... 4 by 2 front suspension anyone ? http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179090&stc=1&d=1389110809 Look at that garage floor Beautiful ! http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179091&stc=1&d=1389110809 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179092&stc=1&d=1389110809 Boot was also going to need some work... http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179093&stc=1&d=1389110809 Tucked away with the family wagon http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179094&stc=1&d=1389110809 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 More coming soon guys and girls Back to university Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOSTA Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Nice work dude, looks awsome! I can't remember but is that one of my cages? It's just your user name rings a bell lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Glad she is in good hands. nice pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 Nice work dude, looks awsome! I can't remember but is that one of my cages? It's just your user name rings a bell lol No mate, I did pm you about yours though. Its the Cusco one James fitted Glad she is in good hands. nice pics. Cheers buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Right garage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrashcanman Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) Looks like this will be a great project, best of luck with it mate and I shall be following with interest Edited January 13, 2014 by thetrashcanman (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Poor effort Ali…! :D You've done a lot more than that lol! Just kidding, you might like these… from long before I owned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Absolutely love this car, James has done a nice job with the modifications so far I wanna see what it looks like finished. Following this with interest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 Poor effort Ali…! :D You've done a lot more than that lol! Just kidding, you might like these… from long before I owned it. I was waiting for this Will try to fit an update in tomorrow lunch time again !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 Managed to fine ten minutes today to continue the progress with some pictures, which we all like to see Previously the front wings were removed pre-paint as I wanted to get the complete front end painted, even if you can’t see it under the wings, protection was key ! Taking it a step further, I removed the front crash/cross member/bar and the wiring. Everything was given a final, very fine sand and clean ready for paint. You can also see the brake booster hiding under the front end ready for paint too Enjoy. http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179172&stc=1&d=1389222668 Tidy garage http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179173&stc=1&d=1389222668 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179174&stc=1&d=1389222668 More to come very soon !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 UPDATE: Paint time It is at this point that i realize i did not get any pictures of my "home made booth" gutted I basically built a timber stud structure around the car which was fixed to the ceiling and floor creating a paint booth Anyways, here is the paint once i had removes the booth... http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179374&stc=1&d=1389640927 My poor garage floor, at this point i could not wait to clean it !! (OCD i know) http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179375&stc=1&d=1389640927 Decided to 'hang' the front parts to get a nice paint finish on them too http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179376&stc=1&d=1389640927 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179377&stc=1&d=1389640927 The front end came out very nice indeed, im very happy with it ! http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179378&stc=1&d=1389640927 And the rear end, sorry about the rubbish picture http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179379&stc=1&d=1389641260 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179380&stc=1&d=1389641260 Spot the brake booster also getting some new paint http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179381&stc=1&d=1389641260 And the front end rebuilt http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179382&stc=1&d=1389641260 More to come soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Lovely car for a project and some great work so far. Will be following it with interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrashcanman Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Great progress so far mate, gonna be sweet when its finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 Lovely car for a project and some great work so far. Will be following it with interest. looking good. Great progress so far mate, gonna be sweet when its finished Thanks for the kind words guys Will keep the updates coming ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 That's the garage of a serial killer. Great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Great work mate LOVE your garage ! Wish mine was as wide as that lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssupra Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Great project, coming along nicely. Looking forward to the updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 That's the garage of a serial killer. Great work Great work mate LOVE your garage ! Wish mine was as wide as that lol I must admit, having the garage at my disposal has proved to be priceless ! Great project, coming along nicely. Looking forward to the updates Cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 UPDATE: With the shell now painted and looking good it was time to begin the work to the underside, suspension, brakes, brake lines, fuel tank, fuel lines etc.... So i began to remove bits and pieces, suspension removed, plastic trim from wheel arches removed http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179632&stc=1&d=1390069713 Rear bumper and rear crash bar removed, brand new facelift rear lights were fitted also! http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179633&stc=1&d=1390069713 One dirty fuel tank guard and tank removed for some work http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179634&stc=1&d=1390069713 Tidy garage still http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179635&stc=1&d=1390069713 More to come soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 UPDATE: With the aim in now painting/protecting the underside... I then removed the stock, old brake and fuel lines from under the car.... To be replaced with custom lines. http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179643&stc=1&d=1390072134 And a cheeky shot of the widebody carbon arches http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179644&stc=1&d=1390072134 Next was the subframe.... removed to be cleaned, inspected, painted, rebuilt... you name it ! My initial thoughts before removing the subframe were to poly bush it all, but on inspection this car is mint underneath !!!! No rust, No worn bushes or parts, REALLY NICE EXAMPLE OF A SUPRA !! http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179645&stc=1&d=1390072134 And the underside before she gets her new underbody/seal protection http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=179646&stc=1&d=1390072134 More to come sooon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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