jot_ie Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Some updates Driveshaft replacement Powdercoated bits Handbrake assembly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 All new dash panels Replacement REAS suspension with good quality second hand components All new suspension arms, hubs bearings etc both sides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Now in the bodyshop. Rear passenger quarter panel being repaired, and all dents, knocks scratches and rusty bits being removed for full respray. 2 more weeks :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 That's some great porgress mate and some nice work, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 That's some great porgress mate and some nice work, Cheers, Many thanks supra matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 Ready for Paint and new emblems :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeiretto Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Great to see you didn't give up on her. She'll look and drive better than ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Good to see it coming back to life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 Paint done :-) Just needs to be re-assembled. Unfortunately the windscreen cracked when removing it ..... 2 months wait for a new one :-( Not the end of the world, but would have been nice for the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Paintwork looks mint, it's going to bucket for the next two months anyway bud, blue skies and sunshine for September Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gerryh09 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Story Pal Summerhill Spares have a Supra for Breaking in Coolock youd prob get a screen of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Sorry to hear your story mate, I'd be gutted if that happened to me glad to see your saving it though! What type of wheels you going for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc92 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 The body and paint looks like they came out very nice. Good to see it getting a proper restoration after that damage, it looked nasty from the first post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 Better not wish the summer away for everyone :-) Be nice if it was blue skies and sunshine until October :-) Paintwork looks mint, it's going to bucket for the next two months anyway bud, blue skies and sunshine for September - - - Updated - - - Story Pal Summerhill Spares have a Supra for Breaking in Coolock youd prob get a screen of them Many thanks, I'll give them a ring, see what they've got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 Sorry to hear your story mate, I'd be gutted if that happened to me glad to see your saving it though! What type of wheels you going for? I was hoping for these, ADV.1's, but nearly fell off the planet when I heard the prices. Could get a whole car for the money. Something similar though if I can find them. Wheel sizes, offsets etc. are a bit of a head melter, but have gotten some good advice, just a matter of finding the right set for the right money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 The body and paint looks like they came out very nice. Good to see it getting a proper restoration after that damage, it looked nasty from the first post. Came out very well, the pics of it painted don't do it justice. Will look much better photographed outside when assembled Wasn't a pretty sight at the start for sure, but wasn't as bad as it looked either. Just needed some TLC :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisgowing Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Subscribed , Wanna see how this turns out, Bring her back to life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 Its been quite a while since I added anything here, had to park the restoration for a while, kids college fees etc., etc.. The windscreen cracked when it was being put back in so had to wait months for a new one. It appeared that the rear passenger wheel bearing was giving trouble, there was a wobble in the wheel even though all the suspension components were brand new. Toyota gave me a new one and the problem is still there. I'm thinking its the half shaft. They may have given me the wrong one and the nut is bottoming out before it can tighten down properly. They are giving me a new one to try next weekend. But been working away at bits I can do. Headlight lenses got the "treatment" and now look brand new. New alarm system installed last week. Brake calipers are currently undergoing a complete overhaul and repaint. New goodridge stainless lines to be fitted And another step in the right direction. Wheels arrived today :-) Tyres next month and we should be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianhid Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Ooh, sexy beasts those are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Lovely wheels they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 So, one step forward and two steps back then :-( Went out to start the car, as I usually do a few times a week for about 15 mins or so, just to keep fluids moving etc. Screeching noise from the front of the engine .... not good at all. Crank pulley failure .... the usual separation, after 18 years of marriage. Looking like its a front end rebuild as the timing belt needed to be changed anyway. Was hoping to have the car back on the road for the summer and leave all this for a winter project. So now, its:- Crank Pulley and nut Timing belt Timing belt idler assembly. Timing belt hydraulic tensioner Serpentine belt Water Pump Water pump thermostat and gasket Power steering pump. Is there anything I am missing or is there anything there I could leave until a later time? Quite possibly no car this summer :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 Its been a long time coming but nearly there :-). Still some small bit and pieces to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Very nice! Well done mate, cracking finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 She looks amazing but we need to see the other side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Looks great, looks like a very nice paint job and liking them wheels, great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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