berg Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Wait till you see the spark plug cover mate lol Sounds interesting, Ill stay tuned Im still hunting for a billet/polished alloy one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 Still focusing on the inside of the supra and trying to get it as perfect as I possibly can. I have been recently searching and advertising for the big stereo dash panel in 'oem condition' but nothing has been around in suitable condition to fit into the supra. With all the other panel in mint oem condition I thought I would try and paint the one i had. I used autotek Matt paint and I was amazed by the results! It's almost a identical match.. I took a pic of it next to the speedo panel. Ok it's not 'rubberised' but it's now mint and matches the other panels perfectly. Just need a digital clock if anyone has one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Looks good, not a bad match at all. I have a digital clock with the green filter removed, if any use to you? Can have it mate in exchange for somthing shiney for the new bay? Also I would recomend getting some new OEM buttons for the AC, I did this an the results were amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Finally a completed door card! I refreshed the speaker rings. Looks tidy but I might invest in some carbon handle surrounds later on to bring the carbon theme in more. 1 more to do now lol. Hopefully finish the dash soon and get that all fitted up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Cracked on with the engine bay today. Cut plenty of templates out of card before tracing onto metal and cutting out. Managed to get a fair bit done and not really that far from seeing some filler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Got to bring the jigsaw in tomorrow so the hole for the intercooler pipe can be cut perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 great work Rob, looking forward to the finished car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Awesome work Rob, that leather looks fab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 My mrs is working late so decided to get in the loft and do some more glueing and hair pulling. Finished the centre box just undecided whether to get a carbon lid or do a leather lid to match... I'm swaying to carbon. Got a little section on the dash done. Slowly getting it done. - - - Updated - - - great work Rob, looking forward to the finished car Awesome work Rob, that leather looks fab Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Whats with the Ejecto Seato button? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Definitely carbon lid! Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Looking good Rob Only thing I would say is the carbon panel by the gear shift just kind of looks "plonked" there. I'm not feeling it. Just my opinion of course, but it might look better to me when it's all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Looking good Rob Only thing I would say is the carbon panel by the gear shift just kind of looks "plonked" there. I'm not feeling it. Just my opinion of course, but it might look better to me when it's all together. Cheers mate. I can see why people think that but it was on the car when I got it and I want to keep some things as they was. I like it which is the main thing and once more carbon is added you will understand why I kept it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Well our panel beater was busy this afternoon bashing the metal and getting it almost perfect so very little filler is needed. Managed to get the nearside suspension turret fully smoothed and finished. Going to drop the temporary coilovers out so we can smooth the tops. We welded some washers at the top to prevent any cracking once the new suspension is bolted up properly with the rings fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 That looks awesome dude Don't know if your still looking, but Keron has a uk spec tt engine in just now, he's just posted a thread a few hours ago dude... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Don't know if your still looking, but Keron has a uk spec tt engine in just now, he's just posted a thread a few hours ago dude... Yeah I have spoken to Keron. I have Jurgen looking for a engine so I'll wait to see what he can get me. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Didnt realise so much was involved in smoothing the bay Nice job so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Didnt realise so much was involved in smoothing the bay Nice job so far It's a absolute mission mate but everything is in the preparation. Once it's all done you can't beat the feeling or the look it's gives. Glad I'm going this route again and i can't wait to get back into the shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 Well after 3 days we have almost complete the nearside of the engine bay. We are leaving the tops till majority of work is done then we can jack the front up and drop out the old temporary coilovers and do both tops at the same time. Very slowly getting it done and its going to look sweet all smoothed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Very nice. Looks smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Nice Whats the spec going to be, single 6 speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 Nice Whats the spec going to be, single 6 speed? Yeah single. Gearbox is undecided but ideally 6 speed manual is what we are after as it was a 6speed before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 Few snaps from last nights efforts covering the dash. Nearly finished it now and really happy. Can't wait to get some of the carbon bits on it and move onto the next part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimojameso Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Looking good mate. Loving the work in the bay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudsey Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Great work on the dash. I bet that was far from easy to cover nicely. I bet it will look brilliant, when it all comes together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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