Guest Rsb Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Saw this on CarandClassics website. Does not appear to be a member’s car so perhaps one that has been stored away. Auto and seems done around 150k miles, also seemingly failed it’s last MOT. Auction estimate £9-11k which seems pessimistic. Does anyone know it? http://online.handh.co.uk/m/lot-details/index/catalog/84/lot/39848/?url=%2Fm%2Fview-auctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F84%2F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Why is it pessimistic? Its also rusty as, failed the MOT in November last year for :- Seat belt anchorage area excessively corroded Nearside rear suspension mounting excessively corroded Nearside front suspension area excessively corroded Its going to need a lot of work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navtrd Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 To do the work properly will cost a fair bit will be restoration project rather than quick fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rg500 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Looks like it has been sat in a field or a very damp place looking at alloy in the engine bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Seems a strong estimated price I will take a look when more details are posted up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rsb Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 http://www.autosspeed.com/heres-why-you-shouldnt-overlook-automatic-toyota-supras/ Came across this article from the guy who bought this (not sure if UK or USA based). Interesting thoughts that it was so original he didn’t feel he could modify it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraLEDrears Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 http://www.autosspeed.com/heres-why-you-shouldnt-overlook-automatic-toyota-supras/ Came across this article from the guy who bought this (not sure if UK or USA based). Interesting thoughts that it was so original he didn’t feel he could modify it. Pretty sure the UK plate wouldn't be allowed in the US or bidding in £ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jongilly Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 (edited) Im the owner of this car, currently the car is undergoing a full restoration, beaware of uk spec cars, i guarantee the cills will be rotten... the drivers side has had 70hrs of restoration an fabrication, the passenger side has had the same and is nearly finished, the beige interior has been refoamed and retrimed in beige leather, thanks auto trim ltd denton manchester. Currently spent north of 25k, not including the purchase price.... the things we do for our passion Edited July 9, 2019 by jongilly (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rsb Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Amazing to see your hard work - I know your pain. I recently bought a UK TT6 that underwent 4 months of restoration including full respray and I have had it for sale on a few occasions but a bond has formed given how much blood, sweat, tears and money she has had from me. Be great to see it when it’s finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jongilly Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 If you do ever sell it, very few will appreciate the hard work and money spent, they just say your asking too much. Keep it treasure it. The Uk spec is such a unicorn, no manufacturer would reengineer a car for 600 units like what toyota did. Good bless toyota in their haydays )) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 (edited) Well done for sticking with it but you knew it needed a lot of work but was it worse than thought? I would like to see more pictures of the work in progress how bad was it? That car was supplied by my local dealer (Previously Monty’s of Sheffield) OWE was the Sheffield registration letters (yes I know I am an anorak) Tbh reading these threads I realise how lucky I am to of not needed any welding on my uk cars although many jdm cars will be rotten as they have been here a long time now too so buyers/owners beware Edited July 9, 2019 by blythmrk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jongilly Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Still hard at it... just fitted the new rear diff cooler rebuilt by howard at mvrs radiators preston, lancashire, also fitted the refurbished diff coverr that was very bad and cracked.... also sorting the rear diff... just getting rid of the rust and repainting and cleaning etc... got a newish rear subframe to fit... off an import with 45k kms on it... much better than the crusty uk one... after 26years it still did the job, but very rusty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 well done on taking on the project. More saved the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Good to see it go to someone decent brought it and prepare to restore it all the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jongilly Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Dropped the rear subframe... and replaced the subframe with a better condition one, rust proofed ( im using feratan its a german product, has an oxidizing agent and a zinc coating layer. Its about £24 per litre off ebay, works really well) then painted... rear floor has been rubbed down, had surface rubbish on it, rust proofed then sprayed with stone chip guard / underseal.. rear diff main seal replaced, diff rubbed down rust proofed and painted black smooth hamerite. Replacing the rear diff cooler pipes in copper 10mm pipe with new tubing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jongilly Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 After 18months of work... she has left the garage an basked in the sun... just need to get the suspension 4 wheel aligned as the rears are pointing at a funky angle after fitting a new rear subframe bolts an bushes... then off to the bodyshop to get afew scrapes and scratches sorted... as well as all you outer plastics fitted sills and hockey sticks, yes toyota uk still sell them, but gave £580 for all 6 of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Look forward to seeing more photos of it. Any done of the work to the body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudsey Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 I bet your glad you have seen the back of all that work. Sounds like it's been a nightmare. Congratulations on getting the car back on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Well done Now enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 @jongillyI saw your car is at Whifbitz, have you had it back on the road since you bought it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jongilly Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 It was on the road for a short period in sumer of 2020.. But it started smoking on start up... And i had already done the valve stem seals... So over winter i removed the turbos and had them rebuilt and associated pipe work refurbished by midland turbos.. They charged me £600 for the turbos.. Then put it all together with toyota turbo gasket kit ordered from amayama. So its altogether and stated it up after priming the oil feed pipes approx march 2021.. Ran it for 20mins with no more smoke.. Happy happy to say.. Turned it off.. Made a brew.. Started it again.. And. It started smoking just as bad... So did a compression check.. Cylinder 1 was 155psi.. 2 was 150psi.. 3 was 145 psi.. 4 was 90 psi.. 5 was 150 psi.. 6 was 155psi. So spoke to a few engine builders.. Then to whifbitz and liked the process they offered.. Dropped it of in early july.. Spoke to paulat whifbitz last week.. All the parts have arrived.. Cylinder head has come back from being stripped and rebuilt.. I have gone with a brand new short block.. I found a local vapour blasting company so the inlet manifold and various other parts can be restored to their former glory.. Agreed to some other refurbing work to the engine bat. So its probably about late August early September for from collection.. I advised whifbitz that im in no rush. So when its ready.. My other supra "800R" is being dropped off for a dct conversion. I will post pics of the engine when done.. And im sure paul will post of his social media Cheers Gilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jongilly Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Ohh pics off the turbos before.. During and after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jongilly Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 And installed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Is it bad that my favourite picture was the dog They look beautiful Well it sounds like a lots happened but you should have a pretty future proofed car by the end of it! Is it right that the reg is coming back to a Blue Land Cruiser? Assuming it's the one in the below picture? On 6/20/2020 at 10:46 PM, jongilly said: After 18months of work... she has left the garage an basked in the sun... just need to get the suspension 4 wheel aligned as the rears are pointing at a funky angle after fitting a new rear subframe bolts an bushes... then off to the bodyshop to get afew scrapes and scratches sorted... as well as all you outer plastics fitted sills and hockey sticks, yes toyota uk still sell them, but gave £580 for all 6 of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jongilly Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Yes had a plate swap Uk supra is now on G1L JG the dog bus blue landcruiser is on GIL1 277 and GR yaris is on GIL 8308 And yellow supra 800R is on L80 OHP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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