Feb 2, 2015 - 10:14 PM
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Sadly, the time has come and soon I'll be decommissioning my 1995 Celica GT. She's had rot that I wanted to fix, but I know it's going to be too much to handle.
Old thread here: http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=75896 So I'll be starting on a new slate with a 1994 GT hatch. The car only has 127,000 miles on it and is in really good condition. There are some flaws such as the rear struts being blown, the high beam being cracked, the radiator pretty much on it's way out, the cracked intake hose, small ding in the drivers side fender, and the door cloth insert piece falling off.... But it's not like those aren't easy things to fix. Starting off, this car is not intended to be a project car. I made that mistake with my 95 and I hate having a project / dd. It gets annoying. Most of the things I intend to do will be done this coming spring, but some of the other minor things will still be in the works. So to start off with what will happen. Obviously swapping over the JDM tail lights. That's just a given. Sex appeal = +150% Putting my winter tires on until the spring comes. Swapping out the cracked high beam, cracked intake hose, and swapping over the radiator. Pulling out that little dent. Swap out the muffler for one that I've had in my shed. KYB struts all around and lowered on I think sportline springs? I forget the brand. Here comes the fun stuff Poly bushings all around as well as the suspension bits and under body being undercoated. Putting in all new hard brake and fuel lines because I already have them, so why not? (at some point) SSIII lip kit will be painted and installed, except for the fronts until I get a post face bumper. The little black euro splitters should look fine in the meantime. And I'm sick of typing so here are some pictures. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
This post has been edited by mkernz22: May 27, 2015 - 7:29 AM |
mkernz22 Mkernz22's Progress Thread V2 Feb 2, 2015 - 10:14 PM
njccmd2002 Mmmh. Soundsike a project to me, lol. But awesom... Feb 2, 2015 - 11:03 PM
enderswift Clean frame Feb 2, 2015 - 11:07 PM
Smaay oohh all the rust on the bottom. can that be clea... Feb 2, 2015 - 11:45 PM
mkernz22 QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Feb 2, 2015 - 11... Feb 3, 2015 - 12:57 AM
igpx12 That is a clean looking celi, nothing like startin... Feb 3, 2015 - 4:40 AM
Edser Looks nice, yeh a SSIII kit will freshen it up gre... Feb 3, 2015 - 4:12 PM
mkernz22 Well she's home now...and that makes it three ... Feb 4, 2015 - 9:16 PM
Smaay only 3? i have like 9 right now Feb 4, 2015 - 11:06 PM
cheela license plate is crooked.... it bothers me. hahaha... Feb 4, 2015 - 11:40 PM
mkernz22 The car will be going on the road in less than 2 w... Feb 26, 2015 - 4:19 PM
HaysoosKreesto I remember when I had an oem radiator lol Feb 26, 2015 - 7:02 PM
mkernz22 I've changed out the radiator, swapped over th... Apr 9, 2015 - 9:50 PM
Keiri QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Apr 9, 2015 - 10:5... Apr 10, 2015 - 7:30 AM
mkernz22 QUOTE (Keiri @ Apr 10, 2015 - 8:30 A... Apr 29, 2015 - 11:44 PM
cheela wait.... you visited Dustin and Stef and you didn... Apr 30, 2015 - 9:40 AM
mkernz22 QUOTE (cheela @ Apr 30, 2015 - 10:40... May 11, 2015 - 11:48 PM
mkernz22 I dids a thing....for once.
& lowered it on ... May 23, 2015 - 9:52 PM
mkernz22 Alright so I'll give my opinion on putting in ... May 26, 2015 - 8:18 PM
mkernz22 Finally got struts and springs in the front and si... Jun 24, 2015 - 8:00 AM
mkernz22 lol, make it nice and reliable...
little bit of a... Oct 1, 2015 - 9:39 PM
mkernz22 Update.
Clutch is changed. I'll get a pictur... Oct 12, 2015 - 11:30 AM
JoshuaM New shell is looking good (y) Oct 12, 2015 - 12:09 PM
mkernz22 QUOTE (JoshuaM @ Oct 12, 2015 - 1:09... Oct 19, 2015 - 8:41 PM
BonzaiCelica Wish I had something constructive to say but cool ... Oct 20, 2015 - 3:25 AM
mkernz22 Got this for a steal. $35 shipped, costs ... Oct 23, 2015 - 8:01 AM
njccmd2002 Sorry what is ti for? Never seen one Oct 28, 2015 - 7:11 AM
mkernz22 QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Oct 28, 2015 - 8... Oct 28, 2015 - 8:41 AM
mkernz22 Wow yeah, haven't touched this thread in a whi... Apr 19, 2016 - 9:24 PM
Box If the covers are faded you could try applying dye... Apr 19, 2016 - 11:07 PM
mkernz22 Got some better looking rear control arms from Man... Jun 26, 2016 - 9:07 PM
mkernz22 Well my valve cover gasket is leaking really badly... Aug 8, 2016 - 10:19 PM
mkernz22 Ayyyy, blew the water pump at my first track day ... Sep 4, 2016 - 7:53 PM
Batman722 How's it going ? Sep 5, 2016 - 3:01 PM
mkernz22 QUOTE (Batman722 @ Sep 5, 2016 - 4:0... Sep 5, 2016 - 9:23 PM
mkernz22 Stupid small updates.
Window chipped from a rock ... Dec 8, 2016 - 4:42 PM
mkernz22 Finally installed the parking brake and have a ful... Mar 18, 2017 - 12:01 PM
richee3 I just went through the same thing on mine. Had to... Mar 18, 2017 - 12:39 PM
Box Parking brakes are everything though, I use mine e... Mar 18, 2017 - 12:46 PM
mkernz22 QUOTE (richee3 @ Mar 18, 2017 - 1:39... Mar 18, 2017 - 3:09 PM
Wild202 It's strange, everything went well for me and ... Mar 18, 2017 - 11:16 PM
mkernz22 AYYYYYYEEEEEEEEE. It's time to replace everyth... Mar 24, 2017 - 2:22 PM
mkernz22 Everything timing side of the engine is replace an... Apr 12, 2017 - 10:21 PM
Box Ewwww, that pipe looks like it's been on the o... Apr 13, 2017 - 6:34 AM
mkernz22 QUOTE (Box @ Apr 13, 2017 - 7:34 AM)... Apr 14, 2017 - 12:00 PM
cheela video revving to 7k or GTFO. Apr 13, 2017 - 7:56 AM
Box QUOTE (cheela @ Apr 13, 2017 - 7:56 ... Apr 13, 2017 - 3:26 PM
cheela alright, looking forward to it since I might be go... Apr 14, 2017 - 12:58 PM
mkernz22 Well it's been a while again, quick update.
W... Oct 20, 2017 - 8:04 PM
mkernz22 Wow, really cannot believe I haven't posted in... Oct 21, 2019 - 9:13 PM
mkernz22 So the car has been running good.
Installed my P... Apr 10, 2020 - 12:57 PM
mkernz22 Damn.. almost 4 years.. I remember when I used to ... Jan 24, 2024 - 7:35 PM
enderswift The last sentence is relatable
Think very long an... Feb 2, 2024 - 1:21 PM
mkernz22 QUOTE (enderswift @ Feb 2, 2024 - 1... Feb 18, 2024 - 9:51 PM
richee3 Building your car because it’s what you enjoy is s... Feb 2, 2024 - 10:18 PM![]() ![]() |
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