Bought another Gen 6 :), Smirnoff's Big Yellow Taxi Options

[smirnoff]

Seen a Celica for sale at the end of last week, as soon as I saw it I fell in love with it. It is an import, needs a few wee bits and pieces done to it but overall it's not too bad. The only downside is it's the 3F-SE engine and not the 3G-SE, I don't mind though as I'm looking for a car to do up nicely for the shows so not overly concerned about the performance. Also got it for the bargain price of £700 ($1067) Some pics for you;







Plan to put on black raiser blocks and may change the bonnet to black as well.

Done a few jobs to the front today;

Before I started;


Got rid of this;


Fitted this; Thanks to Rob at Likwidart


Fitted number plate surround and Fly Eye Kit to all the lights;

[smirnoff]

Brilliant show, we had an absolute blast even with our hangovers.... was a bit concerned though when I was driving to the show that the engine sounded a bit rough, myself and a few of the guys in the club had a good look round the engine and agreed that the rough noise seemed to be coming from around the alternator, water pump, power steering pump area seemed like one of the bearings was going. I had previously decided that I was getting the timing belt/water pump changed asap as I was unable to determine when I had bought the car when the last time timing belt was done, unfortunately on the trip back home the sound got worse, stopped the car for an inspection only to find that water was pissing from the water pump area, all I could do was take it easy and keep stopping to top up the water.

Bought a Timing Belt Kit, Water Pump and Thermostat for £120 ($187) got them fitted for £110 ($172) and now the old girl is running lovely with thankfully no long term damage done. So that's me up to date, next to do is get the bonnet, rear number plate surround and raiser blocks (when I get them from Vincent) sprayed black, get my wheels refurbed and some more subtle mods to the interior, will keep you good folks updated as and when these happen.