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post 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 smile.gif
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.
















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post Oct 20, 2015 - 3:25 AM
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Wish I had something constructive to say but cool stuff


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- 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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