 I bought another celica... (Lots of pics) |
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 Nov 22, 2007 - 6:58 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined May 14, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I bought this celica a few days ago.. a '97 GT for $1800. I must be crazy because I seriously don't need another project car. (I have 3 cars) It's beat up and in serious need of some TLC. The previous owner is an idiot. However, the engine runs smooth and she starts right up. No leaks. I will be working to restore this car and hopefully she will be ready for new paint by next summer. Wish me luck.
      I still haven't figured out what this is   No trunk carpet or spare wheel. Weight reduction maybe??    Missing bottom plastic piece... no AC either.         Rust.     Dent on roof.          Dog hair.. GROSS.   This is the color I plan to paint her next year. It's "oh so beau-ti-fullll".  |
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Nov 22, 2007 - 7:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 17, '07 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
that isn't bad... almost same quality mine was when i purchased it except you have some things done, lowered, rims added, weight reduction (possible reason no ac)... lots of work
 more fun... grats... Plus for 1800 you can always part it out and make profit from it... there might be damage on the engine though, possibly the previous owner raced it... looks like tv... btw i like the rims This post has been edited by Celicam8: Nov 22, 2007 - 7:05 PM |
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Nov 22, 2007 - 7:17 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 25, '05 From Sydney, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Congrats
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Nov 22, 2007 - 7:22 PM
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 Moderator Joined Nov 5, '07 From New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
I was going to say something for the sunroof could be something for a TV??
at the start of your slideshow it looks very nice, but then goes down hill with all the dents etc... -------------------- |
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Nov 22, 2007 - 8:41 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 15, '05 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
man..thats a freakin good deal for the price. Its a little rough around the edges, but nothing that a bit of TLC and some work cant fix. What do you have planned for the car besides the paintjob?? If your interested, i can fix that headliner for you/reupholster it. PM me if you want.
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Nov 22, 2007 - 8:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 23, '06 From Nashville Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
sell me those side skirts PLEASE..
The car looks really good for the price. Nice buy. and that pearl white color would look sexy with some nice chrome wheels. -------------------- |
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Nov 22, 2007 - 9:00 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 28, '07 From Skokie, Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
ohhh how i hate rust.... my crx which i no longer drive...sellin it to someone...was rusted everywhere....put so much time into taking it all off...
-------------------- '95 Celica ST Coupe. Love it.
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Nov 22, 2007 - 9:01 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 27, '07 From Jacksonville Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Why does that intake manifold look different than the normal 5sfe? (Besides just being dirty
) Anyway, looks fun, I'm sure it'll turn out great!
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Nov 22, 2007 - 9:20 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
^yea, it kinda looks like a beams 3sge intake manifold..
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Nov 22, 2007 - 10:06 PM
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Moderator Joined Nov 5, '07 From New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
hmm no front strut brace?
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Nov 22, 2007 - 10:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 27, '07 From Jacksonville Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(azian_advanced @ Nov 23, 2007 - 2:20 AM) [snapback]616765[/snapback] ^yea, it kinda looks like a beams 3sge intake manifold.. That's what I thought at first glance too...ehh beats me. -------------------- 1997 Limited Edition Vert (((SOLD))) |
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Nov 22, 2007 - 10:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 15, '05 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
probably a 3SFE. They look almost exactly like the 5s, but some of them have a manifold that look like that.
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Nov 22, 2007 - 10:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 23, '06 From Nashville Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
its swapped!!! maby it could be
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Nov 22, 2007 - 10:53 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 17, '07 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Valo666 @ Nov 22, 2007 - 10:37 PM) [snapback]616784[/snapback] probably a 3SFE. They look almost exactly like the 5s, but some of them have a manifold that look like that. I think you are right, the 5s has TOYOTA 2200 Written on the header... this one has something shorter.. |
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Nov 22, 2007 - 11:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 14, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Wow... you guys amaze me. All along, I thought the manifold looked like that because the cover was taken off. *shrugs*
Now I see the difference. LoL. I definately appreciate the car more now, thanks to you guys.   I love the oil cap.  Are 3sge's easier to turbo charge than a regular 5sfe?? Shocker- No, you may not have my sideskirts.  Valo666- I was planning to spray the headliners, but reupholstering them sounds like a great idea. Free no? |
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Nov 23, 2007 - 12:02 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
that is not a 3sge, probably a 3sfe. No EGR says "old"
does it have an oil cooler like your other GT ? I don't see one...look at the oil filter, is there a sandwich cooler there with water lines going to it ? the water lines aren't bolted in either... also, PM replied
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Nov 23, 2007 - 12:18 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 17, '07 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(ImportChick95 @ Nov 22, 2007 - 11:54 PM) [snapback]616806[/snapback] Wow... you guys amaze me. All along, I thought the manifold looked like that because the cover was taken off. *shrugs* Now I see the difference. LoL. I definately appreciate the car more now, thanks to you guys. lol... you scored better than you thought, huh |
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Nov 23, 2007 - 12:49 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 14, '07 From Provo, UT USA Currently Offline Reputation: 25 (100%) |
wait a minute. didn't you say you might sell your old celica? WTF lol
i love that dark gray color. and for 1800 you can't go wrong. from the looks of things you do have some work to do. if it is a 3sfe it sounds like now would be a good time for a swap maybe one day i will be able to score a deal like that on a 2nd celi. --------------------  Call me a traitor! See if I care. ;) |
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Nov 23, 2007 - 1:02 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 23, '06 From Nashville Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
it also has a three post spoiler with the center hole shaved...Whats really weird is it looks kinda like the old wheels i had on my car and my color. and the way i have my wing.and gt is on the wrong side.
see kinda like mine. This post has been edited by Shocker: Nov 23, 2007 - 1:04 AM -------------------- |
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Nov 23, 2007 - 1:13 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 19, '07 From Indianapolis Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I was gonna say the little black box on the roof may have been for a tv, or a dvd player or something. Still don't know what the switch coming out of it would be for. Power maybe.
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