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Some pictures of my red '87 Celica

Discussion in 'Your 4th Gen beauty' started by oxi81, Jul 12, 2009.

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  1. oxi81

    oxi81 Well-Known Member

    New pics of my super-red '87 Celica

    The beginning :
    viewtopic.php?f=60&t=3746

    And now, some pics of my red Celica rebuilding project.

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    3E5 "super red" paint + varnish.
     
    Last edited: Mar 16, 2012
    oxi81, Jul 12, 2009
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  2. Alwayzsidewayz

    Alwayzsidewayz ST162 Guru Donated!

    that looks a lovely paint job, very very smart, damn I am jealous.

    one day will have to nip over the channel and meet up. :D
     
    Alwayzsidewayz, Jul 12, 2009
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  3. oxi81

    oxi81 Well-Known Member

    The professional painter, a friend of mine, is very meticulous and he has gold hands. :D
    He took his time, two weeks to apply and sand body filler, dry and water-sanding primer and paint/varnish job
     
    oxi81, Jul 12, 2009
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  4. Alwayzsidewayz

    Alwayzsidewayz ST162 Guru Donated!

    and you can tell, it look superb.

    Are you going to detail the underside too?
     
    Alwayzsidewayz, Jul 12, 2009
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  5. Celic_GT2

    Celic_GT2 Well-Known Member Moderator Donated!

    very good work, jealous of the mint body...
     
    Celic_GT2, Jul 12, 2009
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  6. rev_head

    rev_head Well-Known Member Donated!

    nice man, very shiny :)
     
    rev_head, Jul 12, 2009
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  7. oxi81

    oxi81 Well-Known Member

    The underside... not really.
    Some parts of the underside have been treated and painted : front and rear lower arms (with poly bushings), wheels guards but not the body itself. it's in a good shape with no rust.
     
    oxi81, Jul 13, 2009
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  8. Stig

    Stig ST162 Guru Donated!

    Running yet? pics

    Did you find rust around the windows, boot?
     
    Stig, Aug 4, 2009
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  9. oxi81

    oxi81 Well-Known Member

    Absolutely no rust around windows. What do you call "boot"?

    Not running yet.
    I got a problem : I wanted to align my front wheels before a professional geometry job and I tried to lift up the front end.
    The hydraulic jack slipped from under the cross member and hit the oil cooler metallic hose.
    Result : cracked hose, it has to be changed. :?
    The Celi will have to wait now as the bodywork shop is closed, on holidays till end of august.

    Here are some new pics :

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    New wheels. Cristal white repeaters.

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    Black trims alignment
     
    oxi81, Aug 5, 2009
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  10. oxi81

    oxi81 Well-Known Member

    My 4gen is back on the road.
    Not finished yet... but on the road.

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    oxi81, Sep 12, 2009
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  11. Charger

    Charger Well-Known Member

    DAWMN :shock:
    Looks great. What are those things in your bumper? Parking sensors or something? Factory?
     
    Charger, Sep 12, 2009
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  12. oxi81

    oxi81 Well-Known Member

    Reverse gear radars. Not original, aftermarket accessory.

    To install, it's needed to drill the plastic bumper but also the foam underside.

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    oxi81, Sep 12, 2009
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  13. Stig

    Stig ST162 Guru Donated!

    Very nice Oxi
    What oil cooler do you have?
    Is the drivers door better now?
    I was wondering when someone was going to fit Altezza rims, but they're not - just identical
    What did you use to glue the black trims on with?
    Can you find me a pair of the front trims without the indicator hole? (EU type)
    Actually mine have silver stripes in them exept for the drivers door which was changed to the earlier type door years ago and looks better
    When you sending me a ticket so I can come help with the stickers? :(
     
    Stig, Sep 12, 2009
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  14. oxi81

    oxi81 Well-Known Member

    Hello Kevin, thanks.

    Rims are italian Momo Winter. 15' X 6 - ET 35.
    For trims, I used 3M double-side foam adhesive, very strong.

    For a pair of front trims, I will have to have a look on internet as there is no 162 in junkyards around here.
     
    oxi81, Sep 13, 2009
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  15. Stig

    Stig ST162 Guru Donated!

    Not to worry, maybe you see some trims in the future

    You said you broke the oil cooler pipe, was that for the steering or do you have
    an aftermarket oil cooler?

    I meant was the door still making a noise?

    I use another 3M tape, it's called VHB (very high bond), very expensive but worth it

    Here's a std Toyota Altezza 3S-GE Beams, RWD, with the Toyota rims - do you get them there?
    I think it's also called a Lexus IS200 or something

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    Stig, Sep 13, 2009
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  16. Alwayzsidewayz

    Alwayzsidewayz ST162 Guru Donated!

    very nice look, been me, I would say it needs a wee drop to the weeds, but its one cool hot car if you know what I mean.
     
    Alwayzsidewayz, Sep 13, 2009
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  17. sprey16

    sprey16 Well-Known Member

    looks real smart :twisted:

    Even looks like the Boys in blue ( the Police)
    Have turned up behind you to inspect ya celica hehehe. :p
     
    sprey16, Sep 14, 2009
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  18. oxi81

    oxi81 Well-Known Member

    Yes, but no offense to law at all on this Celica ;)
     
    oxi81, Sep 14, 2009
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  19. oxi81

    oxi81 Well-Known Member

    No, stock engine oil cooler. One of the 2 metallic pipes had been broken by the jack (an hairline near the junction with the rubber hose). I had to weld it, luckily they are steel made.

    For my rims, they are slightly different in shape from Altezza. They are aftermarket rims.
     
    oxi81, Sep 14, 2009
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  20. Stig

    Stig ST162 Guru Donated!

    Gen1 has no oil cooler???

    Gen2 has oil cooler like this
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    Without cover it looks like this
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    Still not understanding how you broke the pipe without breaking your exhaust.

    Yes, I said your rims looks like Altezza rim, do you get Altezza there?
     
    Stig, Sep 14, 2009
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