jackbyo

what's a dizzy? Thanks everyone. I might be seeing it today or tomorrow, i'll put some pics up

Hey hey So a girl I vaguely know had a 1980 corolla bought for her to learn to drive on, but it's been in her garage for years instead. Now, it's definitely outta rego and probably needs a few things to get the road worthy cert, but she's probably gonna let it go for $1000. All she could tell me is that it's 1980, pale blue, 2 door (couldnt remember if it's fastback or coupe) and that it's a great car. It would be my first car, but I've decided I want an old rolla to learn mechanical and body stuff on becasue they are so sweet I've been reading lots today and have deduced a few things from the wiki page and here Being 1980 2 door from Australia, it's either a E30, E35 or E55. I'm keen on any. I'm not sure if it will be 3K or 4K engine. Wiki says that 3k was made till 77 and 4k after that, but i know that here in aus we were a bit behind the rest of the world and made E30s in 1981 while everywhere else had started on E70s or some such, so maybe engines were the same? So how do I tell if it's 3k or 4k? Reading the K engine guide here I think I'm hoping for a 3K which have the more desirable pistons. I know I should look for any rust, but what else should I look for?? cheers