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After posting this late the other night, I realised that I've been reading these forums for quite some time now, but I don't think I've officially introduced myself because I don't post all that much.....

 

I'm Shane, I live on the Mornington Peninsula in VIC, I purchased a KE55 approx 1 year ago for motorkhanas etc, and joined these forums. I had it on the road for a little while, but I never really saw a future for the car. (Loved my car a lot, but I prefer the earlier generation corollas) So buying this KE20 is a dream come true for me, and the KE55 will most likely be for sale soon.

 

I attended the VIC Australia Day Long Weekend Great Ocean Rd Cruise (try saying THAT three times fast) organised by 'TheNobbler' this year, and I'm looking forward to many more. :P

 

My original post:

 

 

Yep, I am now the proud owner of a KE20 - I have always loved this generation but being so rare now, i knew my chances were pretty slim of owning one.

 

But last night, thanks to a stroke of luck browsing the trading post, and many thanks to pozman for driving me the 4 hour round trip through Melbourne to Geelong, with my beast strapped to a car trailer during long weekend traffic ;) - it's now safe and sound in my garage.

 

I havent had a chance to get any pics just yet, I've been flat out today getting my garage cleaned up and sorted out - hopefully i'll get some pictures tomorrow to post up. The first thing to tackle is the rust, not too bad, most is just surface, but a few awkward spots will prove a bit of work but we all love a challenge. :y:

 

-Shane.

Edited March 14, 200719 yr by pixelated_goat

Looking forward to seeing this ;)

But last night, thanks to a stroke of luck browsing the trading post, and many thanks to pozman for driving me the 4 hour round trip through Melbourne with my beast strapped to a car trailer during long weekend traffic ;) - it's now safe and sound in my garage.

 

 

 

love that dedication! well done. get those pics up!

Ok, today I managed to get some pics, they are just quick snaps to get the idea - body is very straight, minor dings on LHS around the join of the door, apart from that rust is the area that needs most work on this car. When i start work on the rust i will post pics of the affected areas.

 

Aim for the moment is to strip it to a shell, and get it right from the start. Started work for a couple of hours tonight, but spent most of the day stripping my KE55 of all its goodies, that will be going soon.... such a shame, but I only have room/money to support one car.

 

Anyway, enjoy the pics! ;)

Nice find. I'm jealous. Can't wait to see it cruizin. If ya need a hand, don't be shy to ask me n stu. I've had 4 of this model (I'd love to have a 5th if I can't find a Ke15/17), so I know a thing or 2 about em. They're easy to work on anyway. That's why I love em.

Edited March 14, 200719 yr by webers4x48

Thanks Lee, yeah I'm very stoked about it, the high has been running all week - basically stripped the interior Tuesday evening, i'll be taking pics as I go, more work on Sat if I get time.

 

Thanks for the offer, no doubt I'll need a hand down the track so I appreciate it - good to know someone thats done it before!! :D

Ok managed to get most of the interior stripped, only dash to go - also got some pics of the worst spots of rust (not pretty) - got time off next week so should be able to get more done then:

WoW, She's looking Pretty good considdering her age. Great find.

 

I've seen KE55/70's with worse rust than what this one has.

Exactly, panels are still very straight - trying to track down some new front guards in VIC as they're rusted out as you can see - but apart from that, it's in great condition - just need to get the groundwork right now so it stays that way for ANOTHER 30 years :D

any plans for a quick motor?

I'd like to go down the 4A road, until i have the money it'll be a 4k with 3k (bigport?) head, extractors, webers (big enough to bolt onto the 4A when it comes along) - not sure how far my cashola will stretch getting this body done first!

Carby 4AG fo shiz nizzle dizzle.

 

You know thats also my plan too :D

Yes indeed I do, was quite surprised on how similar our outlooks are on our cars when i was reading through your thread a few weeks back!! As i say, can't wait to cruise together. :D

Bout time you got some posts up Shane!

 

Good to see your plating with an early girl (nothing naughty meant by that! :D ), wouldnt mind one myself!

 

Keep us updated nackers, and see you at an event soon!

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