December 29, 200916 yr Author comment_401486 All I can say is about freaking time!!! I rang Toyota today and questioned where my parts where as I've been waiting ages!! And what did I get?? "Oh it just came in today" What a load of BS!! I use to spin that shit at maccas when I forgot to hand out an order when they were waiting. I'd say "It just came up" when really it was sitting there for a few mins. Anyway the diff should be going on soon as these arrived today :y: So not only will it be on its wheels again, it will have lowered suspension. :y: I hope by the weekend at least. Means my dad gets one step closer to having the garage back. Also means I can drop her ass as really don't feel right having it so high. Afraid if it calls it will crash into my Subi or thru my bedroom :dance: Report
December 29, 200916 yr comment_401489 Yeah parts arriving on time isn't to be relied upon, haha. I had a case once where i was ringing up to find out where my parts were. they literally arrived by courier when i was on the phone about to hassle them.lol. Are they Brand new "spring pack holders" or what eva they are called ? Goodluck with it, looks like your putting in a big effort Report
December 29, 200916 yr Author comment_401491 Yeah brand new. Two of the were the last in Aus. Had them shipped from Syd. The other two had to come from Japan. So Old... New... Before... After... Sooooon :dance: So can't wait!! Report
December 29, 200916 yr comment_401492 yeah that look heaps better, recently replaced the diff in my 35 and i reckon a set of those would have been a good edition Report
December 29, 200916 yr comment_401499 JIP, I didn't appreciate all the difference in the post '81 models. I was down at a Vic DIY wreckers today and they had one. so different! wow. Not my cuppa tea but an awesome difference. congrats on the dedication. bamboo Report
December 29, 200916 yr comment_401503 Thats some detailed restoration going on there jon, nice work! Report
December 29, 200916 yr Author comment_401511 thanks guys. Yeah well I must admit at first I didn't like the square look but it grew on me after seeing rollla's thread (I think thats what his name was. He had a focus orange square headlight sedan.) Over all I do think the square front looks best on the coupe over all the other models with the same front. And my least favourite would have to be the KE55 round headlight fronts. But anyway my choice is kinda strategic anyway. Still not sure what engine to go into this beast in the long run but it may be just like Curly's wagon :dance: Either way the square grille leaves space between the grille and the rad support panel for an intercooler. So anyway we'll see in the long run... :y: Report
January 7, 201016 yr Author comment_403608 Well its been a while since I've had time to work on it. I should hopefully have some time tomorrow to finally chuck the diff in. Here are some pics of the parts before and now ... Report
January 7, 201016 yr comment_403622 Looks good You've got me thinking about the arse end of mine with cleaning up the U-bolts etc when i can get around to it. Report
January 7, 201016 yr Author comment_403626 Yeah. I'm already planning on doing the same to the Galant lOl What am I doing :lolcry: haha Report
January 8, 201016 yr Author comment_403869 Is not happy. GRRR Went to put the leafs on and notice the Nolathane bushes for the front eyes are totally wrong. So went back to Autobarn with my receipt. The guy at the counter was an absolute wanker. He checked the number on the packet against what was in the book, fine. I was suggesting that the packet may have been wrongly labelled. Anyway he was saying if they were to order another set in I would have to pay for freight. He kept trying to tell me to go to some other business and they will match the old ones. He kept asking if I wanted him to make up a part number. I wanted the correct part! I ended up walking away pissed to get my money back from the managers. They were more understanding. As I kept saying. there is NO was that the bushes supplied would fit ANY of the KE55's. Here's a pic... Report
January 9, 201016 yr comment_404051 As far as I know all Nolathane bushes for front eye of a corolla don't fit. The KE1X listed ones don't fit they fit KE20 I know but not 10 I have had this issue. But arent KE30 leaf fronts same as KE2X? TRy ordering a set of KE2X ones. Cameron Report
January 9, 201016 yr comment_404077 yeah super pro make one that will fit, i had the same issue when looking at noelethane ones Report
January 21, 201016 yr comment_407239 First time reader, just went through the whole thread. mate just wanna say top notch job so far!! love the detail in assembling the diff, and the underbody looks clean as! keep it up, Mark Report
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