nzke10 Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) so this is my 4door 1969 ke10. I'm not sure weither to tidy it up or get rid of it. its real straight and has not rust, has been panelled and primed, just needs a rub back and a top coat really. but whats makes me unsure is the second two photos.. the last owner has modified the gearbox/driveshaft tunnel, or should i say made it massive. I'm not sure they have done it but they have. it doesnt really effect the vehicle that much but the things i don't like about it are... 1) means the original back seat wont fit properly unless i get that part changed back 2) less foot room front and back 3) takes away from the original-ness of the car 4) its just stupidly big and pointless if i were to keep it i would just paint it and put a 4k/5k or a 4age in it, so i would never need that bigger tunnel for anything, just thought id get a general opinion as to what you all think as i don't seem to see many 4door models on this site. i don't know weither thats because they are either A: too lame for people to care about or B: less common/rare. please post your thoughts and help me decide what to do, cheers Edited March 9, 2009 by nzke10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rolla-Ken Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 I haven't ever seen a 4 door before! You have to resore, it's so rare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzke10 Posted March 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 heres a video link to a 4door in japan. this thing is tough!! :locked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chobis Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 I haven't ever seen a 4 door before! You have to resore, it's so rare! Hey Ken there is one for sale on the forum here...... 4 Door KE10 For Sale - Qld Back on track nzke10, I don't think anyone thinks these cars are lame.... personally I would love a 4 door because they are so rare. If you have the know how and/or funds to have this restored I think it would be well worth the effort. Great looking little start to a project. Pity about the tunnel as you say but surely this can be sorted fairly easily. My vote..... go all original with maybe a slightly upgraded 4 or 5k motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzke10 Posted March 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 yea i would be alot more excited about this project if i knew i could get the tunnel put back to standard. the biggest problem i think is when you are looking at the firewall from the front they have cut it a fair bit bigger aswell, ive added a pic to help explain. and I'm not sure that the hole can be closed in / repaired back down to smaller size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rolla-Ken Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) Maybe a 4age?? seeing as the tunnel is already enlarged. Edit: didn't see that pic till after, that is big. Maybe a V6? Edited March 9, 2009 by 67Rolla-Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzke10 Posted March 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) Maybe a 4age?? seeing as the tunnel is already enlarged. yea my old flatmate has a 2door with a 4age t50 using standard tunnel no probs. i would rather put it back to original would just need pics of how it is meant to look so i can show the fabricator what i want. but you are right i could just put a 4age in and hope my diff holds out. i wouldnt thrash it but enjoy breaking it in with a quick little third gear chirpie --i think he wanted to put a rotary in it?-- Edited March 9, 2009 by nzke10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzke10 Posted March 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 anyone looked at putting a 7mge in one of these? want to stay with a toyota motor but trying to fill the engine bay and big tunnel as much as poss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmac80 Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 why not stay with k motor? cos mounting anything bigger than a 4a is gonna be really hard work! but...... maybe build a turbo os SC 7k to tune of say maybe 180rwkw? then that way for peace of mind you could get a w series box attached to it? that should fill the tunnel out and still kepp the bay looking like semi original? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hush316 Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 i Vote for full Resto i thnk it will be worth the extra little effort to restore the tunnel and the firewall :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ke20nut Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 big block it, v8 power. bolt one in 308 or 351 even better . Horsepowerrrrrrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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