Hey everyone,

my names Josh and this is my 1976 KE30 Corolla. Been a member here a little while so i thought id post up my pride and joy..

I've had the car for almost 3 months now. Standard 3k i havnt changed much at all really just full service, changed water pump, new front brake pads and rebuilt alternator. Not to sure what i want to do with her yet but am trying to get some goodies together to start a manual conversion.

I'll post up some pics so you can have a look let me know what you think :D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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cheers for lookin -=KE30=-

Edited December 26, 200916 yr by -=KE30=-

Nice looking ke30 you got there mate. so what are your plans for her?

nice clean car there josh...

if you get the rust fixed it would be an awesome little daily, or base for a project... :D

 

Keep us posted on any changes.

 

Mark

Looks like a pretty good starting point mate, and also fairly original.

Probabaly a good base for any project.

Nice ke30 there, was it originally a manual converted to auto? As you already have the cup for the clutch cable there but I can see an auto dipstick.

Nice tidy car there mate.

For a substantial power increase I recommend upgrading to a 5K engine. You'll never look back.

Nice ke30 there, was it originally a manual converted to auto? As you already have the cup for the clutch cable there but I can see an auto dipstick.

 

nah mate thats what i thought but nah originally auto :<

 

and yeah i was thinking of a 5k engine.. :D

 

-=KE30=-

Edited July 31, 200917 yr by -=KE30=-

Nice ke30 there, was it originally a manual converted to auto? As you already have the cup for the clutch cable there but I can see an auto dipstick.

All KE30's/KE55's had that cup there weather they were manual or auto.

hey all,

bit of an update...

car has been leaking trans fluid from around the trans sump so ripped the sump out and found the gasket was oil soaked the whole way through so pulled that out and tracked down a new one.. all back together with new trans fluid.. loving it- no leaks wooo

 

that's about it for now :hmm:

 

-=KE30=-

Hey everyone..

not much has happened since i last updated.. car has been at the mechanics having the carby rebuilt and also having a new exhaust gasket put on.. also got a new muffler. its a hi flo muffler with a dumpy tip looks the part and sounds great :bash:

 

cheers Josh -=KE30=-

 

 

Looking great man.

Just needs white walls :y:

update time woohoo

finally painted those dreaded wheels black :jamie: i think they look great.. also picked up a new front grille for the car.. much much better pics pics pics

 

Cheers Josh

Hey everyone,

just a bit of a update with the hot weather and working lots i havn't had much time to work on my car but since i last updated i bought a 4k motor and a manual pedal box..

so i have ripped out the 3k + auto box and am currently looking for a 4/5 speed gear box to put in with it :no2:

 

so very soon will be 4k 4/5 speed :)

 

 

Cheers -=KE30=- Josh

since you have already gone to the trouble, i would definately hold out for a 5 speed box. Got a 4spd in my ke30, its pretty annoying on the highway, but i guess depends where you drive it most..

 

Otherwise nice clean looking car

Update--

 

been slack lately haha havn't really done alot but ill post some progess shots of what i have been up to :thumbsup:

 

Picked up my new carpet and its in :D looks great.. Pic is only of the rear because i havn't finished the front of the car yet lol

 

 

Getting ready to cut shifter hole further forward..

 

Painted the rear door cards :)

 

Cheers ;)