wattsy003 Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) Hey all, I'm pretty new to this site but have got alot of valuable info from some of the build ups on here, so I thought I'd do a build up topic if my own.... Here goes, It's a matt black 69 ke10 (my second rolla ive owned to a ke35), when I got it it had a 4k with a 5speed. I had it regoed for 2 days and I torn the g/box mount in half and broke a axle lol. So I started pulling it apart with the intention replace the g/box mount and fix up the diff and use it as a daily for a few months... Insted the engine, box and most of the interior came out.... So I found a fresh 12a Bridgeport and rx5 box on ausrotary so I grabed it and a few other bits and peices. Then the tunnel was cut and removed also enlarged on the firewall, firewall also modified to run a series 2 rx7 booster and master, and the pedal box got the treatment also, a polished alloy engine x member was made also gbox x member was made... I got a hilux diff, fuel cell, rack and pinion, s4 rx7 hubs, brakes and coilovers for the front end, belt drives, electric water pump all to go in, just lazy lol so the plans are to get the engine in fitting and fully drivable with the 4linked, coilovered hilux rear end, new tunnel, mini tubbed, all rx7 brakes and coilovers in the front etc etc... then strip it all down again untill its a bare shell and sandblast, panel and paint, and while I'm working on the body the trim will be getting done SORRY ABOUT THE BAD QUALITY PICS - Ill start using my camera and not my phone lol heres 2 very terrible qualtiy pics from the day i got it, i did have a really good one beside my bagged rodeo but i can't find it :(, as you can see it isnt the tidiest example but over all is in good condition, the paint job is shit lol body work isnt that great (I'm a panelbeater so I'm picky) but there isnt much rust at all so i was happy about that. The interior is pretty shagged (seats torn and falling apart and door trims have got wet and are all out of shape. All the brakes, suspension, steering, engine etc etc was in pretty good condition... next shot is another bad quality 1 (using my iphone) the 4k came out and trial fitting the 12a and box next 2 has the rx7 booster fitted and modified pedal box to make it work, and just finished welding in the xmember mounts, all in all in very happy with the xmember its super light! It needs polishing again but that can wait till the engine goes in to stay in... this pic is what state its curently in engine is out for the millionth time lol and th original xmember is getting cleaned up (cuting off all the unneeded stuff) I'm located in a small 2 hrs from bris called Warwick so if anyone has some parts the wana sell me around my area will travel to goldie/ bris etc really need taillights any positve comments, opinions, suggestions id be really happy to hear cheers Edited July 13, 2011 by wattsy003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ae824ate Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Sounds awesome, waiting for pics :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy003 Posted March 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 pics up... decided I'm not going to run the rx7 booster hopefully picking up a willwood underdash pedal box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rolla-Ken Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Nice ride, can't wait to see it run a quarter when it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam_Q Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 I like this a lot, early rolla and a rota is a good mix. PLease tell me you have upgraded brakes and suspension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rolla-Ken Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 What are these "brakes" you speak of? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangaroosa Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 I like this a lot, early rolla and a rota is a good mix. PLease tell me you have upgraded brakes and suspension I got a hilux diff, fuel cell, rack and pinion, s4 rx7 hubs, brakes and coilovers for the front end, 4link, belt drives, electric water pump all to go in, just lazy lolso the plans are to get the engine in fitting and fully drivable with the 4linked, coilovered hilux rear end, new tunnel, mini tubbed, all rx7 brakes and coilovers in the front etc etc... Always good to see another Rotorolla in the build. The BP will be alot of fun in that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy003 Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Thanks for the comments, should be a fun car, brakes are a must I've 290mm rotors and 4pot calipers for the front haven't dunno what to do on the rear yet and will have coilovers all round, shouldn't hav a problem stopping or handling... Progess is slow due to funds and time, but soon as there is some I'll put it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13BT_KE20 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Good to see another rotarolla in the build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy003 Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 hey all progress is still slow, lots of other things going on at the moment... but until about 15mins ago ive never opened the glove box on the ke10... so i found a toyota service booklet, which has information as to where the car was originally purchased from and the original owner, if any one could help me find some info on the dealer or old owner that would be sensational.... owners name - I. Moras of Brunswick st Lismore NSW Dealer - Terry Sharp Motors 69 Magellan st Lismore Nsw i know its probably impossible but worth a shot its a ke10b, ke10 454362 delivery 1/8/69 Also impossible but would love to buy back the original k engine - k660218 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rke_011 Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Hows the build going?? Fun cars with rotors I got a 12a up ke11.. seem to get a few looks in it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUZ440 Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Very smart idea using an engine plate instead of a crossmember, added strength, looks rather dainty, seems they do more than apples out there, haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordain Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 So how do you get it registered... Can't register a 12a rota into a ke1x series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy003 Posted July 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Hey all thanks for the comments, progess is slow... I'm waiting on a pair of hubs for my rx7 front end( running the rx7 brakes etc but machining them to run 4x114.3 stud pattern.. And also waiting cash for some wheels lol wanting to run Rota Rb rims 15or16x7 +4 in the front with streched federal 595s with flush fitment and 17x9.5 -19 in the rear wanting it to tuck rim... Once the rims are here I can start tubing the ass end and making the new strut towers up front... Will be a very fun car once it's done! yeah much more than apples here! Lol The ke was regoed with the 4k in it no modplate or certificates! Lol so I just continue to pay rego while it sits in the shed... Makes it easier later on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW42 Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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