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Well I've made some more progress in the last couple of weeks. I received my inlet manifold from Glenn (Celica RA 45) so I have now installed my blacktop quads and set up the temporary linkage system.

 

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I will have to sort something out in the future as the linkage fouls on the rocker cover and is in the way of the rocker breather hoses. Glenn has a centre pull linkage setup from underneath for sale but I will try and make my own first.

 

Next will be sourcing some velocity stacks and air box. Although I will probably have to make a custom box as it sits so close to the firewall at the moment. I was surprised as the TPS plug from the Beams loom plugged straight into the quads TPS plug. Bonus!!!

 

No I have also had my EF XR6 LSD diff cut down and axles sent for resplining. I have mounted it on the rea leaf springs using Kustom Bitz mounts I purchased directly from Kustom Bitz in Victoria.

 

I am yet to weld the mounts on as I need to see if the diff rotates at all once it is on the ground with the wheels on. I also need to have the wheels back on to help locate the diff centrally (equal space between wheels and guards)

 

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Hope full some more updates soon with my axles expected back this week :)

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Just some more photos of the brakes on. Now I need some wheel nuts to pull the studs back through and then I can fit some wheels and look at setting the ride height in the back :)

 

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Prgress is finally starting to come together, it is at the most complete stage since I bought the rolling shell nearly a year and half ago lol

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Well I spent yesterday banging round in the shed and made some more progress.

 

I re-fabbed the fuel cradle to give me some extra room for the exhaust.

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Then I made some lowering block from 50*50mm box tube. These are quite easy to make, I drilled a 12mm hole through both sides for the locating pin and then reamed one side out to 14mm to suit the locating pin on the spring.

 

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Then I got stuck into re-making the centre floor brace so I can put some seats in the front again. Man this is a slow task as it requires cutting and grinding until the folded brace sits nicely over the tunnel. Below is the first mock up I have attempted. I will be getting some more tube but painted instead of galvanised for the final version.

 

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I also got a couple of under carraige shots for those interested in the suspension layout.

 

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So as you can see things are moving along nicely. i am pretty happy with how it is all coming together. Once the fabrication work is finished it will be onto the body for rust repairs, then paint and interior :)

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So I've made some more progress peeps. I spent most of Sunday working on the central floor brace so I could put my seats back in and start sorting out the steering column setup.

 

I folded, cut and welded a piece of 125mm*75mm*3mm box tube into place then made up adapter tabs to install the seat braces.

 

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I have now welded the drivers side mount back in and reinstalled the drivers seat, along with the steering column. I am pretty stoked with how everything fits apart from the lack of foot space in the drivers footwell.

 

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So as you can see things are extremely tight so it will be race shoes only while driving or barefoot LOL.

 

So now the drivers seat is in, I will taking the old girl to a local hotrod shop next Tuesday to have the steering rack professionally installed. Until then I will concetrating on the fuel tank enclosure in the back. I would like to get it covered and fuel lines setup.

 

Oh another shot :) Thought Id put up a shot of roughly how the dash will be setup, very simple but I think it will look smick once its all in there and finished.

 

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If you run enough negative camber and positive caster you shouldnt get anywhere near the rear of the wheel well. Wait and see but you should have plenty of room to enlarge the footwell area.

 

Really like what your doing with the car, wish i could weld!

 

Cheers

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Thanks 13BT_ke20  yeah I'm pretty sure I can modify it as I already have to reshape the front edge of theguard because the tyre scrapes. Weldon is a funny thing, it's all in the preparation, making sure it's clean and bare metal are the key. I've only tacked most stuff in as I'm gunna getthe shell fully sand blasted. Then I'll repair the rust and fully weld everything up including stitching the shell :)

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