LukeAE71 Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Introducing my latest Corolla...... a shiny KE26 Wagon This is actually my 10th Corolla, and I think it will be my best yet. It has been resprayed in and out in the Ford Territory Mocha colour. I have ALOT of work ahead of me to re-install everything and complete the car ready for the road. I estimate it will take me ~3 years to complete. I wanted something that I can take the wife and kids out in on sunny Sundays and I reckon once complete this will be just the thing. Plans: Engine - undecided, options like 13B, 20V 4AGE and even BEAMS are being considered. As the wagons weigh 900kg, anything up to a 3.6L NA is applicable ;) Driveline - Hilux Diff, also considering rack and pinion conversion, these old steering boxes are almost always rooted. AE86 or RA65 struts up front so can utilise big brakes and 4 x 114.3 stud pattern. Interior - original, done in either the tan vinyl or black vinyl they come in Wheels - undecided, will have to run at least 14s to clear brakes Budget - ~$15K I am on the lookout to purchase a rough KE20 to test fit engine and box conversion etc so it can then be transplanted into this car. This thing is so clean you can eat off of it - I don't want to be lifting engines and boxes in and out of it twenty times and stuffing it up. Here is a pic of before I bought it...... Happy to hear suggestions for engine and wheels combo etc. I am a bit spoilt for choice with this thing so I can't decide 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azza91 Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 wow colour is nice, goodluck with the build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.L.Z.BUB Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Saw this for sale definitely a good base to start with. I'd swap mine any day for a ke2* wags. Engine SR20? Good cheap reliable power. Wheels, stockies with hubcaps? Keep it semi sleeper looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chobis Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 That's so freakin' awesome Luke. Great purchase and realistic long term plan. I'm impressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benhachi Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 (edited) Sick colour. Get te27 steering arms so you can run ae86 struts. :) Gunmetal watanabes and a 4age or ze maybe beams but that'll use up alot of your budget. Edited May 11, 2012 by benhachi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13bke26 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 awsome car!!! fyi wagons are just a tad over 800kgs so just recheck that figure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMP020 Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Well played Sir. Cheers, Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KE ping it real Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 I really like that colour, not sure what you should do in regards to engine but with the wheels, anything with dish and in the colour of shadow chrome with a polished lip would set it right off with that colour Nice buy though ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh what a nissan feeling! Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Awesome. Beams for sure. Good to see a realistic budget too. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeAE71 Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Beams will soak up a fair bit of cash though. I got the weight from wikipedia, any idea where to get proper official weights from? Over 800 kg means 4 x weight of vehicle na will be applicable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh what a nissan feeling! Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 820kg i thought. In qld we have official weights listed in the approvals book, that doesnt mean that applies to adelaide. If you do alot of work yourself your budget will allow the beams quite easily IMO, along with everything else on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InSaNiTy Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Please don't cross-breed with the engine. The colour is awesome! Good to see you are going to keep the interior original and you are allowing a decent amount of time and budget. :) I say dump it on reconditioned stockies and dress rings, and period correct whitewalls. =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!!!! ToyRotor!!!! Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 That looks fantastic! Hang in there, you're moving along nicely. Keep up the good work mate, and updates coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeAE71 Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 So 7 months has passed and all I have done is move this thing three times. Holidays have finally arrived so work will commence over the next few weeks. Pictures to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asirike20 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 hmmmmmm beautiful....... another clean wagon... :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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