1975 Ke20 1200 Hi-Deluxe Restoration

[Skellington]

What a nice car. Great job on the transformation. how bout a before and after photo?

[asirike20]

What a nice car. Great job on the transformation. how bout a before and after photo?

yep here's the pics as you asked

[senasridh]

Oh thanks friend, i saw original hub caps in the pics you send

me in that orange colour 6sri immaculate deluxe.

 

anyway i'm not going to get back into hub caps..

 

but i have a question to ask.

if you know , can you please tell me where can i find that red colour spark plug cap. :scarymovie:

 

my caps are cracked and the water tries to leak into the spark plug chamber. ;)

 

And also where can i find a good quality front suspension bush set. :oops:

Because it is hard to find these bushes.

Today we changed the front tie bar bushings.

It was bushings in a town ace in there. :lmao:

it was loose and we replace them with a suitable bush set.

It was ok but they are also not corolla bushings. :hmm:

 

so it will be a great help if you can tell me something about that. :hail:

Thanks again.

 

will throw up as soon some pics of the whether strip as you asked

 

bye

 

 

Hi mate,

 

My spark plug caps also black in color.I asked from our mechanics about a place where can I buy red colour set.He told to look around panchikawatta.

Better you replace cracked one with black,till u find red ones.

Regarding suspension bushes,he told that it'll available in local spare part shops.

These days I'm searching double filament, double contact medium size bulb for front parking.It is hard to find medium size double filament, double contact bulbs here.

 

bye.

[asirike20]

Hi there,

 

i asked for spark plug caps from MM organization but said " no "......

Black ones are ok, but where can i find them also??

The suspension bushes the spare parts shops are very low quality... they wear out out quickly... :oops:

anyway here's some recent pics....

 

lights in action

 

 

 

Full strength front lights..... :storm:

 

 

here's the seat covers i bought from panchikawaththa

 

rear seats

 

woodgrain dash..... oh i love it...

 

enjoy guys...... :rocknroll:

[rian]

4 door!!

[B.L.Z.BUB]

Looking great. Such a fast turn around from how it was!

[asirike20]

It was boring today.... :doh:

 

so did this......

 

Before

 

After Re-painting

 

And also painted these knobs...

 

 

Since i'm crazy in music.... wired up the CD player....

 

pioneer speakers are on the parcel shelf....

 

Hmmm that's all for today...

 

but the little bulb in the "Rear def" switch doesn't work.... :doh:

Oh where can i find it ????? :doh: :doh:

[senasridh]

Nice work.

 

How did u paint rear defogger switch so neatly.Please tell me,then i can try it in my one.

I found double filament double contact bulbs and I bought four.

And today I bought pair of front shock absorb er mount and front suspension bush set.Rs.5500 for all.but made in Taiwan.

If u want I'll mail the no: of the shop I bought.

you didnt tell about the other parts bought from Walgama.Today I met a 20 with Ke30 meter board.I ask him to go to Walgama.

 

Hey mate,lets have a look on these pictures.

 

bye.

Edited September 6, 2012 by senasridh

[asirike20]

Hi,

 

sorry i forgot to tell you about that..

Here's the bits from athurugiriya/walagama wreck yard... :yes:

 

column cover

left and right air vents

right rear inner door lock mechanism

dash panel light

and a left side front upholstery item

 

ha ha worth than 1000 rupees :yes:

 

And the things you need to repaint the switches

 

1. A correction fluid bottle..( tipex ) :hmm:

2. liquid thinner :evil:

3. A cotton bud or a piece of cotton wool :devil:

 

now get the switch knob out from the switch unit... remember there is a tiny screw before you turn it to left :yes:

then clean the knob / remove any dust or grease

You can see/feel the letters and the picture (not only a print )

Now get your tipex bottle and clean its tip before you get into work

Just apply on the knob.... be sure to let the ink go into the letters and the image..

Now let it air dry.

At last get a cotton bud and wet it with thinner and wipe it over (only the excess ink/paint will be removed except ink in the letters and the image)

 

that's all....... :yes: now you can see the real quality of the switch :rocknroll:

 

please let me know after you get successful :hail:

 

is that owners manual yours ??? clean book... i'm also finding one...

That words send me to 197x s

And i thought " why didn't i born earlier than 1992 " ha ha......

 

cheers

Edited September 7, 2012 by asirike20

[B.L.Z.BUB]

Ahh, the picture is stamped into the button and is recessed? Fill up the groove and clean off the bits that go over the edges?

 

Neat idea, I like it. You should mask it and clear coat it too to seal it maybe?

[asirike20]

Ahh, the picture is stamped into the button and is recessed? Fill up the groove and clean off the bits that go over the edges?

 

Neat idea, I like it. You should mask it and clear coat it too to seal it maybe?

Thankz and.....

Yep you are correct..... :yes:

the pic is stamped, so the paint will fill up the groove easily

 

but clear coat will be pealed easily.....but good idea... maybe we should test it....... :yes:

 

cheers..

[senasridh]

Hi mate,

 

Why you are so silent during past few days?We are waiting for new updates.

By the way,From where did you buy two emblems which set in front grill?

I sent you photoes of suspension bushes.

I replaced front tyres with GT radial 165/70/12.Now all tyres are same size same brand.looking good....ha ha..

Now I have to replace front lower ball joint(kimping ball joint).I have already bought a pair.But not had enough time to replace.

Front disk pads also need to replace.I search every where,but didn't find a place it available.So i decide to paste it locally.

bye bye...

[asirike20]

Oh not silent... just misfiring :doh: ..... i have sent you an email...

I didn't buy the front grill emblems..... ha ha.. :D i did it myself.. i'll send you some pics of em and advises to " HOW TO DO "

 

My engine knoks/misses when shifting..... oh it is very uncomfortable when it happens.. |blink|

here's the video.....

Any suggestions = greatly appreciated...

 

Link = http://youtu.be/qhkht3o_j_s

[Taz_Rx]

You need to fix the manifold and/or flange gasket leal first!

[Clapped out]

I would also be checking the valve clearances too, she sounds a bit noisy.