October 30, 201312 yr comment_670555 Hey guys and gals so it seems i have found myself another rolla :) its a 1979 ke55 cs sedan which has been sitting in a hay shed for the last 12-18 months as the owners had no use for it. Its a 4 speed manual and stock as a rock right down to the factory philips tape deck, owners manuals and service manuals, even the original number plates from 1979 :) plans are pretty much tidy it up and keep it as a daily driver so far. The head is away getting machined at rhe moment as it had a blown head gasket, but here are a few photos as it was when i picked it up Report
October 31, 201312 yr Author comment_670609 Its not too bad has a ding in the back and rear right panel but besides that its pretty straight. It still drives great and gearbox hasnt been flogged. Hopefully get the head back tomorrow so might be a late night on friday :) possibly even a midnight cruise/test run Report
October 31, 201312 yr Author comment_670612 ...maybe once its running right ill lay down a chirpie if it will :) Report
November 16, 201312 yr Author comment_671935 Hmm havent posted on here in a bit. Got the head sorted and back on she runs and drives but having trouble at idle. Very lumpy and when taking off have to pump the throttle to get it going. Not sure whether its vaccuum/timing/fouled plugs that is causing it? Also the fuel and temp gauges and the clock arent working heard thats fairly common in 55s? Had a bit of spare time yesterday so i wired up a stereo in the glove box, even used the factory speakers that still work :) Report
January 24, 201412 yr Author comment_676146 So the corolla has come to a stand still as the rego has expired and having no money it now resides under a tree in our back yard :( don't think it will be making it to ajd this year or anywhere in the next few months as the bils slowly pile up. Still argueing with my wife as to if i should sell it or not, which has happened to every one of my toys to pay the bills over the last few years. Not to mention getting caught out in the recent hail storm in our family car so its up for repairs now. I'm just not meant to have a rolla methinks :/ Report
January 24, 201412 yr comment_676150 And it sux that bills don't get any cheaper, hang in there, let the car be motivation! Report
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