Trev Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Just looked at the pics, did not expect to see that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMsGPTurbo Posted September 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 (edited) I'm glade you enjoyed it!   Yep, needs some loving, see the left over black bits? they were soft pads used to dampen the spare and full of moisture...hence the rust.. I can't find any cassettes to play, so I might stick to CD player... 20yrs ! and in that time car audio has moved onto MP3's :P  Also, I think we have a competition, I'll take a pic of the wiring I've gotten myself into... I'm tempted to swap the whole dashboard over !! and buy the time I'm finished you'll most likely have rego lol  Trev... their multiplying!! :yes: yes my first parts car... Edited September 18, 2011 by TOMsGPTurbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonboy Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 I can't find any cassettes to play, so I might stick to CD player... 20yrs ! and in that time car audio has moved onto MP3's :P  Also, I think we have a competition, I'll take a pic of the wiring I've gotten myself into... I'm tempted to swap the whole dashboard over !! and buy the time I'm finished you'll most likely have rego lol  To think that I just threw out the rest of my cassette tapes because they had become unplayable. :( I've heard you can get these "MP3's" from this new place called Napster? Have been meaning to check it out! :wink:  Wiring...:blinks:... *not a fan of this particular part of cars myself*  Seriously though, a) is the other dash better/nicer & b) will it save you time/hassle in the long run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMsGPTurbo Posted September 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 I was seriously considering it, but it's black and my interior is blue .. I think it would like strange blue / black trim... and I think mine in better condition.. It's a pain but by the looks of it each plug is different to the next so technically everything should unplug and then move it over to my car and replug... that's the plan :rolls: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonboy Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Sounds like a no-go on the shortcut, bugger! :( Â If Toyota have continued the theme of 'one plug, one-port' you might just be in luck. The AE82's you can't get wrong, you can only put a plug in one place either due to it being a different shape/size and/or not enough wire to physically reach. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMsGPTurbo Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 I think mine is the same! :) lol if its not... snip snip snip :hmm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMsGPTurbo Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 I pulled the whole dash out of the parts car (photos coming soon), however ummm I don't think I need it ??? Basically ... now I'm going to sound really stupid???.. but it seems the ECU plugs were all fitted directly to the engine loom, none actually were connected to the dash loom? :blinks: I'm really confused now. Good news is that I disconnected the whole engine loom and its out of the car, only had to snip two wires, one wire to altanator and the other under the intake manifold... I guess I'll work out what that one does later... :hmm: Â Also, any thoughts on this old wheel... Nardi leather steering wheel (oct 1992) with carbon tape (I think it looks kinda cool) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMsGPTurbo Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) FYI - I'm offline for this week, I have a uni assignment due, Maxi will have to wait a little bit longer. Â EDIT: In order to drain the fuel tank do I just undo one of those pipes??? Â The next part in the project: Plus Plus Edited September 29, 2011 by TOMsGPTurbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonboy Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 (edited) Also, any thoughts on this old wheel... Nardi leather steering wheel (oct 1992) with carbon tape (I think it looks kinda cool) Â I'm in the process of finding & moving house at the moment but if you're wishing to have a horn button made of the real stuff to compliment the wheel, let me know. Might have some bits floating around to suit the purpose. :wink: Â FYI - I'm offline for this week, I have a uni assignment due, Maxi will have to wait a little bit longer. Â EDIT: In order to drain the fuel tank do I just undo one of those pipes??? Â If you're like me & don't have a fuel tank drain plug (despite my owners manual stating that I do), these pipes will only let you drain the tank to about halfway while still mounted to the car. I used a trolley jack under a piece of timber to support the tank, undid the fuel tank straps & lowered the bugger down. *Note to self* - Get drain plug fitted before putting car back together. :D Â Looking forward to progress pics judging by the teaser pics! :) Â Edit: Good luck with uni assignment! Edited September 30, 2011 by carbonboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMsGPTurbo Posted October 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 I'm in the process of finding & moving house at the moment but if you're wishing to have a horn button made of the real stuff to compliment the wheel, let me know. Might have some bits floating around to suit the purpose. :wink: Â Thanks mate, I completely forgot about the button :blush: Â Â If you're like me & don't have a fuel tank drain plug (despite my owners manual stating that I do), these pipes will only let you drain the tank to about halfway while still mounted to the car. I used a trolley jack under a piece of timber to support the tank, undid the fuel tank straps & lowered the bugger down. *Note to self* - Get drain plug fitted before putting car back together. :D Â Looking forward to progress pics judging by the teaser pics! :) Â Edit: Good luck with uni assignment! Â (1 question took me 2 nights! not even sure if its right... 10 more to go! ) Â I'll have to get under it for a proper look for that plug, I assume it's like the sump? I also need to get some axle stands, a couple of the major retailers have some specials, tho not sure how axle stands are going to work on uneven dirt surface :blinks: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninja-philbo Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 dude looks like u got alot of fun on ur hands u have no excuse not to get her done now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMsGPTurbo Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Too true ninja :happy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninja-philbo Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 would be keen to come see/help out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMsGPTurbo Posted October 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Awesome Phil, thanks for the offer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Grand to see the old girl is now free from mould & most deathly substances =D hahah wow 2006, where did the last few years go... ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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