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post Apr 26, 2009 - 8:34 PM
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To bad, atleast you still have a fastback to play around with smile.gif

Best of luck trying to figure out how to get your money back.


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post Apr 26, 2009 - 8:39 PM
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Don't try to get your money back, because you won't. You will never get what you put into it. What YOU think your car is worth isn't what others see. I say keep it. And when extra funds come in do a little here and there and try to get that bad boy running. Unless you are desperate and need the cash you'll have to settle for less. Which is what I advise you not to do. The car is getting done right and keep it that way. It doesn't matter how long it takes to finish it if you ever finish that counts.


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post Apr 26, 2009 - 8:55 PM
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MadScientest--Things get tough for us sometimes.More for some than others.Your project sounds GREAT!! I've had a few classics,muscle,and now working on a celica & a street machine. I understand what you mean by shelving something for awhile; I wish you BEST OF LUCK & would like to see the grand showing some day!! HANG IN THERE!!!
post Apr 26, 2009 - 9:13 PM
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hey, at least you got the RHD and 4wd swap close to completion which were the most difficult steps. i'm willing to bet you'll gain that interest back once you put the engine and transmission back in, put the body panels on, and start driving it again... but yea, you may not get your money back but it's much worse to leave it hanging forever and never be able to potentially sell it... there's not much value in an unfinished car. but anyways i hope to see this project completed some day... best of luck.


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post Apr 27, 2009 - 3:24 PM
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QUOTE (presure2 @ Apr 26, 2009 - 2:02 PM) *
epic, EPIC fail.


Unnecessary

QUOTE (TheMadScientist @ Apr 26, 2009 - 5:35 PM) *
As of right now I have 10k in it as it sits. If you think I fail I DON'T CARE, just because its not finished DOES NOT mean it never will. Because you think I fail, I will never share pics of the finished product.


Well I hope for the sake of the community this isnt true. The majority of 6gc was really keeping an eye on this thread due to the chance of a possible AWD setup for our USDM Celicas. Finances are a problem for most of the countory/world right now....so if you have the means of putting the car away for a while until things pick back up for you, that would be the best bet. I hope to see this thread start up again in the future......GL with everything man, keep your head up.


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post Apr 27, 2009 - 3:46 PM
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QUOTE (TheMadScientist @ Mar 11, 2009 - 12:08 AM) *
Sorry, I lost interest in this project due to lack of money.



I havent been following this thread as closely as I probably should have, so sorry if Im not aware of everything thats going on...
Anyway, thank your for documenting your progress. The more attempts we have at these conversions, the better. It only allows all of us to learn more as a community. Hopefully you will pick the project up one day and continue to document it.


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post May 5, 2009 - 3:33 PM
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Sell those crossmembers that pressure and other people wanted tongue.gif It will give you a little bit of extra cash smile.gif


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post May 6, 2009 - 7:16 AM
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QUOTE (reko @ May 5, 2009 - 4:33 PM) *
Sell those crossmembers that pressure and other people wanted tongue.gif It will give you a little bit of extra cash smile.gif


me want biggrin.gif


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post May 7, 2009 - 9:13 AM
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see smile.gif


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post May 9, 2009 - 8:12 PM
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I decided to tinker on it a little bit and work on some of the things that need to be done but don't cost money.
Like the right side motor mount (ST to GT), Moving the windshield wiper motor to the other side, and fabricate
the brackets to hang the gas tank.

Sorry but I'm not building any more crossmembers they are a pain.

This post has been edited by TheMadScientist: May 9, 2009 - 8:16 PM


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1995 Toyota Celica Coupe GT 3S-GTE
1994 Toyota Celica Liftback GT-Four (RHD/GT-Four conversion)
1990 Toyota Xcab 1UZ-FE Lexus V8, Solid Axle Swap on 35s geared and locked dual Tcases (Rock Crawler)
1990 Toyota 4Runner 5VZ-FE V6 swap, Solid Axle Swap on 38s (Rock Crawler)
1972 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 4X4 Cummins Turbo Diesel (Tow Rig)
1956 Ford F-100 429 / Automatic
1969 Ford Mustang Fastback 429 Tubbed and Caged (Drag Car)
1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 427W / Automatic
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post May 11, 2009 - 6:50 AM
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Then how bout posting up the measurements thumbsup.gif
post May 24, 2009 - 11:16 PM
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QUOTE (TheMadScientist @ Apr 26, 2009 - 6:35 PM) *
As of right now I have 10k in it as it sits.

can i ask how?
what made the cost go so high?
the celica+rhd clip+__________?=10,000

good luck with this down the road.
seriously all the USDM guys are jealous and want to learn based off what u did
keep it up!


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post May 25, 2009 - 12:15 AM
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QUOTE (TheMadScientist @ May 9, 2009 - 9:12 PM) *
I decided to tinker on it a little bit and work on some of the things that need to be done but don't cost money.
Like the right side motor mount (ST to GT), Moving the windshield wiper motor to the other side, and fabricate
the brackets to hang the gas tank.

Sorry but I'm not building any more crossmembers they are a pain.


why wouldnt you build any more? being a welder my self i dont under stand the big deal if you already have the templates made?? thats the hardest part man....as long as yea run nice welds and keep it square your good to go! as for the project, great build thread, im sad to see it come to a hault like that man, same has happened to me..havent been able to start my swap yet....but i really think you should start making some money doing something you said you love to do and help out your fellow 6gc friends.... at 500 a set thats reall good for both ppl.....also glad to see you didn't totaly give up on the project and doing cost effective things that are easy on the wallet.....best of luck on the job hunt man....iv been outa work since august....really sucks cause id have the car paid off and swapped by now if i was still employed


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post May 26, 2009 - 5:38 PM
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QUOTE (olaHalo @ May 24, 2009 - 10:16 PM) *
QUOTE (TheMadScientist @ Apr 26, 2009 - 6:35 PM) *
As of right now I have 10k in it as it sits.

can i ask how?
what made the cost go so high?
the celica+rhd clip+__________?=10,000



$1,850 Car shipped to my house
$ 150 Radiator support to fix the damaged front end
$ 700 GT4 front clip no engine shipped to my door
$ 600 GT4 hood shipped to local shipping dock
$ 850 GT4 bumper with fogs and bracket shipped to my door
$ 400 for misc. missing RHD parts
$1,600 GT4 ST205 rear end set with all 4 knuckles and brake calipers shipped to my door
$2,200 3rd gen 3sgte engine set shipped to local shipping port
$ 250 TRD front strut brace shipped
$ 150 GT4 rear strut brace with covers shipped
$ 150 GT4 rear wing lift blocks shipped
$ 200 for material to fabricate the rear end crossmembers
$ 120 GT4 rear struts shipped
$ 200 TRD racing seats bought from friend
$ 500 Pioneer AVH-P4000DVD touch screen
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$9,920 is the total so far, and I still need


$ 350 Koyo radiator
$ 200 GT4 jdm taillights
$ 800 GT4 jdm projector headlights
$ 200 GT4 power folding mirrors
$1,000 Nice set of rims and tires
$1,500 New paint
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$4,050 more to spend

This post has been edited by TheMadScientist: May 26, 2009 - 8:13 PM


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1996 Toyota Celica Convertible GT (My 1st Celi,Owned since 2002)
1995 Toyota Celica Coupe GT 3S-GTE
1994 Toyota Celica Liftback GT-Four (RHD/GT-Four conversion)
1990 Toyota Xcab 1UZ-FE Lexus V8, Solid Axle Swap on 35s geared and locked dual Tcases (Rock Crawler)
1990 Toyota 4Runner 5VZ-FE V6 swap, Solid Axle Swap on 38s (Rock Crawler)
1972 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 4X4 Cummins Turbo Diesel (Tow Rig)
1956 Ford F-100 429 / Automatic
1969 Ford Mustang Fastback 429 Tubbed and Caged (Drag Car)
1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 427W / Automatic
1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 347 / 5-speed
post May 26, 2009 - 5:56 PM
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QUOTE (TheMadScientist @ May 26, 2009 - 5:38 PM) *
$1,850 Car + shipped to my house
$ 150 Radiator support to fix the damaged front end
$ 700 GT4 front clip no engine shipped to my door
$ 600 GT4 hood shipped to local shipping dock
$ 850 GT4 bumper with fogs and bracket shipped to my door
$ 400 for misc. missing RHD parts
$1,600 GT4 ST205 rear end set with all 4 knuckles and brake calipers shipped to my door
$2,200 3rd gen 3sgte engine set shipped to local shipping port
$ 250 TRD front strut brace shipped
$ 150 GT4 rear strut brace with covers shipped
$ 150 GT4 rear wing lift blocks shipped
$ 200 for material to fabricate the rear end crossmembers
$ 120 GT4 rear struts shipped
$ 200 TRD racing seats bought from friend
$ 500 Pioneer AVH-P4000DVD touch screen
______
$9,920 is the total so far, and I still need


$ 350 Koyo radiator
$ 200 GT4 jdm taillights
$ 800 GT4 jdm projector headlights
$ 200 GT4 power folding mirrors
$1,000 Nice set of rims and tires
$1,500 New paint
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$4,050 more to spend

wow
thanks for replying so accurately
i missed the rear end and all the misc parts
and i didnt realize u got the gt4 hood and bumper...
what were the 400 for misc. missing RHD parts? these parts didnt come with the rhd clip?
im planning on doing just a rhd conversion (think what u want) and i thought i could getaway with just buying a rhd clip.
thanks


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post May 26, 2009 - 11:27 PM
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i wuldnt mind donating some money if we got like 100 members to do it...


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Group buy to replicate Narrow E series transaxle parts

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post May 27, 2009 - 9:54 AM
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i'd donate also, but we need a good list of ppl donating before i will (what would my donation do by itself? lol)


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post May 27, 2009 - 11:19 AM
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that true stephan lee. I mean nobody on 6gc has ever done a awd rhd gt-four conversion yet have they?? or is someone else in the process of doing it right now??


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post May 27, 2009 - 3:26 PM
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i really think this would be a great idea...to help people out when they are hurting, because everyone knows the feeling of having no money and just wanting their car done. if everyone chiped in a min of $2 and a max. of $10 it would help people out who are going to use the money honestly during a build. i think every month there should be a new person to dontate $$ too to help for parts for the car. i mean if you think about it, eventually it will get back to you. what the hell is $5-10 bucks anyway? espically when your helping out a fellow 6gc member. the only rules and regulations would be to show what exactly you are speing the money on, recipts for proff, and the finished project...i dunno just my .02 but i think its a great idea...i was actually going to ask for a donation going through my swap but didnt have the balls to do it.

on another note...i dont mean to jack the thread, but its looking good so far. im really anxious to see this thing done. another gt-4 in the states would be nice


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post May 27, 2009 - 4:06 PM
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QUOTE (95st-celica @ May 27, 2009 - 4:26 PM) *
i really think this would be a great idea...to help people out when they are hurting, because everyone knows the feeling of having no money and just wanting their car done. if everyone chiped in a min of $2 and a max. of $10 it would help people out who are going to use the money honestly during a build. i think every month there should be a new person to dontate $$ too to help for parts for the car. i mean if you think about it, eventually it will get back to you. what the hell is $5-10 bucks anyway? espically when your helping out a fellow 6gc member. the only rules and regulations would be to show what exactly you are speing the money on, recipts for proff, and the finished project...i dunno just my .02 but i think its a great idea...i was actually going to ask for a donation going through my swap but didnt have the balls to do it.


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