 1996 AE ST, the blizzack ! |
 Jan 2, 2014 - 12:22 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%)  |
Stef and I picked up a 1996 Anniversary Edition ST with for cheap with a blown motor, 161,644 miles on the chassis.
The car was owned by a college kid that didn't know what oil was. They put some $ into the car earlier in the year with new struts, a new exhaust, new fuel filler neck, and had the car painted after a few fender benders. Overall the car has some dings but it's not bad. We've had Stef's rebuilt 7a sitting in the garage since we put the 3s into her Celica so this was the perfect opportunity. The day we got it (the guy towed it to our house)       Step 1 pull the motor that night  15 min later...  and the hole in the block (Stef says WOW !)   the new motor  and in the car  We replaced the clutch, a few interior pieces, put in an alarm, and swapped all the seats, and we got a few parts from Cameron (ted95) and Mike (mkernz22) - Thanks ! Stef repaired the door before  after  and the finished product. We gave it a shine and some snow tires for the winter.   There were so many things dirty, neglected, and just hacked. The interior is now perfect and cleaned up. Runs and drives great. It's hellaslow but 38 mpg is a nice surprise. -------------------- |
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Jan 2, 2014 - 12:46 AM
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 Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
What are the future plans?
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Jan 2, 2014 - 1:03 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Went and replaced the 14" alloys, what's wrong with you?
 That's the first I've seen a set aside from mine.
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Jan 2, 2014 - 1:05 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Lancaster CA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
congrats on the find!!!! Isnt it nice when you can find a bucket and have the knowledge to fix it up
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Jan 2, 2014 - 7:39 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
amazing... that quick... but its nice to have spare engines in the basement...
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Jan 2, 2014 - 7:59 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
aaah 96 STs.....brings a tear to my eye.......mostly #becauseHellaSLOW
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Jan 2, 2014 - 9:58 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
You guys make it look way too easy.
--------------------  *1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS *1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser *2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost 2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun. |
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Jan 2, 2014 - 11:59 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '09 From Westport, MA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Cars looking good guys! The wheels are a nice touch to the car too
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Jan 4, 2014 - 8:29 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
QUOTE (richee3 @ Jan 2, 2014 - 12:46 AM)  What are the future plans? Refirb the 14" wheels a little and put snows on them, get all season tires for Cameron's old 15" alloys that are on it now. That's it. -------------------- |
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Jan 5, 2014 - 12:42 PM
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lol 15 min later. I hope to get to that level one day
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Jan 13, 2014 - 5:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
HUGE UPDATE
We installed stock 96+ fogs w/the stalk (a few weeks ago) and swapped the ST front breaks for GT fronts today. -------------------- |
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Jan 13, 2014 - 6:19 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
(Only cause the st right front caliper was leaking and all we have for spare parts is gt stuff)
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Jan 14, 2014 - 6:06 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '09 From Westport, MA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Great update! The bonus of having a mini dealership in your garage lol endless parts
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Apr 28, 2014 - 9:14 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
Poly bushing in the front
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Apr 28, 2014 - 9:22 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
Nice. Did u use the sleeves for the arms? This is in the next to do list....
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If you PM me and I dont respond, dont fret or cry. Im alive, better post your questions in the thread below, maybe I log back in 2grfe Swapped... Why I chose the 2GR, before you ask read here... A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within. @llamaraxing in Instagram is the best way to find me. I hardly log here anymore. |
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Apr 29, 2014 - 7:39 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
The thin sleeves I didn't use. The old ones were all rusted up and destroyed. Some people call them "crash tubes" also.
I was going to replace them the first time I did the front bushings but realized they're useless, haven't used them in any of the cars. -------------------- |
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Apr 29, 2014 - 7:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
yeah, i ordered them, but hate to drop the frame, as i read in other posts. looking good man...
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If you PM me and I dont respond, dont fret or cry. Im alive, better post your questions in the thread below, maybe I log back in 2grfe Swapped... Why I chose the 2GR, before you ask read here... A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within. @llamaraxing in Instagram is the best way to find me. I hardly log here anymore. |
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Apr 29, 2014 - 8:02 PM
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QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Apr 29, 2014 - 7:48 PM) yeah, i ordered them, but hate to drop the frame, as i read in other posts. looking good man... You won't have to drop the subframe with no engine in the bay. One bolt hits the BEAMS oil pan which requires the subframe to be lowered. -------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
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Apr 29, 2014 - 8:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
Or engine lifted a little (pass side front to back bolt).
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Apr 29, 2014 - 9:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
hmm, thanks ill do it before the engine goes in... lets not rape this thread with hijack, lol
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If you PM me and I dont respond, dont fret or cry. Im alive, better post your questions in the thread below, maybe I log back in 2grfe Swapped... Why I chose the 2GR, before you ask read here... A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within. @llamaraxing in Instagram is the best way to find me. I hardly log here anymore. |
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