Anyone in the Melbourne, FL area? Options

[quantumspec1]

Hey there!

I've been a forum lurker for a while now. It all started when I found a 1995 Celica ST with a blown motor for 300 bucks. The sleek and sexy lines instantly got my attention. Since then I've done a fair bit of research on the Celica and the 3SGTE motor and purchased an ST185 3SGTE from Venus-Autos. Been working on it on and off for the past year or so, and recently the mechanically inclined friend that was helping me with it moved.

Now I'm looking for someone in or around the Melbourne Florida area to give me a hand. I've got all the parts(As far as I know), I just seem to be a little lacking in the knowledge department.

So, toss me a PM!

-Dustin

[FortuneCookie]

I think Dew Hoe GT lives in Melbourne. But I'm not sure if he knows much about swapping the 3SGTE. And also, he's been busy lately with work.

[Jen]

You should come to the Aug 11 meet. =)

[quantumspec1]

I'll talk with the wife about hitting the meet on the 11th. I'd end up rolling in the tC as the Celica is, well, in pieces and the RX needs some motor work. I work mid shift so I'm not sure how awake I'll be, I'll post on the meet forum when I have some more definitive plans.

-Dustin

[DeW_H0e_GT]

hey dustin,

yeah im in teh melbourne area...if youre trying to do the swap yourself, make sure you have all teh tools (engine stand, LOTS of impact tools, etc etc), itll be a messy job....

if you wanna have some1 do it, i recommend having grip industries do it, theyve done alot of 3sgte swaps in the area....

finally anotehr member in teh melbourne area......another member live out in palm bay, he can probably help u out seeing he use to own a 3sgte-swapped st.....celica_at_gt aka ben...GL!!!

defintely hit up on the aug, 11th meet, too bad my 6gc isnt ready......

[quantumspec1]

Hey DeW_H0e, I know there's another guy in Titusville that bought a 3SGTE celica, red with an invader kit, his name slips my mind at the moment. I've already got the 7afe out and the 3sgte is sitting on a brace with 2 mounts hooked up. We were using impact tools, but when the friend moved, those went with him. Might call a few places and see if I can get it finished up for a reasonable price.

-Dustin

[DeW_H0e_GT]

yea give grip-industries.com a call......they do good work....

when u get it done maybe i can come by n check it out

[quantumspec1]

Sounds solid, all it will have is the motor. Stripped interior, I think I'm gonna give glassing it a shot. Needs a little bodywork, dings and dents, rear bumper is split, needs a paint job. Also have to get the 87 RX-7 Turbo running again, and do some bodywork/painting on the 92 SE-R. So. Plenty to see. :-P Not just a Toyota guy... more an import enthusiast.

-Dustin

[celica47]

woowwww you guys get a meet going and dont even tell me about it.............. =(