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 Nov 14, 2005 - 3:38 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jul 14, '05 From Spring, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Came across a old school celica. Very Classic and RWD
 http://www.houston-imports.com/forums/show...ad.php?t=244338 200 bucks. I went to see it, it has alot of rust on the frame. Engine is Pretty torn up, has some work about 200 bucks to get it running properly. I figure about 3k to get the car looking classic again. That is if the rust in the frame isn't as bad as im thinking. Opinions, Comments? |
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Nov 14, 2005 - 4:01 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 25, '05 From Sydney, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I think this is in the wrong section.
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Nov 14, 2005 - 4:13 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
if the FRAME is falling apart i'd stay away.
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Nov 14, 2005 - 4:30 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 14, '05 From Spring, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(CelicaZR @ Nov 14, 2005 - 5:01 PM) [snapback]355479[/snapback] I think this is in the wrong section. Sorry I don't know where it would go? Its kinda a general all around question. |
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Nov 14, 2005 - 4:42 PM
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 Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(o0black0o @ Nov 14, 2005 - 1:30 PM) [snapback]355493[/snapback] QUOTE(CelicaZR @ Nov 14, 2005 - 5:01 PM) [snapback]355479[/snapback] I think this is in the wrong section. Sorry I don't know where it would go? Its kinda a general all around question. And general discussion is for general sixth gen discussion. Moved to off-topic. 
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Nov 14, 2005 - 5:54 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 14, '03 From Long Island, N.Y. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
any restorer can get that car back to showroom shape...just not sure if you're ready to undertake such a task. thats not something that can be done on pimp my ride,
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Nov 14, 2005 - 8:03 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '04 From Shoreline, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
if it were local I would pay 500 for it easy.
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Nov 14, 2005 - 11:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 14, '05 From Spring, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I accually had plans to make it run fast and use it in runs around my neiborhood
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Nov 14, 2005 - 11:56 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 1, '03 From WV Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Go for it. Always fun to have a good project.
EDIT: You could drop a nice 22r in there for really cheap too. I bet it would fit, or at least be close. And if you stay out of the fuel injection, your really set as far as wiring. I miss my old carb days, untill it cold and I'm in a hurry. This post has been edited by Bigmeanbulldog55: Nov 14, 2005 - 11:59 PM -------------------- Live Free, Be Happy
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Nov 15, 2005 - 2:50 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 28, '04 From Houston, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(o0black0o @ Nov 14, 2005 - 8:38 PM) [snapback]355466[/snapback] Came across a old school celica. Very Classic and RWD http://www.houston-imports.com/forums/show...ad.php?t=244338 200 bucks. I went to see it, it has alot of rust on the frame. Engine is Pretty torn up, has some work about 200 bucks to get it running properly. I figure about 3k to get the car looking classic again. That is if the rust in the frame isn't as bad as im thinking. Opinions, Comments? I'm getting this if you don't - please hurry and decide before some 240 ricer turns it into a drift car. You know it's going to happen in our town. --------------------  |
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Nov 15, 2005 - 3:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 1, '03 From WV Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(Negative @ Nov 15, 2005 - 2:50 PM) [snapback]355901[/snapback] I'm getting this if you don't - please hurry and decide before some 240 ricer turns it into a drift car. You know it's going to happen in our town. What's wrong with turning this into a drift car? I'd rather make it just a nice all around race car, but I see no problem in drifting it. -------------------- Live Free, Be Happy
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Nov 15, 2005 - 4:33 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 28, '04 From Houston, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(Bigmeanbulldog55 @ Nov 15, 2005 - 8:56 PM) [snapback]355923[/snapback] QUOTE(Negative @ Nov 15, 2005 - 2:50 PM) [snapback]355901[/snapback] I'm getting this if you don't - please hurry and decide before some 240 ricer turns it into a drift car. You know it's going to happen in our town. What's wrong with turning this into a drift car? I'd rather make it just a nice all around race car, but I see no problem in drifting it. I don't know about where you're from but in Houston drift cars are almost always dented and destroyed looking - this is a 1st Gen Celica - pretty rare nowadays and it would be a shame to have it turned into a drift car - just my IMO. But I am serious about buying the car if he does not. -------------------- |
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Nov 17, 2005 - 2:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '04 From Shoreline, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
yeah I would not drift it to much risk of destroying a very rare beauty.
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Nov 17, 2005 - 4:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 17, '03 From Florence, KY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
That reminds me so much of an old Ford Maverick we used to have. V-8 power in a small car baby.
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