 Malpaso's 2006-2008 body evolution..., note: new pics from 28-April-2008, see page 9 |
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 Feb 12, 2008 - 9:22 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%)  |
hurray for hybrid technology, too bad im in the other side of the pond to pick that other bumper. They should make this kit.
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Feb 12, 2008 - 11:22 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 24, '02 From North Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Wow, thats a truly amazing mod!! I like that a lot, good job man!
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Feb 14, 2008 - 12:31 AM
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  A M A Z I N G !!!!!!!! Mad props to you my friend :-) --------------------  1994 GT Hatchback 1994 ST Coupe 1988 Corolla Wagon All-Trac 1999 Corvette 2008 Cobalt SS Turbo |
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Feb 16, 2008 - 1:50 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From San Juan, PR Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE(malpaso @ Feb 9, 2008 - 12:30 AM) [snapback]639647[/snapback] My project goal is simple... no more replicas... unique look only... this is evolution... this is SS-four!  As you can see it's not fully finished (hood spoiler is not installed, lower grille is missing, foglights are missing and of course still ugly winter tires on...) Isn't it amazing how the Celica doesn't look old or aged at all compared to that obviously brand new truck? It looks like a current model car just like the truck. QUOTE(malpaso @ Feb 9, 2008 - 12:30 AM) [snapback]639647[/snapback] My project goal is simple... no more replicas... unique look only... this is evolution... this is SS-four!  As you can see it's not fully finished (hood spoiler is not installed, lower grille is missing, foglights are missing and of course still ugly winter tires on...) Isn't it amazing how the Celica doesn't look old or aged at all compared to that obviously brand new truck? It looks like a current model car just like the truck.
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Feb 16, 2008 - 7:56 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 14, '06 From Northampton, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Beautifully executed. A credit to you that I didn't immediately spot what I was actually looking at - looks totally OEM.
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Feb 16, 2008 - 11:39 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
Here todays pics. There are still winter tires on... so for me 95% look
   
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Feb 16, 2008 - 2:27 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
i love that first picture.. this is how gt-four bumpers should look like! better than any aftermarket bumper i know..
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Feb 16, 2008 - 3:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 10, '07 From Riverside, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Now I usually dislike the look of the GT4, but like the SSIII look...... BUT OMG I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!! great work on this one....... looks like I need to save up some money for 2 new bumpers to hack up or find some semi smashed ones after I save some money..... This look is perfection
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Feb 16, 2008 - 4:17 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 26, '07 From Greece Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
What about some raiser blocks...??? I believe then will be totally perfect!!!
Ofcourse just my opinion, your car looks great and as it is! This post has been edited by dtlwrc: Feb 16, 2008 - 4:19 PM -------------------- Face your fears, Live your dreams!!!
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Feb 16, 2008 - 9:36 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 24, '07 From Oahu, Hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
QUOTE(dtlwrc @ Feb 16, 2008 - 11:17 AM) [snapback]642233[/snapback] What about some raiser blocks...??? I believe then will be totally perfect!!! Ofcourse just my opinion, your car looks great and as it is! i say tackle one thing at a time........ for example be gone with winter and get the rims on
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Feb 16, 2008 - 11:28 PM
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Thats really nice work. Nice job
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Feb 17, 2008 - 4:12 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 28, '02 From Europe, Lithuania Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
You did it better then ianyone could expect it Martin
Superb job! Cant wait to see her in reality  -------------------- Ex celica owner - just a guy from other side of the pond...
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Feb 18, 2008 - 6:26 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 17, '07 From Sydney Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
wow wow wow !! really nice stuff there ..
i rekon it would complete the look if you had raiser blocks on the rears , just to compliment the agressiveness of the front .. top stuff !! --------------------  |
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Feb 19, 2008 - 4:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 3, '07 From Czech Republic Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Looks great! I'm looking forward to see it on alu wheels. After words that I've heard about repairing celica bumpers or joining two parts of it together is nearly impossible I have to say, that guys from toyota made an excelent work.
Congratulations to your "new" celica! |
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Feb 25, 2008 - 5:58 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
I have so more pics to share now. This may help also anyone who can make GT-four frontend conversion:
safety hook solution (prolonged by welding)  bumper support brackets (in the picture is not that noticeable but there is whole supporting plate not just two brackets)  bumper retainer (IMHO is better using original GT-four bumper retainer not just bending non GT-four one...  ...mainly because of another "cheat message" I can have on my car ) -------------------- No more replicas... This is evolution... This is SS-four :)
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Feb 27, 2008 - 10:16 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
New rims came yesterday... Just simple style... I like it that way
 
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Feb 27, 2008 - 11:27 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Awesome rims Martin! I was actually looking into those a while back... Great choice.
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Feb 27, 2008 - 11:27 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 1, '02 From Belgium Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Hej,
Borbet i like... I also like the rims simple. Verry good material |
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Feb 27, 2008 - 12:42 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 27, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
wow looking great!!
I was really having trouble seeing the difference between your bumper and the GT4...  but now I know what people are talking about with the SSIII look vs the lower GT4 look.. -------------------- ~Daniel~ No Longer Celica Owner.. moved on to a 03 WRX-EJ207
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Feb 27, 2008 - 3:48 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 5, '06 From San Luis AZ Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
damn!!!!!!!
i love those rims!!!!!! cant wait to see them on your car!!! how much did you paid for those? --------------------  |
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