 Split down the middle gt-4 build *Update 1/2/12* |
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 Aug 6, 2009 - 12:43 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jul 29, '08 From Buffalo Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%)  |
Good luck man, if you ever need an extra body let me know, I'm not real good with anything yet but if you want some help and wanna teach me along the way I'm willing to learn, not like it's a very long drive.
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Aug 7, 2009 - 7:29 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '08 From Orlando, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
You are crazy, unique, and awesome at the same time!
Props to you jmeyer for taking the road less traveled, lol.  Hope this works out for you, i look forward to seeing your results!! ITS FRANKENCAR!!!!!!!! bwaahahaahahahah! lol. Good luck. -------------------- ◊◊◊ My F/S Thread! ◊◊◊
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Aug 7, 2009 - 11:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 11, '04 From USA Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (83%) |
First off , good luck with project..
I can really appreciate work that will go into this and hope it all works out .. Now as one of the older guys on this board i will give me 2 cents If didn't have my ST205 then way i would go about making a st205 is special order a roof cut st205 ..so that way you have everything below and can either fix and drive or use all the parts on a US car.. If not a option then order front and rear cuts ... that way you get fuel tank and stronger rear shock towers . US AND ST205 are same chassis except for rear floor and shock towers and firewall swap would have been suggested choice .. I don't understand RHD swap as own 2 RHD would sell both for same cars with LHD ..But i am old and don't care so much about unique factor .. anyway overall looking good and you will be very happy with AWD.. This post has been edited by FORGMANN: Aug 7, 2009 - 11:19 PM -------------------- Old guy with the toys
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Aug 7, 2009 - 11:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 1, '08 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
wow man...your amazing if u pull this off bro...best of luck man =)
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Aug 8, 2009 - 1:28 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 6, '09 From Bergen County,NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
I hope you the best of luck, damn I wish I had the skills you have. Will follow along with this and hope to see it in person being that your so close to me.
Good luck
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Aug 9, 2009 - 1:14 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 12, '08 Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
(update)^2 ???
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Aug 9, 2009 - 8:57 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 14, '08 From Grand Island NY Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (95%) |
Update
After another day of work and the two halves are together. I was able to keep everything level with the help of two floor jacks and all measurements are pretty much spot on. I was able to weld one a-pillar and the inside floor (the rivets are just to help hold it together while I weld), I will try to get the underside and other a-pillar done today. Once I put the doors on I was quite shocked because it looks factory. The front and back gaps are identical and it even opens and closes porperly. I also test fit the windshield and it sat flush, so far so good.        My new toy, and I love it 
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Aug 9, 2009 - 9:13 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '06 From Box Elder, South Dakota Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Nice work man, and kudos to you. Hmm, what will you call it when your done. A celica ST2045? lol...
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Aug 9, 2009 - 12:15 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
a well done slice and dice. keep it coming. this is awesome
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Aug 9, 2009 - 12:16 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 5, '09 From Oakley, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
Whoa! This is amazing! Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see the finished result!
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Aug 9, 2009 - 1:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Amazing.
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Aug 9, 2009 - 4:46 PM
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 Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Man, this is coming together really well. Keep up the good work.
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Aug 14, 2009 - 12:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 12, '08 Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
This is gooooood stuff. Im watching this thread like a hawk
update^3 ??? 
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Aug 17, 2009 - 4:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 14, '08 From Grand Island NY Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (95%) |
Two halves are now one. It will be nice next weekend so I'm gonna paint the car 3L2 Renaissance Red because once school starts back up time will be tight and it's kinda hard to paint a car in winter lol. After thats it's time to tackle the awd setup.
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Aug 17, 2009 - 4:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 11, '09 From UK Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
if you couldn't find a jdm rear why did you need to cut the car in ahlf in the first place surely you just needed to bolt the 3sgte engine into the usdm body shell, change the bulk head and dash and then just swap the bonnet and bumper.
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Aug 17, 2009 - 4:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 14, '08 From Grand Island NY Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (95%) |
"Surely" and what spend a month doing so? When is the last time you pulled two dashes apart, cut out two firewalls, weld all new HVAC brackets, wire it all back together, do a motor swap, and swap suspension. I think I saved about a month of labor and 2 bottles of asprin.
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Aug 17, 2009 - 4:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
So how are you going to accomodate a driveshaft/gas tank in the USDM rear?
Can't wait to see this completed! -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Aug 17, 2009 - 7:19 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '08 From Hollywood Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
that's phenomenal.
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Aug 18, 2009 - 7:45 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 2, '05 From Guam Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
wow can't wait for the finished product
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Aug 18, 2009 - 8:18 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
QUOTE (jmeyer @ Aug 17, 2009 - 5:37 PM)  "Surely" and what spend a month doing so? When is the last time you pulled two dashes apart, cut out two firewalls, weld all new HVAC brackets, wire it all back together, do a motor swap, and swap suspension. I think I saved about a month of labor and 2 bottles of asprin. It took me ~10-15 hours to cut out 2 firewalls and weld in new ones w/brackets. Its easily doable in 1 weekend. Motors then bolt right in wires don't need to be extended. its really not that bad. I'd much rather drill out firewalls and weld just that in than cut my car in half. This post has been edited by playr158: Aug 18, 2009 - 8:19 AM |
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