 Sam's Project Scrapyard SS-II |
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 Oct 22, 2013 - 2:35 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 30, '13 From Nottingham Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hi Guys, just thought I'd share my project with you all! I have a 1994 JDM SS-II, its got superstrut suspension, and an LSD!
I managed to save this car from the scrapyard, as my friend had it, then a wall fell on it whilst it was parked up, and the insurance company wrote it off. They paid him off and gave him the car back. He needed the space so I said I'd have it, and he gave it to me!! I've now started the process of fixing the massive dent in the side of the car. I know its never going to be perfect, but the car was free and i'm making good progress with the repair! This is how it was to start with (i'd pushed a lot of the dent out from the inside, but the whole panel was caved in!)   I then took all the paint off around the surrounding area (i thought to myself what have I done!! )  Then the filling/skimming started!     Pretty please with the shape of the panels now  Then it got a bit late, so I put some primer on it to protect it a bit until next weekend when it should be finished off and painted!!   Thats all for now! I've got a few more plans for the car, such as an exhaust system, induction kit and lowering, but that will have to wait until I have finished the bodywork! thanks for looking! Sam! |
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Oct 22, 2013 - 5:49 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 6, '04 From Charlotte, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Looks like a fantastic pick-up AND that you're making great progress with the body work.
PS: Herro JDM yo! 
-------------------- Has no more Celicas
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Oct 23, 2013 - 3:51 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 30, '13 From Nottingham Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks! the bodywork is coming along nicely, hoping to have it finished this weekend! Engine runs sweet, its only got 82,000 miles on it, for a 20 year old car that isnt bad!
The only issue ive found with it is the suspension is knocking from the front drivers side. it only does it at really low speed, any ideas? its got superstrut, so maybe the figure 8 needs replacing from what ive read? |
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Oct 23, 2013 - 5:33 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 30, '13 From Nottingham Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Here's a photo of its good side! I've photoshopped it to be lowered about 40mm. I should be buying the springs in the next month!
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Oct 23, 2013 - 8:52 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
looks good for a free car.
I'd take a free celica anyday! keep up the good work. --------------------  *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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Oct 25, 2013 - 10:25 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '12 From Brisbane, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Whoa, Whoa, whoa.... slow down there.... free car WITH 3S-GE engine AND LSD AND even has JDM door visors too!!!
Very nice, and good work on the body work too 
--------------------  SOLD :( 1997 ST204 Celica ZR -----> See it here on 6GC! 2013 October Celica of the Month XD Now: '00 NB8B Mazda MX5 -----> See it here in off topic! |
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Oct 27, 2013 - 4:56 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 26, '12 From Hungary Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
You are a lucky man! When you'll finish bodywork this will be a car to be proud of. Keep up the good work!
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Oct 28, 2013 - 5:09 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 30, '13 From Nottingham Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Once I finally finish the bodywork it should be good! Had another session yesterday smoothing and shaping the panel, and now I think its as good as its going to good
Got it all primed with filler primer! Should be spraying it the same colour as the rest of the car on wednesday evening, and I will get some photos once its done Here it is as it stands now....Look, no dent!! 
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Oct 28, 2013 - 5:12 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 30, '13 From Nottingham Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
a quick question, it has 195/50/15 tyres on the front and 205/55/15 on the rear, which is the correct size for the car??
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Oct 28, 2013 - 5:21 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '12 From Brisbane, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
QUOTE (Sam @ Oct 28, 2013 - 5:12 AM)  a quick question, it has 195/50/15 tyres on the front and 205/55/15 on the rear, which is the correct size for the car?? Factory fitment is 205/55R15
-------------------- SOLD :( 1997 ST204 Celica ZR -----> See it here on 6GC! 2013 October Celica of the Month XD Now: '00 NB8B Mazda MX5 -----> See it here in off topic! |
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Oct 28, 2013 - 5:45 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 30, '13 From Nottingham Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (JoshuaM @ Oct 28, 2013 - 10:21 AM) QUOTE (Sam @ Oct 28, 2013 - 5:12 AM) a quick question, it has 195/50/15 tyres on the front and 205/55/15 on the rear, which is the correct size for the car?? Factory fitment is 205/55R15 Nice one thanks, I will get a pair for the front then and have them all matching! Another question! How do you remove the front bumper, is it and easy job? |
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Oct 28, 2013 - 10:24 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 12, '13 From Bulgaria Currently Offline Reputation: 53 (100%) |
QUOTE (Sam @ Oct 28, 2013 - 1:45 PM) QUOTE (JoshuaM @ Oct 28, 2013 - 10:21 AM) QUOTE (Sam @ Oct 28, 2013 - 5:12 AM) a quick question, it has 195/50/15 tyres on the front and 205/55/15 on the rear, which is the correct size for the car?? Factory fitment is 205/55R15 Nice one thanks, I will get a pair for the front then and have them all matching! Another question! How do you remove the front bumper, is it and easy job? It's not that hard, if you have the right tools. There are two threads about how to remove it, look for them in the stickies. -------------------- |
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Oct 28, 2013 - 11:32 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 30, '13 From Nottingham Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Found it thanks!
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Oct 31, 2013 - 4:10 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 30, '13 From Nottingham Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Right, Its about time i gave you guys some updates!! The car is all one colour again, its just needs polishing to get it shining the same as the rest of the car, but I will do this on saturday.
Here are some pics of the car as it stands!  Got a bit of overspray on the rear bumper, but I will polish that off!  Also tinted my headlights yellow, but ran out of film to do the fogs! So I need to order some more!  You can barely see the dent now, and if you didnt know it was there i dont think you would notice!! Let the real modding commence! |
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