burty Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 (edited) Also the aircon wouldn't hold the gas culprit easily found absolutely shot to bits fortunately @Tombrooker97 offered a replacement on here for a very reasonable price as the part number is the same as a glanza condenser so thats on its way to me Edited August 28, 2021 by burty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 Next up he's starting to make up the drivers side arch we are using a rust free passenger side wing and adapting it to match as its 70% correct but will still need some fabrication to get perfect but its a good base to start from Joe wants to use as much metal as possible from Toyota stuff and I agree with him although the inner arches will just be fabricated out of what's available with extensive rust proofing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 I also got this decal made up for the finishing touch pentagon Toyota doesn't exist anymore so had viest replicate a dealer sticker his works that good I'm having the tte gel badges replicated aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 (edited) Also this month me and @Trevstarhad a little road trip (600 miles) to go up to see @Dale SR and his starlets In Scotland was a great day out and he's so passionate about them Edited August 28, 2021 by burty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 I came home with something though after talking for over 4 hours grabbing some dinner and exchanging items I came home with this dales a great guy honest and genuine credit to this forum Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 I dropped it off at the garage for a quick mock up and I love it Overall its been a good few months shame the car wasn't ready for the summer but its been a blessing in disguise as I'd given up any hope of finding a lip Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Claymore Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 29 minutes ago, burty said: I also got this decal made up for the finishing touch pentagon Toyota doesn't exist anymore so had viest replicate a dealer sticker his works that good I'm having the tte gel badges replicated aswell Great attention to detail mate, she'll be amazing when it's finished. A true step back in time for you and the SR. 11 minutes ago, burty said: I dropped it off at the garage for a quick mock up and I love it Overall its been a good few months shame the car wasn't ready for the summer but its been a blessing in disguise as I'd given up any hope of finding a lip Approved Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 Also as most will be aware the 98 spec rear bench fits different to the UK spec one to my surprise you can still get the jdm clips to secure it down from Toyota! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, Claymore said: Great attention to detail mate, she'll be amazing when it's finished. A true step back in time for you and the SR. Approved It really will mate the help off here has been amazing whether it be advice or the parts I've been offered Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dale SR Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 3 hours ago, burty said: Also this month me and @Trevstarhad a little road trip (600 miles) to go up to see @Dale SR and his starlets In Scotland was a great day out and he's so passionate about them It was a great day, allbeit it was just with my starlets but I think I've enough for a ittle show 🤣 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dale SR Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Once this SR is completed I will definitely make a journey to see it, The work going into this is unreal 👏 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 43 minutes ago, Dale SR said: Once this SR is completed I will definitely make a journey to see it, The work going into this is unreal 👏 Thankyou mate and for letting me take that lip so grateful 😊 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 48 minutes ago, Dale SR said: It was a great day, allbeit it was just with my starlets but I think I've enough for a ittle show 🤣 Yeah I'm sure trav got some with the canvas top in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sam44 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Waw looks fantastic. I can't wait to see that lip I've got at my parents in Fleetwood for the starbo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Sam44 said: Waw looks fantastic. I can't wait to see that lip I've got at my parents in Fleetwood for the starbo. Me either Sam sure your lip will look great a very rare item indeed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sam44 Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) Im really looking forward to seeing the finished item here. You are defo going in the right direction. Edited August 30, 2021 by Sam44 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Sam44 said: Im really looking forward to seeing the finished item here. You are defo going in the right direction. Thanks Sam and thanks for the great advice 😁 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 This week the bodyshop managed to split the lip from the bumper there was absolutely no way I was doing this for fear of snapping it Now it can go on my own silver bumper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share Posted September 4, 2021 The second hand ac condenser arrived yesterday other than slight oxidation and spiders webs it's in great condition and at less than the 3rd of the price of a new one I'm really happy sometimes common sense takes priority and at 300 plus vat for a new one was a no brainer Another part ticked off the ever growing list Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Brilliant progress mate loving it all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevie82 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 A uk model with air con nice 😎. I bet u can’t wait to get it back now. Only just seen the updates or I’d have sent u condenser foc mate let me know if u need anything else happy to help 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, stevie82 said: A uk model with air con nice 😎. I bet u can’t wait to get it back now. Only just seen the updates or I’d have sent u condenser foc mate let me know if u need anything else happy to help 👍 Yeah I got really lucky with the AC was the first SR looked at, at first I just assumed they all had ac after a few months I realised they didn't thank you regarding the offer of any other bits that's very kind Yeah I'm really looking forward to getting it back shame it will be over winter How's yours been running since its map Edited September 6, 2021 by burty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 Picked up some nice oem mats of siwfc not the usual green colour but a really nice grey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burty Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 Also some nice darker plastics very hard to get a full set inc the rear, boot compartment door sills glovebox basically a full set the parts he has up for sale arnt your usual rubbish and well cared for items Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 It’s going to be amazing this thing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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