Avalaugh Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) Bought this a few weeks ago, will write a storey a bit later but for now feel free to take a look at my photobucket folderhttp://s66.photobucket.com/user/avalaugh/library/Toyota%20Starlet Edited July 29, 2014 by Avalaugh Quote
Avalaugh Posted July 30, 2014 Author Posted July 30, 2014 Yaristurbo can I ask why you have such an interest in this car ? Did you used to own it or just like them ?Oddly I've already had a few previous owners asking if they could buy it back too lol Quote
yaristurbo Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Just a genuine interest in classic rwd toyotas, been after one for years, something you very rarely see any more Quote
Avalaugh Posted July 30, 2014 Author Posted July 30, 2014 Quick snap shot for those that don't bother to troll through my photobucket account.That picture makes it look alot better than it is, had a terrible DIY paint job done over 10 years ago, poor thing gas been patched up with filler, old newspapers etc, all cut out now.Has also had all new custom axle spring mounts and chassis mounts made too. Quote
Avalaugh Posted July 30, 2014 Author Posted July 30, 2014 Lots of new parts going on, lots more welding going on. Got a 1300cc 4k and 5 speed gearbox to pop in for now until I source a 4age and AE86 gearbox. Quote
Avalaugh Posted July 30, 2014 Author Posted July 30, 2014 Once the underside is done it's off to paint for a full re spray in the original gold, and I've got a great retro period vinyl graphics package in my head.Will up date as things take shape. Anyone able to help with engine and gearbox from corolla please get in touch. I have a van and don't mind travelling. Cash waiting.Would also like a LSD ! Here's hoping lol Quote
Avalaugh Posted July 30, 2014 Author Posted July 30, 2014 Old shocks replaced with new cartridges, KYB gas & oil jobbies, springs cut, heated and treated. Quote
Stu Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 You should turret the rear so you can run proper coil overs - I can find some photo examples if you need Quote
morgey Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 Nice to see work like this happening thr seats for the rear springs are quite smart I must say. I've got a 16v 4age smallport in bits if thats any use. I think the Oil pump failed so crank needs a regrind. Set of ae111 throttlebodies and you'll be well away ;) Quote
Avalaugh Posted July 31, 2014 Author Posted July 31, 2014 On 7/31/2014 at 3:54 AM, Stu said: You should turret the rear so you can run proper coil overs - I can find some photo examples if you needWant to keep it period modified, only ever going to be a Sunday road car with the odd classic car trackday thrown in. Crap handling is part of the charm Quote
Avalaugh Posted July 31, 2014 Author Posted July 31, 2014 On 7/31/2014 at 7:11 AM, morgey said: Nice to see work like this happening thr seats for the rear springs are quite smart I must say. I've got a 16v 4age smallport in bits if thats any use. I think the Oil pump failed so crank needs a regrind. Set of ae111 throttlebodies and you'll be well away ;)Going to run bike carbs, where are you based ? The engine to be honest is the easy part to locate. The gearbox is my worry, they were a weak point anyway on the corollas so often got junked anyway. Quote
morgey Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 Down Norfolk dude. Well its all here I think, collecting dust in the shed if you're interested in any parts then let me know Cant help on the gearbox front though. Could try browner, he as a knack for sourcing hard to find parts Quote
Bean Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 good to see a kp project on here. Are you planning to cut the hotrod skirts and arches off or keep them? i need to get mine sorted out, it needs a respray and the 5k put back together.As for the AE86 parts there all in ireland and normally daft money for what they are. Quote
Avalaugh Posted July 31, 2014 Author Posted July 31, 2014 The arches and skirts are staying, unfortunately the front and rear of the car had been cut off and an odd bodge DIY valance carried out.I'm replacing the rear with my own version and the fronts being slightly softened, loosing the harsh edges.If I could buy new panels I would of probably cut it off. It's differant for sure and gives the car Characture so I'm not too worried. It's never going to be a show winner. Quote
cherrye10 Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 nice to see interest in such a car. pity don't have enough time on my hands to even start my KE-50 liftback Quote
Avalaugh Posted August 2, 2014 Author Posted August 2, 2014 Busy last few days on the car with a long week ahead, it's booked for it's MOT on the 9th, then same day it's into the fabrication shop where the front and rear valences are getting repaired. Quote
Avalaugh Posted August 5, 2014 Author Posted August 5, 2014 Just about ready, need to bleed brakes and put wheels on All under sealed, in arches and floor pan done too. Quote
aaddzz123 Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 This is why I want to learn to weld. I love The KP but they're all so rotten now. You've done a good job so far Well done mate. Quote
Avalaugh Posted August 9, 2014 Author Posted August 9, 2014 It's amazing what you can do in 11 hrs. Quote
Avalaugh Posted August 9, 2014 Author Posted August 9, 2014 Engine next up for the chop a long with that fooking horrid exhaust system. Quote
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