cobrastang Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Is that new headlamps or did you get the old ones that clean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DC5MATT Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 i'm trying to improve the condition of the car for re sale puposes so OEM is the way forward, i don't really wanna start messing about with non genuine parts. the lamps are the original jspecs just refinished using a PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcgoo Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Good thread mate. That was a very clean car under all the dust and dirt. Well done so far, will look on with interest. I wish I had somewhere big enough to do something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 what is a PC ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 what is a PC ? "Porter Cable" probably - polishing machine, suspect the original poster is a bit of a Detailing World type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Plethora Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I am hoping you hold on to this rather than sell as you would clearly look after it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DC5MATT Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Cheers Dnk! Top bloke, thanks for the hint about wheel nuts and for supplying a set. I'll post you a headlamp guide later when I've finished plaiying with the duck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Cheers Dnk! Top bloke, thanks for the hint about wheel nuts and for supplying a set. I'll post you a headlamp guide later when I've finished plaiying with the duck No probs Matt, glad i could help and look forward to seeing the finished car and exactly what you used on the headlamps. Top job so far mate and when its done i reckon you'll want to keep it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DC5MATT Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 (edited) So today... I left myhouse at 7AM to collect my parts from Dnk, got some standard wheel nuts too. spot on.. after this i went to Toyota to collect this lot: backin the bat cave: 4x17" jdm toyota wheels, 2 toyo proxes and 2 goodyear f1s: i've got all four calipers painted up and refitted: cut, polished and then refiited the bonnet: tried the new bumper on (without brackets, fixings or bolts): I quickly cleaned the hinges cos they were VERY grubby: last thing, i've started on prepping the wheels, had them pushed back over outer bead should be ok for squaring up the lips and painting the faces as the insides are good enough for me at the moment: more tomorrow hopefully, few more parts still to collect but its getting there. Dnk - product list will be with you asap rest of the posters - thanks for reading and your continued positive comments. Edited April 14, 2010 by DC5MATT (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steely Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 looking great chap. well done mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 what is your budget for this project? looks like you are doing everything very well, very quickly! If you are selling this car this thread will be invaluable. If you do sell, I bet a member snaps it up in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DC5MATT Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 I don't have a lot to spend on this car dude, just enough to get it presentable i reckon. updates ahoy! wheels are coming along nicely: light skim torepair kerbage ready for primer: primer stage: test colour, making sure the finish will be ok.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DC5MATT Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 done some work at the rear too... 1. 2. 3! near on full Toyota tool kit. I think i'mvonly missing a first aid box and flare by the look of it, does anyone know? wheels to finish next, and then gonna concentrate on the interior a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 (edited) Well done that man! I got my stock wheels refurbed a few years back and I love them, they look nice when they're clean Good choice with the tyres too Edited April 17, 2010 by Bobbeh (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DC5MATT Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 i really like the stock 17s, the car should look real nice n fresh on them. I didn't choose the tyres i got them with the wheels.....i'm well happy with them though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 wow super job there fella lookin forward to more updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 did you do the painting out of cans? or 2pac? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DC5MATT Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Using normal aerosal cans dude, pretty good finish so far I really hope the wheels turn out well. More progress tomorrow or monday I reckon. Work is getting in the way! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodilx6 Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 near on full Toyota tool kit. I think i'mvonly missing a first aid box and flare by the look of it, does anyone know? wheels to finish next, and then gonna concentrate on the interior a bit more. The flare (at least JDM OEM) is mounted in the passenger footwell. I seem to remember something about it having to be in the cabin law. You are missing the green first aid kit, yes. My 100% stock JDM came with nothing in the thin slot/hole to the left of the spare wheel, even though I have everything else. Did you replace the carpet in the back? If you from toyota? How much £££? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DC5MATT Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 got a pic of the first aid kit dude? You must be right about the flare, i've have a shell in my passenger footwell of the honda. The carpet is original dude, just wet vac'd it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DC5MATT Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 bare progress from tonight.. cleaned upthe rear lights to match the fronts: quick interior spruce up, mainly degreasing to freshen up. no vinyl care yet (i still need a 6spd knob and centre ash tray): also got some paint on one wheel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratty Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I love this thread. Well done that man, you are doing an awesome job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DC5MATT Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodilx6 Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 got a pic of the first aid kit dude? You must be right about the flare, i've have a shell in my passenger footwell of the honda. The carpet is original dude, just wet vac'd it I'll get you a pic of the kit tonight and have it online tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kill1308 Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 I love this thread. Well done that man, you are doing an awesome job. Seconded, great job seeing it come together.... I've done this kind of work myself on several old cheap cars, but it seems soooooooo much more fun doing it on a Supra from the look of it !! I wish I could find a nice cheap project Supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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