wile e coyote Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Great catch up Was like looking back at my pictures lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 A few more pictures through from today. Kane has been working on the others parts I dropped off. Also starting on the high build primer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted September 18, 2023 Author Share Posted September 18, 2023 Shell now in high build primer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 More body parts into high build primer. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 And a few more pictures of the same process to the other body parts. I've also placed an order for approximately 550 Toyota parts. These are mainly body plugs, grommets, nuts, bolts, fue line, fuel and brake line brackets, clips etc I'll need to start putting it all back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Going to need a picture of those 550 parts when they show up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuneR Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 8 hours ago, The Raven said: Going to need a picture of those 550 parts when they show up. Definitely, painted car in the background too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 Yep, it's amazing how many body plugs, bungs and grommets are on the shell. Some are reusable, but others are garbage and need replacing. I'll be certain to provide a photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 59 minutes ago, TuneR said: Definitely, painted car in the background too Kane is just doing some spray outs now, so not long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Looking great Matt. Over all the 20 or so years on the forum I believe this will be the most in depth restoration ever carried out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 Possibly Rob. There are a few very detailed builds on here. I can't help myself but to refurbish / recondition or replace everything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Looks great! Following this to see the final results If you still have the opportunity, you can plastic weld the large hole in the rear bumper. I did this when painting my bumper and it looks so much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffy Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 I love restoration threads like these, it's a nice contrast to the US forums where most builds are focused around the engine bay and drivetrain (which is also fine btw). Since you're going for 100% perfection I'm really curious what your solution for the discontinued firewall insulator 55223-14030 is. Re-using the old one which is ~30 years old, or just leave it off? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted October 3, 2023 Author Share Posted October 3, 2023 Mods - any chance my build thread can be moved to the projects section? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted October 3, 2023 Author Share Posted October 3, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, Sheffy said: I love restoration threads like these, it's a nice contrast to the US forums where most builds are focused around the engine bay and drivetrain (which is also fine btw). Since you're going for 100% perfection I'm really curious what your solution for the discontinued firewall insulator 55223-14030 is. Re-using the old one which is ~30 years old, or just leave it off? That's a very good question, which I've yet to properly consider. I will try and reuse my original one. I need to check on its condition as I've not paid too much attention to it thus far. I have decided on a paint colour though, purists read no further. I've decided to go with Lamborghini Grigio Avalon (LGA) (0049). Kane did a load of sprayouts for me. My wife and I pondered them for a few days and were in agreement on the colour choice. We were very tempted by the current GR Supra turbulence grey, and Kane did a great 196 toyota grey blend with more metallic flake that also looked good. However, on seeing the LGA I fell in love again. I say again as my last Supra was resprayed this colour, and I now remeber why I liked it so much. The original 6N0 grey just has too much green in it. If I sprayed the car it's original colour I'd be doing it for someone else, and this is entirely for me! Kane has also now seam sealed the car inside and out and we should have colour inside the car for the end of the week. Seam sealer isn't being replicated as it would come from factory as its just slapped on with a brush. We've gone for a far neater application. Edited October 3, 2023 by mwilkinson (see edit history) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 (edited) Just a couple of short videos of the paint being premixed by Kane. For those not familiar with the LGA colour. VID-20231004-WA0016.mp4 VID-20231004-WA0017.mp4 Edited October 4, 2023 by mwilkinson (see edit history) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 The best of colours 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted October 6, 2023 Author Share Posted October 6, 2023 12 hours ago, The Raven said: The best of colours Not biased at all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted October 6, 2023 Author Share Posted October 6, 2023 We have colour on the car...... I'm very happy and it's only the interior. VID-20231006-WA0026.mp4 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Wow that colour is stunning, shes looking so good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 I hate getting my car wet or dirty. every puddle becomes a major obstacle to be avoided. Hopefully others are less daunted with their clean undersides than I proved to be and can go on to fully enjoy their reborn Supras. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted October 7, 2023 Author Share Posted October 7, 2023 Rain will be avoided, but she will get used on nice days....although I have the right to reevaluate this statement once she's back on the road. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 (edited) Engine bay is now painted VID-20231009-WA0021.mp4 Edited October 9, 2023 by mwilkinson (see edit history) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuneR Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 It looks so good it'd be a shame to put the interior and engine back in covering it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share Posted October 12, 2023 The body has been undersealed with Novol Cobra and then over painted in satin black. Love the contrast of the black with the paint in the engine bay. Can't wait for the rest of the car to be painted now. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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