bradleyh_15 Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 22 hours ago, RichACL said: This is a stunning build, very nice! Thanks Rich, I’m trying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share Posted October 12, 2023 So the day has come that the car has returned from the painter 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Must be great to have it back and be able to crack on with rhe reassembly. Looking really good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 3 hours ago, mwilkinson said: Must be great to have it back and be able to crack on with rhe reassembly. Looking really good. It’s been a long time! Can’t wait to get it all back together and then off to the guys at SRD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 yet more good news, the seats have arrived 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 wicked! out of interest, were the skirts you bought a direct bolt on fit in the end or did you still have issues? i bought my original ones from knightracer as a direct good fit but they fit like crap and needed endless hours to get them to fit nicely. They offered a refund but at that point they were at the bodyshop and i couldn't be bothered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 23 minutes ago, tayr said: wicked! out of interest, were the skirts you bought a direct bolt on fit in the end or did you still have issues? i bought my original ones from knightracer as a direct good fit but they fit like crap and needed endless hours to get them to fit nicely. They offered a refund but at that point they were at the bodyshop and i couldn't be bothered Well the original ones I bought were so far out it wasn’t worth trying. The second set were a lot better but by no means direct bolt on they still needed fettling to fit. I will see if I can find the video the paint guy sent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 1 hour ago, tayr said: wicked! out of interest, were the skirts you bought a direct bolt on fit in the end or did you still have issues? i bought my original ones from knightracer as a direct good fit but they fit like crap and needed endless hours to get them to fit nicely. They offered a refund but at that point they were at the bodyshop and i couldn't be bothered Here you go mate, video the body shop sent of the second set of side skirts. By no means a direct bolt on. Won’t let me upload a video from my phone to hear so I’ve done it on YouTube and here’s the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 ahhh mate this video gives me such PTSD about my ones haha. Just goes to show even the guarunteed bolt on fits still need alot of work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 1 hour ago, tayr said: ahhh mate this video gives me such PTSD about my ones haha. Just goes to show even the guarunteed bolt on fits still need alot of work I know that no after market body panel is going to be perfect but then there’s a little adjustment and big adjustment. As I said the first ones just weren’t worth it in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Looking good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 38 minutes ago, evinX said: Looking good Thanks mate, can’t wait for it all to come together and be done. Still got the front bumper, spoiler, side skirts, door handles and wing mirrors yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 Now time to remember where all this goes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted October 22, 2023 Author Share Posted October 22, 2023 So I decided that I need to get the dash looked at and took it out. However you can see the bar it attaches to wasn’t looking to good so I’ve taken it out to get treated and powder coated because I know it’s there 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 That’s how they look in every supra that’s not been fully restored. There’s a few parts that have the same finish and are ALWAYS rusty! Rear suspension plastic supports are another common one. Love the attention to detail on your build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 What Darryl said. Mine had surface rust when I removed it. I had it media blasted and powder coated. I couldn't get it galvanised as they said the metal was too thin and would warp. When you say, "get the dash looked at", what do you actually mean? What are your plans with it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted October 23, 2023 Author Share Posted October 23, 2023 15 hours ago, Homer said: That’s how they look in every supra that’s not been fully restored. There’s a few parts that have the same finish and are ALWAYS rusty! Rear suspension plastic supports are another common one. Love the attention to detail on your build! Thanks, I just can’t handle the idea of just covering it up. Same as the dash, nothing really wrong with it just needs a clean but I know it could be better and if I refresh it then it won’t lift by the vent like they usually do any time soon. I hate wiring and all the wiring for the old Clifford is stressing me out. Going to have to get it sorted before it goes to get the engine fitted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted October 23, 2023 Author Share Posted October 23, 2023 7 hours ago, mwilkinson said: What Darryl said. Mine had surface rust when I removed it. I had it media blasted and powder coated. I couldn't get it galvanised as they said the metal was too thin and would warp. When you say, "get the dash looked at", what do you actually mean? What are your plans with it? I’m going to get it fully recovered as although it’s ok at the moment I know how likely it is that it will lift by the vent and then I will have to take it out and get it done so may as well get it done while the car is apart. I’ve searched for a new dash for years now but to no avail. Can get a left handed one but that’s of no use to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Interested to see what options there are for recovering the dash. Often they end up as a patchwork of panels that just don't work or just look too fussy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Paint looks brilliant it’s all coming on nicely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted October 23, 2023 Author Share Posted October 23, 2023 19 minutes ago, tomgeer said: Paint looks brilliant it’s all coming on nicely I’m really happy with how it’s come out, was worth the wait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted October 23, 2023 Author Share Posted October 23, 2023 6 hours ago, mwilkinson said: Interested to see what options there are for recovering the dash. Often they end up as a patchwork of panels that just don't work or just look too fussy. Fingers crossed they do it justice. I’m permanently on the search for a perfect replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted November 2, 2023 Author Share Posted November 2, 2023 So picked up a few bits from the powder coater….. dash brace rear bench internals rear bench hinges roll cage harness bar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted November 3, 2023 Author Share Posted November 3, 2023 Some more goodies from Toyota this morning, some door weather strips, plastic door inserts to stop condensation a radiator rubber as I’ve lost one somewhere and rubber weather strip 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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