Sooner the better build '79 Te51

[Tom Cruise]

Man, those wheels are magic. I would leave the headlight trim chrome...unless you've already gone through with the black. Also, do you think you will try the fenders again if the opportunity comes?

[ItsaCorolla]

Man, those wheels are magic. I would leave the headlight trim chrome...unless you've already gone through with the black. Also, do you think you will try the fenders again if the opportunity comes?

They're still chrome and will more than likely stay that way. As for the fenders I would like to go with flares but I have no means to do metal ones and no one makes direct fit flares for my model. The closest thing that fits are Datsun 240Z flares and I feel like it's getting harder to find them for a decent price. All the low budget stuff is a copy of a copy of a reproduction etc. If I stumble across a decent set that isn't paper thin or a poor reproduction I'd love to grab them up and use them on this project.

[Nick475]

throw some 205's on those and get some mad tyte jdm stretch. in all seriousness though. that would look sick!

[ItsaCorolla]

Also, do you think you will try the fenders again if the opportunity comes?

I need to correct my previous statement that I might be able to just roll/pull. Got the wheels in today, definitely gonna have to run flares like I originally planned

Also going to have to look into getting a set of blocks for the rear until I can find someone local to de-arch my leafs, and need to find a set of AE86 front coils. I'd really like to wait until this summer when I can get everything to bag it but we'll see. I'll ride 4x4 status for a while and weigh my options.

Front


Rear


My Favorite pic so far

[ItsaCorolla]

Long time no update! I finally got most of the car finished and assembled. Cut the arched out today and got the flares on. For some reason the seller sent me a mixed set. The front are normal VG flares while the rears are the 4in. extended VG flares. I might need spacers but I'll wait for that until after I get the rear lowered. If there are any other okies here going to coffee and cars in march let me know. Here's some quick driveway shots. Hopefully I'll get some better pics tomorrow if weather permits.

[rsingh3g]

I am in love

[forloveandglory]

Great!

[ItsaCorolla]

Thanks, and sorry no more pics for a few days. Midwest is getting slammed with a blizzard so I'm not venturing out in the slush and salt

[ItsaCorolla]

Finally got a chance to take some decent pics of the car, excuse the dirt and stuff we've had crappy weather lately and I did these after class tonight so no pre-wash.

[SD202]

wow man turned out real nice ! i like it

[ItsaCorolla]

wow man turned out real nice ! i like it

Thanks, I'm in the process of trying to source some blocks or a shop to dearch my rear leafs and also looking for a set of ae86 front coils to help with the height issue. More to come soon hopefully

[Strawhat]

Despite the fact that I think this thing deserves some super dope, real vintage wheels (although your reasoning is sound),
I have to admit, it looks fucking awesome.
Lower it more, and you've got a real looker.

[ItsaCorolla]

Despite the fact that I think this thing deserves some super dope, real vintage wheels (although your reasoning is sound),
I have to admit, it looks fucking awesome.
Lower it more, and you've got a real looker.

Yeah I'd love to put a set of watanabes on it or some SSRs but I can't swing $600 a rim plus tires for a daily at this point in my life. I also have a bad habit of rotating through cars about every six months. Who knows, if I end up keeping this one for a year or so I might look into getting some "legit/dope" wheels. I'd rather invest in custom leafs and front coils at this point....maybe a SBC or SBF in the near future

more pics

old meets new

[rsingh3g]

I don't see why you would want to sell this beauty, not that you said you are going to anytime soon, but still

[drift55]

So good!