Sooner the better build '79 Te51

[Nuts]

wow, great project car bud. Keep up the great job.

[ItsaCorolla]

I think I found my new favorite car
The rear seat space shave looks a bit dodgy, but hey, we all learn by doing, and maybe next time You'll make it better.
In for more of Your work.

Yeah I know, it was the only idea I could come up with. I think it's coming do for a revision. Any suggestions or idea? Or Should I do something similar just hide the fasteners/hardware this time and improve the fit?

[ItsaCorolla]

I'm considering getting some custom center caps for my wheels for this guy http://www.r2-limited.com/ since he's shown interest in making them over at another forum I post on. I think they'd be a nice touch but I'm not sure what I'd put in them. Toyota had stopped using both the old corolla logo and the old "new" company logo at this point. Any suggestions or opinions?

Old corolla emblem


Old "new" Toyota logo

[93foxx]

it would look so much better if you didnt put on the rear spoiler....just a cleaner more sleek look in my opinion.

[crxmarc]

cant wait to see more progress! looking great so far!

[rsingh3g]

Man I want a TEQ badge so bad

[ItsaCorolla]

cant wait to see more progress! looking great so far!

Me too! The weather has been a little to cold here to paint (my garage has no heat and it's barely above freezing) but we're supposed to get some warm weather this weekend and I should be able to lay down the last few coats of paint. Parts are shipped and should start showing up this week.

[RubbderDucky]

I want one now. Love it man!

['70dim]

http://www.3tcgarage.com/

That site has a lot of good information!

[ItsaCorolla]

Came home last night and opened the garage to unload some stuff. The carooked like this sitting all alone with just the single low watt light above. Standingin the dark I thought it'd make a cool picture to share. Sorry for the low quality, I'm still trying to figure out all the setting on my dslr and how they work.

Also laid another coat of paint today. Only one coat left and then I'll spend monday wet sanding and buffing.

[streetlifethenwstory]

fell in love i love old toyotas and datsuns. (i own a '71 510 goon)

[ItsaCorolla]

More progress. Started the long process of buffing and polishing the car today. Got the right side done before my shoulder and back said it was time to call it a day. Being the stubborn jackass that I am I wasn't about to call it quits so I went ahead and got the badges and trim put back on as well. I'm really proud of my first paint job not perfect by any means but not bad either

Oh btw should I black out the headlight trim to match my black and white scheme or leave them chrome?

[rice4life]

Looks good in white nice job!

[PrimeLuxeZ]

I say you black them out. Black and white cars are tits specially from the 70'z and early 80's

[ItsaCorolla]

Damn you guys! Car isn't even back together yet and I'm already cruising craigslist looking at 5 series sedans. I blame all of the outstanding examples shown here..

Lol anyways, quick update. Paint is finished for the most part, had to do a few touch-ups. Fender flares fell through since they weren't up to snuff when I received them from the seller. Sent back for a refund, 'nuff said. Also had a problem with the chin spoiler I ordered, but that's sorted and the new one is installed.

Still waiting on the rear lip spoiler and my new wheels, which should be in tomorrow. Ended up going with 15x9 -15 all around. Might try to get away with just a roll but we'll see once everything is on. Gonna run 195/50/15's. Still need to get the harness bar rear brace in and install my audio stuff. I'll have pics up as soon as things are buttoned up. Hope everyone had a awesome weekend