"lazarust", Bitten Off More Than I Can Chew?

[machg]

Thanks for that, some interesting stuff there. I could do with one of those tools that does little 90 degree bends.

[machg]

Got a bit done today:

- A better mousetrap

- Completed front repair

- Mmmmm black

- Just when you think you've finished, you find more rust.

 

Does anyone have a list of torque wrench settings for a T18/TE71?

Edited August 19, 2008 by machg

[machg]

Got heaps done today, finished and primered all rust spots up to the firewall, and removed all sound deadening from firewall back to B pillar.

Some Pics:

 

Used a health grill ($10 from the tip shop FTW!) to soften most of the large areas of sound deadening, made the job heaps easier:

Edited August 29, 2008 by machg

[Golberg]

Nice idea with the grill.

 

From memory, this is the manual for an AE86 but most things will be the same torque spec, I use it for my AE71:

http://pdftown.com/Toyota-Corolla-1983-Service-Manual.html

[machg]

Nice idea with the grill.

 

From memory, this is the manual for an AE86 but most things will be the same torque spec, I use it for my AE71:

http://pdftown.com/Toyota-Corolla-1983-Service-Manual.html

Thanks heaps for that, really appreciate it.

[machg]

Had more of a look at some of the trickier fabrication bits today, some panels are sooo complex, I am going to sacrifice "jesus" for some bits. Because of this, I probably won't be able to keep to a $1K budget, so back to plan 'A' - track/drift car. Would the stock 2TGEU have enough grunt for drifting, or would I be better off going down the turbo route. Or the 3T bottom end 2TG head N/A (or turbo). I have a turbo off an L20ET that just needs a couple of seals, would that be O.K. size wise on the 2TG?

[machg]

Got this from Toy-yoda (thanks mate) to complete the steering set-up, except I need the uni joint that links this to the rack, anyone?

[toyota_ae71]

if its off a ke70, i have 2 of every thing lol one is yours if you want?

 

Cheers Corey

[machg]

Yes. its a KE70 column. I'm in Tasmania, so I will check some local wreckers tomorrow, if I have no luck I'll get one of yours. Cheers, Mark

[machg]

Yoda found a uni joint for me (thanks once again mate) started fitting the new column. Should be able to get hold of the original dash and its loom so I swapped key barrel and switch block over to the new column. Everything fitted perfectly, gotta love Toyotas, LOL.

[RollaBus_4agze]

Awesome work mate :P

 

You are going to great lengths to save this car... Well done!

[machg]

Having to put a new gearbox in "jesus" I have experimented with engine fitment on "lazarust". I have worked out by cutting off the old mounts from the original crossmember and the mounts off the new (AE71), then bolting and welding the T series mounts onto the A series crossmember the alignment should be perfect. Will post pics when I am done.

[machg]

- AE71 engine X member with mounts removed

 

- T series mounts, notice corner hole to allow precise location

 

- Not a quick or easy job getting to this stage

Edited December 1, 2008 by machg

[Toy-Yoda[RL]]

Looks like you're making some solid progress there mate, keep it up.

 

Gotta love the rust! :dance:

[KE30_KE35_KE55]

let me know if you get stuck with panel shapes as i may be able to help.

To fix heat worpage use a Shrinking Disc , it fits on an angegrinder and heats the high spots then you quench them in cold water. even a beginner can get great results.

 

check out the link below i have also seen them on ebay.

 

 

 

http://www.daggertools.com/m5_view_item.html?m5:item=DT-SD2