Tiger Posted May 24, 2005 Report Posted May 24, 2005 Ladies and Gentlemen... I bought this potential beast up for $300 and it drives, it has a 5 speed in it and it is the same build year as my birth year! (1981) Needless to say I can't wait to start on it. It's a KE55 Corolla CS It has a couple of rust spots on replaceable parts... but my main work is on the rear windscreen. It has rust spots in the bottom corners, which is common on the Corollas, as are underneath the taillights. But that's nothing the angle grinder and a can of bog won't fix :thumbsup: The body is pretty much straight. It's a 4K-C motor (but not for long!). I know it ain't the cleanest example but hey, what $300 buy is these days? I'll take better pics of it when I actually pick it up (tomorrow morning) In this thread I will show the build up as it goes along. The stereo install will be featured in the Car Audio thread.
demuire Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 Woo hoo, another breath of life to another Corolla :thumbsup:
Jason Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 (edited) Sweet, so what do you have planned for it ? Cool project area btw :thumbsup: Edited May 25, 2005 by Jason
Medicine_Man Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 Looks like an alright buy, nice work :thumbsup:
z|gen Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 nice corolla, iv always been a fan of the square fronts :thumbsup: good luck with the project :(
z|gen Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 well, they are the same as the KE30s and then they put the square headlights in and a squarer bumper, i think it looks cool anyone wanna trade for a rounder setup :thumbsup:
kangaroosa Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 Gotta love the price of Rolla's these days. You decided on a paint colour yet? Lets hope the stereo doesn't pop the Bog out. :thumbsup: or even the windows, hehe.
Tiger Posted May 25, 2005 Author Report Posted May 25, 2005 Thanks for the reply guys :) Basically, the engine looks like it's gonna be a worked 5K moto and a Celica steel case 5 speed and diff to match. The stereo will be back, as there WILL be no back seat. It's gonna end up a 2 seater :thumbsup: No walls, just a big display... you'll see. Everything will stay intact as the car will be completely sound deadened from roof to floor. Color... Tiger Mica (of course) Wheels... Momo Sports 17s (If I can't source them, then the ANZ Vegas "Momo replicas") Keeping in mind that this will have to be re-registered, I will get the inside SD'nd and new carpet laid. Power cabling, speaker wires and RCA's will be placed but not fixed as yet. (Don't wanna rock up to VICROADS with no back seat and 3 x 12s in replacement! I don't think that'll get me on the road. hahaha) :( More details later...
ancullen Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 Welcome to the growing legions of KE55 owners. First we will take over Rollaclub, then... the WORLD!!! Or not... But seriously, I can't wait to see what you do with the little beast. Two questions: Have you named him/her? What motor are you planning on using in it?
Tiger Posted May 25, 2005 Author Report Posted May 25, 2005 (edited) Thanks ancullen :thumbsup: I'll try my best to make this little beast a fine example of Corolla Quality :) In answer to your questions.. the name for HIM is Shere Khan, the mighty tiger from the Jungle Book. And as previous stated I will be running a 5K motor which I will see how much I can work it before it dies on me, and by that time, I will have decided what EFI engine I intend on throwing in, and whether or not it will be a boosted motor :D And Grim, I'm glad I inspired you to make up a new section for crazy guys/girls like us that enjoy blowing bucks on our wheels :( And having photographic evidence as proof of it all too! hahahahaha Edited May 25, 2005 by Tiger
ancullen Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 Whoops, missed the comment about the 5K. My bad. Should be awesome though. LOVE the name :thumbsup:
Tiger Posted May 25, 2005 Author Report Posted May 25, 2005 It has to complement my username somehow! :thumbsup: I pick this baby up in another 12 hours.... not that I'm counting time or anything, but yeah I'm DAMN EXCITED ABOUT THIS!!!! I finally get to do all the things I didn't do to the yellow coupe. Funny enough, I was actually trying to trace me a KE35 Coupe. But I got my hands on the KE55 instead. I have no regrets :(
ancullen Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 Yeah, the square headlights look MUCH better IMO. Of course, a square headlight-ed coupe would be even better again... I'm actually quite surprised by how many Rollaclub members seem to have KE55's though. Not quite as popular as KE70's, but not too far behind KE30's.
Tiger Posted May 25, 2005 Author Report Posted May 25, 2005 Well, my friend builds limos and coupes for a living, so he could always come up with an idea for me if he wanted to :)
Xany Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 nice buy mate, funnily enough thats the same price i paid for mine with 3 days rego still on it....hehehe.. i'll warn you now, that steel case box aint gunna bolt up to that 5k without a custom bellhousing made up for it = $$$$$. i'll stick with my round headlight front end....hehehehe...
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