My Ke10 Corolla

[PMP020]

its a REAL family affiar :)

 

top work guys!!

 

cheers, scott

[Rufus]

Good to hear you are saving another one from rusting away.

What are your other plans, and do you plan on doing the paint and panel yourselves ?

 

Hey Doogs, I just read your thread from go to whoa and I must say I'm impressed. :) You have had to deal with some major rust problems there, in addition to some pretty ordinary previous bog jobs, and the way you have persisted is heartening. I hope my 14yo grandson Josh shows the same persistence with his Rolla, and so far he has. He's making this old fart pretty proud. So far I've only progressed as far as picking up most of the parts needed for my own project, but I hope to start on the bodywork soon. I'm still chasing a bonnet and apron, but seeing the progress you've made has given me the motivation to maybe straighten out what I have. Fortunately there is no penetrating rust anywhere on my KE10, so I don't have my work cut out the way you have. I can reupholster the seats and inside myself so that will save me a dollar or two.

Keep up the good work, and forget just doing your car up as just a 'daily'. Make it into a showpiece too.

All the best.

[Rufus]

Hey Guys, Just an update,

 

Still looking for a bonnet, apron and wipers. Anyone can help please give me a yodel.

Thanks, Graham

[JJT036]

Hey Poppa,

 

Any updates so far?

 

Josh :)

[JJT036]

Updates?

[TheNOBBLER[RL]]

Still looking for a front apron? I have a decent nik one that I will let go. Hope to see an update too!

 

Jarrad

[JJT036]

Still looking for a front apron? I have a decent nik one that I will let go. Hope to see an update too!

 

Jarrad

PM'd on Poppa's behalf.

 

Josh :cool:

[Rufus]

Had to have surgery so I haven't done much. Managed to get some wipers, interior mirror and some bibs and bobs.

 

Many thanks to those who have helped so far, you all know who you are.

 

And thanks to Grandson Josh for sticking the much needed rocket up my butt to make me do something, even if it's only updating.

 

Still looking for an apron and possibly a bonnet if it's cheap enough.

The existing apron is knackered, and I'm too old and lazy to fix the bonnet I have. It needs some MIG welding and I don't have a MIG.

[TheNOBBLER[RL]]

Jeez I'm a dill, forgot about the front apron again!

 

Will sort it out asap.

 

Jarrad

[JJT036]

Update for Poppa.

 

Got a KE11 Front Apron off the Nobbler on Sunday Arvo. Was a nice drive up to Bacchus Marsh, seeing that he'd haven't been up there in 40 years. (Thanks Jarrad) ;)

 

Now he just needs to change over the Apron Parker / Indicator Lights, and then he'll start working on this little rocket. :)

 

Josh :cool:

[TE278U]

since this project has been put on rollaclub,I have managed to buy an early ke10 myself,I would like tomeet up

 

with you Graham to see what similarities or differences our cars have. I might have a spare bonnet too.

 

REgards, Dave 0422 328 332

[Rufus]

since this project has been put on rollaclub,I have managed to buy an early ke10 myself,I would like tomeet up

 

with you Graham to see what similarities or differences our cars have. I might have a spare bonnet too.

 

REgards, Dave 0422 328 332

Hi Dave,

If your KE10 looks like the one in my pics, then the bonnet will definitely fit, since mine is the model with inside door panels and handles like the one shown. On all later KE10's (1968 onwards) the inside door handle was changed. Any KE10 bonnet should fit, because the only real changes from KE10 to KE11 were cosmetic, (inside trims, radiator grille etc.) and didn't involve doors or body panels.

It's a long drive from Sunbury to Croydon, especially for an old geriatric fart like me, so I'm reluctant to make the trip on what might turn out to be a wild goose chase.

I'm also looking for an inside driver's door trim, although that's not vital, since I can make one. (Style MUST match the red one in the pics). I'll be reupholstering the whole of the inside, so it's not a problem to make the trim from plywood or masonite. If you or anyone else has a couple of door pulls I'm interested. (The small black plastic ones at the top of the inside trim).

At some later stage I might be after a KE10 boot lid, (the one with the long chrome trim), but that is low on my priority list and depends on how far I can stretch the pension without the war department (She who must be obeyed) using my head as a football.

I have a driver's door from the later model if anyone is interested. The lock is stuffed thanks to a certain grandson who shall remain nameless. I can't be too harsh because Josh was only a toddler when he found out that a house key does NOT open a car!

 

Gtaham.

[67Rolla-Ken]

Howdy Rufus,

Can't wait to see some pics of this car minus the inch of dust :lol:

 

Just wondering what the first 3 digits of your vin are seeing as you changed the discription to "Possibly the VERY FIRST KE10 Corolla off the Boat!".

 

I think we can confirm or debunk that very quickly ;)

 

Mine starts with KE10-194, there are at least 3 older cars on RC (probably more not on RC).

[Rufus]

Can't get the bonnet open to check yet. My youngest son, Woz's (EWT'S) kid brother, is restoring a Holden (BARRRFFF) panel van alongside my Rolla and half of his junk is on my bonnet.

The inch of dust comes with the car as an optional extra, and it's been there for 30 odd years.

I based my suggestion that my Rolla was first off the boat on what the original owner told me when I bought it in 1968, and what the service manager of AMI in Port Melbourne mentioned off the record shortly after. Since neither informant was 100% positive, I changed it to maybe because until I can get confirmation I can't be certain.

At that time I didn't think it mattered because I never envisioned I'd still have the little beast 40 years later.

Whatever the facts are she's still mine and I love her to bits. Pity she's in bits though LOL

Edited March 17, 2011 by Rufus

[67Rolla-Ken]

You're killing me with suspense! :lol:

 

Now I'm even more curious!