Willow Green Ke20

[13BT_KE20]

sounds like your just a bit impatient.....want the car done asap haha

 

My car has been on the road for about 18months, through that time i would say i was slowly but containly "upgrading" it which ment that its probably off the road than it is on.

So i understand that you want it all done at once, which means collecting parts=$$$ and time.

 

It took me just over 8 months to build my car initially, that was collecting parts and working the car atleast 2-3 day (about 20hrs a wk).

So it does take time and money, i find the more money i have to spent on the car at that point in time considerably effects my motivation for the "POS" haha

 

you don't wanna know what my cars cost me to date, its soon to be considerably more

 

PATIENCE MATE!

 

don't sell it

[Tally]

sometimes you just need some motivation ;)

 

KE20 with your wheels man, look how wild it could look :lol:

 

[LukeAE71]

sometimes you just need some motivation ;)

 

Tally you have outdone yourself son :lol:

 

That is exactly what I needed :o ;) :D :D :D :D :D :D :D There is something a bit wrong with that one, not low enough or something but shit it gives me the idea

[Chobis]

There is something a bit wrong with that one, not low enough or something

 

You'd wanna be careful if you plan on going any lower than that round these parts ol' boy

[LukeAE71]

You'd wanna be careful if you plan on going any lower than that round these parts ol' boy

 

You make it sound like I would drive it every day ;) needs moar and moar low :lol:

[greenmac80]

keep it luke. its nicer than the 11 was and its great to drive. do some shiz to it piss the laser off and daily drive it... aka enjoy it.

 

ergh above picture. i like the wheels but to me its too low.. cars that low don't appeal to me at all enymore. more like needs to be lifted in the rear for some rake and a bigger tyre.

[LukeAE71]

I received the final piece of the manual puzzle today, the tailshaft.

 

Big thanks to ke30dude, Joe you are a champion.

Edited March 28, 2010 by LukeAE71

[LukeAE71]

I have bought my KE20 down to my in-laws tonight so should be more opportunities to work on it now since it is closer to where I live :P

 

I enjoyed driving it again tonight, gave me some much needed motivation for the car again.

[nickyboy]

i'm taking it in the night

[LukeAE71]

:P

[benzo]

ergh above picture. i like the wheels but to me its too low.. cars that low don't appeal to me at all enymore. more like needs to be lifted in the rear for some rake and a bigger tyre.

 

ahaha

 

Luke if you do this properly this will be the best looking KE20 in Aus.

 

edit: you have a KE30 door mirror? If you want a KE20 item I have a overrated one I'd seeell you

Edited April 1, 2010 by benzo

[LukeAE71]

So..... progress has been very slow. Lots of things happening on the personal front so hasn't been much time for the old girl.

 

I bought some TE27 flares and a fat front lip for her tonight!!!!! :hmm:

 

I hope to have the car completed by All Japan Day 2011 - whatever date it is going to be :blush:

[Raven]

Hope you're happy with the flares and lip :hmm:

 

I look forward to seeing it all bolted up :blush:

[nickyboy]

was waiting for something to happen to this!

 

:hmm:

[LukeAE71]

So my daily died in spectacular fashion late last week which means I need a new one.

 

I decided it was quicker and easier to get this thing on the road - not to mention more exciting!!!

 

Over the weekend I have done the following:

 

- ripped out old 3K and Toyoglide

- Installed new rebuilt 3K and 5 Speed

- Installed pedal box, etc

 

It runs, just waiting on my radiator to come back from being recored and then get my exhaust fixed and its rego time!!! Then a big wash and floss and probably just lower it with some whitewalls for the moment since it will be doing daily duties.

 

I learnt a few things while doing the manual conversion which I always thought didn't work.

 

1. My starter motor from my auto 3K works on my manual box.

2. My auto tailshaft fitted straight up to the back of the K50

3. My auto crossmember bolted straight up to the KE70 gearbox mount with just needing to redrill the holes a bit further apart. Everything lined up on the body in the factory holes.

4. KE30 accelerator cable is a good fit with a bit of modification and works with the later carby.

 

Thanks to Nickyboy and his Dad for helping me with the timing - turns out the dizzy was 180 degrees out.

 

I'm excited