Spencer[RL] Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) So after my fail attempt at building a datto 180B only cause parts are harder to find than a 16year old virgin, I decided to buy my self a little rolla. Before buying did some research and fell inlove with the Ke70 model, watched a couple of vids on the YOUTUBE an seen Grant sliding his and that was that! Even tho I'm not a big drift nut, I still appreciate it and see it as more an art then anything else and a loooove the styling, I'm personally more into the time attack/ A-B racing tho. So less chit chat and lets see some pics! This is when I purchased it for a wooooping $500, probally paid $499.99 to much but I couldnt be bothered! Body was pretty rough Grill was made out of chicken wire Typical rust areas Had a 2 tone paint that was done with aerosol cans Had a 100" tacho to add a Extra 400 BHpowaaaaaaaa! Started cleaning up the back Got some new wheels ( I'm quite the wheel Whore ) R15x7 +22 195/60 ( To big :bash: ) So flipped them, was just a little to much for me so sold them Got the motherload of parcels from malaysa -Rear lights -Quad lights (Everything) -New Grill -Chrome bumpers After some inspriation from the parts from maylasia carried on trucking along Cleaned the rust off the lights, wasnt angry about this rust cause just proves they genuine ! Got some new wheels Strato upsilon R14 x 7 +2 Wrapped them in new Pirelli tyres 185/65 Nice Stretch The big hiccup in the conversion was finding straight and clean flat panels,looked hi and low through the wreckers with no luck but my luck changed! this is how I find my gaurds. Woke up went for my morning piss,watched some news, jumped on Egay was looking for some new wheels cause sold them other 1's Normally I go wheels then type my postcode in the little box to show them wheels in my city, after finding nothing, I typed in "ke70" into the search tab but was still searching only my postcode (Perth) and BAM! Left and Right Flat front gaurds NOS still in there box's! Got both of them for $150 , after I picked them up started on the front end! Bonnet wasn't straight enough for my liking so bought a new 1. Edited March 1, 2012 by Spencer Quote
Spencer[RL] Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Posted January 11, 2011 This is what she looks like now Shes sitting like a 4wd I know Quote
SLW42 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 so what are you planning to do to it? Just flat front it and work the k motor or is it gonna cop a 4age/ca/sr/3sge/te???? Looks the goods with the quads mate keep into it you wont look back Quote
Spencer[RL] Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) Thanks mate Well the next thing is the arch's, they are Dead. so going to cut them out I got some flares that I would like to put on but need to do the suspension. So been doing my research on a cheap upgrade but 90% topics bursts into a fight and don't want to look like a noob so getting no where slowly but I'll get there. I think i got the back sorted with falcon Au Springs and hilux shocks But the front is killing me cause I can't find AE86,Corona,T18 Struts in Perth Engine will be 4agte when the time is right Edited January 11, 2011 by Spencer Quote
Spencer[RL] Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Posted January 13, 2011 Anyone got ideas on colour? I'm thinking Dark Grey Boring White Jdm baby blue Let us know Quote
Ben-89 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) Anyone got ideas on colour? I'm thinking Dark Grey Boring White Jdm baby blue Let us know Dark grey sounds nice, especially if your going to fit chrome onto the exterior. How about a really deep but lush red? Also did you make those twin exhaust tips by any chance? It looks good! Edited January 13, 2011 by "The Mint KE70" Quote
Spencer[RL] Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Posted January 13, 2011 Never been a fan of red cars its a little bit to out there for me. The twin exhausts came with it when I bought it, they 2 into 1 welded on the the back of the muffler. They grey I'm thinking of is like this Cheers Quote
bAKER Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) Hey mate, cars cming allong nicely. Wish I had the time and money to progress this fast haha. As for the grey: If you want to be turning heads a dull grey isn't the best choice. It rectracts from the car, makes everything else slightly dull. You should be goign for something lighter, or make that shade metallic. my 2 cents ;] Edit: The twin tips, is awesome, I want some! Edited January 14, 2011 by bAKER Quote
twisted2 Posted January 14, 2011 Report Posted January 14, 2011 car coming along nicely, is it licenced ? Quote
Spencer[RL] Posted January 16, 2011 Author Report Posted January 16, 2011 Yea mate, coming on good....cut out the back gaurds yesterday. It is licenced till june :) .... Quote
twisted2 Posted January 16, 2011 Report Posted January 16, 2011 so how long do you think to you will be hitting the streets with it ? how well do taillight fit? Quote
Spencer[RL] Posted January 16, 2011 Author Report Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) Well have to finish the bodywork before 8 Feb ( Was a set goal ) Then doing suspension after should be end of Feb. Then 4K is schedule for some work, date undecided on that So not really soon , I'm quite the perfectionest..but painting this week depending on weather and if I can decide on a colour. The Tailights were pretty stubborn just got to make the standard holes a little wider. Edited January 16, 2011 by Spencer Quote
Spencer[RL] Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Posted January 20, 2011 Hey Guys Going to get some parts tommorrow from the wreckers for my suspension just wanted to confirm that all will be good. Rear Springs : Ford Falcon Au Springs x 2 Shocks : Toyota Hilux 4wd model Front Shocks Front Springs : Ford Falcon Au Springs x 2 Shocks : Unknown ???????? Corona Lca and and Steering arms Cheers p.s Got some new pics coming soon! Quote
B.L.Z.BUB Posted January 20, 2011 Report Posted January 20, 2011 Good luck finding a short shock inserts for the front with standard struts :no2: What model hilux you stealing the shocks out of? How low are you going? Quote
Spencer[RL] Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Posted January 20, 2011 Hey blzbub666 hows the white walls going mate? Still Researching the Hilux Shocks, I know its Single Cab 4wd but not to sure if its 4th gen or 5th gen. Front shocks are killing me and I'm not keen for the whole conversion. I'll phone around tomorrow see what I can uncover! I'm going about 110mm - 120mm from the jack up spots( lowest part of the car ). Cheers Quote
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