TOMMYS Ke 11 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Posted September 30, 2011 Hi every one Stuart here just wondering if any one has herd of this. The reason being? we are picking up a KE10 on the weekend and have been told it is one of the first factory TRD Model fitted with a limited slip diff and front disc brakes.Any further information would be great thanks Stuart. Quote
67Rolla-Ken Posted September 30, 2011 Report Posted September 30, 2011 Would have been Tosco back then not TRD ;) Quote
TOMMYS Ke 11 Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Posted September 30, 2011 Would have been Tosco back then not TRD ;) Thanks 67Rolla-Ken do you know if there were many of these built as the owner is telling us they are pretty rare. We are picking it up to use as a doner car for Thomas KE11 which caught fire and don't want to wreck if may be worth something thanks Stuart. Quote
camerondownunder88 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Posted September 30, 2011 ^^^ Second that. A few verients of KE1X had front disc brakes a few different brands and specs to. In all the parts catalouge I have on KE1X there was a stock LSD for the small diff they had. Factory no TRD. So if it is LSD will jsut be a stock one. When I get time ill scan the page for you. Cheers Cameron Quote
parrot Posted September 30, 2011 Report Posted September 30, 2011 Possibly it is a Bill Buckle car? Even then, would seriously doubt the LSD. Quote
tojo2 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Posted September 30, 2011 Aftermarket TRD lsd for 5.7" B diff : 41301- kp002 Quote
TOMMYS Ke 11 Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Posted September 30, 2011 Thanks every one for your replys not realy woried if it is not TRD Model as we are mainly getting it for parts and arnt paying a lot for it I'm just hoping it has s good bonnet so once again thank you all Stuart. Quote
parrot Posted October 1, 2011 Report Posted October 1, 2011 I've got an article somewhere about the Bill Buckle modified cars. When I find it, I'll scan and post it up. Bill Buckle was and still is a Toyota Dealership in NSW, who did a run of modified KE10's with dealer warranty back in the 60's. From memory they had head/cam/exhaust and some suspension modifications. Quote
Ben-89 Posted October 1, 2011 Report Posted October 1, 2011 Like Parrot I also have a brief artice written from Modern Motor staff which spent some time behind the wheel of a Buckle Spec Corolla, March 1968. This is the only article I have/seen but there may be more out there. Quote
TOM Posted October 1, 2011 Report Posted October 1, 2011 Gotta love that - same top speed and 1/4 time as a 160 bhp Valiant with standard carby and 1100cc's is impressive! Quote
7shades Posted October 1, 2011 Report Posted October 1, 2011 I want me a set of those Jetfire Ignitors! Quote
majordad Posted October 1, 2011 Report Posted October 1, 2011 Boys, I traded my old 4 on the tree 65 Corona in on one of the Bill Buckle Corolla S models in 1969. It was a rocketship for it,s day and yes it dealt with many Valiant's off the lights. No LSD though. Blocks in the back and a block in the front transverse spring lowered it 1.5 inches, re welded widened 12 x 5" rims, head mods, extractors and carby work and that was it. Best little car I ever owned 104 mph genuine. majordad Quote
parrot Posted October 1, 2011 Report Posted October 1, 2011 I found my article, it's in Wheels from July 1970 and details a KE11 with a bit more detail including some photos. I'll try and post up a scan on Monday. Quote
parrot Posted October 3, 2011 Report Posted October 3, 2011 Here you go. A couple of years after Ben-89's article, so obviously they were available for a while. I wonder if they continued into the KE2x era? Buckle Corolla.pdf Quote
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