A.deCoset Posted November 11, 2022 Report Posted November 11, 2022 Hello everyone! This is my 69 Corolla that I pulled out of a junkyard after sitting 25 years. The car is super complete and very straight, there is a lot of rust to fix though. I'm excited to get going on this project! Quote
Banjo Posted November 12, 2022 Report Posted November 12, 2022 Welcome aboard; & what a find ! It appears that the speedo, is indicating it has travelled just under 40,000 klms. That seems unlikely. if the car has been sitting there for 25 years, then when it entered the junk yard, it was already 28 years olde. Highly unlikely, that it would only travelled approximately 1500 klms each year since new. Where about are you located, & are spares available readily ? Are you " enticed", to return it to original, or upgrade it all round ? Before, I removed a bolt or panel anywhere, I would see if you can get the engine going, although, that is a big ask, as the engine has been in the weather, without a air cleaner on it, so may well be "frozen". Congratulations, & let us know what you decide, & start a thread, on Rollaclub, & keep us posted. We love these type of "projects" Cheers Banjo Quote
A.deCoset Posted November 12, 2022 Author Report Posted November 12, 2022 12 hours ago, Banjo said: Welcome aboard; & what a find ! It appears that the speedo, is indicating it has travelled just under 40,000 klms. That seems unlikely. if the car has been sitting there for 25 years, then when it entered the junk yard, it was already 28 years olde. Highly unlikely, that it would only travelled approximately 1500 klms each year since new. Where about are you located, & are spares available readily ? Are you " enticed", to return it to original, or upgrade it all round ? Before, I removed a bolt or panel anywhere, I would see if you can get the engine going, although, that is a big ask, as the engine has been in the weather, without a air cleaner on it, so may well be "frozen". Congratulations, & let us know what you decide, & start a thread, on Rollaclub, & keep us posted. We love these type of "projects" Cheers Banjo Hey Banjo thanks for the kind words! According the the guy I bought it from that is the original mileage and it did come with some old receipts for work that seem to indicate that might be accurate. I'd like to drive it 100% stock at first to get the real KE10 experience haha. As for the engine it did sit all those years with no air cleaner or exhaust so I assumed it would be very rusted inside, to my surprise that wasn't the case. I actually Got this to fire up and drive with nothing more then a used battery and some gas! I couldn't believe it, it is a Toyota though! Quote
A.deCoset Posted November 12, 2022 Author Report Posted November 12, 2022 This car is from Nova Scotia, Canada btw. I am not aware of another KE10 on the east coast of Canada, rust is a real killer here. Parts are extremely limited but lucky for me this car was about 95% complete. I was missing a grille emblem but was able to get one sent to me from the Philippians. Quote
A.deCoset Posted November 13, 2022 Author Report Posted November 13, 2022 2 hours ago, altezzaclub said: Nice second car too..! Thank you, its my daily in the summer. 2001 RS200 6 speed. Quote
parrot Posted November 14, 2022 Report Posted November 14, 2022 your grille badge is actually for a KE15/17. Only difference is the colour though. Looks fantastic! Quote
A.deCoset Posted November 14, 2022 Author Report Posted November 14, 2022 11 hours ago, parrot said: your grille badge is actually for a KE15/17. Only difference is the colour though. Looks fantastic! Thank you! Yeah I know the colour is wrong but its what I could find. Now i just need to track down the fender emblems and it will be complete! Quote
parrot Posted November 16, 2022 Report Posted November 16, 2022 Well I prefer the cream colour and reckon it complements the blue car, but I have a KE15 so I’m biased. This guy sells very good aftermarket copies made for him. https://www.koromoheritage.com/shop/cars/corolla-sprinter/corolla-e10?start=20 1 Quote
A.deCoset Posted November 16, 2022 Author Report Posted November 16, 2022 1 hour ago, parrot said: Well I prefer the cream colour and reckon it complements the blue car, but I have a KE15 so I’m biased. This guy sells very good aftermarket copies made for him. https://www.koromoheritage.com/shop/cars/corolla-sprinter/corolla-e10?start=20 I found this on FB marketplace just after I posted that haha. I still need one more but I got this for $7!! Quote
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