DoctorRetro Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share Posted May 26, 2021 privatewire, loserone, Coprolalia and 24 others 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurious Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Quality, top notch car, they're super well built and the 4a engine is great. Are you getting rid of something and keeping it? DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share Posted May 26, 2021 Just now, Spurious said: Quality, top notch car, they're super well built and the 4a engine is great. Are you getting rid of something and keeping it? That is very tempting. I might even see if I can keep all 3 Dan302 and crad 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Awesome! Does it have AC??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share Posted May 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ian_Fearn said: Awesome! Does it have AC??? I think it did at some point, doesn't appear functional. It's got keep fit windows but central locking. Power steering but tiny 13 inch wheels Ian_Fearn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share Posted May 26, 2021 More pics. Saucy underneath pics for @tooSavvy crad, Dirk Diggler, Spurious and 9 others 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Result!! Great to see one of these finding a sympathetic home; looks pretty clean and will hopefully serve you well. Nicely done. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 2 hours ago, DoctorRetro said: More pics. Saucy underneath pics for @tooSavvy Gr9...... Deffo smear up both those pressed arms (solid steel bar on a Corolla, same years) + lard up ALL steel pipes.. brake/fuel. Deffo 'frittzie' on ToMM© >> be warned DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crad Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 1 hour ago, DoctorRetro said: That is very tempting. I might even see if I can keep all 3 go on, spoil yourself... until another fine* automobile shows up anyway DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Now that is a cracking automobile, just look at that lovely upholstery. Very jealous. Just a couple top tips about the 4A-F, make sure all the vacuum lines are in good order and leave the carb adjustments well alone, any and all adjustment will make it worse (ask me how I know). LightBulbFun, mercedade and DoctorRetro 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share Posted May 26, 2021 7 minutes ago, MorrisItalSLX said: Now that is a cracking automobile, just look at that lovely upholstery. Very jealous. Just a couple top tips about the 4A-F, make sure all the vacuum lines are in good order and leave the carb adjustments well alone, any and all adjustment will make it worse (ask me how I know). I know, Japanese carbs, especially Nikki ones are temperamental if messed with! The carb actually looks really clean, perhaps replaced at some point. MorrisItalSLX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share Posted May 26, 2021 2 hours ago, tooSavvy said: Gr9...... Deffo smear up both those pressed arms (solid steel bar on a Corolla, same years) + lard up ALL steel pipes.. brake/fuel. Deffo 'frittzie' on ToMM© >> be warned What's the PCD on these? Internet suggests 5 x 100 but I only count 4 bolts 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Is it weird that I can smell the interior by looking at the pic? I just instantly had the distinct aroma of old Jap car in my head when I saw it DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 1 hour ago, DoctorRetro said: What's the PCD on these? Internet suggests 5 x 100 but I only count 4 bolts 🤣 VW...... 100x4 ET 37 DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 /\ WHS. Carina E was 5x100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Looks fantastic! Well purchased. I've lost count of the number of times I've been driving a car and suddenly asked myself "How many valves does this have again?" Glad to see Toyota thought of this conundrum and included a handy reminder! sutty2006 and Datsuncog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 I'm sure it was someone on here (??) had an Estate. He put wide 15" Renault steels (scrapyard cheepz) on... but you need a mounting ring/hubcentric Threads are Ford..... I used stock Ford alloy sleeve nuts on ToMM© Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juular Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 13 hours ago, DoctorRetro said: More pics. Saucy underneath pics for @tooSavvy That is stonking. And very clean looking underneath. Good save. Dibs! DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, tooSavvy said: I'm sure it was someone on here (??) had an Estate. He put wide 15" Renault steels (scrapyard cheepz) on... but you need a mounting ring/hubcentric Threads are Ford..... I used stock Ford alloy sleeve nuts on ToMM© I have a set of 14" Clio alloys in 'stock', so will probably put them on. Just need tyres. 2 minutes ago, juular said: That is stonking. And very clean looking underneath. Good save. Dibs! You're the first to officially claim dibs tbh... tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 Well, all taxed and insured. So I now have 3 cars Datsuncog, Tickman, Coprolalia and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurious Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Does it have a little "economy" light that lights up when you're not flooring it? Very fond memories of my Grandads Corolla Sprinter with the same engine. We go mad for retro Toyotas in Ireland, it's like people and Fords in the UK. It's a €1500-2000 car every day there. Datsuncog, DoctorRetro, Coprolalia and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBoom Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 17 hours ago, DoctorRetro said: Top work sir. You has an Indestrucicar! I'm glad that you saved it. Respect and good vibes coming from my corner of the internet! DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 R50 15" mini pepperpot alloys would be my choice... DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf892 Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 40 minutes ago, yes oui si said: R50 15" mini pepperpot alloys would be my choice... tasteless oik! Good job it’s not yours innit. Mind you this loony will probably throw paint over it..... DoctorRetro, chadders and Sheefag 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 19 minutes ago, alf892 said: tasteless oik! Good job it’s not yours innit. Mind you this loony will probably throw paint over it..... Oik yourself. If it were mine I'd take a slitting disc to the springs. Jamie and loserone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf892 Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, yes oui si said: Oik yourself. If it were mine I'd take a slitting disc to the springs. Yes...it would be more suited to you then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 It's not getting painted... I did however pop the wheel trims off to inspect the steels. I'll probably find a matching set for now until i get the proper one. The local pigeons decided they didn't like this one.. yes oui si, crad, Dirk Diggler and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Well worth keeping on top of the jobs that want doing as you’ll have a reliable car there. Burnside, Low Horatio gearbox, yes oui si and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 14 minutes ago, sierraman said: Well worth keeping on top of the jobs that want doing as you’ll have a reliable car there. Yeah, I've decided it's sticking around for now. It's so smooth and calm to drive. Things that need doing: Suspension top mounts - no movement but rubber is perished. Tyres/ wheels - currently on 4 different 13" balloons. Interior - trace a couple of trim rattles. Fix speakers. Get foam residue off dash. Replace sun visor that I snapped. Bodywork - fix odd rust patch on rear door. Drivers mirror needs casing. Engine - oil change Cambelt was done at 10k ago, so that's a good thing. privatewire, Burnside, yes oui si and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Sunvisor on ToMM© was all crumply, soft n squidgiee.... If you look into my tredd.... you will see I rammed on two Corsa blinds (hard/stiff & a good profile fit) All new dampers on mine... FRONT are 'inserts' .... from MicksGarage, Ireland DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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