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Offline 77RA24

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1977 Celica ST build thread - phase 1 body / paint
« on: Sep 03, 2017, 01:42:18 pm »
Here's an introduction to me and my project

http://www.celica-gts.com/forums/index.php?topic=30450.0

This is the car before I started the restoration / modification
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Re: 1977 Celica ST build thread - phase 1 body / paint
« Reply #1 on: Sep 03, 2017, 05:31:53 pm »
The beginning
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Re: 1977 Celica ST build thread - phase 1 body / paint
« Reply #2 on: Sep 03, 2017, 05:36:05 pm »
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Re: 1977 Celica ST build thread - phase 1 body / paint
« Reply #3 on: Sep 03, 2017, 05:41:00 pm »
All new rocker panels. Thick gauge
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1991 Mazda Miata (most smiles per gallon!)
2014 VW Jetta Sportwagen (for mobile PDR)
1997 Ford F800 with Cummins 5.9L (plow truck)

Previous Toyotas include

1972 Toyota Corolla (Mango)
1984/86 Toyota 4Runner (22RTE)

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Re: 1977 Celica ST build thread - phase 1 body / paint
« Reply #4 on: Sep 03, 2017, 05:44:45 pm »
Rust patches
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1977 Toyota Celica (my pride and joy!)
1991 Mazda Miata (most smiles per gallon!)
2014 VW Jetta Sportwagen (for mobile PDR)
1997 Ford F800 with Cummins 5.9L (plow truck)

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1972 Toyota Corolla (Mango)
1984/86 Toyota 4Runner (22RTE)

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Re: 1977 Celica ST build thread - phase 1 body / paint
« Reply #5 on: Sep 03, 2017, 05:47:27 pm »
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1977 Toyota Celica (my pride and joy!)
1991 Mazda Miata (most smiles per gallon!)
2014 VW Jetta Sportwagen (for mobile PDR)
1997 Ford F800 with Cummins 5.9L (plow truck)

Previous Toyotas include

1972 Toyota Corolla (Mango)
1984/86 Toyota 4Runner (22RTE)

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Re: 1977 Celica ST build thread - phase 1 body / paint
« Reply #6 on: Sep 03, 2017, 05:52:11 pm »
Enlarging wheel openings to make room for the fender flares and wider tires

Ordered these flares for it. https://www.ebay.com/itm/232429564869
« Last Edit: Sep 03, 2017, 06:01:49 pm by 77RA24 »
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1977 Toyota Celica (my pride and joy!)
1991 Mazda Miata (most smiles per gallon!)
2014 VW Jetta Sportwagen (for mobile PDR)
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1972 Toyota Corolla (Mango)
1984/86 Toyota 4Runner (22RTE)

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Re: 1977 Celica ST build thread - phase 1 body / paint
« Reply #7 on: Sep 03, 2017, 05:56:55 pm »
Welded in some stainless steel rods to regain fender rigidity and protection from possible tire rub. 
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1977 Toyota Celica (my pride and joy!)
1991 Mazda Miata (most smiles per gallon!)
2014 VW Jetta Sportwagen (for mobile PDR)
1997 Ford F800 with Cummins 5.9L (plow truck)

Previous Toyotas include

1972 Toyota Corolla (Mango)
1984/86 Toyota 4Runner (22RTE)

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Re: 1977 Celica ST build thread - phase 1 body / paint
« Reply #8 on: Sep 03, 2017, 06:07:06 pm »
All primered (shaved the side marker lights, and antenna btw)
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1977 Toyota Celica (my pride and joy!)
1991 Mazda Miata (most smiles per gallon!)
2014 VW Jetta Sportwagen (for mobile PDR)
1997 Ford F800 with Cummins 5.9L (plow truck)

Previous Toyotas include

1972 Toyota Corolla (Mango)
1984/86 Toyota 4Runner (22RTE)

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Re: 1977 Celica ST build thread - phase 1 body / paint
« Reply #9 on: Sep 03, 2017, 06:32:06 pm »
Modifying the TRD style (ebay) rear spoiler so it fits and has a proper mounting solution. Like many aftermarket fiberglass parts it was horrible out of the box!
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1977 Toyota Celica (my pride and joy!)
1991 Mazda Miata (most smiles per gallon!)
2014 VW Jetta Sportwagen (for mobile PDR)
1997 Ford F800 with Cummins 5.9L (plow truck)

Previous Toyotas include

1972 Toyota Corolla (Mango)
1984/86 Toyota 4Runner (22RTE)

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Re: 1977 Celica ST build thread - phase 1 body / paint
« Reply #10 on: Sep 03, 2017, 06:38:23 pm »
Shaping it into place
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1991 Mazda Miata (most smiles per gallon!)
2014 VW Jetta Sportwagen (for mobile PDR)
1997 Ford F800 with Cummins 5.9L (plow truck)

Previous Toyotas include

1972 Toyota Corolla (Mango)
1984/86 Toyota 4Runner (22RTE)

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Re: 1977 Celica ST build thread - phase 1 body / paint
« Reply #11 on: Sep 03, 2017, 06:41:14 pm »
Spent some extra time and did something special on the underside of the hood.
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1977 Toyota Celica (my pride and joy!)
1991 Mazda Miata (most smiles per gallon!)
2014 VW Jetta Sportwagen (for mobile PDR)
1997 Ford F800 with Cummins 5.9L (plow truck)

Previous Toyotas include

1972 Toyota Corolla (Mango)
1984/86 Toyota 4Runner (22RTE)

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Re: 1977 Celica ST build thread - phase 1 body / paint
« Reply #12 on: Sep 03, 2017, 06:48:22 pm »
in order to prep the engine bay and trunk for paint I sand blasted etched and primed befor cutting in all the jams and panels together.
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1977 Toyota Celica (my pride and joy!)
1991 Mazda Miata (most smiles per gallon!)
2014 VW Jetta Sportwagen (for mobile PDR)
1997 Ford F800 with Cummins 5.9L (plow truck)

Previous Toyotas include

1972 Toyota Corolla (Mango)
1984/86 Toyota 4Runner (22RTE)

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Re: 1977 Celica ST build thread - phase 1 body / paint
« Reply #13 on: Sep 03, 2017, 06:49:35 pm »
Btw this is the color I'm going with
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1972 Toyota Corolla (Mango)
1984/86 Toyota 4Runner (22RTE)

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Re: 1977 Celica ST build thread - phase 1 body / paint
« Reply #14 on: Sep 03, 2017, 07:51:19 pm »
Damn, going to be one nice 1st gen.
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