New Project

speedfiend · 08-09-2010, 04:02 AM

I have used the info & resources here and thought I'd formally introduce myself...
I worked in a Toyota dealership (ASE Master) as an "A tech" in the early 90's and have worked on and driven scores of Supras and Cressidas.
I LOVE the 5 & 7 series engines and the platforms they are in.
I like the turbo pep but the toll the heat soak takes on everything under the hood negates it IMO, I prefer the N/A engines for bullet proof reliability.
I just found and bought (read stole) a one owner, 145k, 88 N/A 5 speed car on Craig's List, it even has an owners manual in the glove box!. I made one of the the best buys I've made in my 35 years of near constant buying, selling and/or trading.
I've owned over well over 50 automobiles and this is my 11th yoda... I believe!
This car has been adult owned and professionally maintained since it was new, god what luck!
The car has (wrong size, 225/60s) fresh Kumho's, brakes & struts and a bad-ass sound system, the cruise works as do the windows and rear hatch struts. The A/C will work this week, major priority on the coast, $265 for a new Denso A/C compressor! Do you know what the dealer demands for it?
The years and use have taken their toll of some of the mechanics, trim & electronics. The headlight switch, D/S master window, power lock switch and lock micro switch just for starters and it's time to reseal the top and front of the engine. The paint needs buffing and I need some outer door trim and an OEM rear spoiler, after I take care of the minor mechanical issues, it just needs a little TLC and cash to bring it back up to being a really exceptional ride.
While I'm resealing I'll permanently remove the fan clutch and add dual electric fans, get HP everywhere you can.
I have a connection with jobber pricing from the dreaded for OEM parts.
I just ordered a new headlight switch and all of the required gaskets & seals, for under $200 and I got a new antenna mast, fog lamp bulbs, hood shocks, shift boot and E brake boots off of eBay for under $100.

Anyway, enough rambling.
Here's a pic of my one owner, garage kept bargain, I'll post more pics and info after I start doing something more to it besides driving it.
Today I scored a sharp set of polished, 17x9, 5 spoke wheels and hope to have the rear spoiler and some Nitto 255/40's to put on the wheels by fall.
Without an air-conditioned shop to work in it's too damn hot to work on ATM.
I am reading, planning, shopping and impatiently waiting for October.

08-09-2010, 04:02 AM	#1
speedfiend Intake Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mobile, AL/ Iquitos, Peru Posts: 36	88 N/A...New Project I have used the info & resources here and thought I'd formally introduce myself... I worked in a Toyota dealership (ASE Master) as an "A tech" in the early 90's and have worked on and driven scores of Supras and Cressidas. I LOVE the 5 & 7 series engines and the platforms they are in. I like the turbo pep but the toll the heat soak takes on everything under the hood negates it IMO, I prefer the N/A engines for bullet proof reliability. I just found and bought (read stole) a one owner, 145k, 88 N/A 5 speed car on Craig's List, it even has an owners manual in the glove box!. I made one of the the best buys I've made in my 35 years of near constant buying, selling and/or trading. I've owned over well over 50 automobiles and this is my 11th yoda... I believe! This car has been adult owned and professionally maintained since it was new, god what luck! The car has (wrong size, 225/60s) fresh Kumho's, brakes & struts and a bad-ass sound system, the cruise works as do the windows and rear hatch struts. The A/C will work this week, major priority on the coast, $265 for a new Denso A/C compressor! Do you know what the dealer demands for it? The years and use have taken their toll of some of the mechanics, trim & electronics. The headlight switch, D/S master window, power lock switch and lock micro switch just for starters and it's time to reseal the top and front of the engine. The paint needs buffing and I need some outer door trim and an OEM rear spoiler, after I take care of the minor mechanical issues, it just needs a little TLC and cash to bring it back up to being a really exceptional ride. While I'm resealing I'll permanently remove the fan clutch and add dual electric fans, get HP everywhere you can. I have a connection with jobber pricing from the dreaded for OEM parts. I just ordered a new headlight switch and all of the required gaskets & seals, for under $200 and I got a new antenna mast, fog lamp bulbs, hood shocks, shift boot and E brake boots off of eBay for under $100. Anyway, enough rambling. Here's a pic of my one owner, garage kept bargain, I'll post more pics and info after I start doing something more to it besides driving it. Today I scored a sharp set of polished, 17x9, 5 spoke wheels and hope to have the rear spoiler and some Nitto 255/40's to put on the wheels by fall. Without an air-conditioned shop to work in it's too damn hot to work on ATM. I am reading, planning, shopping and impatiently waiting for October. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 88 N/A targa, 5 speed, tint, thumpin' tunes, APEXi & KYB's, tweaked AFM, Hayden fan... *5 Favorite yodas I've owned, I am a believer!* 85 Supra 5 speed, tint, sunroof 77 Celica GT, 20R, 5 speed, tint, cam, header, tweaked Mikuni S/Ds, K&N 91 DX & 99 LE Camrys, for when I did the family thing 86 1 Ton P/U, 22RE, SR-5 speed, tint, buckets, 500w stereo, header, alloys, tweaked AFM, K&N 86 4x4, 22RE 5-speed, tint, 4" lift, cam, header, tweaked AFM, K&N, bored .040 500 character limit... Last edited by speedfiend; 08-22-2010 at 06:16 PM. Reason: embellishment...