mk3 supra body differences

[Jazzsaxsupra]

Originally Posted by Guest

what is the difference between 86 and 85.5 ?

You mean 86 and 86.5. The 86 supras were MK II's, and the 86.5 ones were MK III's. That's the difference, and it's a pretty considerable one at that.

[Figit090]

WOAH ok I have a 86.5.... what exactly is the difference between widebodys and "normal" ones? what are the two widths and when were they offered??

Just curious to see what mine is.

does anyone have a key for reading the chassis codes to see what my car originally came equipped with??

or an account to free carfax reports? i'm remotely curious about my car's history.

[suprra_girl]

Originally Posted by suprra_girl

86 supras are also narrow body (flat sides, guards aren't flared out etc)
here's a pic of a narrow body & widebody... you can see the yellow one has wider front guards than the white one

you can see the difference in the above picture

if you are in America all supras were widebody there (these body differences apply to japanese and some american)

[zmzmzm]

just wanted to say good job on the yellow supra build. looks nice!

[83restomod]

86.5 and older were the 2ed gen supras or celica supras. do you homework

[suprra_girl]

there are already a number of usdm body difference threads, this thread in particular pertains to JDM

I have created a site dedicated to the jdm body differences here
My Car gallery

Yes 86.5 & earlier were known as the celica supra or just plain old celica but theres no need to be rude about it

[Spudboy]

Originally Posted by 83restomod

86.5 and older were the 2ed gen supras or celica supras. do you homework

Hey Dude...I did my homework 'real time' because in 1986 I was alive, had a drivers license and money, and wanted that 86.5 when it first came out. The 1986.5 Supra WAS THE FIRST MK3 model in California USA. I don't care to waste my time to see if they still sold the Celica style in 86.5 too...(probably did) you can do that homework because I don't care.

After looking at several other sports cars while driving a Fiat in 1986 I decided the Supra was for me. I bought my one and only that I still have today in Nov. 1987 (1988 model).

If you found information that says 1986.5 was NOT the first MK3 model...it is wrong. Don't believe everything you read...especially on the internet. Learn to do proper homework.

[averagejoeyMINE]

Hey im pretty new to this. but i luv the older supras!

luv the yellow mk3!

Just wondering. is it possible to buy the seatbelt guides and fitting them to older seats or would you have to buy a new seat?

btw i dont own one, i just luv them and i'm pretty much just researching them!
cheers

[Spudboy]

Originally Posted by averagejoeyMINE

Hey im pretty new to this. but i luv the older supras!

luv the yellow mk3!

Just wondering. is it possible to buy the seatbelt guides and fitting them to older seats or would you have to buy a new seat?

btw i dont own one, i just luv them and i'm pretty much just researching them!
cheers

You can still get all the original parts through your Totota dealer...at least everything I have tried to get.

[carfreke68]

thanks for all the mk3 info, do you have like supra trees? because with all the ones on your property its liek you grow them.... can i get one? lololol