Oh no he isn't! Oh YES I AM!

btwilson86 · 03-15-2009, 04:23 AM

I just wanna say props to you on continuing to post your progress despite the crap you're getting from alot of the people on here. Most people would've told them to f*** off and be done with it.

I wouldn't personally do what you are doing, but now I'm really interested to see how it turns out. Keep us updated

Vacationtime247 · 03-16-2009, 01:23 AM

Thanks man, glad at least one person is following along. Here is a picture of the finished interior. You'll see my vehicle security system is on, it's installed in the glove box. LOL! The carpet is layed and cut. Bought a gallon of rustoleum so I can start on the body paint after masking. Bought a few rattle cans to get the hard to reach areas. Went ahead and put a quick coat on the running board area, the pillars, the door sides and the flip up headlights. I'll begin masking it off soon. Will use a tack cloth to pull off any remaining particles. Going to put a red stripe down the center of the car. Following the hood bulge, going all the way back over the roof and down the rear bumper.
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Originally Posted by btwilson86

I just wanna say props to you on continuing to post your progress despite the crap you're getting from alot of the people on here. Most people would've told them to f*** off and be done with it.

I wouldn't personally do what you are doing, but now I'm really interested to see how it turns out. Keep us updated

Vacationtime247 · 03-20-2009, 04:56 AM

Almost finished masking the car off. Did a quick rattle can paint spray to the nose just to give me an idea what it'll look like once I'm finished. Need to mask off the back glass on both sides. Covers have been removed from the back hatch, it's getting painted too.

This car is coming along quickly, I want to be driving it before the end of spring. Sure, there is a lot left to finish yet. But it's keeping me occupied. Always liked having a project hot rod around.

Here's a list of just some of the vehicles I've owned in the past. I'm sure I'll forget at least 15-20. Each has it's own story....

1987 Pontiac Sunbird, 1987 Pontiac Firebird, 1981 Z-28, 1980 Z-28, 1978(?) AMC Matador Wagon, 1995(?) Mitsubishi Mighty Max P/U, 1981 Z-28, 1979 Trans Am, 1972 Mach 1, 1986 Ford Econoline van, 1976 Z-28, 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442, 1970 Ford Torino Grande, 1970 Ford Torino GT, 1979 Trans Am, 1979 Mercury Marquie, 1973 Mach 1, 1971 Mach 1, 1988 Toyota Supra Turbo, 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1986 Buick Skylark, 1977 Pontiac Tempest, 1987 Nissan P/U, 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1987 Dodge Daytona Turbo, 1988 Pontiac Sunbird, 1987 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible Turbo, 1989 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible, 1991 Buick LeSabre, 1987 Pontiac Grand Am, 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1993 Chevrolet Lumina, 1993 Lincoln Town Car, 1987 Lincoln Town Car, 1983 Lincoln Mark Series, 1969 Lincoln Mark Series, 1991 Geo Spectrum, 1988 Dodge Dynasty, 1979 Ford Extended cab F-250, 1976 Ford F-350, 1978 Ford F-150, 1986 F-150, 1976 Ford Wrecker, 1987 IROC, 1987 Pontiac Trans Am, 1984 Recaro T/A, 1978 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1991 Buick Roadmaster Wagon, 1988 Chevrolet C-1500, 1970 Chevrolet C-10, 1983 Mazda RX-7, 1987 Toyota Supra, 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1993 Jeep Cherokee, 1991 Ford Escort wagon, 1987 Ford Escort GT, 1978 Ford Pinto, 1993 Toyota Tercel, 1986 Ford Bronco II, 1993 Geo Tracker, 1978 Mercedes Benz 350/700R4, 1980 Pontiac Formula, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette, 1986 IROC, 1991 IROC, 1985 Buick Riviera, 1986 Ford Tempo, 1983 Datsun 280ZX, 1986 Nissan 300Z, 1987 Hyundai Accent, and countless others
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Vacationtime247 · 03-21-2009, 02:44 AM

The engine is in and has been test fitted. Goes in like it was made for it. Only had to cut a small hole on the passenger side for the transmission to fit in good. My assumption of using two seperate engine mounting techniques were correct. One, a plate from the stock frame mount going forward to bolt on the engine mounts. Second, a front plate mounted to the motor. It will run the distance from the passenger to the drivers side frame rail. 90* angle iron will be welded to the frame rail on each side of the plate. The stock transmission mount is in a great location also. It won't require much modification to make it work. I'll do the painting after the engine is done. Who knows how many more times it will need to come in and out. The masking however is done.
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Vacationtime247 · 03-21-2009, 02:49 AM

Here's a few more pictures that I took.
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Vacationtime247 · 03-24-2009, 11:56 AM

Here is a video I posted on Youtube.com of the Supra project.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2QtXIKyXH8

Quint · 03-25-2009, 08:04 AM

Not my flava' But damn man, this project has rocketed along.

Well done! Looks like you have done a job that you can be proud of! You should have used a forced aspiration 1UZ-FE though

Congratz tho, You'll have to get a dyno and a 1/4mi run done

Seriously though... ditch the saw blades

worst alloys ever!

03-15-2009, 04:23 AM	#1
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	I just wanna say props to you on continuing to post your progress despite the crap you're getting from alot of the people on here. Most people would've told them to f*** off and be done with it. I wouldn't personally do what you are doing, but now I'm really interested to see how it turns out. Keep us updated __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

03-20-2009, 04:56 AM	#3
Vacationtime247 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Muncie, IN Posts: 86	Almost done masking it off Almost finished masking the car off. Did a quick rattle can paint spray to the nose just to give me an idea what it'll look like once I'm finished. Need to mask off the back glass on both sides. Covers have been removed from the back hatch, it's getting painted too. This car is coming along quickly, I want to be driving it before the end of spring. Sure, there is a lot left to finish yet. But it's keeping me occupied. Always liked having a project hot rod around. Here's a list of just some of the vehicles I've owned in the past. I'm sure I'll forget at least 15-20. Each has it's own story.... 1987 Pontiac Sunbird, 1987 Pontiac Firebird, 1981 Z-28, 1980 Z-28, 1978(?) AMC Matador Wagon, 1995(?) Mitsubishi Mighty Max P/U, 1981 Z-28, 1979 Trans Am, 1972 Mach 1, 1986 Ford Econoline van, 1976 Z-28, 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442, 1970 Ford Torino Grande, 1970 Ford Torino GT, 1979 Trans Am, 1979 Mercury Marquie, 1973 Mach 1, 1971 Mach 1, 1988 Toyota Supra Turbo, 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1986 Buick Skylark, 1977 Pontiac Tempest, 1987 Nissan P/U, 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1987 Dodge Daytona Turbo, 1988 Pontiac Sunbird, 1987 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible Turbo, 1989 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible, 1991 Buick LeSabre, 1987 Pontiac Grand Am, 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1993 Chevrolet Lumina, 1993 Lincoln Town Car, 1987 Lincoln Town Car, 1983 Lincoln Mark Series, 1969 Lincoln Mark Series, 1991 Geo Spectrum, 1988 Dodge Dynasty, 1979 Ford Extended cab F-250, 1976 Ford F-350, 1978 Ford F-150, 1986 F-150, 1976 Ford Wrecker, 1987 IROC, 1987 Pontiac Trans Am, 1984 Recaro T/A, 1978 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1991 Buick Roadmaster Wagon, 1988 Chevrolet C-1500, 1970 Chevrolet C-10, 1983 Mazda RX-7, 1987 Toyota Supra, 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1993 Jeep Cherokee, 1991 Ford Escort wagon, 1987 Ford Escort GT, 1978 Ford Pinto, 1993 Toyota Tercel, 1986 Ford Bronco II, 1993 Geo Tracker, 1978 Mercedes Benz 350/700R4, 1980 Pontiac Formula, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette, 1986 IROC, 1991 IROC, 1985 Buick Riviera, 1986 Ford Tempo, 1983 Datsun 280ZX, 1986 Nissan 300Z, 1987 Hyundai Accent, and countless others VT247 Attached Thumbnails

03-21-2009, 02:44 AM	#4
Vacationtime247 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Muncie, IN Posts: 86	Engine test fit is a success The engine is in and has been test fitted. Goes in like it was made for it. Only had to cut a small hole on the passenger side for the transmission to fit in good. My assumption of using two seperate engine mounting techniques were correct. One, a plate from the stock frame mount going forward to bolt on the engine mounts. Second, a front plate mounted to the motor. It will run the distance from the passenger to the drivers side frame rail. 90* angle iron will be welded to the frame rail on each side of the plate. The stock transmission mount is in a great location also. It won't require much modification to make it work. I'll do the painting after the engine is done. Who knows how many more times it will need to come in and out. The masking however is done. VT247 Attached Thumbnails

03-21-2009, 02:49 AM	#5
Vacationtime247 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Muncie, IN Posts: 86	More pictures Here's a few more pictures that I took. VT247 Attached Thumbnails

03-24-2009, 11:56 AM	#6
Vacationtime247 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Muncie, IN Posts: 86	Youtube videos Here is a video I posted on Youtube.com of the Supra project. VT247 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2QtXIKyXH8

03-25-2009, 08:04 AM	#7
Quint Intake Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 32	Not my flava' But damn man, this project has rocketed along. Well done! Looks like you have done a job that you can be proud of! You should have used a forced aspiration 1UZ-FE though Congratz tho, You'll have to get a dyno and a 1/4mi run done Seriously though... ditch the saw blades worst alloys ever! Last edited by Quint; 03-25-2009 at 08:07 AM.