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RotaSpinna69
 Post subject: '74 Peanut Resto-Mod :)
PostPosted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 12:06 pm 

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Pretty rough, but what do you expect for $200 :) It was either I buy it, or my friend was taking it to the crusher...

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Underneath and the fender wells are in pretty good condition considering, but it looks like it will be more Mod than Resto :)

Thanks,

Andrew


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jzcelica
 Post subject: Re: '72 Peanut Resto-Mod :)
PostPosted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 12:38 pm 
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Got potential! Where in Texas?

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UtahSleeper
 Post subject: Re: '72 Peanut Resto-Mod :)
PostPosted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 2:41 pm 
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Good find. Have you checked if the motor still turns over? The T motors are pretty resilient and if it's not siezed you could probably get it running well enough.

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RotaSpinna69
 Post subject: Re: '72 Peanut Resto-Mod :)
PostPosted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 4:12 pm 

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jzcelica wrote:
Got potential! Where in Texas?


Houston! Your Celica on Fabricated Motorsports is some of my inspiration...







The engine DOES turn over! Shouldn't be too hard to freshin' up :)
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RotaSpinna69
 Post subject: Re: '72 Peanut Resto-Mod :)
PostPosted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 12:52 pm 

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At first, I was just picking this up from a friend so it wouldn't get crushed. I had plans on keeping it for a long time and going daily/weekend full on restoration...BUT AS FATE WOULD HAVE IT...

After some research into this particular chassis, it isn't exactly what I thought it was. Being a "sedan" model I was under the impression it had the 3KC 1.2L engine and the T40 trans. But to my surprise ALL the 2-DOOR sedan models came with the 2TC 1.6L!!!

So without further ado, I've decided to get back into road racing with the SCCA after a 3-4 year hiatus. I ran Formula Mazdas for a couple years and ran out of steam and money.

NOW we have a full on race car project on our hands!!!!! PICS UP OF PROGRESS SOON!!!

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Andrew
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UtahSleeper
 Post subject: Re: '72 Peanut Resto-Mod :)
PostPosted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 9:41 pm 
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Sounds like a good choice. Those motors are great and fairly cheap to get running nice.

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RotaSpinna69
 Post subject: Re: '72 Peanut Resto-Mod :)
PostPosted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:26 pm 

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Picked up a friends spare AE86 diff and axles, pulled the drivetrain to start cleaning/modding, and threw the hood back on for good measure :)

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RotaSpinna69
 Post subject: Re: '72 Peanut Resto-Mod :)
PostPosted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 5:18 pm 

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One good thing about being a previous RX7 junkie, all kinds of different parts can be found after some digging around the garage. I've had about 5-6 over the years :)

Found a 2nd Gen. oil cooler that I will give some more TLC to later...
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Also got my differential from Corey at 86garage.com! Thanks again...
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Andrew
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badusmaximus
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 8:28 pm 

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Can't wait to see how this turns out. What's your plan for the engine?

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stefman454
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:10 pm 

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That pic of the diff is making me dizzy
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RotaSpinna69
 Post subject: Re: '72 Peanut Resto-Mod :)
PostPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 11:19 am 

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badusmaximus wrote:
Can't wait to see how this turns out. What's your plan for the engine?


Just a refresh with new bearings, seals, pumps and some 10.5:1 pistons(original is 8.5:1, if you didn't know :/). Possibly ditch the distributor and go full electronic ignition. Still debating on carbs, but will most likely go side draft.



AND...




WEIR Performance parts just arrived!!!!
4.77 R&P, Solid Spacer, and New Seals/Bearings :)

Next is their MAX Grip rebuild kit...

Thanks,

Andrew


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ansarghani
 Post subject: Re: '72 Peanut Resto-Mod :)
PostPosted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 1:10 am 
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Best of luck for the restoMod...

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RotaSpinna69
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 4:53 pm 

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Got everything off the front end and the windows out. Found that the inner fenders are in decent shape.

I'm really surprised at how far away the brake and gas pedals are. Did they not heel-toe shift in the '70s?! haha
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73te27
 Post subject: Re: '72 Peanut Resto-Mod :)
PostPosted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:12 am 

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2 dr sedans came with 1200 (KE20) and 1600 (TE21) motors. Yours is also a 74 model year. The AE86 rear will be about 4 inches wider then what you have now.

Glad you saved her.
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10psitx
 Post subject: Re: '72 Peanut Resto-Mod :)
PostPosted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 6:13 am 

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great project.... are you planning on media blasting the shell to remove the surface rust?
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Sven7
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 2:48 am 
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It would have been an absolute sin to scrap that clean shell. Glad to see you're taking care of it! The light yellow is beautiful.

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RotaSpinna69
 Post subject: Re: '72 Peanut Resto-Mod :)
PostPosted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 6:11 am 

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10psitx wrote:
great project.... are you planning on media blasting the shell to remove the surface rust?


Yes sir. Hopefully in the next week or two.



I know, I know haha All these pictures look the same. BUT, besides some very minor things the car is about ready to go to the blaster.

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I will probably remove the doors and bring them to him later with the trunk, fenders, and hood. Finally got everything under/on the dash removed. Also got all the fluid lines, gas tank, and left overs under the hood out.

Just about ready!!! :)

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Andrew
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RotaSpinna69
 Post subject: Re: '74 Peanut Resto-Mod :)
PostPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 5:13 am 

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Got a great quote from an old friend of mine that does restorations. $800 to media blast the entire car. Front, back, top, bottom, in and out. I was told by others it would be over $1,000. BUT, I think I will still do it in stages. Hopefully next week the car will go to him, his name is Billy and his shop is called Eviro Clean, and I'll have the interior and engine bay blasted and primed. Then time for roll cage, modding, and cleaning up the bay!

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Andrew
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OkieRA29
 Post subject: Re: '74 Peanut Resto-Mod :)
PostPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:56 am 
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I think you should leave it as is. Fix the rusty stuff, slap in the racing stuff and go have fun! Would look awesome all ratty next to the other shiny clean race cars! :lol:

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RotaSpinna69
 Post subject: Re: '74 Peanut Resto-Mod :)
PostPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:50 pm 

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I'm actually leaning towards that idea haha. The rusty parts are mostly on the floor pan, wheel well, and under the brake master cylinder in the engine bay. I may just blast and paint the inside and bay and leave the rest in all its glory :)
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