Cam's JDM RA45 Celica

kfd · **Posted:** Sat Dec 15, 2012 11:07 pm

Hey Cam, what are you doing as far as fender mirrors? It looks like it has a USDM mirror/glass on the JDM passenger's side, and some sort of block off plug deal on the front fender where the mirrors go. I bet there is an MA40 Supra a quarter mile from my house with those mirrors and my warning light cluster. :banghead: From what I have seen, the mirrors are the same ones the '79 and earlier GTs had, just with bases that are at a sharper angle- sitting on the top of the fenders, as opposed to the side of the doors for the US models.

oldisgold · **Posted:** Sun Dec 23, 2012 11:21 am

Cam, obviously you'd prefer the 18RG, but my friend's dad has a 22R Celica whose motor he might part with, I think you can put the 20R head onto the 22r for a bump in compression and power, but I could be mistaken. Also, do you still have your FC?

Camshaft · **Posted:** Sun Dec 23, 2012 1:57 pm

Looks like I picked a good time to come back! :shock:

Yes! I still have both cars. I have an Offy manifold for the 22R as well...hmmm...I think I'm going to wait, it needs a title and bodywork before the motor gets built. In fact, the RX7 is likely going to be my winter project this year, insofar as getting it ready for spring. I thinned the herd this year and I'm getting myself in a good position to work on the Celica more next year.

andycabby · **Posted:** Fri Dec 28, 2012 9:47 pm

So you are the lucky bastard that got it just before i did...

Good luck with the build man and keep us posted, great car and very unique.

Camshaft · **Posted:** Sat May 25, 2013 7:06 am

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Tired of waiting. Going to toss an engine in it and get a title, somehow. I won't worry about building an 18RG until I can actually find one, and that's when the "real" restoration will begin.

ill-minded · **Posted:** Sat May 25, 2013 8:31 am

I like where this is going. :tu:

Celica RA45 · **Posted:** Sat May 25, 2013 5:05 pm

cam throw a beams into it .i have just had my new shell painted and im starting to put it back togther .same shell and same color RA45 gt shell .you will need a TA23 or TA40 crossmember ,as you already have the f series .,so that wont be a problem , a W58 gear box with a 4y bellhousing
the 18rgeu are getting hard to find, plus parts are hard to find new for the motor as well .

Cam's JDM RA45 Celica

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