"I'll just find a totally boring daily driver that I won't spend any time and money on, so I can get the TX off the road for the conversion"

Yeah right.. :doubt:


Anyway, here's the new PF50 of doom/rust. I picked this shitter up for $305. It has epically rusty doors but the rest is fairly sweet. It was complete when I got it. I'll use parts from my old white TE to get it up to scratch.

Starting with the dinged up passengers front guard, I chopped the average condition bottom off and sand blasted it, then welded it to the rusted out white guard.

Cut all rust out of passenger side sill today, didn't take many photos cause you've all seen it before. Ready to seal and bolt the guards back on soon.




Broke the sand blaster too, should be able to find a fitting from somewhere tomorrow I hope.

Found a fitting for the sandblaster and did a bit of work today. There's only a couple of little rust holes left to fix in the drivers side sill then I can get onto some panel work.

Been working on this after work and on weekends since last update. This car was a mess with rust everywhere, but is slowly coming together.

Just got some 17x7 +20 wheels which are pretty average and some king springs

Splashed some colour on after work today. Actual body is a month or so away away from paint.




Not bad for a $55 base coat (for 5L) + some left over clear (NZD)

Cleaned, paint striped, cleaned and painted engine today, then threw it in this afternoon. Still need to hook everything up it's just sitting on the mounts at the moment, and a few pieces need painting still. (ran out)

That is some transformation! Can't wait to see finished pics.

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King springs + wheels, looks a bit better but pretty average still. Might paint the spokes yet, ideas?

Looking good, those rims DO make the car. Keep us updated

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1988 Acura Da3 Integra RS
1981 Toyota Te72 Corolla
1983 Toyota Ae72 Corolla

don't paint the rims, they look awesome as they are!

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Splashed some colour on it on sunday.

Spent all night on it after work today, all un masked and got the whole rear end cleaned and polished and some other little bits fixed up.







Ready to get into the doors, bonnet, boot and fuel flap when I get my new sander in a few days as the old one decided to give up.

what size tires are those? the rims and tires look great... was thinking 15's for mine but your 17's look great

that's looking damn good... and I'm not even a fan of the sedans!!

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205/40 but I think a 195/40 would be better suited.

IMO 15s are far better suited to these cars but it all depends on what style you're into.

Pic of my TX on 15x7.5 with 165/45s

I dunno... those look too small now that I've seen the 17's

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thanks

Boot done.


Rear doors and front valance done. Just need to fix up the fuel flap hinges then that can also be put on.


Polished all trims, cleaned windows and cleaned out the interior, which all took ages.



Interior looks a bit better with the new colour, too. Onto the front doors and bonnet tonight, should be painted by the end of the week, all going to plan.

cool she's looking good

Vey nice.