RT-72 Corona MK2 restomod...

robakun · **Posted:** Sun Apr 05, 2009 10:23 pm

So I have a thing for the RT72. here is my new one as I got rear ended with my old one.

this is my old one before it got rear ended.

Got another one 2 weeks later... stripped it and...

Then out to paint shop!

Total transformation into a red car. got the interior parts done like the headliner and carpet too. now the pain in the ass part of putting all back together...

robakun · **Posted:** Sun Apr 05, 2009 10:33 pm

I made up a log type manifold for a T25 flange turbo. Not as pretty as some fancy stainless thing but it will work. This car will be an automatic so want a small turbo with good response. 18RG with EFI would be interesting.

I will be using an old school Blitz water intercooler I got from Japan. This is just a mock up on the wrecked MK2 so no efi yet.

OLD SCHOOL RULES!!!

Some more goodies that are rare as hens teeth. some KOITO fender mirrors. I will use these on the MK2 MAYBE.... You should see the dust on these things...

Some old school Ultra wires. which one should I use?

TSiSS350 · **Posted:** Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:28 am

Awesome! Glad to see you jumped back into it! I still cry a little when I see the pictures of your old car.
Theres a red RT72 in my hometown, I keep trying to talk to the owner but have managed to yet. Great looking cars!

boilerman · **Posted:** Mon Apr 06, 2009 1:53 pm

hello, nice corona, :tu:

i know its out of topic, i work at southbay not far from torrance, who and where did you have your paint done, how much did it cost you if you dont mind asking, am planning to have my 81 celica get done too, its pretty straight body i can also take out all the outside stuff headlights, bumper molding etc. you can PM me if you want or email me. thanks, and greatly aapreciate it

bullitt · **Posted:** Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:28 am

Nice project bro...always love 18rg engine..

I never know ULTRA got yellow colour on thier Spark Plug Cord..

I vote for Red colour...

BigSteve · **Posted:** Sat Apr 11, 2009 1:49 am

Lookin' good, Robert! :tu:

robakun · **Posted:** Sat May 23, 2009 10:27 pm

Did some work on the car but mostly trim, and cleaning work. no big difference here. Plan to use the AU tail lights. what do you think?

gonna polish up that chrome!!! and paint!

Also busted out the NOS GSS emblems I am going to be using on this car.

jrb1449 · **Posted:** Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:33 pm

Where did you get the aussie tail lights? I have looked all over the web and have not found any yet!!

I would appreciate any help you could give!

Thanks in advance.

Josh

robakun · **Posted:** Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:14 pm

he he he... got them on e bay...

te37jake · **Posted:** Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:14 pm

robakun wrote:

Whats the deal with the Crown in this pic, is it yours?

Can we see more?

robakun · **Posted:** Tue Mar 16, 2010 11:15 pm

yea thats my Crown. its got a small block V8 in it.

Kuroneko · **Posted:** Sun Mar 21, 2010 7:15 pm

Thanks for a great set of photographs, and description. The RT-72 has been an all-time favorite of mine. I've been wanting an early GT-R for ages,
but suspect a semi shakotan-style RT-72 would be just as neat. Plus, my first drive was a four-door shovel-nose (white, tinted, with blue), so I've
always had a soft spot for the Corona.

Twin-cammed, with a five-speed, gray wheels, in cream with black fenders would keep me very happy...

robakun · **Posted:** Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:25 pm

Yea I have that brochure of the MK2. I have an RHD RT72GSL in my driveway right now....

Funny you post a pic of that 1600GT. here is mine.

With this in it. Makes is a Corona 2000GT

whit · **Posted:** Sun Mar 28, 2010 4:08 pm

Love the Ronas :tu:

S/tank · **Posted:** Sun Mar 28, 2010 5:09 pm

The AU tail lights look great. Let's see them after the chrome is polished.

robakun · **Posted:** Sun Mar 28, 2010 9:33 pm

yea got a new kid and been pretty busy at work so progress is very slow. still gonna get some work done soon so hopefully there will be some updates soon. not many MK2s out there done in period correct style. its what I LIKE. I hate bling bling big ass wheels on older cars unless there is a big brake kit needing them wheels.

Is Don · **Posted:** Sat May 29, 2010 5:08 am

Yeah where did you get the AU tail lights, I'm in Australia and they are nearly impossible to get

degruchy · **Posted:** Sat May 29, 2010 4:27 pm

Hey! Great car, fantastic job (makes it look so easy when you post a picture of every step in 1,000, right?).

Unfortunately, one of these near me (in a yard) was crushed last year...I nearly cried, as it was rusty, but original and complete. There's another one I spotted nearby about 10 years ago, I might go and check if it's still there!

Thanks for posting...I need to get into the shed and restart my projects.

Cheers,
Duane

andysmiley17 · **Posted:** Sat May 29, 2010 7:47 pm

wow what an amazing build, good luck and i cant wait to see it finished!

robakun · **Posted:** Mon May 31, 2010 3:50 pm

The tail lights showed up on e bay years ago and they were a little pricey but what the hell... Now they are most likely the only pair in the USA! Now I have to re-wire the lights so they work properly.

I was actually out in the garage working on a few things but did not get a chance to start back up on the MK2. I was going through the inventory of parts I have and also taking a look at my other toy.

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