My 1988 Celica ST165

88_ST165

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Here are some pics of my car :D

I'm the third owner, Its 99% stock (had aftermarket BOV, boost controller and turbo timer... Which I have removed), has 184000KM, white exterior on blue leather, no sunroof, no ABS. I'm almost positive its never or been barley driven in the winter as the only rust I have found is slight bubbling on the rear quarter (the upper strut towers are even spotless). The only issue with it is the previous owner managed to put a rod through the block... Soooo........

My plans are to keep this car as close to stock as possible... I'm going to buy a gen2 3S-GTE next year and retrofit it with all the Gen1 stuff (which should be very doable).

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88_ST165

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A few more pics...

Next Summer I'll be starting this project... In the mean time I'll be gathering what I need for the engine swap.
 

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88_ST165

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The Project has started! :D

I bought a almost complete 88 All-Trac for $500 (I had to drive 5 hrs to get it, but well worth it). It had an encounter with a cement median, bent a few things but didn't touch the engine. It runs very nice, no weird noises, good compression, and not modified etc...

Doner Car...
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The 2 together
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88_ST165

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klue":1u99uant said:
Hey! thats my customers car!

Awesome to see it get to another alltrac owner.

Ohh yeah!? Do ya have any info on the car by any chance?

Anoo21":1u99uant said:
Hey willing to part out some things on your doner car?

sure! anything in specific?

97JZA80":1u99uant said:
Looks like you have a clean rust free car to start with, always makes it easier.

defiantly makes it easier! I lucked in finding it!
 

UtahSleeper

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Not a bad choice on stereo. Did you just want something newer? I figure it wouldn't be too hard to find an old yota stereo.
 

88_ST165

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UtahSleeper":ewhacqk2 said:
Not a bad choice on stereo. Did you just want something newer? I figure it wouldn't be too hard to find an old yota stereo.

I have the original stereo, just wanted something to play CD's... Changed my fathers stereo in his Subaru and thought this would look nice a little more vintage then new :D
 

88_ST165

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Waited a year for this day!

Day after I got engine in... runs great, no issues so far! Put 15km on her! :D :D :D

A few videos merged into one 3min vide... http://youtu.be/TJ8NTInBOHI

Now I'm onto finishing a few little things from it being stored for 3 years.
 
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