Hi guys I own a 1977 RA25GT Celica that is the only one in NZ. Unfortunately due to the car sitting outside for 5 years it was in a state before I got my hands on it. Way to much work to do to restore so I have gone down the modification route and I am currently puuting a supercharged 1uzfe with a W58 gearbox and hilux diff.
Is running 18x8.5 foose nitrous wheels on the front and 20 x 10's on the back.
Will post up pics as soon as I can.
Cheers.
Big A
Sorry cant remeber the tire size and because my car is 500k's away from where I live it is hard to just pop out and have a look. Will keep you updated on progress as I get the chance to work on the car.
Forgot to put in some of the other modifications:
New chassis being built from the fire wall back and new floor pan, Slam specialties air bag suspension, wider bottom sills as exhaust will exit through sides, custom bonnet with the RA28 vents and custom hood scoop (tastefully done), aluminium drop fuel cell, Eaton M112 Supercharger, custom front valance similar to eleanor mustang, no door handles, no side indicators, new c pillar vents (that actually work) for air intake to air compressors and rear brakes, Mazda Atenza dash, tubbed rear end and alterd inner wheel arches at the front. I think that is about it for major body modifications, sheepers has seen the drawings and the model I have done of the car and will probably tell you that it is going to look pretty damn good when done. Even though he is doing the same sort of thing I am going down the show car route and I will be doing some major modifications due to the condition of the car. Will post up some pics of the before and the amount of rust that I had to chop out.
Last edited by biga69 on July 7th, 2010, 12:44 am, edited 1 time in total.
The Chassis stuff is similar to what I did on my car minus the airbag stuff. Its a ton of work are you doing it or is your wallet getting beaten to death? Got any pictures of the Model and drawings? Oh by the way I fixed one of your picture links earlier today.
Cary
Thanks for doing the pic fix and yes I am getting hit in both areas, wallet for parts but I am doing all the work myself rather than pay someone to do it for me. Have taught myself to weld and metal shape etc as my dad is to busy with his panel beating business to lend a hand at the mo. He has still yet to finish his vtec powered roadster mini he is building which is in behind mine and has been there for two years now LOL.
I will post up the other stuff like the del and the drawings when I am at home as they on my computer there.
Cheers.
Big A
Very cool! I am about to start a Mini tub on a buddys and do a similar stance but not as large a wheel setup. 17x 12in in the rear and maybe a 17x8 up front maybe a 16 if we can match them. Not as crazy up front engine wise just a 2rzfe turboed. His will be a street car though like mine shows will happen but not the main reason for the builds. Cant wait to see the model and drawings.
Cary
Lower panels are only 20mm deeper to allow for the chassis and the exhaust coming down the side and also to keep the proportions correct for the body modifications.
As you can see by my drawing it doesnt look that stupid.
state before I got my hands on it. Way to much work to do to restore so I have gone down the modification route and I am currently puuting a supercharged 1uzfe with a W58 gearbox and hilux diff.
love to see the end result
