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by sweave65
Wed Feb 27, 2019 6:16 am
Forum: Project Gallery
Topic: Its a shame
Replies: 6
Views: 12269

Re: Its a shame

welll........guess what, I let my pristine 1974 turquoise metalic blue SR5 go for 18k US.......great deal for the buyer and worked for me also.....things are a changing. I have a few cars left......RT1044 2 door and a RT52, and a rt89 wagon...much more fun to be had.
by sweave65
Fri Nov 17, 2017 6:00 am
Forum: Project Gallery
Topic: My 79 TE51 2TC
Replies: 17
Views: 30707

Re: My 79 TE51 2TC

Beautiful engine. what kind of HP increase over stock is this? Not really an engine guy but I would hope the extra work puts another 10 - 20 HP or more.
by sweave65
Fri Sep 22, 2017 5:47 am
Forum: Project Gallery
Topic: Its a shame
Replies: 6
Views: 12269

Re: Its a shame

We will see.....I hope the young and insane do not dictate what the rest of us desire for the next 10 year or what is marketable and wanted by the enthusiasts. I am stepping back with my cars and taking a breather for a year or 5. I will continue restoring my old Jtin and let the chips fall as they ...
by sweave65
Sat Jul 15, 2017 5:27 am
Forum: Project Gallery
Topic: Its a shame
Replies: 6
Views: 12269

Its a shame

I have only been active in this community for less than 10 years but in that time I am seeing a change in direction of what is "collectable"...maybe it is just me but the discussions that were mainstream 10 years ago are now gone. My fear is that J tin is going by the waysiade and never to...
by sweave65
Sun Apr 09, 2017 5:33 am
Forum: Project Gallery
Topic: TE27 SR5 build
Replies: 17
Views: 30328

Re: TE27 SR5 build

Thanks......have been moving on to other projects but during weekly drives the 10 bolt rear end failed. currently converting the rear to LSD. Will be at toyaotafest in Long Beach in may and still for sale.
by sweave65
Mon Sep 12, 2016 5:48 am
Forum: Project Gallery
Topic: TE27 SR5 build
Replies: 17
Views: 30328

Re: TE27 SR5 build

Image

close to complete.....
by sweave65
Tue Jul 26, 2016 4:03 am
Forum: Project Gallery
Topic: TE27 SR5 build
Replies: 17
Views: 30328

Re: TE27 SR5 build

and a side view
and a side view
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by sweave65
Tue Jul 26, 2016 4:00 am
Forum: Project Gallery
Topic: TE27 SR5 build
Replies: 17
Views: 30328

Re: TE27 SR5 build

a bit further along
a bit further along
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a bit further along
a bit further along
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by sweave65
Thu Jul 07, 2016 5:30 am
Forum: Project Gallery
Topic: TE27 SR5 build
Replies: 17
Views: 30328

Re: TE27 SR5 build

So, this is the latest. busted my ass with a cut and polish after 7 coats of clear. looks very good....not perfect, but very good. will be at Sept show at queen mary and ready for sale......going to be one of the better TE27 SR5's in a while......anyone interested, contact me. corollablue2 (2) (Smal...
by sweave65
Sat Apr 16, 2016 5:09 am
Forum: Project Gallery
Topic: TE27 SR5 build
Replies: 17
Views: 30328

Re: TE27 SR5 build

just picked up this OEM original C emblem from our buddy in spain.......costly but I am in the process of building the nicest TE27 SR5 restoration yet seen, I am acquiring all OEM original emblems, 200HP 2tg, seats done by grant donaldson from New Zealand...The best there is , he also did my door ca...