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WarWagn's 1980 Corolla Wagon.
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 3:22 am
by WarWagn
Picked up this little gem from a friend a couple weeks ago. 108k miles, not a lick of rust, interior is pretty clean, auto car unfortunately (that will be fixed), 100% stock. Didn't really plan on picking it up, but I didn't want to let it slip away. Have always loved classic Japanese cars having owned a FB RX-7 and AE-86 that were ridiculously fun cars.
So far my plans are:
5 Speed swap
coilovers\custom leafs\wheels
Up in the air over turbo or NA car to get into the 14's
Always open to constructive criticism!
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Re: WarWagn's 1980 Corolla Wagon.
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 3:47 am
by toyotero2dend
Wow what a gem this wagon must of been garage kept all it's life,,so clean
Re: WarWagn's 1980 Corolla Wagon.
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 4:48 pm
by jec
I'm jealous, my '80 wagon is nowhere near this clean. Cant wait to see what you do to it.
Re: WarWagn's 1980 Corolla Wagon.
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 6:25 pm
by corolllin
CLEAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!
look at those seats!!s
Re: WarWagn's 1980 Corolla Wagon.
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 11:18 pm
by WarWagn
Georgia car owned by a Toyota tech since new. Have all maintenance records and even the original title from 1980. I almost don't want to touch it, but I know that won't happen
Re: WarWagn's 1980 Corolla Wagon.
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 11:35 pm
by toyotero2dend
i would just get a nice set of wheels n tires ;;;drop it a couple of inches n smoke the windows alil bit
Re: WarWagn's 1980 Corolla Wagon.
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 11:47 pm
by WarWagn
toyotero2dend wrote:i would just get a nice set of wheels n tires ;;;drop it a couple of inches n smoke the windows alil bit
Those are the first things on my list once surgery bills are paid. Finding a parts car for the 5 speed swap is proving challenging though :/
Re: WarWagn's 1980 Corolla Wagon.
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 2:00 am
by Toywagon82
Wow man this thing is beautiful!
Such a great base to start with!
And knowing all the history is a plus!
I got lucky and found a car at the scrapyard and i pulled everything to do my 5speed for around 200$.
Goodluck with your project and keep us up to date with the progress:)
Re: WarWagn's 1980 Corolla Wagon.
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 6:26 am
by Tibby
Congratulations on becoming a proud owner of an awsome car! regardless of the condition these are beautiful, but boy ur lucky
great base to start with now its ur canvas to do whatever ud like, just make sure ur mods are tasteful and not downgrades like sum cars
looking forward to seeing updates!
Re: WarWagn's 1980 Corolla Wagon.
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 8:30 pm
by WarWagn
Thanks for the compliments, guys!
Had a little chat with some Toyota heads about these 3TCs, seems they are pretty awesome 4 bangers. Kind of put in place a plan for the engine; Will be staying N\A for the time being, cam\side drafts\P&P\Forged guts\valve train\etc... The idea also crossed my mind of 12:1 and E85. Either way it will be a fun little car to drive!