TRD Show car - Rebild & Re-spray in Candy Red

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TRD Show car - Rebild & Re-spray in Candy Red

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Thought i should start a thread for the Project car.

Have owned the car for about 1.5 years

started like this:

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and currently looks like this:

i will update in more detail as i start to do the car up more and more ready to get it to some shows at some point.


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looking good, i'll be watching this thread closely :thumleft:
what've you got planned for it?
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last few weeks been gathering parts for an engine bay tidy up.

how it was when i bought last year, bit dirty:
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After a few weeks tidying up last year i got it to this:
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now decided to improve it some more:

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polished housing and heat painted:

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Forge actuator and braided water and oil lines:
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hopefully put back on the car tomorrow :thumleft:
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Finally got my JAP spped exhaust system fitted, actually touching the TRD bodykit tho, so gona get the ends changed on the back boxes.

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And attacthed the 4-1 Manifold onto the turbo.

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And it all fitted along with a few new hoses etc. Just need my glass boot cover pack from the sprayers now......

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WOW :shock: Looks great :thumleft:
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nice engine bay, love the detailing :thumleft:
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what did you do with the original plastic bit that was between the lights?

were they just modified for reversing lights?

dont suppose you still have it?
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I sold the rev 3 lights and centre section, sorry

hopefully get the custom boot lid back this weekend :thumleft:

and then im gona crack on with getting the interior finished
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looking good buddy, i like the polished bits :thumleft:
stock isnt that soup or something.....?

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Thanks for the polished bits Gav! :thumleft: they were very shiny!
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Not a problem buddy I see my hard work was put to very good use glad you liked them, if you need anythink else just drop me a pm with what you want doing, I want todo your rocker cover it will finish it off a treat, I love your widebody dude looking foward to seing it at future events :)
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Vampire wrote:now decided to improve it some more:

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I hope you've improved that massive kink in the coolant hose that runs to the radiator cap!! :shock:
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check last picture, iv got the correct samco there now! :oldtongue:

Gaz, ill drop ta a pm when im after some more polishing! top work :thumleft:
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Looking good mate, but i would loose the lexus lights :)
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My New wheels have arrived! Need to sort some good rubber now, what sizes should i use?

18" X 8" FRONTS

19" X 9.5" REARS

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Also means the wheels on there at the moment are for sale, mint condition, 18" x 8" DTM alloys

And also got my custom engine lid back from the painters, awaiting on the glass panel before i can leave it fitted to the car

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New wheels and tyres are on!

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well the snow hit! so put a hold on exterior!

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But not gona let that hold up progression to much, so started gettin on with the interior, think the new gear know setup looks alot better.

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has anyone changed the hand brake setup? i cant find anything :(
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What do you mean by handbrake setup??

Am I right in saying your based in Yeovil? Think I have seen this car recently....

Where did you get the cam cover painted I need mine done soon and don't know anywhere local!!

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Yes i am. its not been on the road for bout 4 months tho? ?
soon to return once weather clears up.

Cam cover i done myself, sanded back to metal, used heat paint primer and then pick a top coat colour :thumleft:

Im after a new handbrake handle, does anyone know of an aftermarket 1 that wil fit? prefrably in silver/ polished finish.???? :pray:
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