Looking good Shaun

Went away for Christmas/NewYear so didn't get a lot done, however I got back last night and attacked the car today... Good way to work off the extra food and drink...[:o)]

After massaging the manual tunnel to fit the celica box, (it fit but was tight[:(!]) I wasn't really happy with the result... The floor and tunnel section was also a bit thin in places too so I decided switch to an auto tunnel

Helping Steve (Fordsy) dispose of his donor car with the trusty 9inch gave me all the rust repair sections I needed, with the added bonus of the tunnel..... So..

It is a work in progress.... And it is HUGE...

Before, manual tunnel MK1. (This has already seen a FBH so is bigger than standard)



After, auto tunnel from Mk1.



Need to finish welding and seam sealer.

Looking good Shaun. Good to see the tunnel was useful.

Yep, sure was, all welded and sealed now. Bit of paint on top and some body deadner underneath and it'll look factory

Painted the engine bay today, and if I get the time tomorrow, I'll fit the NA motor for the final time. This will stay for reg and until I see an engineer[8~2])

Shaun

How you going with this? Im well impressed with the progress your making! Still on for SFS09?

oh nice, white one's coming along nicely

Nigel,

Fingers are still crossed for SFS.. Might just make it, although I wont have the full respray done before hand. Will gave to wait until after for that..[8~2]

This is as it sits now. Front suspension all back in. Engine bay and wiring looms done. Engine refreshed and painted waiting to drop in, Still need to refit the interior after the tunnel work.

A fair bit of work to go, but to have it back on 4 wheels is nice.



Shaun

Nice work on the tunnel Shaun It brings back memories of fitting the Mk2 tunnel to my Corty,it was out of an orange car too[:p]

Well, it didn't make SFS, but still managed to get a bit more done.
Fortunately the weather is a bit cooler now so I'm able to work on it again..

Had to play around with the celica box. After a lot of searching the net, and the wreckers, it apears there are a couple of different positions for the shifter housing. So managed to source a shorted one that meant I didn't have to chop the gearbox 'strengthener' bit. If you've fitted a sierra bix, you'll know what I mean...

Also changed to rear to a 3.9 lsd from an open 4.4, fitted the rear 2lt brakes, custom tailshaft and most of the interior.

Engine in,



My lowback (breaker) seats. I love them.... Suits the 'period' look I am after perfectly.



Now to tackle the dash, still to fit the 6dial dash and genuine twincam dials Also to fit the sterring column and wheel.

Still need a set of seatbelts, black carpet, rear brake connections that mount to the axle and a few other bits and pieces..

Shaun

Still chugging along with this....

Few small things to go now, allthough they can be the most fiddly and timeconsuming. I'm on uni holidays atm so hopefully should get a fair go at it. This is as it stands...