New Parts

So in the post christmas grind back into things, I have bought a G series Hilux Rear to replace the T series Rear end found in the celica. the Hilux is an 8″ and due to the nature of the vehicle it also has many options. however be afraid, these will need shortening down so that it fits inside of the celica chassis. the stock Hilux live axle can be 1450mm from drum surface to surface, where as the T series that originally comes out of the celica is approx 1320mm which is very small.

Other additions to my collection is the front stub axles from a Mitsi Evo 8… watch this space as im thinking of something drastic and well oversized in the brakeing front.

The new engine mounts are almost in but to access them the front (lower) control arms will be significantly in the way. so this will mean that I will require a few new ideas regarding the control arms, so again watch this space as I am looking at making some adjustable control arms with custom points. the front end of this car is starting to get messy!

Current Progress

thought I should share some photos of the current progress

Gearbox Hole

why mr beams engine why are you so annoying to fit

shows cross member and engine bay

A big hole

Front Seating area

Back seat area

front view of the car with the engine to the side

New Boot Floor

Back of the car

as you can see there has been much progress with this and by the end of next week I should have the completions ot the engine mounts done, seing as this is the second attempt that I have had as the original pipes I used were not tall enough, also shown is the a piece of the new boot and it being beaten into shape, this should mean that it gives the boot strength so that it can be loaded with heavy musical equipment once it has been done. Also note the whole in the floor in the passenger area, this is to make way for the gearbox where the shifter is hard up against a mid support for the car.

Seats

My seats

Finally arrived. I bought Sparco R100 seats. They fit in the car perfectly. Im wrapped.

Only problem is I have since found out they may not be ADR approved which is hard to believe as even autotechnica seats that are shit are ADR approved, this is a warning to all Aussie builders, check to see if your new gear is ARD approved if not, dont buy that shit.

English 3S-GE Beams Workshop Manual

Please help all those with 3S-GE Beams engines who do not read Japanese http://www.jpnz.co.nz/afawcs0131171/CATID=26/SUBID=290/ID=478/SID=63076686/productdetails.html put your name down for this book!!!
The other book avalible for Beams Engines is the Engine Assembily Manual, http://www.jpnz.co.nz/afawcs0131171/CATID=26/SUBID=290/ID=719/SID=351625153/productdetails.html this covers only tollerances and Torque settings for Engine ASSY, removal and installation, valve clearance, timing belt,camshaft, camshaft oil seal, cylinder head and much more

Rear Differential

I am currently researching different Diff options, and considering trying to locate a RN20 or RN25 rear Diff, this is because the original diff is only a miesly 1310mm wide and the RN series Hilux (Jan 1972 to Jan 1975) or any first generation Hilux which ran from 1979 to 1983
A lot of information regarding Ratio’s etc can be found on the net if you look hard enough:

http://akb.norbie.net/

http://www.aeu86.org/index/toyota-differentials/cat/9/topic=4761