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> turboA Replica/Restoration, Second MA70 project
JDMMA70
Posted: Aug 18 2010, 06:06 PM
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Well for many years its been my dream to own one of 500 turboA's made, and of course being in the USA that makes thing a bit difficult. Even a couple of years from now and importing one will be possible, most of them will not be in the condition i would want them to be. I had a talk with a local muscle car restorer who had a beautiful 66 Shelby GT-350. When i spoke of my dream car to him he just asked me "So why dont you make one?" I had a "huh" moment for a second and replied "it will never be the same as the real thing" He took me into his garage and showed me another Shelby, a GT500 or so i thought. He told me that it was originally a 67 Fastback that he made a GT500 clone out of, and said "If i can do this you can make your dream car" So here we are I had specific things i wanted if i was going to make a clone of a turboA in LHD fashion, and such i wanted it as close to the original as i could possibly get. So to start I wanted a 88 turbo hardtop 5spd to start obviously. A local friend just happened to have what i was looking for a 88 turbo hardtop, we discussed me buying it off of him and agreed on $180 for the rolling shell. Not a bad start. Towed the car to my mothers place where i will be doing most of my work.

The only mods the engine will receive is either a legit turboA CT26 or a 54 trim CT26, and a some sort of a speed density conversion whether it be OEM or aftermarket. The rest of the engine, intake, exhaust, intercooler will be bone stock. Reason for this is a turboA is one car i wouldnt be able to bring myself to modify even though this is a clone i still wouldnt have it any other way. This will be a restoration, so that also means long term project.

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The first order of business was removing the bits i will not be needing for this new project. So off comes the front bumper, turn signals, spoiler, taillights, trim. Sell those and start collecting 89+ parts. Once all the body parts are off the car, i will start prepping the car for paint. Should be fun as ive never done it before, but i have someone to help me whos experienced thank god.

As for the interior, i want to save a little $$$ if i can. Is there any interior paint that matches the factory Medium Gray? I want to paint the paneling if i can and headliner.

So yes tips on prepping for paint would be appreciated. I know some people are going to comment saying it wont be a real turboA but i dont care its something ive dreamt of owning why not make it my own. In my spare time im going to paint the sawblades black. Im confident now after re-spraying my 5 spokes.

Heres a pic of my 5spokes i repainted myself.

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Should be fun cant wait to get started! Ive got my turboA parts list of what i need, what will be easy and hard to get.
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Posted: Aug 18 2010, 06:09 PM
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If you believe in yourself, you can accomplish much. Good luck with this project!
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Posted: Aug 18 2010, 08:25 PM
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this will be ineteresting! keep us posted!
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Posted: Aug 18 2010, 08:56 PM
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On the lookout for parts
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Posted: Aug 18 2010, 09:13 PM
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Posted: Aug 18 2010, 09:25 PM
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QUOTE (BmwNeoType @ 11 minutes, 37 seconds ago)
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Posted: Aug 18 2010, 11:12 PM
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Do NOT paint interior panels. Dude did that on my previous 240 coupe and it looked like absolute hell.

Anyway, f**k plates, can I eat my dinner off your mom's garage floor?
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Posted: Aug 19 2010, 09:30 AM
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QUOTE (Lammon @ Yesterday, 11:12 PM)
Do NOT paint interior panels. Dude did that on my previous 240 coupe and it looked like absolute hell.

Anyway, f**k plates, can I eat my dinner off your mom's garage floor?

LOL omg its so clean
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Posted: Aug 19 2010, 11:14 AM
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Holy positive camber!
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Posted: Aug 19 2010, 11:32 AM
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Can I live in your mom garage and work on the Supras?
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Posted: Aug 19 2010, 03:53 PM
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what are you going to do about the interior? full re-trim?
i heard that they only came in grey leather...
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Posted: Aug 19 2010, 07:20 PM
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QUOTE (Moss @ 3 hours, 27 minutes ago)
what are you going to do about the interior? full re-trim?
i heard that they only came in grey leather...

Yep going to swap the interior for Grey. Ive got a few grey interior bits. Seats will be the last thing i get,
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Posted: Aug 19 2010, 10:07 PM
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How's the wax job I did on the blue one holding up? lulz.
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Posted: Aug 19 2010, 11:54 PM
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Why is it that I havent noticed that you live in Houston untill now.......... >.>
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Posted: Aug 20 2010, 02:28 PM
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QUOTE (TexasDemonZ @ Yesterday, 11:54 PM)
Why is it that I havent noticed that you live in Houston untill now.......... >.>

because im awesome like that?

Oh Cody your Wax job was done after 4months had to do a full detail week before my car was hit.
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Posted: Aug 20 2010, 02:37 PM
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Lol dammit.
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Posted: Aug 20 2010, 04:05 PM
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QUOTE (TexasDemonZ @ Today, 3:54 AM)
Why is it that I havent noticed that you live in Houston untill now.......... >.>

ROFL!

Man, wax jobs never last long on the Subaru...crappy factory paint. I never really waxed the SW20.
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Posted: Aug 20 2010, 05:17 PM
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Cool project, just for short, what makes a TurboA?
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Posted: Aug 20 2010, 05:31 PM
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Turbo A was the homologation car for Toyota, and to my knowledge only 500 were made it is possible more were made since 500 is also the number of cars required to meet for Grp. A

Since it was released in Early 1988 its got the updated 89+ facelift early. All cars were painted in Black, that particular black wasnt offered again until 91. Colour matched trim, Black Factory Wheels, Larger Intercooler, Oil Cooler, Throttle Body, Inlet Pipe, Metal Factory Airbox, Larger Turbo, Turn Signals were Darker than JDM turn signals which are darker already than USDM turn signals. Factory Yellow Foglamps, and Headlights. Momo Steering wheel and shift knob. All cars were hardtops, had grey interior leather. Manual adjustments on seats instead of power. The ECU was Map based so the car didnt utilize the AFM like on standard 7MGTE's. Brake Rotors had extra vents, the overflow tank was a 1JZ tank in order for the intercooler to fit. The turboA duct of course. Car also came standard with Potenza RE71's. Car put out 267hp and was the fastest Japanese production car until the R32 GTR made its debut.

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Posted: Aug 26 2010, 10:36 AM
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UPDATES?
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Posted: Aug 26 2010, 12:56 PM
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Well went to my moms place again today to strip some more stuff off the car. I didnt get as much done as i had hoped, it was way to hot even more so in the garage. However i did remove the taillights, turn signals, hatch trim, sidemarkers, and some moulding. Im going to get the Center Section next time since i didnt have a deep well 8mm socket, as well as remove the rest of the moulding. After that remove the front bumper and the rest of the interior and start prepping for paint. Hoping i can get some of this stuff sold.

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So while im waiting for stuff to get sold a couple tid bits to come in i decided to refinish my cowl.

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Some slight areas of rust i need to treat

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Posted: Dec 14 2010, 02:41 PM
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I have an update and more to come with in the next week or so.

What have i been doing with this car for the past 110 days you ask? Currently as it sits its stripped of all exterior moulding and lights. The interior is almost completely gutted. Soon it will be prepped for paint. Thats not all i was also trying to get all the badging for this car. i managed to so so im very happy.

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I also managed to get a complete interior for the car. I will be posting pics of the interior swap and paint prep. Enjoy this for now.
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