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Oh yes....we need to talk. I'm definitely interested. I'll PM you. Small update for today: I removed one of the stubborn pieces of the steering gearbox, but am stumped on another that requires an SST. So, I have to make one. Going to draw it in CAD today and have it made. Update will follow as soon ...

Thanks man. Progress has been slow the last 3 weeks. I got called to Germany on short notice. Hopefully this weekend I'll either do the window reg or steering box. Btw, anyone ever seen a hatch release pull for a te51? Guy is selling one on ebay but I don't even see a spot for a release switch in my...

thanks for the tip. a little late for me though....it's in pieces all over the house. hah. On another note, I got the window regulator today. it has a little surface rust and no lube on it. After inspection, I think i'll clean this one up and install it and attempt a rebuild on the stock unit. There...

Now that this thread is up to date, here's the current piece I'm working on. After installing the new suspension bits and driving the car for a few weeks, I noticed oil on my drip pan. The car has always had a tranny leak, but i'm not concerned too much about it, as it's a 3sp auto that will eventua...

In parallel to the suspension, the next topic was getting the car water tight. It had a garage life most of its life, so I assume no one ever noticed the massive water leaks in the rear hatch. I don't have any pictures, but I could stick a pencil clean through the seals on the corners of the hatch (...

While doing the brakes and going for a test drive, I quickly noticed the front suspension was totally shot. Going over a speedbump was hell. There was zero travel/dampening on the front. So, after much research and finding parts, I set out on a couple weekends and did the suspension. I know lots of ...

After the car sat for about 4 months, I went to drive it and the brake pedal went to the floor. I spent about 4 hours messing with the brakes to find the master cylinder and booster were both not working for whatever reason. Since both parts are readily available online, I ordered a new one from roc...

Here I was creating a new battery tray and radiator overflow bottle holder. I just used a doner car from the pick a part and fabricated something kind of like stock. The original tray and tie down was rusted beyond belief. It looks as if a battery exploded or something. dunno.... http://i.imgur.com/...

Well, I figure I have to document this somewhere, might as well be here. Hopefully someone is interested. About 6 months ago my grandfather passed away. He had a 1976 Toyota Corolla Liftback he purchased new in 1976. The rest of my family (less my father) wanted to just send it to the crusher. I cou...