1986.5 Restoration Project

Danlo

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Well, the project has begun.
This is no turbo but it is in great condition and deserves a chance.
Like I said before, I found this 1986.5 Supra that had been under a tree over four years. :3d_frown:
I spent 2 afternoons with a pressure washer.

The body has no rust (I don't understand or can't explain) but the paint is faded so it needs to go to the body shop. It also has a dent on the left door.
So far I have replaced:
Fuel pump: (there was nothing much left of the old one)
Brake system: (complete with rotors, calipers, master cylinder)
Clutch including master cylinder.
The engine was low in compression after 240,000 miles.:aigo:
I hate to stop a car for a long time while I rebuild the engine so I bought a low mileage engine from Japan. The compression on this one is awesome:evil2:

The interiors need a lot of work.
I found a almost new dash board in Canada (thanks Phil at Adrenaline Motorsports)
I am going with Leatherseats.com for a new look and maybe a logo on the head rest.
The steering wheel will be replaced but i like the cruise control option. I am planning to relocate the controls to the center console close to the seat lumbar adjuster.
What do you guys think? Has any body ever done this?:1zhelp:
That's it for now I will keep you posted!
 

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Danlo

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Here are some more pics of my Project and the old engine.
 

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Danlo

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Here is the better engine and some other interior pics!

We replaced the Front windshield glass yesterday.
 

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Danlo

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Ok! Back to work.
I decided to to have a a project for the 4th of July.
Heater core replacement.:nono:

Man, what a mess!
Not that it was hard but more nuts and bolts that i had imagine.
Any ways, now that I was already there we replaced the old cracked dash board with a nice one.

Here are some pics.

New carpet and leather seat arrive in August.
 

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SupraDupra500

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Nice job so far.. that dash was pretty rough.. wow. Great find though!
Nice to see someone investing money into a Supra to take it to original condition. These are getting hard to find as it is.. At least ones worth restoring.
Feel free to check out my build thread.. see sig..
 

mk3design

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Wow, that is one f the worst dashes ive seen as far as the number of cracks! Usually I see one or 2. Good find on the new one. Looking forward to more updates!