Having Fun with a Dime

[Byron510]

You're dime's neighbor looks like it wants to unleash some madness.

Kind of what I was thinking as well.

I love the first and second generation Celica's.

Great pair of cars, cool natural shot.

Byron

[DiMeCelso]

Note to self: Make sure engine compartment is well sealed for media blasting.
... kinda sandy in there. Will post pics later....

[Dave Patten]

DiMe,
You should see a box of goodies today.

Have fun!!!!!

[Camano510]

Not to change the posts direction, but that Celica is INTRIGUING, with its list of Datsun/Nissan underpinnings..... Ay thread or link to a build?

I grew up in a neighborhood full of what we today call old school cars, with multiple 510's (L and rotary powered), rotary Mazda's and Celica's. Great time. I even knew how cool it was when I was living it.

I wish you continued progress and interest in your build, and that life doesn't get in the way!

[okayfine]

No build on Keith's Niselica. Qwik510 posted additional pictures somewhere here...

[Three B's Racing]

No build on Keith's Niselica. Qwik510 posted additional pictures somewhere here...

Actually Keith named her Shellica because she was a bitch to restore and well it's a Celica. Keith recently completed a 2 stage paint job in his garage.

[Bike papa]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you on the underbody "surface" rust. My surface rust turned out to be quite a bit more.

If you can poke a scratch awl through it then it needs to be replaced. I used 18 ga. On my floors. ( both front floor pans as well as under the rear seat)


BP

[Byron510]

She sure is purrrdy - nice job- nice car...

Are those Dave's VTO's bringing that car to life as well?

There's always room from another brown car - looks really good on that car.

Thanks for posting this update.

Byron

[Dave Patten]

No VTO's there (not that I didn't offer him a deal on some 16 x 8 +0 Classic 8's) They are your traditional muscle car Torque Trust wheels. Personally I think they are the balls on this car.

[Camano510]

What Dave said!^^^^^

[DiMeCelso]

Dave got the goodies!! Thanks!!!later gonna probably install the goods!!!

I like corollas as well... My good friend has two of them and a starlet

I cleaned the engine bay up from the residual of the media blasting. Pics up later...

Received my replacement panels for rear tail lights and valence.

As of now still waiting for rest of garage tools and fab equipment before I commence tear down and install.

[DiMeCelso]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you on the underbody "surface" rust. My surface rust turned out to be quite a bit more.

If you can poke a scratch awl through it then it needs to be replaced. I used 18 ga. On my floors. ( both front floor pans as well as under the rear seat)


BP

I'm actually expecting the worst and hoping the best. I'm ready for the worst... In regards with the body every time I see it I'm thinking of just going bre bubble fenders. But I told myself to hold on til it's complete with suspension and wheels then I will decide. So paint will be last...I'm gonna rock it just like this in the mean time.

[DiMeCelso]

-before and after a washdown

-on my next days off I shall replace the rear panel and valence .

[okayfine]

That was shipped to you like that via UPS and they didn't fold it up into a swan? Amazing!

[DiMeCelso]

That was shipped to you like that via UPS and they didn't fold it up into a swan? Amazing!

I know right!!! I was surprised as well....