74 Celica, a future project.

[irockface18]

This is my moms 74 Celica she drove in high school. They quit driving it in 88 because it broke down, don't know exactly what from, and has been sitting for the past 20 years. I'm reposting this from the car pics section...so yeah.
The interior is in almost perfect condition, minus the obvious signs of aging as you will see in the pics. The engine is locked up, obviously, and my dad says it wouldn't take much to get it running but shit if I know, I'm a total noob with all of this. But yeah, I figured I would post pics. P.S., my basement is a mess, yes I am aware!

[eclipsekid94]

nice car! good luck with the build.

[silversol]

looks in damn good shape!

[Dolemite]

This Is why I love GA. You cant find cars like this one on the west coast. Great choice, good luck on the build and If you need anything let me know!

[Apex1972]

will a 2jz fit that bay?

[F8d2Blk]

You've mentioned in the other thread, that you don't know where to start. First thing is first, get the motor running, the other fun stuff can come later. Goodluck and don't give up, it will be sweet when it's done and on the road.

[AltimaCharlie]

I wish i had one of those in the basement! Are you totally sure the engine is locked? i'd bet that it could run with maybe a few small parts. I wouldn't break it down to much, just fix it/cleanit drive it.

[irockface18]

will a 2jz fit that bay?

Yeah, I have two of my friends telling me to put a NA 2jz in it.

[craaaazzy]

Yeah, I have two of my friends telling me to put a NA 2jz in it.

awesome! good luck w/ the build. i really wish i had a basement like that...that i can just store a car and forget about it.

[irockface18]

awesome! good luck w/ the build. i really wish i had a basement like that...that i can just store a car and forget about it.

Yeah, but then you store a lot of other shit you forget about over the years and it accumulates into piles of shit, that's how mine is. It's sad really.

[hseries4]

But, hey, it's still there...unlike some people who ultimately have to get rid of stuff like this because neighbors start to complain and the city comes knocking at your door.
GOSH, I can't wait till I can get me a TA/RA!!! Good luck, man!

[Me86Rob]

Yeah, I have two of my friends telling me to put a NA 2jz in it.

Don't 2j it!

[super240sx71]

Wow thats a really nice car good luck getting it running.

[irockface18]

And why the fuck do I keep getting called man on all my posts?! I HAVE TITS DAMN YOU!

[Schroeder]

And why the fuck do I keep getting called man on all my posts?! I HAVE TITS DAMN YOU!

Ah, So you're a fat guy??? J/K!!!

Should turn out really nice when you're done, I've always liked those!!! Really clean starting point. Rebuild the engine and keep it stock.

[irockface18]

Ah, So you're a fat guy??? J/K!!!

Should turn out really nice when you're done, I've always liked those!!! Really clean starting point. Rebuild the engine and keep it stock.

Oh that's just cruel.

And yeah, I dunno about keeping it stock. I want more HP than you understand for this monster.

[RutRoe]

Well it looks like a cool project. Can I ask how old you are ? How many projects have you done before ?

A few of us have torn up nice cars before to put in "monster power" way before the car was ready, and most of the time, the cars die a slow painful death. Like others have said...start slowly. Once you get the car running (and places like Garage Zero can help), then get it roadworthy and figure out what the car needs next. It's a lot easier to shake a car down as it is and fix suspension issues, get the brakes where you want them etc, without throwing money into a 2Jz whole.

Once you get the car in good shape, then if you decide you want a 2J in there, then you can still enjoy the car while you're saving cash up for all the misc stuff youl'll need.

Hope that helps....now take a hose to that thing and make her shine...Ma'am.

[silversol]

Well it looks like a cool project. Can I ask how old you are ? How many projects have you done before ?

A few of us have torn up nice cars before to put in "monster power" way before the car was ready, and most of the time, the cars die a slow painful death. Like others have said...start slowly. Once you get the car running (and places like Garage Zero can help), then get it roadworthy and figure out what the car needs next. It's a lot easier to shake a car down as it is and fix suspension issues, get the brakes where you want them etc, without throwing money into a 2Jz whole.

Once you get the car in good shape, then if you decide you want a 2J in there, then you can still enjoy the car while you're saving cash up for all the misc stuff youl'll need.

Hope that helps....now take a hose to that thing and make her shine...Ma'am.

Best advice in this thread period!

[Smokin_Joes_2kSi]

Best advice in this thread period!

agree...

i'm still working on my ole skool ride..I have a lot of little things to work out before I start putting nasty power to it...

Joe

[RollaAce]

Wow i cant believe i never posted here. Best engine to put in earlier celicas is 1g-gte, that would be for the 75 and older. 1jz-gte is da shiznit in 76-77 celicas.
If i didnt already have 1ggte i would be puttin 20r in with mild cam and my 48mm webers. Another popular option is 20r head on early (81) 22r block, that way u'd have bigger pistons with the better flowing head.
I now know of several 1st gen celicas in my town and only one is for sale for sure and it's a rust bucket.
OLd school rules!!

[TheVengeance]

You REALLY need to bring that to Garage Zero.

[xXnimbusXx]

if you wanna sale it. LMK KNOW!!!!

[kain]

shut up.


restore it. yank the engine and tranny and break it all down and find out what needs to be done to fix it. throw it back in, and drive it.

[xXnimbusXx]

I need parts. If you know anyone with a 76 or 77 celica thats a lift back let me know. i need PARTS!!

[dragoncelica]

You never going to finish that car, sell it cheap to me i take good care of it, trew away that old anchor of a 18RC it got inside and swap a nice 3SGTE in it and make big money out of it!

[sleeper1979]

holy shit I want it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Im bout to get a 76 gt!!!!!!!!!1

[sleeper1979]

You never going to finish that car, sell it cheap to me i take good care of it, trew away that old anchor of a 18RC it got inside and swap a nice 3SGTE in it and make big money out of it!

lol your'e correct bro hahhaha

[xXnimbusXx]

I have a 77 celica gt LB. I need hatch

[spank]

this should be a fun project...no 2jgte i don't think the car can handle it

[mr.egd15]

cant wait till is done bro

[MSP_Tuned]

Awesome car, whats the progress? Were building a 1977 Fast back with a 4G63 Turbo engine out of an eclipse. Cross member is getting built starting Wednesday.

[xXnimbusXx]

Awesome car, whats the progress? Were building a 1977 Fast back with a 4G63 Turbo engine out of an eclipse. Cross member is getting built starting Wednesday.

I wanna see pictures!!! you happen to have an extra hatch?..

[jfryer496]

do work !!

[RollaAce]

Any updates? I dont know bout yall but im ready to cut down to just 2 cars and my truck. Every time i get ready to have someone work on my 1ggte swap sumthin comes up and now it just sits.