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RA28GT
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 Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 7:31 am Post subject: My New RA23 |
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Hey guys my name Troy and im from Australia.
I used to be a member here when i used to own a Blue RA28 and then again when i had a Black RA28, but for the life of me i cant track down any pictures...
Well since the 28's ive been busy, heres a couple of pictures of cars ive been rocking lately:
1972 Toyota Corolla (my baby R.I.P)
1970 VW Fastback
1970 VW Fastback
1977 Mazda 929
Theres been many more but i want to get to the most important thing.
My New RA23!
Seen it for sale outside someones house as i was driving along and i jumped on it right away.
The car is in stunning condition, 100% orginal with the exception of a CD player which will be moved to the glove box, couple of small pin dents and tiny imperfections in the paint but over all the best car (condition wise) i have ever owned.
Interior is mint, no tears anywhere. Standard console cut however.
Original 18R-C, which isnt exactly a powerhouse but it runs beautiful.
One other interesting note is that this car is fitted with Factory Air Conditioning! Very very very rare.
Plans:
Wheels
Suspension
GT Parts (grille, mirrors, etc)
18RG
Heres a couple quick pictures, i will take more when i have had time to clean up the car.
Let me know what you guys think 
Im so very happy to be back in a Celica!
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72 TA22: 2TC Parts car
73 TA22: 2TG paddock basher
74 TA22: ??? Project car
76 RA28: ::RIP::
77 RA28: Blown 18RGEU 
67 HR holden: New Daily Driver |
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Hamza
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| Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 10:26 am Post subject: |
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Welcome!!! i have been following your thread on rollaclub as i am from sa, but never seen it person and a true shame you had to let it go. Get on board with claassiccelicasa.com where you will find all the locals which are keen to help.
Great buy, awsome car, good luck |
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yellowjacket
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Location: Southern New Hampshire
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| Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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| dude man, Im wicked jealous. That is a great find!!! Love my '77, but so jealous of you guys with cars with those smily bumpers. Engine and interior pics? Also love the Corolla. The white and black contrast is taking. RIP? What happened to her? |
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ta22st
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| Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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nice car, some pic's inside and engine
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BCPuma
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SuperCelica77
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Location: North Idaho
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| Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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Hey it's nice to see ya back again
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'72 ST RA21- "Blueberry"
'77 GT RA24- "Christine" AKA "Arora24"
'77 GT RA29 - "Rachel" AKA "Arora29"
'81 GT RA44 - "Jenny"
'83 GTS RA65 - "Rose"
'88 4runner 4x4 SR5
'89 Toyota 4x4 truck
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RA28GT
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Location: Adelaide, South Australia
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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The Corolla isnt dead. Its still getting around but it got defected (unroadworthy?) for being too low and a few other things and i couldn't afford to fix it so i had to sell it. Its in another state and the new owner hasn't contacted me do i have no idea how shes doing?
Will get interior and engine pictures up when i get a chance to clean them! Interior looks brand spanking new, engine looks like an 18R-C, so it hurts my eyes very much!
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72 TA22: 2TC Parts car
73 TA22: 2TG paddock basher
74 TA22: ??? Project car
76 RA28: ::RIP::
77 RA28: Blown 18RGEU
67 HR holden: New Daily Driver |
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RA28GT
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Location: Adelaide, South Australia
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:30 am Post subject: |
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Been busy with my Celica lately, i have:
Painted wheels silver
Installed whitewalls (until i can afford some wheels)
Moved CD player into glovebox
New parcel shelf with some 6"s (just to give me some sound, i dont want to cut the perfect door trims!)
Painted grille and front end surrounds
General tidy up of interior and engine bay
I'm entering toyoshow next week so ill be tidying it up alot before then hopefully!
Heres the pictures:
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72 TA22: 2TC Parts car
73 TA22: 2TG paddock basher
74 TA22: ??? Project car
76 RA28: ::RIP::
77 RA28: Blown 18RGEU
67 HR holden: New Daily Driver |
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Sabideefoo
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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| wow...I love it..Oh yea I def. would love to find a 72 Corolla around my area...But that easier said then done. LOL. |
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SuperCelica77
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| Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:28 am Post subject: |
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The car is in really nice shape!! 
The only thing I'd change is the wheels, but maybe you're a purist  
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'72 ST RA21- "Blueberry"
'77 GT RA24- "Christine" AKA "Arora24"
'77 GT RA29 - "Rachel" AKA "Arora29"
'81 GT RA44 - "Jenny"
'83 GTS RA65 - "Rose"
'88 4runner 4x4 SR5
'89 Toyota 4x4 truck
'90 4runner 4x4 SR5 22RE |
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RA28GT
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Location: Adelaide, South Australia
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| Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 7:40 am Post subject: |
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Been doing some mechanical work on the celica lately.
Brand spanking new:
Radiator
Water Pump
Thermostat
Hoses
Carby (fully rebuild)
So shes running beautifully!
Heres the new wheels! Very happy with them!
15x7 +15 Fronts (with an 8mm spacer) with 175/55/R15
15x8 -+0 with 195/50/R15
I wanted to get the wheels inside the guards since this a daily driver hence the 15x7's on front. I could of got 15x8's on there but it was out the guard about 20mm.
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72 TA22: 2TC Parts car
73 TA22: 2TG paddock basher
74 TA22: ??? Project car
76 RA28: ::RIP::
77 RA28: Blown 18RGEU
67 HR holden: New Daily Driver |
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SuperCelica77
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| Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:59 am Post subject: |
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dood I can't stop drooling.. those wheels are PERFECT on it.. great offset
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'72 ST RA21- "Blueberry"
'77 GT RA24- "Christine" AKA "Arora24"
'77 GT RA29 - "Rachel" AKA "Arora29"
'81 GT RA44 - "Jenny"
'83 GTS RA65 - "Rose"
'88 4runner 4x4 SR5
'89 Toyota 4x4 truck
'90 4runner 4x4 SR5 22RE |
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kylehugo
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| Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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That's incredible eh! Love the interior and you've got the stance nailed, i wish my 18-RC was that shiny
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soulfreak
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| Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 5:37 pm Post subject: |
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omg looks soooo gooood 
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