Dominic’s KP61 Build… Part 4
I’m back with another great post in this series; the dedication and attention to detail of this build is absolutely stunning. The engine has finally made its way into the bay and no sooner did Dominic started piecing everything back together… I’ll move onto the photos so you can see for yourself…
For those who may need a recap on this build the link to the previous posts is below…
The motor has finally been lifted into its new home…
Dominic wasted no time and started running the brake lines…
Dominic opted to go with Ezibend copper nickel tube for the brake lines. Largely because it doesn’t rust or corrode and it will basically outlast the car. It’s also very easy to work with, especially when it was time to form the sharp bends he needed.
When running lines under the car it was the better choice over a braided line because it would handle the abuse of rocks and other debris. In addition, it flows well with the colour scheme of the build.
Likewise, Dominic used the same Ezibend tube to run the fuel lines. If any of you guys need more info on this tube or would like to purchase, you can check out S.D.R.R Hydraulics.
Lining up the gearbox…
Because the W58 gearbox is a significantly larger than the standard gearbox, Dominic had to custom build a bracket to keep the gearbox in place. In trying to stay within the rules of this build to make it look as patent as possible, he also built it with provisions to fit in the original location of the stock one.
To ensure everything is kept cool, Dominic purchased dual 10″ slim fans…
Checking the fitment of the custom made Ron Davis radiator…
Dominic went all out to source original radiator overflow bottle and washer bottle but his search turned up hopeless. He ended up cleaning them as best as he could which in itself was quite a tedious process.
Another shot of the TWM ITB’s and OBX header once again…
A view of the bay as it starts to come together…
As you guys would have noticed by now, Dominic isn’t the one to do anything half assed. For the rebuild it was absolutely important that the tail lights be replaced, this in itself was quite a challenge because finding tail lights were next to impossible. Sourcing a pair proved to be so challenging that Dominic had to purchase them separately from two different countries. Fortunately he was able to source one locally and after hours of searching the internet he was able to locate the other in Belgium.
A quick look at the interior as it comes together with the dash fully assembled…
Dominic went as far as to have this original Toyota Starlet badge refreshed…
Being the meticulous guy that Dominic is, there was no way he was going to reuse the old engine harness. And being that it’s a 84 Starlet we’re talking about, he would have to custom build an engine harness. With that in mind he got to work, and here is some of the progress that was made with the coil on plug setup and you can also see the injector harness has been completed.
Closing out today’s post with one more shot of the sex that is the engine bay, with the Toda timing belt and cam gears exposed. Thanks for taking a look and stay tuned for the next update…
Cuzz’s CD4 Lancer Build…Part 1
Today I’ll be bringing you guys part 1 of Cuzz’s CD4 Lancer build. In the last post I gave you guys the story behind the build and some of the plans Cuzz has in store. Since then Cuzz has stripped down the car and began to strengthen the chassis. I have some photos of this process for you guys to check out along with some other stuff that has been done.
Below is the link to the previous post for those who may have missed it…
Cuzz’s CD4 Lancer build… Introduction
A car that Cuzz has acquired to help along the way with any parts that he may need…
The car was placed on the rotisserie and the strip down process began…
The front end had some damage which turned out to be a tad more serious than Cuzz initially thought…
As Cuzz was going all out on this build, he decided it would be a good idea to seam weld the chassis…
A few shots of the welding work that has been done…
Some doors that were salvaged from the donor Lancer…
Bolt in cage which will be making its way into the car shortly…
Subframe fully restored with a fresh coat of paint…
A look at the underbody of the car with the first coat of primer applied after the welding work was complete…
With a primer choice like this it only makes me wonder what colour Cuzz will be going with…
Another look at the welding work done to the front wheel wells…
A look under the rear fenders…
A final look at the primmed underbody…
With the seam welding finished, it was time for the reassembly. Front fenders and bumper being test fitted once more before the front end is repaired…
Likewise, a few shots of the rear bumper being test fitted once again…
Unfortunately I don’t have any photos of the front end being repaired, but a couple with the bumper fitted afterwards…
Mishimoto radiator trying out its new home…
Some final shots of how the car sits with the front end completed with the radiator, AC condenser, intercooler and bumper fitted. That’s it for today’s post, thanks for taking a look.
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