Jarrad's AE86 resto project

[4doors]

So awesome!!!
i love the number plate too. Makes it look genuinely like Tsuchiya's own car. Do you own a green race suit by chance?

[Jrad]

Nah, my race suit is jeans and a jumper

[Jrad]

So I got some decals made up for my MR2 and the re-build/re-paint is done.

Shameless AW11 plug.
My engine is pretty well ready to be picked up, but i'm off to Japan on Monday so it'll have to wait

[Jrad]

3 years ago on the 17th of October 2012.. I first saw the car.
and I bought it on the 27th.

3 years, many hours, many dollars.
And it's still a rolling shell XD

[4doors]

Mint AW11! So jealous. You're living the 80's dream!!!

Hey! You have made a shit load of progress on that hatch. It is a perfect rolling shell! Just needs a heart, is all.

Are you taking an empty suitcase to Japan, or just organising a 20ft container when you get there?

[Jrad]

Just got back from Japan and good news is rolling in.

Engine gets picked up Monday
Set of carbs are on their way - 44mm Mikuni, pretty well exactly what I wanted for this car.

While in Japan I went to the Stancenation event. Here's a reward for those that read my thread.
So many cars - so many more photos.

[Jrad]

Engine is finally back home!
Ready to do a few small jobs putting it back together. Getting so close.


Also fitted my Carland sticker I got when in Kyoto. The guy gave me a few which was cool.

[r33scotty]

May have just read this full thread in 1 sitting.

Such an inspiration to get started on my new Trueno (new for me haha)

I love what you did to refresh the interior and I will be going down the same path to bring that all back from the dead as 30 years of dirt has built up in there.

[4doors]

Hay Jarrad, glad to hear your engine is back on track. Will be totally sweet with those Mikuni's!

...And Holy fuck those pics are amazing! Is that your 1st trip to Japan?

So much to look at.... So many comments to make.

I'm interested in the cam cover paint job and that purple levin with the clear bonnet section. Black and chrome. Cool.

Oh, and IRS on the US spec coupe???

And... that VF commo ute looks out of place! Probs got heaps of engine mods though, knowing the Japanese.

[drift kid]

Holy mother of god, seeing those cars in person in japan is a dream of mine. Super cool

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