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presure2
#61
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QUOTE (playr158 @ Dec 16, 2008 - 7:07 AM) *
>aftermarket fuel cell will solve all problems smile.gif



X2, a plastic cell is 133$ aluminum ~225$ (for a 15gal tank) wink.gif
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99GT
#62
I like this thread. biggrin.gif

Got 4k saved. Another 4K to go.
pipes
#63
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QUOTE (playr158 @ Dec 16, 2008 - 7:07 AM) *
>aftermarket fuel cell will solve all problems smile.gif

If he's trying for that oe look then the tank is a must it fits perfect and he can still have a spare tire... he'll need to move to bolts for the straps to line up though noting big
TheMadScientist
#64
Like I said on the last page, I allready have a gas tank I got from a ST165 for $25.
I'm getting rid of the spare tire well and closing it off with sheel metel.
I'm going to use the straps that came with the tank to hang it under the car.
1996 Toyota Celica Convertible GT (My 1st Celi,Owned since 2002)1995 Toyota Celica Coupe GT 3S-GTE1994 Toyota Celica Liftback GT-Four (RHD/GT-Four conversion)1990 Toyota Xcab 1UZ-FE Lexus V8, Solid Axle Swap on 35s geared and locked dual Tcases (Rock Crawler)1990 Toyota 4Runner 5VZ-FE V6 swap, Solid Axle Swap on 38s (Rock Crawler)1972 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 4X4 Cummins Turbo Diesel (Tow Rig)1956 Ford F-100 429 / Automatic1969 Ford Mustang Fastback 429 Tubbed and Caged (Drag Car)1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 427W / Automatic1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 347 / 5-speed
RickJamesBish
#65
Were there ever GT-4 verts made? If not, you'd most likely be the first to have one.
Nial
#66
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QUOTE (RickJamesBish @ Dec 16, 2008 - 3:05 PM) *
>Were there ever GT-4 verts made? If not, you'd most likely be the first to have one.


The first ever GT4 was a convertible....a 165...but as far as I know only one was made to go around the car shows....after that they were all hatchbacks.

found a picture




This post has been edited by Nial: Dec 16, 2008 - 3:15 PM
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RickJamesBish
#67
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QUOTE (Nial @ Dec 16, 2008 - 3:12 PM) *
>The first ever GT4 was a convertible....a 165...but as far as I know only one was made to go around the car shows....after that they were all hatchbacks.


Well, I meant ST205's specifically.
playr158
#68
no, although this project is on a hatchback....sooooo maybe you should get your eyes checked if the pictures are unclear laugh.gif

This post has been edited by playr158: Dec 16, 2008 - 3:17 PM
Nial
#69
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QUOTE (RickJamesBish @ Dec 16, 2008 - 3:14 PM) *
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QUOTE (Nial @ Dec 16, 2008 - 3:12 PM) *
>The first ever GT4 was a convertible....a 165...but as far as I know only one was made to go around the car shows....after that they were all hatchbacks.


Well, I meant ST205's specifically.


In that case "No."
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GMan
#70
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QUOTE (presure2 @ Dec 16, 2008 - 7:16 AM) *
>X2, a plastic cell is 133$ aluminum ~225$ (for a 15gal tank) wink.gif


If you are going Custom, there is some hacking involved.
Plastic wears out too. Gas is quite a solvent.
None of the swaps I have seen with a fuel cell look at all well done. thumbsdown.gif

I would say a Real gas tank is the way to go.
Or spend the time and money to do a Custom AL and make it look decent.


Any other progress photos TheMadScientist ???

Regards;
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This post has been edited by GMan: Dec 16, 2008 - 4:28 PM
GMan
#71
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QUOTE (RickJamesBish @ Dec 16, 2008 - 3:05 PM) *
>Were there ever GT-4 verts made? If not, you'd most likely be the first to have one.


Never form the factory, except maybe a concept or a show car ?

There have been some custom jobs. Such as a 5th gen
Rear sub frame..




From Switzerland or Austria ? It has been posted before...
https://wfs.bc.edu/melket/Public/Car_stuff/...verzeichnis.htm

Sorry to hijack with conv discussions. tongue.gif

Regards;

This post has been edited by GMan: Dec 16, 2008 - 4:29 PM
RickJamesBish
#72
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QUOTE (playr158 @ Dec 16, 2008 - 3:15 PM) *
>no, although this project is on a hatchback....sooooo maybe you should get your eyes checked if the pictures are unclear laugh.gif


That was going from his username, I didn't bother to look at the pictures too closely...stupid me.

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QUOTE (Nial @ Dec 16, 2008 - 3:19 PM) *
>In that case "No."


Alright, thanks.
TheMadScientist
#73
What doesn't anybody read the posts on the thread before they start posting?
1996 Toyota Celica Convertible GT (My 1st Celi,Owned since 2002)1995 Toyota Celica Coupe GT 3S-GTE1994 Toyota Celica Liftback GT-Four (RHD/GT-Four conversion)1990 Toyota Xcab 1UZ-FE Lexus V8, Solid Axle Swap on 35s geared and locked dual Tcases (Rock Crawler)1990 Toyota 4Runner 5VZ-FE V6 swap, Solid Axle Swap on 38s (Rock Crawler)1972 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 4X4 Cummins Turbo Diesel (Tow Rig)1956 Ford F-100 429 / Automatic1969 Ford Mustang Fastback 429 Tubbed and Caged (Drag Car)1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 427W / Automatic1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 347 / 5-speed
Culpable04
#74
most people do, but apparently not everyone.




RickJamesBish
#75
I did, I just forgot that you had the hatch since there's already a couple GT-4 conversion threads...and I automatically looked under your SN...not that big of a deal.

This post has been edited by RickJamesBish: Dec 16, 2008 - 10:01 PM
TheMadScientist
#76
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QUOTE (RickJamesBish @ Dec 16, 2008 - 8:01 PM) *
>I did, I just forgot that you had the hatch since there's already a couple GT-4 conversion threads...and I automatically looked under your SN...not that big of a deal.

Not you particularly, everybody is going on about the gas tank when I said a page back about the gas tank I allready got
1996 Toyota Celica Convertible GT (My 1st Celi,Owned since 2002)1995 Toyota Celica Coupe GT 3S-GTE1994 Toyota Celica Liftback GT-Four (RHD/GT-Four conversion)1990 Toyota Xcab 1UZ-FE Lexus V8, Solid Axle Swap on 35s geared and locked dual Tcases (Rock Crawler)1990 Toyota 4Runner 5VZ-FE V6 swap, Solid Axle Swap on 38s (Rock Crawler)1972 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 4X4 Cummins Turbo Diesel (Tow Rig)1956 Ford F-100 429 / Automatic1969 Ford Mustang Fastback 429 Tubbed and Caged (Drag Car)1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 427W / Automatic1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 347 / 5-speed
SoDo
#77
Great job on the car so far. Cant wait to see it when its done.
1999 Celica GT Hatchback
_Jim_
#78
VERY well done MadScientist, and like many people have said before, we have been waiting for this for a very long time. Well done.
330whp 309ft/lbs @ 21 PSI
Theshanon
#79
my friend, your work is jaw dropping =D Goodluck and can't wait to see more on this project =)
supershannon77
#80
let just inform you that you have been talked about a lot...people are impressed...
i have been getting ims from ppl telling me i should have shown them this thread lol...lots of props...word is getting around fast.

only one question....whats it like being famous?
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bccentaur3
#81
so did you get a chance to weld in the crossmembers yet?
98 Celica gt red- totaled deer94 Celica st black DD (bad weather beater)- totaled deer95 Celica gt silver- chassis sold88 Celica All-Trac (Burned to a crisp)94 Celica gt white (sold)In need of a rust free chassis!!!!
enderswift
#82
x2, set the rest of your life aside you now have an obligation to the 6gc community tongue.gif
TheMadScientist
#83
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QUOTE (supershannon77 @ Dec 17, 2008 - 8:57 PM) *
>let just inform you that you have been talked about a lot...people are impressed...
i have been getting ims from ppl telling me i should have shown them this thread lol...lots of props...word is getting around fast.

only one question....whats it like being famous?

LOL thats funny, I'm doing what I love to do, Custom Automotive Fabrication
Thank You all for your comments!
1996 Toyota Celica Convertible GT (My 1st Celi,Owned since 2002)1995 Toyota Celica Coupe GT 3S-GTE1994 Toyota Celica Liftback GT-Four (RHD/GT-Four conversion)1990 Toyota Xcab 1UZ-FE Lexus V8, Solid Axle Swap on 35s geared and locked dual Tcases (Rock Crawler)1990 Toyota 4Runner 5VZ-FE V6 swap, Solid Axle Swap on 38s (Rock Crawler)1972 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 4X4 Cummins Turbo Diesel (Tow Rig)1956 Ford F-100 429 / Automatic1969 Ford Mustang Fastback 429 Tubbed and Caged (Drag Car)1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 427W / Automatic1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 347 / 5-speed
TheMadScientist
#84
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QUOTE (bccentaur3 @ Dec 17, 2008 - 8:58 PM) *
>so did you get a chance to weld in the crossmembers yet?

It's welded just enough to keep from falling out.
I'm going to run it up to the alignment shop to make sure its nice and square before I make it permanet
1996 Toyota Celica Convertible GT (My 1st Celi,Owned since 2002)1995 Toyota Celica Coupe GT 3S-GTE1994 Toyota Celica Liftback GT-Four (RHD/GT-Four conversion)1990 Toyota Xcab 1UZ-FE Lexus V8, Solid Axle Swap on 35s geared and locked dual Tcases (Rock Crawler)1990 Toyota 4Runner 5VZ-FE V6 swap, Solid Axle Swap on 38s (Rock Crawler)1972 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 4X4 Cummins Turbo Diesel (Tow Rig)1956 Ford F-100 429 / Automatic1969 Ford Mustang Fastback 429 Tubbed and Caged (Drag Car)1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 427W / Automatic1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 347 / 5-speed
TheMadScientist
#85
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QUOTE (enderswift @ Dec 17, 2008 - 9:10 PM) *
>x2, set the rest of your life aside you now have an obligation to the 6gc community tongue.gif

I would cause I have the time. But since I was laid off the week of thanksgiving I have no money frown.gif
and besides its been like below zero the last couple days (cost too much too heat the shop)

This post has been edited by TheMadScientist: Dec 17, 2008 - 11:47 PM
1996 Toyota Celica Convertible GT (My 1st Celi,Owned since 2002)1995 Toyota Celica Coupe GT 3S-GTE1994 Toyota Celica Liftback GT-Four (RHD/GT-Four conversion)1990 Toyota Xcab 1UZ-FE Lexus V8, Solid Axle Swap on 35s geared and locked dual Tcases (Rock Crawler)1990 Toyota 4Runner 5VZ-FE V6 swap, Solid Axle Swap on 38s (Rock Crawler)1972 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 4X4 Cummins Turbo Diesel (Tow Rig)1956 Ford F-100 429 / Automatic1969 Ford Mustang Fastback 429 Tubbed and Caged (Drag Car)1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 427W / Automatic1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 347 / 5-speed
bccentaur3
#86
what size wire are you feeding for the weld?
98 Celica gt red- totaled deer94 Celica st black DD (bad weather beater)- totaled deer95 Celica gt silver- chassis sold88 Celica All-Trac (Burned to a crisp)94 Celica gt white (sold)In need of a rust free chassis!!!!
TheMadScientist
#87
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QUOTE (bccentaur3 @ Dec 17, 2008 - 9:53 PM) *
>what size wire are you feeding for the weld?

thirty five thousandths .035"
1996 Toyota Celica Convertible GT (My 1st Celi,Owned since 2002)1995 Toyota Celica Coupe GT 3S-GTE1994 Toyota Celica Liftback GT-Four (RHD/GT-Four conversion)1990 Toyota Xcab 1UZ-FE Lexus V8, Solid Axle Swap on 35s geared and locked dual Tcases (Rock Crawler)1990 Toyota 4Runner 5VZ-FE V6 swap, Solid Axle Swap on 38s (Rock Crawler)1972 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 4X4 Cummins Turbo Diesel (Tow Rig)1956 Ford F-100 429 / Automatic1969 Ford Mustang Fastback 429 Tubbed and Caged (Drag Car)1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 427W / Automatic1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 347 / 5-speed
bccentaur3
#88
Nice, thats what I use now in class.

Do you think Rav4 parts would work for an awd conversion?
98 Celica gt red- totaled deer94 Celica st black DD (bad weather beater)- totaled deer95 Celica gt silver- chassis sold88 Celica All-Trac (Burned to a crisp)94 Celica gt white (sold)In need of a rust free chassis!!!!
TheMadScientist
#89
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QUOTE (bccentaur3 @ Dec 17, 2008 - 10:04 PM) *
>Do you think Rav4 parts would work for an awd conversion?


Don't know haven't seen the suspension on one.
I bet its more trouble than it's worth.
I'm sure its has a completly different geometry
1996 Toyota Celica Convertible GT (My 1st Celi,Owned since 2002)1995 Toyota Celica Coupe GT 3S-GTE1994 Toyota Celica Liftback GT-Four (RHD/GT-Four conversion)1990 Toyota Xcab 1UZ-FE Lexus V8, Solid Axle Swap on 35s geared and locked dual Tcases (Rock Crawler)1990 Toyota 4Runner 5VZ-FE V6 swap, Solid Axle Swap on 38s (Rock Crawler)1972 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 4X4 Cummins Turbo Diesel (Tow Rig)1956 Ford F-100 429 / Automatic1969 Ford Mustang Fastback 429 Tubbed and Caged (Drag Car)1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 427W / Automatic1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 347 / 5-speed
bccentaur3
#90
I thought so, I guess I'll have to save up the grand for the 205 rear end parts.
98 Celica gt red- totaled deer94 Celica st black DD (bad weather beater)- totaled deer95 Celica gt silver- chassis sold88 Celica All-Trac (Burned to a crisp)94 Celica gt white (sold)In need of a rust free chassis!!!!
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