malpaso

#1

After all and under all circumstances I have made final decision what happen with my celis. I can not afford two of them but both has many advantages (one design and second power and traction). So I have only chance... two became one. The best from each will be taken. I hope in two months will be everything finished so stay tuned...

The plan:
- to separate all "fancy" parts from ST-T >>(done!)>>
- collect all parts for transformation and get GT-four ready >>(done!)>>
- pass LHD conversion with GT-four (I know it hurts... but this is only way how to register car in CZ) >>(done!)>>
- finish paint job... >>(done!)>>
- tune new baby a bit >>(in progress)>>

Major work will do no one else but Romas him self . The best of the best for something like this... here I have few pics to share:

August, 30th:
Collection of parts for conversion has started... (complete LHD dash)






September, 2nd:
Conversion date fixed, list of parts closed, conditions set... I'm full of optimism . Everything is perfect . Fingers crossed...

To be continued...

This post has been edited by malpaso: Jan 4, 2011 - 4:39 AM

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SwissFerdi

#2

Sounds amazing...what will the Four's new color be?

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RbrtNdrws

#3

I vote for the same color blue! Good luck, keep us updated Martin!

malpaso

#4

September 5th:
I have started with swapping parts between cars... and it seems blue color rules . Good bie white color...





"for sale" soon

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manphibian

#5

That should keep you busy for a while

Hope it all goes well

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Batman722

#6

awesome !

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96bluevert

#7

I love that color of blue

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SwissFerdi

#8

Wow...goodness.

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Shigexile

#9

sweeet!!!

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supershannon77

#10

Love it! its gonna be even better than ever...I also love the blue color!

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malpaso

#11

Thanks folks . I just do not know if I can more enjoy it or its more sad for me to see how my car slowly disappears...

September 7th:
Interior is gone completely...






...technically inside is only engine, tranny, suspension and stearing gear (till tomorrow)

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SwissFerdi

#12

So what's gonna happen with the 7A-FTE?

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njccmd2002

#13

Dibs on the TRD strut bar!!!!!

haha, that is crazy, but well worth it, its going to be awesome gt4, but seriously let me know if you sell the trd bar..

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yagamius

#14

this looks pretty good, hope all goes fine....

also I'll be waiting for your sells

by the way, I'll take the side skirts from you

This post has been edited by yagamius: Sep 8, 2009 - 8:34 PM

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richee3

#15

Good progress! This is coming along pretty quick. I'm disappointed to see the destruction of the original SS-Four. But I know something better is coming up, and I can't wait to see it come together! Best of luck to you.

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nics

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QUOTE (malpaso @ Sep 5, 2009 - 12:25 PM)

>September 5th:

"for sale" soon

interested on the front bumper

maybe on the fenders too

This post has been edited by nics: Sep 8, 2009 - 4:34 PM

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Rusty

#17

just what I first thought when you got the gt4, just amazing the amount of work you have to do, so how are you going to do LHD part, your ST steering componants wounldn't fit would they?

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deathdoakill

#18

yo mang let me know when you wanna sell id love to bye from you i need parts for my mad scientist project check it out let me know wut you think supra rear conversion http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=68894

malpaso

#19

I have some updates again. I have all parts for conversion ready and now just collecting the rest for sale. As fast as possible because every single penny will be needed . So yes side skirts, bumper, hood, fenders and many other parts are available. Just make your dibs via PM .

September 9th:
engine is out...


"Lord of destruction" at work...






And result what has left... so I have definitely just one car to drive again.


Now small maintenance of "remaining one" . You would not believe how exhaust may look after years


Final confirmation... this is SS-four! (because front bumper was shaped on ST support bar with custom bracket it was necessary to re-weld it as well. On original GT-four one just was not fit)


This post has been edited by malpaso: Sep 9, 2009 - 5:38 AM

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doky

#20

Good job.This pictures on the Czech republic Martin?Thak you.Doky

This post has been edited by doky: Sep 9, 2009 - 5:48 AM

delusionz

#21

Speechless.

Wish I could have your sunroof though!

Is that shell going to be junk? Or rebuilt into a stock ST ? I ask this because you still have the same problem with having 2 cars and only 1 LHD firewall and running gear.

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malpaso

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QUOTE (delusionz @ Sep 10, 2009 - 12:16 AM)

>Speechless.

Wish I could have your sunroof though!

Is that shell going to be junk? Or rebuilt into a stock ST ? I ask this because you still have the same problem with having 2 cars and only 1 LHD firewall and running gear.

I plan to sell whole sunroof as "kit". So part of roof plus complete working mechanism with wiring... I hope it will be useful for someone because shell is going to be junk... no rebuild is planned.

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doky

#23

Ansver???I think so yes - foto from Czech rep.Sorry my information be true.

malpaso

#24

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QUOTE (doky @ Sep 9, 2009 - 11:57 AM)

>Good job.This pictures on the Czech republic Martin?Thak you.Doky

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QUOTE (doky @ Sep 10, 2009 - 9:40 AM)

>Ansver???I think so yes - foto from Czech rep.Sorry my information be true.

Sorry even powerful Google translate doesn't help to decode what is an issue . Give me message please in Czech... Thank you

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808celica

#25

Wow i have no words...........

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malpaso

#26

September, 14th:
A lot happened... I have completely prepared car for The Transformation (see there is really 3SGTE inside ). All body parts are on, two drivers seats inside (guess why )...



...and loaded in the car (even Romas didn't believe it's possible until he saw that )


Final surprise was when I have reached his place... My SS-Four met sister there!!! (based on SS-III with beams inside). My car must be really famous abroad


However now is my baby in his hand s and next progress is up to him now... so fingers crossed

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whatthe

#27

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QUOTE (malpaso @ Sep 15, 2009 - 9:13 PM)

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Oh my, i just erupted.

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SwissFerdi

#28

Why did you swap over the fenders as well? I assume that all the panels will be repainted, not just the ones that were white...

...keep us updated!

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richee3

#29

This is probably one of my favorite threads in the entire history of ever.

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doGGy

#30

Martin is Crazy - i can confirm this HOW the hell did he managed to squize all the parts into the car - and STILL drive 700miles with RHD car on LHD roads - i dont know

Anyway - project is on the roll already - his Four is without the engine and soon enouth will be more updates

Heres the pile of parts once i took everything out

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