Cheapskate MA61 restoration

[benbendesu]

This is my MA61 project car.
I bought it in very dirty and unloved condition, but it was at least complete and no accident damage.
It is an Australian-spec MA61 Celica Supra with a 5M-E single cam engine and 4-speed auto.
It has an aftermarket electric sunroof (which no longer opens) and the factory digital dash.
I repaired the rust and a few dents myself and had the car resprayed at the paint shop next-door to my shop.
Right now I'm still waiting for the bumpers and a few other bits to get sprayed so I can put it back together again. Haven't decided what to do with the engine yet, but as it has done 270,000km and is pretty smokey I have to do something
I have a non-turbo VVTi 1JZ engine sitting in my shop, which would be a big improvement over the old 5M-E, but I may go for something more interesting. I also have a 1GZ-FE 5-litre V12 at my disposal...

[benbendesu]

Here's another photo in its current state. I'm looking for some better bump-strips too

[Tire Shredder]

awesome! How much have you put into it at the bodyshop?

[benbendesu]

awesome! How much have you put into it at the bodyshop?

The paint cost a bit over $2k with me doing most of the prep. That's twice what I paid for the car

[wirysage]

The paint cost a bit over $2k with me doing most of the prep. That's twice what I paid for the car

Hey man come join us on Toymods that's where all us cool XA6X aussie owners are plus a few Syd MA61 owners.

http://www.toymods.org.au/forums/sho...89#post1479289

[benbendesu]

I'm a sponsor of Toymods so there already

[rabidchimp.com]

Lookin' good, benbendesu. What do you do for $? Let me know if you need a set of JZ mounts.
-Aaron

[oneheadlight]

Good looking paint job, it doesnt look like a cheapskate restoration.

[benbendesu]

Lookin' good, benbendesu. What do you do for $? Let me know if you need a set of JZ mounts.
-Aaron

I own www.otomoto.com.au
Yes JZ mounts would be handy. Please email me at ben@otomoto.com.au

[carra_909]

I own www.otomoto.com.au

so does this mean otomoto will start importing more wide and low offset wheels to fit ma61's