So I decided to stop the urge that was from within and embedded in my DNA and get me that traditional/typical Rican ride. The 82 Corolla. I had tons of fun building my AE86-on-a-budget but since it's Tooted and Booted, I will now focus on this holy grail. I have owned several 82's in the past but this is my 1st Wagon. Specs are:

225k on the clock
3TC w/ 5 speed tranny (engine bay is 1000% stock, unmolested)
faded red ext / black-grey int
13" steelies
Bone Stock in every way


I couldnt stand to look at it with those 4 itsy bitsy wheels n tires so I threw on some Celica/Supras my buddy had laying around so that right there is the 1st mod that has been performed on the ride. I plan on getting different wheels (no, not the Tetas, Ancho y Finos, welds or any other traditional rican wheel selections)

this is how the whip sits at this very moment:

 

Roof rack has been removed.......(debating if rechrome or powder coat or just delete entirely)
MK3 VW GTi Roof spoiler ordered
Chevy Blazer front lower lip purchased ($5)

Gameplan is as follows:

Tomorrow pick up replacement non rusty/damaged doors and tailgate (already in process of) instead of grinding/bondoing/ect the current doors and gate.

Cut out rockers and floor pans and welding it replacement metal parts - bye bye car cancer

more to come

 

Cool man, GL. The roof rack adds to the old-school-ness of it... do it up!

 

Body work has begun. I decided to take it all down to metal to expose any issues... hood looks good so far:

 

looking good. i cant wait to see where this build goes. good luck.

 

I have decided on Bianco Isis white from the Lamborghini Murcielago

work has been a bit busy and I couldnt get much done but here is what I've done so far.
I finished the hood and finished the driver's side fender.
I have the passenger side fender and the front opening valance off and ready to strip down and repair/restore.
Front bumper removed to be sealed and cleaned up.

 

I picked up non-rusty doors from Craigslist orlando and a near MINT non rusty tailgate/hatch door. So instead of spending countless hours cutting and welding on the old doors, I just have to spruce up the ones I picked up and I will be done with those.

 

plans for the motor brewing now

 

YouTube - fast and furious supra scene

 

a wagon, well i guess you are pr. hahahahahahahahhahaah you guys love dem wagon's. my first car was an 80 blue coupe. 1.8 auto. tried to blow it up with no success.

p/s you need to convert it to 4 round head lights off an 80, looks alot better imo.