2000 Toyota Celica AWD

[Jocache83]

the last time i touched this was back in 2007. just been busy with school and work back then. now since im getting back in model cars and want to enter in the Chatsworth NNL, i want to finish this. my wife and i both drive toyota celicas and ive always wanted to fix up my real car but it just cost too much to do what i want to do with it. so im building a celica of my dreams. ill be working on this at the same time as my el camino build. will keep u guys updated.

Joel

[LAone]

the celica that pops into my mind is the yellow ultimate celica with the awd converted set. i still have the mag issue.

i dig the engine set up, looking forward to more

[Bill Edman]

cannot wait to see it finished as i am a big fan of yotas

[Jocache83]

Now i remember why i stoped on this project. this project was my first time making modifications to a chassis and doing something over the top. its a pain! lol but im determined to finish this.

LEFT IS THE FWD CELICA CHASSIS AND TO THE RIGHT IS THE AWD CELICA CHASSIS.

the last time i worked on it, i was using the awd chassis. thinking the body would just fit perfect and i wont have any issues with clearance. but i was wrong. the motor is too tall and i wouldnt been able to close the hood down properly. also, i had to shorten the chassis. thats when i gave up on it. lol. well, now since im back on the project, i decided to use the fwd chassis. in order for the hood to go down i had to shorten the height of the motor and cutting some of the transmission from the fwd chassis. i also have to remove the gas tank for the awd system to fit, and build a fire wall. feels like this is more work but will be easier on me. will post pics soon.

Joel

[Foxer]

Were both chassis variations on the same kit by the same maker? I would have expected a good fit also.

[Jocache83]

Were both chassis variations on the same kit by the same maker? I would have expected a good fit also.

same makers. the AWD chassis is a tad bit longer.

[Jocache83]

Update; slowly but surely this will get done b4 chatsworth. this week i worked on the firewall and the whole engine bay. my main goal was to fit the hood properly. i still need chassis work done in the rear. here are some pics of my work and the wheels ill be using. lots of work still needs to be done its a good thing i remember i had donor parts laying around in the storage

Joel

[Tom Reid]

Awesome. Always looking out for an import build!

[stewart]

Nice build. I haven't seen very many of these. I like the mods.

STewart

[Jocache83]

Need help guys, im trying lower my car n i figured out how to do it on the front but having a hard time on the rear. usually i would shorten the shocks or springs, but the rear wheels is not attached to the springs/shocks. what should i do?

thanks,

Joel

[LAone]

theres 2 ways to go about it on this one. 1 is to put a spacer under the spindle part to raise it. or 2 you can shave down the part where the brake rotor mounts and move the brake up on the spidle and crazy glue it in place.

[Jocache83]

slowly but surely this will get done. needs to be done b4 sunday. lol

[Jocache83]

Engine Install complete;