1971 Toyota Corona
The nickname for this car was derived from the "FX" in the number plate by the previous owners. So I've decided to keep it as I am very much fix'n'it myself! My plans with this car are to restore it as cheaply as possible, put my own styles into it and learn as much about car mechanics as I can with it. The most likely engine transplant would be an inline four 18R-GEU (two litre dohc) or otherwise an inline six 1G-GTE (turbo two litre dohc) if it fits or a 12A/13B rotary.
Original specifications
* 1971 Toyota Corona 4-door sedan
* Built and sold in New Zealand
* Brown exterior and dark green interior
* 6R 4-cylinder 1705cc SOHC engine
* 4-speed manual gearbox with reverse
* 0-60mph 13.5s, 1/4mile 19.0s
* 77hp and 905kg
* Odometer @328,000km
Servicings/Modifications
* New engine oil and new oil filter
* New brake line fluid
* Rebuilt rear drum brakes
* Full body respray (in grey with cans lol)
Engine oil: Castrol GTX 20W/50
Engine oil filter: Fram PH2825
Spark plugs: NGK BP6ES
Expenditure on consumables:
* $126.66 Spraypaint
* $107.52 Bodywork
* $79.67 Brakes
* $69.96 Engine Oil
* $43.25 Lubricants
* $36.39 Spark Plugs
* $32.95 Electrical
* $28.99 Engine Coolant
* $19.00 Fastenings
* $12.99 Oil Filter
* $7.50 Windscreen
* $589.63 Total
Expenditure on tools:
* $169.00 Timing Light, Compression Gauge and Analyser
* $103.48 2T Trolley Jack & 4x3T Axle Stands
* $57.99 Vacuum/Pressure Gauge
* $44.99 Panelbeating Repair Kit (7pc)
* $19.99 Brake Bleeding Kit
* $8.24 Feeler Gauge (25 blades)
* $403.69 Total
If your keen check out my previous ride, a 1987 Honda Prelude.
