PROJECT TRD 2000GT NO1 - Page 3

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:43 AM

Just phoned the bodyshop and they have started spraying bits of the car,so gonna pay them a visit tomorrow to take some pic. :yh:

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:44 AM

Just got back from the bodyshop and all i can say is WOW,car has been transformesd over the past 3 days .Will upload pics latwer warning its gonna be pic heavy lol

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:45 AM

Her's one pic to tease you lol,car has had 2 coats so far and the guy was flattening this back for the next 2 coats while i took the pics.

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 08:45 AM

More pics,bodyshop has now given the car another 3 coats of paint and are working late to get it all laquered,they still have all the bumpers,engine lid, doors and rear boot and spoiler to do.

canadam · 11-05-2008, 09:16 AM

Awesome, this is a little more than the last update I saw on the UK site. It looks like you're doing a lot of work, did you happen to get any literature with it? I understand that it would be a little more pricey, but it maybe worth consideration over the long run to get it back to TRD factory specifications. I had read that the cars came with mostly TRD parts, but the information on these cars is so hard to come by in English who really knows what they originally came with!

Excellent work and wonderful car

91_mr2_boi · 11-05-2008, 10:35 AM

damn you! and your sexy car! lol

TOPGUN · 11-05-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by canadam

Awesome, this is a little more than the last update I saw on the UK site. It looks like you're doing a lot of work, did you happen to get any literature with it? I understand that it would be a little more pricey, but it maybe worth consideration over the long run to get it back to TRD factory specifications. I had read that the cars came with mostly TRD parts, but the information on these cars is so hard to come by in English who really knows what they originally came with!

Excellent work and wonderful car

Car came with no literature ,i know of 3 other genuine TRDs in my country they came with none either.It was up to the individual of wht they wanted as extras on there cars but a few of them came out of the factory with bolt on goodies like mine did.

Don't Worry, It's Just Me · 11-05-2008, 12:39 PM

god damn thats gonna look beautiful!

Don't Worry, It's Just Me · 11-05-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by canadam

....maybe worth consideration over the long run to get it back to TRD factory specifications....

if you decide to get rid of that TOM's ECU lemme know!!!

mr.asian.m2 · 11-05-2008, 12:51 PM

dude, look like you put a load of money into that car. wish i have that much for mine. i have to sell my blood for my oil change.

but, your mr2 look great. thanks for keeping us updated.

gordonskatespc · 11-05-2008, 05:42 PM

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i have to sell my blood for my oil change.

you can do that?

countyboy3188 · 11-05-2008, 09:36 PM

You my friend have way too much money and i hate how rare of a car you have.

I love your other wide body two and this one is going to be just as beautiful. The volks are gonna look great with the red too. Can't wait to see it finished.

TO20 · 11-06-2008, 01:46 AM

Nice job can't wait to see it finished

baktasht · 11-06-2008, 02:37 AM

What an amazing find. Congratulations on finding a car that is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity, literally.

PHOENIX · 11-06-2008, 04:25 AM

You should know right now that we all have a jealous hatred for you

MR2-MRnot · 11-06-2008, 04:36 AM

/\ agreed, and also (not that its my business) but how much lighter did your wallet get after that one? watever it may be, AWESOME FIND!!!!!! that thing has to be worth SO much money

masagsxr · 11-06-2008, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TOPGUN

Hi Guys sorry i havn't been around but i found the find of the century a genuine TRD2000GT and its the first one they ever built,i brought it in early July and have been restoring it,i will post info and stage by stage works i have completed.

How much for the car alone if you dont mind me asking? Just curious of the going rate. That sure is one rare find... Congrats!!!

TOPGUN · 11-06-2008, 06:10 AM

Thanks for the kind comments yep has to be the find of the century but there are the odd few saying its fake blah blah blah.Being only 1 of 35 it should be worth a few bob once it has been restored.Respray has cost me around £1500,wheels were £1550,new suspension compoments around £400,but i sold the roll cage,harness and wheels for £1200 so as to date not spent that much,but i am on planning on a full leather interior seats and door cards and there is the engine bay to bling up so as i am doing some of the work myself i'm saving a few dollars lol

TOPGUN · 11-06-2008, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by masagsxr

How much for the car alone if you dont mind me asking? Just curious of the going rate. That sure is one rare find... Congrats!!!

Paid to much for it thats as far i will tell you

masagsxr · 11-06-2008, 01:40 PM

I can only imagine

... Nice car indeed....

11-05-2008, 09:16 AM	#45 (permalink)
canadam MidshipExpress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 9,549 Thanks: 117 Thanked 129 Times in 112 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (29/100% )	Awesome, this is a little more than the last update I saw on the UK site. It looks like you're doing a lot of work, did you happen to get any literature with it? I understand that it would be a little more pricey, but it maybe worth consideration over the long run to get it back to TRD factory specifications. I had read that the cars came with mostly TRD parts, but the information on these cars is so hard to come by in English who really knows what they originally came with! Excellent work and wonderful car __________________ WTB ASAP: Black Glove Box Surround - Not the box itself, but the dash plastics it sits in 3SGTE Upper Timing Belt Cover Driver's side seatback - must have bolster and lumbar adjustments, cover condition does not matter - will trade non-adjustable. Genuine Tom's Sides and Rear - replica kits not considered Frunk Plastics - no cracks Mechanical Gauge Cluster - KP/H preferred, but not required. Engine Bay X Brace

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11-05-2008, 08:43 AM	#41 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Just phoned the bodyshop and they have started spraying bits of the car,so gonna pay them a visit tomorrow to take some pic. :yh:

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TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Just got back from the bodyshop and all i can say is WOW,car has been transformesd over the past 3 days .Will upload pics latwer warning its gonna be pic heavy lol

11-05-2008, 08:45 AM	#43 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Her's one pic to tease you lol,car has had 2 coats so far and the guy was flattening this back for the next 2 coats while i took the pics.

11-05-2008, 08:45 AM	#44 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	More pics,bodyshop has now given the car another 3 coats of paint and are working late to get it all laquered,they still have all the bumpers,engine lid, doors and rear boot and spoiler to do.

11-05-2008, 10:35 AM	#46 (permalink)
91_mr2_boi Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 281 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	damn you! and your sexy car! lol

11-05-2008, 12:39 PM	#48 (permalink)
Don't Worry, It's Just Me I'll have skills someday! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 683 Thanks: 18 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	god damn thats gonna look beautiful!

11-05-2008, 12:51 PM	#50 (permalink)
mr.asian.m2 SoCal/houston's mr2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,274 Thanks: 20 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	dude, look like you put a load of money into that car. wish i have that much for mine. i have to sell my blood for my oil change. but, your mr2 look great. thanks for keeping us updated.

11-05-2008, 09:36 PM	#52 (permalink)
countyboy3188 3s-gte swap under way!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buchanan,GA Posts: 479 Thanks: 15 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	You my friend have way too much money and i hate how rare of a car you have. I love your other wide body two and this one is going to be just as beautiful. The volks are gonna look great with the red too. Can't wait to see it finished.

11-06-2008, 01:46 AM	#53 (permalink)
TO20 Midship Runabout Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Nice job can't wait to see it finished

11-06-2008, 02:37 AM	#54 (permalink)
baktasht EMSPowered.com Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4,657 Thanks: 19 Thanked 133 Times in 118 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (41/98% )	What an amazing find. Congratulations on finding a car that is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity, literally.

11-06-2008, 04:25 AM	#55 (permalink)
PHOENIX Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On Hiatus....... Posts: 7,914 Thanks: 84 Thanked 260 Times in 197 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (46/100% )	You should know right now that we all have a jealous hatred for you

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MR2-MRnot Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Akron, OH-IO Posts: 654 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	/\ agreed, and also (not that its my business) but how much lighter did your wallet get after that one? watever it may be, AWESOME FIND!!!!!! that thing has to be worth SO much money

11-06-2008, 06:10 AM	#58 (permalink)
TOPGUN Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Thanks for the kind comments yep has to be the find of the century but there are the odd few saying its fake blah blah blah.Being only 1 of 35 it should be worth a few bob once it has been restored.Respray has cost me around £1500,wheels were £1550,new suspension compoments around £400,but i sold the roll cage,harness and wheels for £1200 so as to date not spent that much,but i am on planning on a full leather interior seats and door cards and there is the engine bay to bling up so as i am doing some of the work myself i'm saving a few dollars lol

11-06-2008, 01:40 PM	#60 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,234 Thanks: 1 Thanked 76 Times in 76 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I can only imagine ... Nice car indeed....