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Post by roota on Jun 23, 2013 12:24:26 GMT 10
Was just cruising the net last night... looking at some old pics of my ra28 before it was restored and came across this! jalopnik.com/someone-paid-more-than-10-000-for-this-eleanor-toyot-453798522They have actually written a blog about my car when i purchased it! Although they got the price wrong by about 3k i only paid $7500... I know a lot of people have mixed feelings about my car some celica lovers hate it as it has apparently "RUINED"the celica others like it.. To me it is still a celica just restored to look like the eleanor. I think its a great car and so much fun! What do you guys all think??? I'm so UN-decided what to do. I am about to start the engine conversion to a 1ggte and once that is done i was going to get fully resprayed in more of a shiny eleanor color - but now Im undecided to actually take the car back to original and scrap the eleanor idea all together... Really love some opinions. If this was your car would you spend money to make it better as it is, or undo all the work and take it back to a classic?
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Post by celicasupra7m on Jun 23, 2013 20:34:17 GMT 10
Well its your car and ultimately your decision, but if the car somehow came into my possession I would probably return it to a standard RA28 and love it for what it was. full chrome bumpers, stock interior, stock lights. I'd keep it the same colour, and go ahead with the engine conversion etc. But if you love it the way it is then keep it that way and be happy! the main thing is its still on the road and being driven instead of rotting in a paddock!
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Post by evanta22 on Jun 23, 2013 20:50:27 GMT 10
Its your car mate, screw what other people think. You are never going to please everyone, so do what you like.
I always get comments good and bad about my car, But I don't care what they think. It's my car and I have done everything to my car to make it mine, not to please the masses.
Keep up the good work...
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Post by roota on Jun 23, 2013 22:27:12 GMT 10
Thanks guys. I'll do the engine with sillyca over the next few weeks and make my decision totally. I do really like the Eleanor look. And yes the car will always be on the road as long as I have it never be rotting ! Appreciate your comments. Thanks cheers , Roota !
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Post by Fusion on Jun 24, 2013 6:08:14 GMT 10
I agree. They make more than one of everything so other people get the chance to enjoy them. You my friend have a one of a kind. And should keep it that way. If we all liked the same thing, life would be pretty boring. I for one was amazed by your car, even before it came into your possession. Did you get my email with the 1ggte info???
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Post by roota on Jun 24, 2013 9:59:41 GMT 10
Hey fusion, thanks mate. Yep its a great car like it is... your correct.. Just checked my email and haven't got it yet mate....
cheers , Roota !
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Post by evanta22 on Jul 1, 2013 9:45:46 GMT 10
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Post by roota on Jul 1, 2013 19:26:08 GMT 10
Can't see it mate... I'll have to sign up and have a look...
cheers , Roota !
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Post by roota on Jul 1, 2013 20:01:12 GMT 10
Yep that's my car. The guy posting is the duke. He build it. And I purchased from him directly. He is a top bloke. Got on really well with him was really helpful with the shipping etc. Thanks for showing me that there was 2 pics I didn't have. .. gearbox and bell housing arrived today. 1ggte hopefully tomorrow if anyone is ever in Launceston and wants to have a look just let me know. Cheers.
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Post by Fusion on Jul 2, 2013 7:34:12 GMT 10
Roota. Did my email reach you o.k?
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Post by roota on Jul 2, 2013 11:53:42 GMT 10
Hi fusion no sorry mate I haven't received it at all. Simon.rootes@hotmail.com
cheers , Roota !
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Post by Fusion on Jul 2, 2013 12:44:49 GMT 10
Ill try again mate
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