BoostMe's 1975 Celica - S15 Powered

[BoostMe]

Figured it was time I shared my build with the Nissan community despite the chassis being a Toyota.

The car is a 1975 Toyota Celica. I picked her up February 2011 as an all original 65k mile car then the work began.

As I bought her:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/928839bb.jpg

IA Fall 2011:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/388551_10150945643860506_502730505_21598473_163957 8521_n.jpg

At this point she had the following mods:
T3 Coilovers
T3 Front Camber Plates
T3 Lateral / Panhard Bar
T3 Rear 4 Links
T3 Front Tension Rods
T3 Roll Center Adjuster
T3 Front Lower Control Arms
New OEM AE86 hubs, bearings, and Caliper brackets
Wilwood AE86 Big Brake Kit
RBR 16x8 +10 wheels
KDW Tires

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/aac957bf.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/10e51a3e.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/2ed65f8a.jpg

But this was just the beginning.........

After IA Fall 2011 The tear down began. After a lot of struggles throughout 2012 with unreliable fabricators I finally got everything put in motion this year. The Celica left February 6th for a full restoration a long with a ton of custom metal fab.

Chase Bays is taking on the task of all the standalone engine wiring. Those guys rock!

Car Fully stripped:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/73A01887-8294-4A10-9814-E377531ADD86-11043-00000A1872F3C373_zps1ded0d26.jpg


Here are all of the new parts as they came in:

S15 Swap and a Brand New built S13 Trans (Not yet cleaned up):
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/23796BE7-4454-4271-A7C4-1B8D926609FB-4792-0000044F9714265C_zpsf7ed415f.jpg

This is the new custom engine cradle, Radiator and steering column made for the car:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/CF4E6CA3-762E-443F-AE59-36C0F1E5AB9B-2930-00000293703C949D.jpg

The Ford 8.8 Rear end i'm having shortened. TrakLoc LSD, 3:73 gears, custom Billet axles, and 93 Cobra Disc brakes :
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/CD2C2222-834B-465D-AAAF-34801E1FA977-9406-000009F7563D6ADF.jpg

All of the New OEM parts for the restoration. Weather stripping, Emblems, Light Lenses, and of course Fender Mirrors ;)
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/03BBABEE-D7BE-4CF1-B2E8-36D73C5ED988-4757-0000044C0C27DDE9_zpsba903270.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/5F485DEA-C898-4E50-A194-21E074B4A0D8-5040-00000463B6AB7A28_zpsf830a27c.jpg

New Smiley Bumpers Shined up. Still have some dings to have removed:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/4AF29E42-A935-44B0-9B1D-345B2BF94EF1-17764-000007354D0F7934_zps752de6f0.jpg

And here are a few updates from the paint shop:

Fully shaved Bay:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/enginebay_zps57bedf35.jpg

Cradle mocked up with New Rack and Pinion Conversion:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/1C0C7A91-7485-4ED1-889A-75704A4238DB-13183-00000577524E8F25_zpsc5a72399.jpg

Custom Roll Pan Welded in:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/8A1792EB-BD60-4D90-BDF2-B7E3F30051C3-13183-0000057757D2E7A5_zpsbc692571.jpg

Well that is pretty much as she sits as of today 4/17/2013. Hope to have her back from paint within the next week or two.

Hope you enjoyed the progress so far!

Be sure to check out:

BDrifting.com (http://www.bdrifting.com)

[xoxide]

This is awesome. Cant wait to see more!

[rwtf]

damn this thing is gonna be nice.

[BiG MiKE86]

Wow this is going to be a nice build and super unique! GLWB

[blades13.5]

pretty cool!

[Apex Eight]

Sick. Subscribed

[Big Zee]

A local guy up here did a S14 sr into his 71 celica, its such a good idea.
these cars rock! keep up the good work!!

[BoostMe]

Thanks everyone!

A few things I forgot. During the restoration I also had the rocker panel trim, and door mirrors shaved since it now has fender mirrors. The trunk is also shaved removing the spare tire. Tubing was added between the frame rails to stiffen things up.
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/0AA488C8-1BC3-407A-AC39-74102A1E4FE2-7571-0000031C521498EA_zpsa11e79d4.jpg

If you look at the firewall and notice no brakes that is because I went with a Wilwood Reverse mount Pedal Box that's mounted on the interior.
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/AF68DF77-6404-4D6B-B069-DE18F00A8A43-3432-0000014D7C35F741_zps16d7623e.jpg

I will keep this thread updated as progress is made.

[EvilRB]

Nice! Following this!

[va240dude]

Very cool man, nice to see something different. I can't believe they still sell all that oem goodness you got, weatherstripping and seals etc! I'll be following this for sure!

[05subysti]

damn this is gonna be awesome!

[Milspec180]

Sick setup! Props to an IA tuner!

[BoostMe]

Very cool man, nice to see something different. I can't believe they still sell all that oem goodness you got, weatherstripping and seals etc! I'll be following this for sure!

Was hard tracking it all down. Most of it was NOS that was left on shelves in Japan. Took about 2 month for it all to show up. The mirrors were a whole other ordeal. They went out of production last year in Japan and this is one of the last 15 sets in the world I was able to get at a hefty price from ToySport in Cali.

Sick setup! Props to an IA tuner!

Thanks. And what is a IA tuner??? lol

[bova17]

http://wallpaper.pickywallpapers.com/psp/preview/like-a-boss.jpg

[Roscoe.]

Holy jesus, this thing is amazing. Can't wait to see this thing finished.

[Tank_4g63]

Nice build man, love those 1st gen celicas. Had a 2 different liftbacks in the past. Wish I would have held onto one of them now.

[supersayianjim]

i approve of this build!!

[BoostMe]

A little peek at the paint after the base coat was applied.
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/F77C5443-BE89-42B9-87A8-2552C2EC8CC0-9793-000004074227B8CB_zps3ea0a628.jpg

[Homeboyx]

Woah... :eek2:

[fj20_s12]

Mother of god

[mewantkouki]

Whoever told you that was an s15 sr lied to you. Not that it matters though. This car looks like it's shaping up to be ridiculously clean. Going to pay attention to this one.

[BoostMe]

Whoever told you that was an s15 sr lied to you. Not that it matters though. This car looks like it's shaping up to be ridiculously clean. Going to pay attention to this one.

Please get your facts correct.
It is a S15 swap.

And thanks.

[Darren]

Sub'd for awesome sauce

[bllabong89]

So sick. Good luck with the build and it looks like it will be awesome when it's finished. I wish I knew how awesome classic datsuns and toyotas were before I spent so much money on my s14

[imoverherre]

One of my favorite cars. Ever!!!!!! :wackit: this is gunna look sexy a/f

[BoostMe]

I couldn't help myself. Have to post this teaser. I'm like a kid on Christmas Eve! This is PRE-BUFF and before the mirrors were painted.

Expect the money shots by the end of this week.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/84A248E8-8779-4DC9-9D65-BE4B8672D841-17345-0000073E50742731_zpsd0c005aa.jpg

[zenkiZ]

looks great!!!

[Apex Eight]

Paint looks great! Can't wait for more pics

[Darren]

Looks great, props to the painter

[BoostMe]

She is finally home in the garage!

Huge thanks to:
Red
Joel @ Toysport
Gabe @Techno Toy Tuning
Cary Miller
Roman Cobb @ Toyota
Drew Turner @ Deft Motion.

Expect more pics soon as assembly begins!
Be sure to check out BDrifting.com (http://www.bdrifting.com) for updates!

The 75 is finally back from Restoraion! » (http://bdrifting.com/the-75-is-finally-back-from-restoraion/)

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/9AACFDE5-D997-4119-8590-928848D19583-19948-000007E469921153_zps07e23ae6.jpg

[DreamN]

Props on the build. Can't wait to see this done.

[Big Zee]

looks good dude!!! more updates!!!!

[Mr.Clerc]

Looks awesome cant wait to see more of this. my mom had a 76 celica lmao she loves your car

[STEEZxIT]

thats incredible. i can only imagine how good it will feel when it's done!

[BoostMe]

Wiring came in yesterday for the engine. Glad I decided to go with Chase Bays. Everything showed up just as I specified.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/9470C683-B32E-43D7-9B64-0FE64BF23D3F-3868-0000017417EDE97A_zpsaef51a55.jpg

[TougeLove]

DAYUMMMMMMMMMM


any reason you went with white and not a more classic color like yellow, cream, light green, etc?

regardless i love it and will follow this for sure. GREAT JOB!!!

[BoostMe]

DAYUMMMMMMMMMM


any reason you went with white and not a more classic color like yellow, cream, light green, etc?

regardless i love it and will follow this for sure. GREAT JOB!!!

Because it was white factory and I wanted to keep it that way. Also I only prefer white or red cars. Ha

[Hlsilver]

Car looks killer. Love the chin splitter, reminds me I need to fix my TRAP lip for my miata...
Can't wait to see more!

[Bambi]

God I love builds like this! Classic car being restored to a pristine condition and getting some modern flavor and power plant. Being an old Celica is just awesome!

Good luck with the rest of your build OP, really awesome quality work so far!

[BoostMe]

Thanks to Roman here are a few more pics of the car after paint that I added to the website.

Fresh after paint! » (http://bdrifting.com/fresh-after-paint/)

[NButtz]

Car looks good, definitely going to be watching this. :D

Making me want to work on my 'rolla wagon. haha.

[BoostMe]

No new updates yet, but for those that follow the build on my website here is some new info:

The website for the Celica now has a new domain. Everything can now be found at The75Celica.com. Everything from BDrifting.com will now be forwarded to the new domain. Was a change that should have been made from the beginning. Enjoy the new site!
The75Celica.com (http://the75celica.com/)

[coupesallday!]

looking good I have a 76 coupe same color as yours lol if you can help me with sourcing parts for these cars that would be great. like websites for the oem stuff etc. I've seen the t3 website already

[BoostMe]

looking good I have a 76 coupe same color as yours lol if you can help me with sourcing parts for these cars that would be great. like websites for the oem stuff etc. I've seen the t3 website already

76-77 is a different body but all 1st gen parts these days are getting harder to find. Anything I may have that you would want I'd gladly sell also.

The best sites for help:
1stgencelica.com (santos usually has parts)
Classic-Celica.com
Toyheadauto.com

[7x13]

Sub'd for future awesomeness

[SupaDoopa]

I cannot wait to see this thing run.

[coupesallday!]

Thanks man that helped out alot. Now is there any updates?!

[Toomuchboost12]

Love the old Celica . Beautiful car . Glwb ! looking like a Solid one ! question why didnt you go along with a 3sgte ? you since its a vintage car . why not stay toyota ? either way still beautiful .

[DET240SX]

Holy build! definitely subscribed!!!

[BoostMe]

Well, after a long wait the 75 should finally be back under the knife by tomorrow. Getting the engine mounted, all the custom brackets made, fuel system installed, and hopefully still have room for the rear end to get assembled.

Can't promise at this point if she will be back on the road quite yet but she will for sure have a lot more progress. Still a long ways until she is finished including interior and the new wheel setup.

Expect more updates soon on the website.
The75Celica.com

[unwtdhero]

Looking good Brent! Didnt know you were on Zilvia -Logan Hartley

[BoostMe]

Back to work!!! » (http://the75celica.com/back-work/)

Well after a long Summer its finally time to get back to work on the car!
Dropped her off yesterday at Deft Motion to get the engine and transmission brackets made. Will also be fabricating the trans tunnel to accommodate the new shifter position. Ordered a Spec Stage 2 Clutch and Billet Flywheel to be installed along with all new oem clutch release parts. Once the engine is permanently mounted I will start the wiring install. Fuel System will be installed next. Went with the Aeromotive stealth 15g fuel cell with a 340lph pump. The rear end I hope to have completed next, and then it will be installed so I can get the measurements for the driveshaft and finish up the brake lines.
Only thing I may be lacking at this moment is the new turbo setup. Still undecided. After engine is in and fitment is worked out I will make the order so I can get her fired up.
Only other things lacking to complete the car will be getting all the gauges, wiring the lights and column, finishing the interior, and the final exterior assembly.



http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/7D9497D3-A2EE-46CA-9434-AC1FD0CDBB58-2102-000001B40142C5A9_zpsf479c599.jpg

[Hatemy7]

wow that thing is sick. My gpa had one of those before he passed away

[mechanicalmoron]

Awesome. Subscribed.

Why'd you delete the spare? I'da made it full size... Having an awesome car doesn't make you immune to flats, or how much it sucks to be stuck.

[BoostMe]

Awesome. Subscribed.

Why'd you delete the spare? I'da made it full size... Having an awesome car doesn't make you immune to flats, or how much it sucks to be stuck.

For Three reasons.
One: The spare tire well hung below the car so much it looked ugly.
Two: It was rusted out.
Three: That's where the fuel cell will be mounted so I wanted a nice flat surface.

If I take a road trip I will still have a spare. Probably packed in the rear seat but it's possible it will still fit in the trunk. We will see.

[Hatemy7]

Dude this car is just pure sex..... seriously. your a genius

[Darren]

such a tease... moar pictures

[sleepyS14se]

i would like to see it finished lol...

can you add moar pics pleassseee

[the_brownie1]

so sick!!!!

[BoostMe]

There has been a big development with the car this last week.

I had sent the car out to Deft Motion to have the engine mounted in the car. It was very disappointing to find that the engine was not going to fit without the firewall being heavily modified. I have put so much hard work into this car, just to cut it up and modify everything again was not an option for me. I figured it was time for some drastic changes.

I have decided the car has been down way too long. To avoid any more disappointment I have decided to stick with the stock 20R Drivetrain and enjoy the car for what it it and what it stands for. Means everything to me and the only other option was to let it go. The good news however is that the 20R going in the car is no plain old used 20R. Going with a Brand New Toyota 22r so there are no issues and everything is as mint as the rest of the car. Dual Weber side drafts, a W50 trans, and "maybe" high comp pistons, and a cam should be nice also. Even better news is that it will all bolt right up.

Time to get this car back to its roots and back out on the road.

Today the car also received a good final buff and polish so the exterior will not start being assembled here. Here is a pic. Enjoy!

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/9924470F-4790-4B70-A4C3-206DAC9CF492-3893-000003B1D2D8F6A5_zps323876c5.jpg

[future]

Going to be awesome either way

[BoostMe]

Car is no longer for sale!!!!! Update to previous post!!!!!!!!

There has been a big development with the car this last week.

I had sent the car out to Deft Motion to have the engine mounted in the car. It was very disappointing to find that the engine was not going to fit without the firewall being heavily modified. I have put so much hard work into this car, just to cut it up and modify everything again was not an option for me. I figured it was time for some drastic changes.

I just picked up tonight a Vintage 18RG. Been sitting in storage over 22years. Will be costly and for sure needs a rebuild but is a perfect swap for my car. Even better news is that it will all bolt right up so no chassis modifications.

Time to get this car back to its roots and back out on the road.

The car also received a good final buff and polish so the exterior will now start being assembled. Here is a pic. Enjoy!

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/9924470F-4790-4B70-A4C3-206DAC9CF492-3893-000003B1D2D8F6A5_zps323876c5.jpg

Expect more updates soon!!!

[Darren]

Beautiful car is Beautiful

[coupesallday!]

Looking good man how easy was it to obtain the 18rg? I can't find any out here in SoCal I really want one

[BoostMe]

Looking good man how easy was it to obtain the 18rg? I can't find any out here in SoCal I really want one

Not easy at all. First complete one I've seen for sale since I've owned the car. Hence why I bought it so quickly. Was at a dealership in South Dakota. Been in storage for 22 years.


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[BoostMe]

New engine arrived today. Time for a rebuild so I can get it in the car ASAP. I expect a few weeks wait on pistons and such after I get it back from the machine shop. After everything shows up i should have it together and in the car pretty quick.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/947FEC47-98AF-4748-82BA-A1D1B76B0C21-1560-000000DCF8ADE513_zps306da29a.jpg


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[Darren]

Looking cool... should look better once rebuilt... what're the plans for it?

Keeping it stock or trying to build it?

[BoostMe]

Looking cool... should look better once rebuilt... what're the plans for it?

Keeping it stock or trying to build it?

Until it's back from the machine shop plans are unknown. Condition of all the stock parts will determine what I replace. I'll update after parts are ordered though.


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[BoostMe]

Getting quite a collection of used 18RG parts. Hope to be making my order for the remainder of the new 18RG parts needed on Monday. Pistons, bearings, gaskets, etc. then it's off to the machine shop!

Clutch came in today also. Spec only made a Billet Aluminum flywheel for the 18RG so I had to spend an extra $100 over a steel. Oh well.

Even better news is I finally sold the SR and almost everything that went with it. Finally getting some garage space back!

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/5A88E07B-BAF9-46BF-A2E7-49C2BE4C5435-181-0000000541C591B3_zps66effcac.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/726B871F-FD2B-4B23-90B3-E0E79CC1ED1E-181-00000005481D9B59_zpsa55ed143.jpg

[TWest]

Can't wait to see this!!

[Darren]

those parts in addition to the engine? or from the engine.

[TheRealSy90]

I wish I could find an 18rg for my 77 Corona :(


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[Highway Riding]

Fawk yeah on this build. love these cars like no other:angel:

[BoostMe]

those parts in addition to the engine? or from the engine.

The carbs are the originals off my 18RG. Everything else is extras for now. Not selling anything until I have a running motor though if that's what your hinting towards.

[double zero]

would a w58 tranny not fit??

[BoostMe]

would a w58 tranny not fit??

I'm already running a W58 with the 18RG. Got it two weeks ago.

[Darren]

The carbs are the originals off my 18RG. Everything else is extras for now. Not selling anything until I have a running motor though if that's what your hinting towards.

Nope, just curious :)... did a little research on this motor, i see now why you're so amped up about it... all the potential of the sr20, but in a package that's native to the car

[Drifter_85]

Can't wait to see this thing done

[BoostMe]

I know.... I know...... It never ends!!!! Just bare with me through these struggles. Ill make up my damn mind eventually.

The Struggle Continues!!! » (http://the75celica.com/thestrugglecontinues/)

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http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/311996FC-C61F-495B-9577-0CFE550BF8C6_zpsijtqioia.jpg

[ReallyBroke]

WOW! that is a beautiful car. I used to have a 77 with a f22c. your car makes me miss it.

[Cudi]

This car is absolutely beautiful, It really gets you thinking of classic cars, this is an amazing representation.

[Fearell]

What a wonderful build. I'm excited to see it finished. Good luck!

[cured13]

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/bdpolston/311996FC-C61F-495B-9577-0CFE550BF8C6_zpsijtqioia.jpg

Wonderful!
- what is the size of that Griffin?,
looks like perfect solution for custom mid-mount intercooler setup in s13.
Do you think it will be enough to cool your motor?

[BoostMe]

Wonderful!
- what is the size of that Griffin?,
looks like perfect solution for custom mid-mount intercooler setup in s13.
Do you think it will be enough to cool your motor?

Havent measured it so I dont know off the top of my head. It will be plenty for my motor. Had it custom made by Cary Miller out it California. The same radiator is in his celica chassis running a 2JZ and one with a LS1.

[toyceli75]

hi I would like 2know how can I get a cross member like yours Awesome 75 dude...

[toyceli75]

I thank you for any input & info on your cross member, my email [email protected], john thank god bless,

[ixfxi]

Wow

an actual build for a change. You know, one that is taking time, effort and money. One that actually makes me happy and say positive things, like: this is a really nice project.

Am I still on Zilvia?

[BoostMe]

hi I would like 2know how can I get a cross member like yours Awesome 75 dude...


Cary Miller (1JZRA21) on the forums. He can custom make you one.

[BoostMe]

Wow

an actual build for a change. You know, one that is taking time, effort and money. One that actually makes me happy and say positive things, like: this is a really nice project.

Am I still on Zilvia?


I appreciate it. Of course this one will still be a long time before completed. Busy life problems. Lol

[BoostMe]

No new news but for those that follow the build and have wondered whats been going on I have finally updated the Blog on the Website.

http://the75celica.com/build-hold/

[Highway Riding]

Impressive Body that's for sure! GL