Tetanus Tip Job - 1976 RA23 Celica Coupe (Bonus Episode)

[@19chucki74]

If I had the resources, I'd like to make fiberglass molds of each of the body panels on that Celica, and build my own from the ground up, using the factory dimensions. Just a dream, but dreams can come true.😊

[@TheBuildRoom]

There's a company in Australia, ADM Retro Fibreglass, that does bonnets, guards, boots, bumpers and aero so its nearly there. Just need to do something about the main chassis & passenger cell. Not dealing with rust ever again would be sweeeeeeet.

[@UntappedGarage]

In a case like that chassis, saving the good parts so another car can live on is the only answer. Nicely done on the quick turnaround and love the idea of the rear clip as wall decor - might have to do that with my parts car!

[@TheBuildRoom]

Thanks - have a new tool that looks like it might help me save the rear end on VC right now, so hopefully that clip does end up as wall art.

[@justkidshavinfun764]

Wow so many parts still saveable on this car. Car wasn't even that bad. Especially now that kf vintage are making parts for these. Wild.

[@TheBuildRoom]

Yeah there was probably more i could have grabbed but i think i would have been lynched by neighbours before that happened. I got most of the good parts and especially the rear end and bumper, which will be used to save my RA23 that i have on the rotisserie at the moment.

[@paulb4uk]

Good save of the rare parts to keep others going .

[@TheBuildRoom]

Yep - The purple RA23 that I'm rotisserie building will get the rear end off this and the A/C - definitely saves that car at least.

[@animal_engineering]

100% need aircon here, I've got an old Triumph that is horrible to drive during summer.. Love the old Celica's such a cool looking car.

[@TheBuildRoom]

Yeah my first car was a TA23 and I fell in love- a quarter of a century later and they're still my favourite apart from maybe a 2000GT which I'll never be able to afford.

[@animal_engineering]

@@TheBuildRoom they are cool, a mate years ago had one. those 2000gt's are very nice but as you say without lotto just a dream really these days.

[@doctortuan]

Worth saving

[@nikrbawker]

Sorry I'm so late guys I think I was looking forward to this one missed it when it was fresh. Watching now tho. 70s Celica are the best. Personally think it was salvageable but after what you took from it I see why you did what you did.

[@TheBuildRoom]

Yeah the rear end is really quite good so glad that's going to contribute to Violet Crumbles getting back on the road, definitely did not have the time to fix this one tho.

[@owenlambert6201]

I see you didn’t take the CELICA badge off the side. But it looks like you got some good stuff to use and hoard for another day, another project. Fun to watch cheers.

[@TheBuildRoom]

Yeah both badges were degraded to the point where they were breaking down otherwise would have grabbed them for sure.

[@Lennart.R.LK.Bonsai]

bloody beauty

[@TheBuildRoom]

Thanks!

[@1MadGadget]

Cam if you need any doco for the AC let me know, I'll take some page pics and get them to you Kev

[@TheBuildRoom]

Actually Kev that would be really helpful - could you send through to [e-mail]? Cheers mate

[@1MadGadget]

@@TheBuildRoom will do bloke

[@ceyre5969]

I’ve got a bunch of parts that I received with my 1972 TA22 ST (Flatlight/amber) w/ 2T-B. A lot of these I don’t need as the previous owner spent 20 years pulling them apart. Let me know if you need anything that isn’t on this one!

[@TheBuildRoom]

Very cool - ST and flatlights aren't super common in Australia - what country are you in?

[@ceyre5969]

@@TheBuildRoom Australia, BNE. I don’t know of any other ones around!

[@TheBuildRoom]

@@ceyre5969 Yeah man that's definitely a rare one - a friend of mine has a '23 GTV - i think a lot of them came in as personal imports. Very nice pick up!

[@ceyre5969]

@@TheBuildRoom correct! Mine was imported in late 73’ by an Australian Military member and he drove it for a little while then it sat in a garage for 24 years waiting for me!

[@TheBuildRoom]

@@ceyre5969 Wow - that's an awesome find - hows the condition of it? I thought my TA22 was rare but something garaged for 24 years must be an impressive sight.

[@WW-rm3cn]

I would love the 73 celica.

[@TheBuildRoom]

I have a '72 hiding away but have my hands full with the '77s first 🤣🤣

[@rockatanskyrodshop8533]

Just got mine, 1975 ra23

[@TheBuildRoom]

Congrats! Good luck with it :)

[@rockatanskyrodshop8533]

@@TheBuildRoom thanks 😊

[@mckessa17]

Parts would be almost impossible to find

[@falcon0351]

That thing is rooted..

[@TheBuildRoom]

100% 🤣🤣🤣

[@elgenerz]

This was an interesting vid.

[@TheBuildRoom]

Glad you liked it!

[@lesklower7281]

What caught my attention was the Toyota Celica well l am interested in Toyotas especially older Toyotas any old Toyota and you an Australian yiu tube channel that doesn't do moderfied Holdens and Fords that you are into classic Japanese cars l also live in Sydney Australia and have an old Toyota myself a 1997 hilux rear wheel drive cab chassis ute with the aluminum tray

[@TheBuildRoom]

Yep never really gotten into Holden/Ford other than their engines, plus as you say there's so many other channels focused on them I wanted to just stick with what I know a bit better and really love working on.

[@dammitkarl957]

Late to the party, but I need all those badges XD

[@TheBuildRoom]

Lol they're long gone but plenty of parts going toward getting the other RA23 back on the road. Worthy sacrifice. 👍

[@mohdsaldin3355]

The rare of the car...yes why not...

[@jason-km1wi]

Mines worse than that but im almost half done saving it 😂

[@TheBuildRoom]

Lol if yours is worse than this junker and you're saving I take my hat off to you sir.

[@jason-km1wi]

@@TheBuildRoom thanks😂 ive faced a lot of criticism for it but i just felt so sorry for it i couldn't let it die😂

[@TheBuildRoom]

@@jason-km1wi lol, it's easy to get attached but at least it means one more saved that otherwise wouldn't! Good luck with it man.

[@jason-km1wi]

@@TheBuildRoom thank you, good luck with your projects too man I'll be watching 😂

[@holdenbrougham1056]

Holly shit this wasn't a car that owned by a G Smith from vic, I found him dead in this exact type an color , he gassed himself and I turned the engine off, this was in year 94 or 95 , the car was swampy inside from exhausts condensation, inch deep on dash an parcel shelf , might explain rust in roof if it's same car

[@TheBuildRoom]

Wow, definitely a shame about G Smith, but nah this one sat outside near a salt lake in Merridin (super hot)for a long time and would have got water in it occasionally leading to the mold.

[@nathanfarrell1116]

Cam do you have any spare 18rc rocker covers? I need a new cover and cant find one anywhere

[@TheBuildRoom]

Sorry Nathan - checked with the wrecker that took it and its already been scrapped 😞

[@nathanfarrell1116]

@@TheBuildRoom the search for a new rocker cover continues

[@TheBuildRoom]

@@nathanfarrell1116 Will keep an eye out mate 👍

[@nathanfarrell1116]

@The Build Room your the best cam!

[@davidlawand2805]

i wonder if you can restore my 5th gen celica lol

[@TheBuildRoom]

Always wanted a 5th or 6th gen GT4 - amazing cars.

[@davidlawand2805]

@@TheBuildRoom indeed they are, except mine xD

[@The3TGTE]

What are thoes wheels?

[@TheBuildRoom]

15" Enkei HR385, staggered offset.

[@holdenbrougham1056]

Somebody may won't tow bar

[@TheBuildRoom]

Saved the tow bar in case i ever take one to drag week and need a trailer :)

[@mannycalavera121]

If you don't want it I'll have it lol.

[@TheBuildRoom]

Lol - i'd imagine its about the size of a medium cardboard box by now.

[@mannycalavera121]

@@TheBuildRoom lol had a little ta22 with a 4age back in the day, awesome cars. I was looking at an XY falcon the other day in bit a state, missing front fenders, but was remarkably cheap @ 2k. Did a bit of a google when i got home and turns out essentially every body panel is available re manufactured now days, getting easier and easier to source bits.

[@fredriknordin2631]

Saving the rc? Love to get the waterneck.

[@TheBuildRoom]

@@fredriknordin2631 do you mean the housing behind the water pump? If so it basically disintegrated but you can get them new cheap

[@thierryds7295]

J'aime bien les tongs de sécurité sous la voiture juste tenue par un cric rouleur, sans chandelles...🙄

[@TheBuildRoom]

Les tongs de sécurité sont la clé du succès, je m'en tiens à cela, mais nous avons utilisé des chandelles pendant que nous étions sous la voiture.🤣

[@thierryds7295]

@@TheBuildRoom Safety & fast...sens of humor : simply the best! 😂👍😎

[@holdenbrougham1056]

OK I seen this car was white an painted blue , don't think it's the car , just so much tells me it could be too, great parts car with air conditioning gear , car is past it towards rebuilding it , all badges chromes an glass and air conditioning gear n dash stuff lights if good and mechanical are keepers ,, send rest to the cube not worth mucking with

[@TheBuildRoom]

Yep kept the best and scrapped the rest ;)