TOYOTA AE82 Corolla FX Hatchback Abandoned - Will it Run and Drive?

[@thelagmeister]

I had one of these. Bought it in great condition 121,000 miles 1.6 automatic 3 speed with a/c. $400 out of someone's front yard. They took the carb apart and couldn't put it back together so it sat for a while. They lost parts for it and I got a beautiful rebuilt from National Carburetors in Florida for $213. With the new carb it never smoked, idled great, and started and drove perfect. I think the original problem was the float disintegrated. Those engines run forever.

[@M.TTT.]

Cool little toyota. If I had my own place I'd probably have a couple beater projects like this to mess around with.

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Hopefully you can someday. I enjoy it greatly!

[@neutonrenda2303]

Those models almost had a cult following in South Africa, they were extremely reliable and long lasting engines but the rust got the bodywork.

[@RealSteelFabrications]

That’s awesome. Well except the rust. Mine is pretty bad in the floorboards. Somehow the interior is in very good shape though. I’m excited to see how it all cleans up.

[@YandisaMona]

I call mine the Rabbit, damn that's a reliable thing I tell ya

[@auaiao9]

Your description of engines was perfect. That's exactly how I feel about some older vehicle leather and vinyl interiors, and it's actually happened to me many times.

[@johnmadow5331]

I am be able to deal with Corolla at any age as long as it still in decent body shape. The engine of Toyota is very simple to rebuild and plenty of parts available at reasonable price. I have owned more than 5 corolla that I brought used condition and older than 23 years old.

[@RealSteelFabrications]

@@johnmadow5331 this one is a pretty rusty. Floors are gone on it. Toyota makes some great vehicles though, can’t argue that!

[@auaiao9]

You give your poor dad a hard time and smile while you're doing it. Good job getting it running again.

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Haha, he enjoys it. I think lol

[@LinusCloudbuster]

These Corolla’s are so rad, thanks for saving it. I would watch a video if you buffed the paint!

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Thanks for the idea! I’m going to clean it up for sure. I can’t believe how good of shape the interior is in

[@neutonrenda2303]

I've had the exact same issues with the same motor as that. The vacuum system is a painful thing to get right and the master cylinder on mine was also toast. Great Jo getting it started 👍

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Currently it runs decent with basically all the vacuum lines plugged off lol

[@spaceghost8995]

I revived a crusty old 1985 Corolla once. It still HAD all the original vacuum lines on it but it wouldn't really run. I replaced every single vacuum hose one at a time so I didn't get confused . After that (and a carb rebuild) it ran perfectly!

[@roudass9284]

Congratulations man, this was an awesome video, hope you do more things like this!!! Love your content. Keep it up!

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Appreciate it. More to come! New video later tonight.

[@JunkyardFox403]

I was never much of a small-car guy, but I've come to miss the days when you could still find small stick-shift cars like this that had a bit of character.

[@RealSteelFabrications]

They’re so much fun. So slow, but them being small makes it feel like you’re hauling the mail

[@DukeofDerp]

Your dad freaking out is always my favorite part

[@RealSteelFabrications]

It’s quite hilarious!

[@user-h2db3u]

For $300 dollars this is a good buy. It actually probably ran just fine when it was parked. Its relatively rust free.

[@RealSteelFabrications]

@@user-h2db3u the floors are gone on it, but doesn’t look to bad from the outside. Nothing sticks out on why it was parked. By my understanding the gentleman passed away and was left to his wife and has just been sitting since 1999.

[@ChoiDuong0944]

she's alive!! how cool to see her run again.

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Pretty neat after what the motor was covered with when I picked it up

[@RealSteelFabrications]

How bad is the audio? I uploaded differently than usual and it sounds a little rough on my end… didn’t realize this until now. Need to figure out how to get better audio, my apologies!

[@joshdevdoss9041]

I'm only able to hear the right side of the audio.

[@michaelhoskins832]

Audio only playing on the right side. (Only hear it in one ear thru my headphones.)

[@RealSteelFabrications]

@@joshdevdoss9041weird, this seems like a common occurrence

[@RealSteelFabrications]

@@michaelhoskins832odd, seems like this happens every time I use mics

[@getnbetr01]

Clean it up and make it ur beater! It deserves that at least! 👍👍 keep the vids coming!

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Gonna try and do a budget makeover

[@getnbetr01]

@@RealSteelFabrications hey if it's a good runner why not? Probably be great on gas too!!!

[@RealSteelFabrications]

@@getnbetr01you bet, maybe 30 something miles per gallon still, who knows? Wouldn’t mind finding out tho

[@getnbetr01]

@@RealSteelFabrications hell yeah!! 👍

[@getnbetr01]

@@RealSteelFabrications hey I'm a big dude like ur dad... Stick him behind the wheel and he'll probably be cussing up a storm lmao

[@sideways4life993]

Always loved these, especially the GT trim

[@RealSteelFabrications]

They’re pretty neat

[@danielgonzales9752]

Best video of the day! 09/01/24 keep it up!

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Wow, thanks!

[@stevenflores3318]

The ole “good enough for the girls we date” line always gets me ☠️🤣

[@stevenflores3318]

And it hasn’t rained in SW MO in over a month I think. 🥴🤦🏽‍♂️

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Haha! Hopefully rain the next couple days

[@Jaredcouture12676]

That was hilarious 🤣 the drive part was fantastic.

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Haha, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Jaredcouture12676]

@@RealSteelFabrications You had me at “ The TRD emblems faded. She’s a race car “ 🤣

[@RealSteelFabrications]

@@Jaredcouture12676 wait until you see the stickers we made for it on the next video….

[@AnthonyAlas90]

I remember when i use to have a 1987 toyota corolla FX model and it was my daily car until one day i was driving to work and it just caught fire on me those toyotas are very reliable i hope one day i will find another corolla FX to buy

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Ohhh no! Not to many out there to be bought it seems

[@brettohalloran3152]

It was called the Toyota Conquest here in South Africa nick named ( chisel nose ) lol😂

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Haha! Very nice

[@keanandawson2975]

Also known as stryk yster. If you're in the cape.

[@RealSteelFabrications]

@@keanandawson2975nice!

[@keanandawson2975]

@@RealSteelFabrications I'm busy restoring one myself. Different engine though 1300cc 4speed transmission.

[@Rebellee1]

I had a 1991 COOLrolla 4 dr EFI as my first car. Got it after it had been sitting for a good while. Slaps some new oil in er new intake and topped off coolant drove the dog sheit out of it until i drove her into the back of an astrovan. Miss that ole light blue chick magnet...

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Was it truly a chick magnet is the real question?

[@Rebellee1]

@RealSteelFabrications yeah that's debatable I was 16. Young dumb and full of. Well. You know. 🤣 but I still loved that car because it was my first way to freedom. I must've put 2k miles on it the first month I got my drivers license

[@RealSteelFabrications]

@@Rebellee1haha, love it!

[@emehlhar]

Looks like a 4A-LC engine. Last of the 8 valve engines before they went to the 16 valve 4AF in 88.

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Honestly not for sure. Are they good engines?

[@vsenarma]

Needs a carb rebuild..

[@RealSteelFabrications]

My dad rebuilt it. Got it going decent

[@neutonrenda2303]

Lol, putting on your seatbelt should have been a warning for your passenger lol, very funny.😁

[@RealSteelFabrications]

That’s what I’m saying. Safety first!

[@jimmyr7995]

Sick vid

[@RealSteelFabrications]

I appreciate it!

[@jominjil5534]

Nice car❤

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Appreciate it

[@rainbowmangarage]

That battery looks brand new

[@RealSteelFabrications]

The one that came in it was vintage and a tiny one

[@rainbowmangarage]

Reason I said was because of the cap on the negative post.​@@RealSteelFabrications

[@RealSteelFabrications]

@@rainbowmangarageahh ya, didn’t even realize that till now

[@heffff-n2t]

These corollas are very popular in the uk especially the ae92 gti and ae82 gt worth good money here in the uk. U should do a resto on the corolla.

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Sold it

[@Tebzagaming]

If I see the driver put their seatbelt on I also put mine on😂😂

[@RealSteelFabrications]

You’re a smart man!

[@louiev4127]

Throw in a 4age 20v with itb and rally it!

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Where do I get one?

[@louiev4127]

@@RealSteelFabrications I know a place in California but not sure in your neck of the woods, parts for that car are so hard to find, been trying to locate cv axles that'll fit for 2 years now lol.

[@sheldonlamey7010]

This activity is how we solve the high prices of cars these day F¥¢K the manufactues nowadays charging way too much for an economy car.

[@sheldonlamey7010]

"LUBY DUBY" 😂

[@RealSteelFabrications]

The secret potion

[@stevenflores3318]

If someone starts to watch a video and doesn’t finish watching the video is a psychopath! 😜🤣 They’re going to miss the “hit it like your wife” line and it’ll be their own fault. 🤣

[@RealSteelFabrications]

You’re so right lol

[@joebloggs1583]

Take it straight to auction doesn't matter if it's rotten and doesn't work and the auction house will put a 10 grand reserve on any old crap claiming its now a classic 😀👍

[@danielpadgett2831]

Ain't gonna been nothing let to take to auction if he keeps driving it like that 😂

[@terceldude]

That car is not crap

[@user-h2db3u]

Your dad has some patience. Go easy on him hotrod.

[@RealSteelFabrications]

He sure does. The driving part is always funny

[@redarireng]

Cool 👍👍

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Appreciate it!

[@jacobrothermund4685]

I definitely make this my daily

[@RealSteelFabrications]

With a little more work, it could be done

[@keurrobert92]

❤TOYOTA ❤

[@keurrobert92]

evil never dies

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Great cars

[@Nostalgia_Motors]

Man the rat’s here in Missouri are like the size of two guinea pigs. And I know because I have a old 97’ Grand am that belong to my aunt and is just a habitat for those critters.

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Very true

[@stoveguy2133]

Dayummm. Scraping out mouse poop with bare hands?

[@RealSteelFabrications]

You’ve touched worse

[@rainbowmangarage]

I had an 85 Sr5 same color

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Very nice!

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Nice 😊

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@SAD-MART]

I realize it's not a true classic- but I could use parts from that civic at 1:14 ! Where is this?

[@auaiao9]

"Hit it like your wife" and you got into position. Lol

[@RealSteelFabrications]

You know it

[@achakrounotman8172]

سيارة قديمة طيوطا الجميلة.أنا عندي مستودع سيارات القديمة في المغرب وأحب هذه السيارات الكورية إنها صحيحة وعملية

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Wow! How many cars do you have?

[@willnickolaus3223]

🔥🔥

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Long time no see!!!

[@dylanburchard646]

This car is definitely the car from goofy movie just paint it yellow lol

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Close. I think that’s more of an AMC Pacer tho

[@HerveAbdallah-vm9jb]

Restauré ancienne Toyota

[@christinesmith7625]

i bought one new best car i ever had

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Sweet! How long did you have it for?

[@christinesmith7625]

@@RealSteelFabrications 12 years some one hit me ran great 240.000 miles

[@RealSteelFabrications]

@@christinesmith7625ahh shucks

[@essa_tareen]

Your Mic also need a video lol.

[@RealSteelFabrications]

What do you mean?

[@essa_tareen]

@@RealSteelFabrications I mean A Restoration Video LOL, Dont Mind it sounds Squeeky.

[@TheDustin151]

Mice and rats chew on the wires to sharpen their teeth.

[@estebansuarez2957]

deberias utilizar guantes y tapabocas puedes contagiarte de algo o picar algun animal

[@thomas4315]

Should have show the front driving none know you were driving in the tall grass and weeds missing trees. Luck you didn't hit a rock, we used to do that long on far in the over grown roads the road their but after te rain it over the hood and fun.

[@Kirill.zalyalov]

It's a tepsel 😊

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Huh?

[@_Kenton]

Rats like wire because there’s SOY in the wire and they eat it

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Yummy

[@_Kenton]

@@RealSteelFabrications how much do you pay for these vehicles? Honestly I’m not even into cars or anything but just the random cars you get and get started up is entertaining to me.

[@RealSteelFabrications]

@@_Kentonusually try to find the cheap $300 beaters. Some are more though, just really depends

[@emehlhar]

They didn't introduce soy in wire insulation till the mid 90s. This predates that.

[@peachyclean93]

My sister had a Corolla like this it was a complete turd she vowed she would never buy another Toyota and she hasn't to this day! The neon that replaced it lasted 14 years

[@RealSteelFabrications]

@@peachyclean93 she must have a dud. Usually Toyota are great and neons are junk lol

[@emehlhar]

My 88 Corolla is still running. 36 years.

[@RealSteelFabrications]

@@emehlhar that’s what I’m saying. They’re solid cars!

[@spaceghost8995]

I can almost guarantee you that her Corolla had vacuum leaks . For some reason they had miles of hoses on them.

[@terceldude]

AE82 COROLLA HATCHBACK

[@RealSteelFabrications]

Correct!

[@victorhugocarrizo1511]

A quien se le puede haber ocurrido tal ABERRACION """", de tirar uno de los autos mas nobles del mundo !!!!!, todo sea por tener esas tontas computadoras con ruedas., llenas de pantallas y tecnologia sin mucho sentido

[@RealSteelFabrications]

For sure!

[@chrisreid2748]

One toyota

[@Edwin_Nani]

Die hard

[@robertwilliams1147]

Your mike is junk