Just another car freak...

[magenta]

Hi all!

just your regular old fart who can't resist rusted old cars.
I have an LC I have been trying hard to restore for years.
Not the usual Toyota you can have parts from changing hands.
I work as a lighting designer on a floating madhouse they call a cruise ship.

here's a snap of my 4 year old unfinished project

[84GKSIG]

hey there and welcome

what sort of resto do you have planned for this little beast? complete stock or something a little different?

[75glnt]

Welcome to the site mate!

[geezer101]

Hi magenta, welcome aboard (like you don't hear that enough at work...) to S-G. Nice to see yet another Lancer hatch being rescued and getting the TLC it deserves.

[magenta]

thanks for the warm welcome gentlemen.

The plan initially was to put a 13BREW but when taking measurements... It looked as if the gearstick would end up
where the hand brake lever is. (or it may be the whisky holding the measure stick)

I was going to make it so that the Honda driver on the street would be smiling when I look at the rear view mirror.
But I was lucky enough to get hold of a new pair of tail lights and decided... I'll repaint it yellow and drop in the 4G32 back in.
twin weber 45s... you know, "back in the day" stuff
All I need to restore it fully would be some little bits like bumper protectors, fender lights and some rubbers

Ah and the seats need to be reupped...

[magenta]

Hi magenta, welcome aboard (like you don't hear that enough at work...) to S-G. Nice to see yet another Lancer hatch being rescued and getting the TLC it deserves.

ahahahaha!!! yeah... welcome aboard! and wheel chairs are piled up by the gang way...you'd think it was Formula 1 wheelchair style!

[geezer101]

You will find there are a heap of options available for engine swaps that are pretty straightforward. Going up 200 or 400 cc's will really improve the Lancers' driveability and can be done on a tight budget. Another budget upgrade that is worth it's weight in gold is replacing the Lancers' rear springs for Galant wagon items. It's a big improvement in handling and ride (firm without being 'crashy' if you know what I mean) but it will raise the rear a bit...

[magenta]

thanks for the info bud!
hope to find the time to actually finish this