Dads AE86....now mine

Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 10:37 pm Post subject: Dads AE86....now mine

Introduced myself quite a while back when I first got given dads ride.

Since then, he's passed away leaving me the twincam (mixed feelings...I can tell ya) Sad

Today, I brought the car home and gave it a clean and polish...checked it out (as you do) and then went a blast Shocked

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Worship

better than I ever remembered...that sound when it comes on cam and enters the power....fantastic. Nothing ever compares Cool

I've taken a few better pictures, but it was starting to get dark

hope you like it Wink

This one WILL NEVER be for sale...its not a money thing...it was dads...and still is Smile

Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 10:45 pm Post subject:

I am sorry about your dad. I hope you will get good memories to keep that 86 yourself and bring it in a good shape. It is nice looking car in the picture I would keep it till in the end Thumbsup

Ryousuke Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 195 Location: Prague

this isnt about being an 86 fan, this is about heart Smile

its a shame you got it under such bad circumstances... Im afraid something like thats is about to slowly come to me as well with my dad and his skoda 130RS Neutral

Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 11:26 pm Post subject:

Wow, talk about cars having a soul! And dont worry about your dad, we'll all go some day and be back in the next life. Smile

Another hachi, another amazing story. Cheers!

Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 1:18 am Post subject:

Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 1:31 am Post subject:

No matter when he got the car.
I m sorry about your dad, and happy about you.

Its an amzing car you got there, looks like new.

Stay away from tuning if you ask me and drive carefully Smile

Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 2:16 am Post subject:

suks to hear about ur dad I too lost my dad about a year ago though we werent that close its a terible feeling to loose someone,
Hope the car treats you well looks very nice and clean

Joined: 07 Jan 2007 Posts: 5 Location: Ontario Canada

Sorry to hear your Dad's passed on...

But He knew the fun you'll have owning and driving it and taking good care of it as he did...pretty cool Dad. He knows the grin you'll have Thumbsup

It lives on through you... Wink

Cheers!

Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 8:23 pm Post subject:

Thanks folks

and yes Dad did give me this before he passed away....but he was still using it until he'd had enough...Then I was going to put it away and sort the few bits that needed doing.
Now its actually mine, I've had a look around it and found several more problems

firstly one of the pockets looks like it needs attention...and then theres that rust patch on the front nearside wing
Are the wings still available from Toyota?
The brake MC has a steady weep, so that will want rebuilding/replacing soon

oh and the sunroof.....It would be nice to replace that too if its still available. Its a shame that it'll need paint coz at present its totally original but 'spose things don't last forever Sad

Bunta Joined: 11 Jan 2005 Posts: 669 Location: Surrey, UK

I'm sorry about your dad. I do hope you plan to keep in as good a condition as possible and keep it original like he has done over the years, to change it would be a real shame.

My brother had a similar story to do with a model airplane about 15 years ago. My uncle helped him every weekend for a month building it before passing on. He refused to fly it, even now. It's been in the garage for all these years and is still in pristine condition. I can fully understand why he hasn't used it, as the memory wouldn't be the same if something were to happen.

Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 11:49 pm Post subject:

just a quick update...
I order the replacement front wing and sunroof today from Toyota Thumbsup

no point on making do with patching up, may as well replace the whole lot Cool

...should be here early next week

Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Posts: 3

what ever happens keep this car in the UK as it would be a shame to see her go to some boy racer in ireland

Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:01 pm Post subject:

nowt wrong with the irish lads, they've been really helpful Smile

BUT I still wouldn't sell it....to them or anyone else

I've got most of the parts that I was after now inc the sunvisors (are on their way from US)
auto expert is looking at the temp sender this week coz I haven't the tools to check it correctly

also its going for its mOT on Friday. If it passes I'll tax it again for the next 6 months, if its fails on anything other than simple then its going to get laid up and the work started to restore it Thumbsup

Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:15 pm Post subject:

my condolences!

Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Posts: 3

nice car, do you have any interior pictures. i have few brand new parts from toyota which i'm keeping, have following front wings, rear boot hatch, sunroof panel all brand new and boxed.

Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Posts: 3

nice car, do you have any interior pictures. i have few brand new parts from toyota which i'm keeping, have following front wings, rear boot hatch, sunroof panel all brand new and boxed.