i like this build a lot . funny how ignorant people are to REAL body/chassis work though. i have spliced a few vehicles that would have ordinarily been scrap and they turned out just dandy. the whole car is made of panels spot welded together so why couldn't he do it like this? anytime someone gets t boned and a rocker is replaced it is done in the same way - with a sleeve an plug welds....

i have always wondered why no one has just welded a clip instead of swap parts....quicker IMO. a few cuts and some measuring, not remove 2 cars worth of under hood stuff and dash/firewall.... then replace

This post has been edited by b1gr3d: Jan 8, 2010 - 9:52 AM

I guess this guy gave up too someone has to pick it up from him and finish it it can be done with the right tools and equipment.

No I didn't die nor did i give up, school is just more important right now. I'll finish the car in spring. As for the meantime I've been buying up rare parts on ebay left and right so this thing is only gonna get even hotter!

have to wait till spring damn that sucks.

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so you must be my competition, lol

YES! This thread is still alive. That made my day. Can't wait until Spring

Found a good deal on this:











It's more complete than the last clip I got and cheaper and it's in Canada already so no shady overseas transaction. Plus it comes with a free flare, who could ask for anything more. Stay tuned because as soon as finals are over the red one will be finished and i'll start number two. Anyone who has a celica with front end damage and wants to sell it feel free to pm me. Enjoy the pics.

This post has been edited by jmeyer: Feb 19, 2010 - 8:53 PM

i'm not even going to begin to fathom how i missed this, and not going to express my shock and awe that a flame war/IBTL competion isnt in full swing by now...



GREAT JOB MAN!!! i will be eyeballing this thread like this guy! --->>


would love to donate an awd tranny but its auto and from an st215...

Can't wait.

Good luck....and nice pick-up.

Even comes with the JDM tails. Nicely done

Go crazy with it. These kids don't know anything about how welding works other than it joins two metals together.

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What else is there to know?

Looks awesome.

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i was just looking at that earlier on ebay. dude you bought it out from under me

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Well, that's a pretty ignorant statement even if it was said in jest. What else is there to know? The science behind it. How it really works. They underestimate the strength of a good weld. They think the car will magically break in half just because someone in his garage welded it together, lol. But what else to expect from kids with a lot of testosterone and a a little bit of brain?

damn spring.... until then ill be waiting haha

I Completely forgot about it!!!

You & your great deals.... Pfffft!!...
JK...JK....


Spring... well after today it's 1day closer!!!!
Good Luck

think you'll ever sell the jdm fenders?

Ya but a GT-4 will be included with them.

Damn...that is amazing.

I'm not a great welder but I have done some destructive testing on my welds & the metal tore before my welds broke. I've also welded a broken suspension part on an off road jeep, & it's still together after 2 years of abuse running through off road trails. I would think that would get more abuse than a Celica that is driven on paved roads ever would.

I have considered doing a AWD conversion on my Celica by welding in the rear floor section from a GT4. Glad to see someone with the balls to do this.

I think it would be strong enough, especially if you add a few reinforcements. Don't let these guys discourage you. A proper weld is just as strong as the base metal. Look at strech limo's & some hot rods. Those cars are welded together from multiple cars a lot of times & they don't fall apart going down the road. Even some motor homes are built on lenghtened truck chasis. You're not trying to make a longer car, plus you have a roof to support the car as well. I think you'll be fine.

Got a little break from school and work so I pulled the project out of . I've ordered some steel for the rear sub-frame mounts and while i'm waiting for that I started to work on the front brakes and suspension. I realized I might as well put extended lugs in now because the massive calipers are going to effect what wheels i can use because +35 offsett is not nearly as common as +45. Since that required seperating the hub I'll be replacing wheel bearings as well. Also the clip didn't come with brake lines so I've order a set of stoptech ss lines for a mk4 supra tt which should do the trick. A couple pics since paint;









I also unpacked the new clip and it was in great shape, and everything i could have possibly wanted was included. They even threw in celica door sills. If you need a clip and your in the northeast call up jdmplanet in toronto, excellent guys to deal with. I removed and wrapped up all the body panels but here are a few pics of whats left.






I found a donor car in Columbus, Ohio with front end damage. The car is a gt with really low milage with leather interior, since I will be gutting the car everything minus the rear end will be forsale so pm if interested.

HOLY CRAP!!!!1111!!!!!!!1!!!

I didn't realize what I was looking at until after a minute of looking at the car. NICE! I forgot all about this project. So it's basically just a rolling shell right now?

Nice choice on the color as well.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Apr 4, 2010 - 10:25 AM

is that red gt4 the one you welded together earlier??? if yes then WOW it looks nice! when did you paint it?

may i have that radio thats in your new clip

Yes this is the same car that is in the beginning of this thread. It was painted right before winter last year, i guess i forgot to post those pictures. It still needs to have the rear subframe mounted, a fuel system installed, exhaust, and I have quite a headache with the interior wiring to deal with.

This post has been edited by jmeyer: Apr 4, 2010 - 4:10 PM

looks great! awesome job!

wow, props to you matey.

Looks excellent. Unbelievable.

wow looks awesome, now sell it to me!

Little Teaser!