70s Racing Inspired V8 Swapped Toyota Celica - AKA Tokyo Trans Am

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  • Опубліковано 26 гру 2024

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  • @LarryChenPhoto
    @LarryChenPhoto  4 роки тому +7

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    • @paxhumana2015
      @paxhumana2015 Рік тому

      Hey, @Larry Chen, I was wondering if you could get a 1970 Toyota Celica 2000 GT and stuff in either a 4.5 L V8 3UZ-FE engine or a 5.7 L V8 3UR-FE with a heavily modified Magnuson superhcarger kit under the hood, as well as all of the changes to make it as powerful as its NASCAR-spec engine that was (and possibly still is) used in the Toyota Camry, please? Alternatively, could you please stuff a heavily modified Nissan V8 powered 5.6 L VK56DE engine that is a hybrid of the one that has been used in the Nissan GT-R GT1, and the one that has been used in the Australian V8 Supercrars Racing series spec version of the Nissan Altima, under the hood of the 1970 Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R Hatsuoka, the 1970 Datsun 240Z/1970 Nissan Fairlady Z, the 1972 Nissan Sunny 1200 GX-5, the 1973 Datsun Laurel 200L, or a 1972 Nissan Cedric 2000GL? Thank you.

  • @tomjones3629
    @tomjones3629 5 років тому +87

    My bro had a 70 celica as his 1st car. RIP big bro

    • @karljay7473
      @karljay7473 4 роки тому +3

      My 1st car is a 72, then a 71 and a 75, I still have the 71. They were economy sports cars with a 68 Camaro look. Too bat Toyota didn't put a better motor in the 1st gen. Sorry to hear about your bro.

  • @vinniecorleone62
    @vinniecorleone62 5 років тому +53

    My dad & I test drove this exact same model when new but he ended up buying a Datsun 510 instead. Gorgeous execution on this Celica!

    • @monkey0550ify
      @monkey0550ify 5 років тому +2

      Question did you guys also call it the mini mustang?

    • @vinniecorleone62
      @vinniecorleone62 5 років тому +6

      @@monkey0550ify Certainly not.

    • @monkey0550ify
      @monkey0550ify 5 років тому +3

      Well I guess it's a Hawaii thing

    • @amateurastronaut5006
      @amateurastronaut5006 4 роки тому +6

      My cousin has the datsun 510. Those things are beautiful cars.

    • @balthasar6091
      @balthasar6091 3 роки тому

      It's also a really cool car.

  • @vw16v1986
    @vw16v1986 5 років тому +12

    Saw this at the show. I have a 73 with the 22r and loved talking to him about them.

  • @S1ckbg
    @S1ckbg 3 роки тому +10

    The faded paint effect is so cool just like the rest of the car

  • @240sxHunter
    @240sxHunter 5 років тому +1

    I've got two 1973 and two 1975 Toyota Celica's I'm working on. I'm trying to make two drivers out of the four cars. They are one of the hardest cars to find parts for, from where I live. I love this build so much!

    • @Ozarkprepper643
      @Ozarkprepper643 2 роки тому

      You got that right parts are rare. Good glasses is difficult. I only drive the 75 about two miles every other week. Otherwise it lives in the hanger. It only has 43,000 mi. The 76 GT lift back has over 700,000 mi. Instrument panel was cracked all around the gauges. Couldn't find one so I recast it in fiberglass and then did wood veneer. I put a subframe under the whole car. And it has Mustang control arms spindles and hubs. A 8-inch narrowed rear end. Yeah I put tubs in it. But I still fiberglassed nice flares. They come straight down forming a mud flap like the old vans did. but with a smoother transition from the flare to the body making it all one piece. Did that to the front also and it's molded into the front spoiler It now has the century V12 with Six-speed. I only did mild engine work to it although these engines have been known to put out 1500 + hp. That car had been through hell! I used to drift with it throughout the 80s.
      🤠🐂🏞️🛩️

  • @Whiskeyactual9531
    @Whiskeyactual9531 5 років тому +3

    Absolutely love this build, also glad to see all the Canadians in the comments. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @darwonboyful
    @darwonboyful 5 років тому +7

    Larry Chen is quickly becoming my favourite UA-cam presenter. Such incredible videos. Constantly cool content and fantastic interview technique. Keep up the great work!

  • @Ozarkprepper643
    @Ozarkprepper643 2 роки тому +1

    Real nice. Excellent workmanship. Glad to see Celica's getting a little recognition.
    I have had many Toyotas over the decades. I still have my first one purchased in 75. It is the 1975 Celica Coupe St with 43,000 mi. On it. AZ car until 2006. I drive it every couple weeks but it mostly stays in the hanger. I also have my 76 GT liftback. It has over 700,000 mi. It's last engine upgrade was a V12 from a Toyota century. Mild engine work it's putting out around 550 very reliable streetable HP
    And I still have my 80 Hilux long bed 4 x 4. It has a stroked stage 3 22r 5 speed and Marlin crawler. With 529 gears on 40 in tall tires with 9 in of lift. I purchased all these new. And I had many others in between as well. Some I wish I still had.
    I do have a 43 Willys with a 22R in it also.

  • @wrenchracer86cl
    @wrenchracer86cl 5 років тому +4

    Love this! My father had both a 72 st, and then a 73 gt celica! Your build brings back memories, and i love it!

  • @darrenliggett7222
    @darrenliggett7222 5 років тому +200

    Pitty there's no Toyota 1UZ-FE V8 under the hood :-(

    • @rustedratchetgarage6788
      @rustedratchetgarage6788 5 років тому +10

      I think built right it would whoop on this setup

    • @denoplumley7362
      @denoplumley7362 5 років тому +48

      Yeah the LS is a bit cliche at this point... so tired of the easy, boring, low RPM, push rod power. Flat Plane at 9k please!

    • @MadManMachines
      @MadManMachines 5 років тому +42

      Even better, a Toyota 5.7 litre 3urfe!

    • @connoisseuroftigolbitts
      @connoisseuroftigolbitts 5 років тому +30

      Darren Liggett 1UZ is cool but it’s 2020
      We have the ALMIGHTY 5.7L 3UZ now!!

    • @VertigoGTI
      @VertigoGTI 5 років тому +20

      Yep, I stopped watching as soon as I saw the Edelbrock manifold. Love Celicas but no thanks on the LS.

  • @johnkropp3793
    @johnkropp3793 5 років тому +6

    That is delicious... love the JDM/GM mash up. Also like the tip of the hat to the 70's style. I also really like that it is not an over the top finish for SEMA, there are parts of this that actually look attainable for all us average folks :)

  • @selfsecludedsurvival1127
    @selfsecludedsurvival1127 5 років тому +3

    Ontario has much more to offer that's for sure. Stoked to have the GOAT digging local cars

  • @karljay7473
    @karljay7473 5 років тому +2

    Amazing that they're STILL finding these old Celicas. I still have my 71 fully intact and you just don't see them around any more.

  • @mikelyon5595
    @mikelyon5595 5 років тому +3

    This is one of the coolest builds of the year!

  • @alouiciousjackson5812
    @alouiciousjackson5812 4 роки тому +2

    Frigging awesome. We all used to drive these '70's Celicas back in high school!

  • @darrenfehr8950
    @darrenfehr8950 5 років тому +1

    Love the Tribute to hockey with the hockey wrap on the hydro handle

    • @mechanicalmisadventures
      @mechanicalmisadventures 5 років тому

      I thought the same thing man! Didnt think anyone else would notice👍👍🤤

  • @connoisseuroftigolbitts
    @connoisseuroftigolbitts 5 років тому +53

    should’ve asked him to fire it up! Or send some footage of it running!

    • @cornevanrooyen4717
      @cornevanrooyen4717 5 років тому +8

      I agree . disappointing

    • @XBullitt16X
      @XBullitt16X 4 роки тому +4

      its an LS you've heard them like a million times,no need to fire it up, they're a dime a dozen engine and swap.

    • @chadcossette6944
      @chadcossette6944 4 роки тому

      @@cornevanrooyen4717 a gentlemen named Jesse from Windsor, Ontario, Canada built this car, he's a client of the organization I work for. JH Restorations

  • @1175jaymz
    @1175jaymz 5 років тому +2

    This car is right from my home town, JH Restorations did an amazing job with this build! Hopefully I'll see it around this summer!

  • @sayerma
    @sayerma 4 роки тому +1

    I love the way they've kept the aged patina and enhanced its longevity with the satin clear and old graphics. So brilliant. Definitely my idea of a weekend club car would be something looking underwhelming but QUICK

  • @SupraBdub
    @SupraBdub 5 років тому +1

    Another slam dunk
    Thanks Larry!

  • @terrywbreedlove
    @terrywbreedlove Рік тому +1

    Sara -n- Tuned is doing her own V8 swap on her channel. She is using a Toyota V8 from a Tundra. Same wheels looks like.

    • @skxj
      @skxj 7 місяців тому

      He, he, he.......

  • @atomicorang
    @atomicorang 5 років тому +1

    This was so great. I remember these Celicas when they were out there in masses.

  • @Jjohnstne
    @Jjohnstne 5 років тому +3

    Awesome seeing someone from my neck of the woods, Ontario 🇨🇦. Really cool car, patina looks great

  • @mackster196
    @mackster196 5 років тому +1

    I remember seeing Kevin’s S30 years ago and thinking it couldn’t get better than that. This car is perfect in every way. Incredible work dude.

    • @kevinhuth9034
      @kevinhuth9034 5 років тому

      Thanks dude!! Really appreciate it

  • @selenasilversthrifts
    @selenasilversthrifts 3 роки тому

    Awesome, my friend just did a shoot up here in Canada with this guy!
    awesome car, love the old livery and the build!!

  • @georgeEVERETT-zu3ii
    @georgeEVERETT-zu3ii Рік тому +1

    SARAH N TUNED WOULD LOVE THIS CAR

  • @gordocarbo
    @gordocarbo 7 місяців тому

    Nice build!! Guys mostly built 510s in the day digging this one.
    Finally somone has the harness mounts in the right spot.Most are too low and will snap the collarbone in most impacts.

  • @wldwst22
    @wldwst22 5 років тому +2

    I love how well it's put together. Such a beautiful car.

  • @greenmountainsuriving
    @greenmountainsuriving 5 років тому +6

    I had this same car my mom gave me when I was 20 always thought it should of got a 2JZ swap but hey v8 is epic also I wish I had not sent mine to the boneyard today I could restore it back then it was not worth it Sh!t story of my life lol thanks Hoonigan for making me feel inadequate lol ty from Sean in Vermont you guys are the best

    • @LarryChenPhoto
      @LarryChenPhoto  5 років тому +1

      Welcome to having a Carcaine problem, sometimes it makes you do dumb things...

  • @TheCptawesum
    @TheCptawesum 5 років тому +2

    I would put that in one of my top ten cars to own . You just made one of my favorite cars perfect

  • @tylerbarnes7628
    @tylerbarnes7628 5 років тому +6

    Beautiful car! Also having Blasphemi in the background just upped the badass factor 100%.

    • @thespartenkid
      @thespartenkid 3 роки тому

      What song is it?

    • @gordocarbo
      @gordocarbo 7 місяців тому

      @@thespartenkid Not a song its the 55 Chevy with the Hemi behind it.

  • @tiredironrepair
    @tiredironrepair Рік тому

    When I was 15 my first car was a 1972 Celica st lowrider with 3" flared fenders, deep dish turbine mags with Dunlop GT Qualifiers. Quickor suspension mods. Powered by an 18 RU with a 4 speed transmission.
    It could hang 90* turns at 55 all day long.

  • @panel11111111
    @panel11111111 5 років тому +2

    Oh man , what a car! Great build guys!

  • @paulcunningham5327
    @paulcunningham5327 3 роки тому

    This is awesome!! When I lived in SEA I had a JDM with a 2JZ swap.... but if I were in North America it's an LS all day long, love this

  • @gixxerracer6600
    @gixxerracer6600 5 років тому +5

    No mention of the hockey tapes hand brake??!! Most Canadian part of the build!! Sick car, can’t wait to see vids of it ripping!

    • @mechanicalmisadventures
      @mechanicalmisadventures 5 років тому

      Just commented the same thing! Didnt even see your comment🤣 im sure a select few like.us appreciate it🤘

  • @Vandalvisuals
    @Vandalvisuals 5 років тому +9

    I live 2 hours away from the shop this was built at cant wait to do a photo shoot with them

  • @markmiranpt
    @markmiranpt 3 роки тому

    This was the first car ever bought. You showed everything but the gauges on the dash which I really wanted to see.
    Awesome car.. Wish I kept mine.

  • @StewArt61
    @StewArt61 5 років тому +1

    love the modernized classics..gorgeous

  • @tingley428
    @tingley428 2 роки тому

    LOVE this car, the fact it was done in Canada is just a bonus (from BC)

  • @johnmoser2689
    @johnmoser2689 4 роки тому +1

    Fantastic build what a great idea and so well executed super crazy interior dig that plaid too

  • @frankmendoza6337
    @frankmendoza6337 5 років тому +1

    What a beautiful build

  • @dadstoygarage1878
    @dadstoygarage1878 5 років тому +2

    awesome been waiting for this build to get featured! I have a pair of these ta22's in the shop that I am building so it is exciting to see the other builds of the same car going on!

    • @dadstoygarage1878
      @dadstoygarage1878 4 роки тому

      Green Giant awesome! Thank you. I have seen a couple 3D bot maker episodes, neat idea.

  • @junk3996
    @junk3996 5 років тому +4

    windsor - niice. im from around there.
    Chatham home of world renowned RM Restorations - very surprised they don't get more appearances in stuff tho i think they mostly focus around Barret Jackson auction. not long ago they auctioned a restored Ferrari for 26 million bucks, NA record i believe still

  • @JayogzFTW
    @JayogzFTW 5 років тому +2

    Being a Canadian I absolutely love seeing crazy builds come out of Canada, it's so much more expensive and difficult to build a car to this degree with customs fees since most parts need to be imported. Huge props to the builder the car is fucking perfect.

  • @a.brounz
    @a.brounz 5 років тому +1

    Things the gnarliest dude honestly

  • @aaronroberts7084
    @aaronroberts7084 5 років тому +1

    That Intro at the start hahaha, so true. Keep bringing in the goods, great channel 🤙

  • @johnmoser2689
    @johnmoser2689 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much Larry you are absolutely one of the coolest guys I've ever watched doing car coverage of all kinds
    I would love for you to do a German cars special segment too

  • @dzrotary
    @dzrotary 5 років тому +1

    My first car was a 72 Celica were I did my first mods in a budget. I'm still doing a mod in a Volvo wagon 240 with a Supra 7mgte and the headlight switch is from a Toyota LandCruiser 72 inspired by the Celica
    Super clean build!!!

    • @negativeindustrial
      @negativeindustrial 5 років тому

      Why the 7m? The 3S-GTE is a better engine and it’s lighter and more compact. 1JZ-GTE would also be better.

    • @dzrotary
      @dzrotary 5 років тому

      @@negativeindustrial You have good points .I got the 7m over 10 years for free including pcm ,r 154 trans , intercooler, driveshafts, wiring harness, instrument panel and the rest as well .I rebuilt the engine so it only has 9k miles. I am on a budget and the engine almost fitted like a glove in the bay.It served me well in a Cressida so I swapped almost everything into the wagon

    • @negativeindustrial
      @negativeindustrial 5 років тому +1

      Danny z
      That’s the BEST kind of swap, honestly. The one where everything is just laying around and you say “why the fuck not?” Good luck with it. If you retorqued those head bolts properly, and upgrade the turbo it should be massively fun!
      Make a video for your build and link me if you do. I’d love to see it!
      On a side note, we dropped a 5S-FE we had laying around after a swap into a late 70’s corolla using an IS200 tranny we also had laying around. That corolla woke right up! It didn’t stay in there long as the quest for more power is a nasty addiction. It now sports a 3S-GTE running longitudinally and the new owner LOVES that old rusty Corolla 😝

    • @dzrotary
      @dzrotary 5 років тому +1

      @@negativeindustrial Will do!!!

    • @dzrotary
      @dzrotary 5 років тому +1

      There are also I million parts from other cars adapted to the Volvo wagon that will take me two hours to write them all.
      Even parts found on the sidewalk lol yes sidewalk.
      Seeya
      Dz

  • @Phonophobia
    @Phonophobia 5 років тому +2

    The tweed interior is just soooo nice.

    • @Ozarkprepper643
      @Ozarkprepper643 2 роки тому

      Reminded me of a plaid leisure suit.lol
      Had a 72 Montego. It look like the same material. Color and all.

  • @TheRipster777
    @TheRipster777 5 років тому +3

    Favorite car of SEMA 2019

  • @garetjaxx
    @garetjaxx 4 роки тому +2

    Love the concept. The interior looks great, but I worry he'll need bigger seat bolsters if he's going to do any serious cornering.

  • @pibthoughtcriminal8599
    @pibthoughtcriminal8599 5 років тому

    Allegro in burnt orange ..a beast.

  • @AlphaMachina
    @AlphaMachina 5 років тому +11

    That's my dream car.

    • @TRDjuli
      @TRDjuli 5 років тому

      Mine is an imported 1994 mr2 😎

    • @0128bo
      @0128bo 5 років тому

      offerup.com/item/detail/319047638/

  • @jordanlyons3108
    @jordanlyons3108 5 років тому +1

    As someone from Tacoma we're gonna need that back

  • @freestyleskyline
    @freestyleskyline 5 років тому +3

    I'm bit upset about the LS engine but they put it in literally everything nowadays so oh well. Love the rest of the car and the whole build is truly awesome...

    • @freestyleskyline
      @freestyleskyline 5 років тому

      @Pat Ball sorry bud that's incorrect. I'm actually building a 1uzfe 32valve dohc 4.0 liter from a 00 gs400 in my 77 Toyota Celica liftback . And there's actually a lot more clearance than you think minus the room for headers with the steering gearbox. Which is why we convert to a rack and pinion. His engine with that intake and crazy manifolds didn't fit at all they even ran exhaust through the body. My exhaust will exit downward and out the back of the car like normal

    • @freestyleskyline
      @freestyleskyline 5 років тому

      @Pat Ball also my liftback is the same geometry as the coupe in the video. Minor difference in the engine bay being physically longer by about an inch or 2 but width-wise they are the same although the shock tower bolt patterns are different

  • @Sl4sk1
    @Sl4sk1 5 років тому +28

    Blasphemi looking mean in the background

  • @MaddMaxx2012
    @MaddMaxx2012 4 роки тому

    I had 12 of these during my early years of driving, love these cars!...always wanted to stuff a v8 into it, but never did.....made one into a convertible though! It looked great!....too bad you don't hear the car run in this video... :-(

  • @seanthomasrauchert1695
    @seanthomasrauchert1695 5 років тому +3

    Nice love ❤ from Trenton Ontario 🇨🇦 good job man! I'd love to make it there someday!😉respect 💣💥

  • @holeshot895
    @holeshot895 5 років тому +1

    Sweet ride, not to far away from where I live. Might see it some day.

  • @mechanicalmisadventures
    @mechanicalmisadventures 5 років тому +1

    Favourite feature;
    Larry: shift linkage engineering
    Me: the full canadian spec hockey stick cloth tape handle wrap, on the hydro handbrake!
    If you know, you know...

  • @177SCmaro
    @177SCmaro 5 років тому +1

    Once I'm finished putting my drag car together I'd love to build a modern street car version of this with a 2000ish Celica, a 5.3 ls, and a tremec 5 spd. Put some quiet mufflers on it and she'd probably be a little bit of a sleeper.

  • @treverwaters1742
    @treverwaters1742 5 років тому +1

    Thank you Larry

  • @everrolmalcolm1433
    @everrolmalcolm1433 5 років тому +2

    I love that Celica.😍😍

  • @degz1s
    @degz1s 4 роки тому

    dude ive been watching your videos non stop since ive found it dont stop and dont turn douchey youre the man!

  • @Shreddiespaghetti
    @Shreddiespaghetti 5 років тому +1

    The Tokyo trans am! Who ever came up with that name is a freakin genius! That car is a beautiful work of art! Well done guys!

  • @dustinabshire
    @dustinabshire 5 років тому

    Ermahgerd! I only want 200-250hp in my 1974 RA21 (Celica USDM). This thing is awesomely nuts!

  • @toddsupraman7609
    @toddsupraman7609 5 років тому +6

    I like to see local cars I'm not far from that shop hello from Toronto

    • @Werstrohmotorsports
      @Werstrohmotorsports 5 років тому

      Im in Niagara

    • @tech519
      @tech519 5 років тому

      Windsor! The tip of Canada's cock. At least we getting a handy from Michigan.

  • @francis121826
    @francis121826 5 років тому +4

    This build is great. I thought the engine bay was the best part until they started spot lighting the interior. Everything about this car was great especially when they started showing the willwood parts and really liked the edelbrock intake.

  • @stephenwiik8856
    @stephenwiik8856 5 років тому +1

    Ah! I need an Celica next to my S30 Z!! love those cars

    • @pointblank6
      @pointblank6 4 роки тому

      I need an S30 Z next to my Celica.

  • @SkateTutor
    @SkateTutor 4 роки тому

    Interesting note that when talking about the engine vs body color at the 6.00 min mark the Bilstein booth in the background uses the same colors...

  • @CaptainCaveManz
    @CaptainCaveManz 5 років тому +2

    I think some supertraps would do wonders for the look

    • @Ozarkprepper643
      @Ozarkprepper643 2 роки тому

      My 76 GT liftback is running a Toyota Century V12 with six-speed.
      I'm running side pipes with Chrome heat shields on it.
      🤠🐂🏞️🛩️

  • @nikrbawker
    @nikrbawker 3 роки тому

    Omg that paint job :O

  • @user-yd1vi9zf6w
    @user-yd1vi9zf6w 4 роки тому

    KEVIN!!! Awesome car bro! You always have good tatse in whatever cars you are working on 👌. Such a knowledgeable guy!

  • @MOTA_KRAMPUS
    @MOTA_KRAMPUS 5 років тому +2

    Great work Kev! :D

  • @trd-kp6143
    @trd-kp6143 5 років тому +1

    That's sick!🔥I can't wait to take my Toyota Starlet to SEMA

  • @The_sinner_Jim_Whitney
    @The_sinner_Jim_Whitney 5 років тому

    I wound up looking at Blasphemi in the background more than the guy or his car any time it was visible, haha! Cool build, I was expecting it to be all Toyota with like a built 5.7 Toyota truck motor or something, but hey, the LS is still king, so this is cool too!

  • @thegenerousdegenerate9395
    @thegenerousdegenerate9395 5 років тому +1

    Pleeeeeeease get this in for a build breakdown!

  • @JaredR1996
    @JaredR1996 5 років тому +1

    Such a badass car

  • @PitufinVeloz
    @PitufinVeloz 2 роки тому

    Has this video been chopped of at the end?? If I'm not mistaken one could hear the engine and exhaust right at the end...

  • @mickbrown8249
    @mickbrown8249 5 років тому

    Had 1.6 St Celica / yellow ..n reg, then later/Black Ae 86 corrolla Toyota's so great...

  • @stonetownriders4543
    @stonetownriders4543 5 років тому +2

    Go Ontario 👍🤘👌💪 nice whip

  • @speedstrn
    @speedstrn 5 років тому

    I hope if there are going to be future hoonigan ads in these videos, they make some that are more in line with the low key vibe of this channel. It's such a shock to go from cool shots with chill tunes and all of a sudden there's a goofy skit. At least maybe put them near the end of the video if they're going to be like that.

  • @reallywhale
    @reallywhale 5 років тому +1

    Westfalia plaid, love it!

  • @naggers5505
    @naggers5505 5 років тому +1

    DUDE LOOK AT THAT ITS BLASPHEMY

  • @kingavegarage8722
    @kingavegarage8722 5 років тому +2

    Why cant we hear it run ??? Super nice clean restomod

  • @TheSkyline5467
    @TheSkyline5467 3 роки тому

    Had a 78 Hatch and always was jealous of my friend's older Celica coupe.

  • @PNW_Car_Mods
    @PNW_Car_Mods 5 років тому +1

    I've always wanted to do an LS swapped Conquest TSI. I think it would be somewhat unique for a SEMA build.

    • @beobe99
      @beobe99 5 років тому +1

      There's red Starion with LS swap these guys did a profile on a while back you should search out. Custom wide body and everything

    • @PNW_Car_Mods
      @PNW_Car_Mods 5 років тому

      @@beobe99 thank you for that. Will take a look for it this morning. :)

  • @mckessa17
    @mckessa17 3 роки тому

    I had a 77 Celica, always wished it had a v8 in it.

  • @Chris.from.1950
    @Chris.from.1950 5 років тому

    That’s a beautiful car! The wheels are a good knock-off of the Minilites that most of Trans-Am racers ran. Back in 1970 I called up Minilite to order a set for my 1970 Camaro Z/28 daily driver. The guy told me that they didn’t stock them in my size, but they could cast some up for just $800. “Wow!” I said, “For the set?” “No, that’s for one.” Four would cost a bit less than the $4,000 I’d just paid for the car, by the time they were shipped to my house. 😂

  • @Chevrolicious.
    @Chevrolicious. 5 років тому

    I live in Tacoma WA. Congrats on finding a Celica with a usable body! Most of the ones I see are rusted out.

  • @LarryChenPhoto
    @LarryChenPhoto  5 років тому +22

    If you could build ANY car for SEMA, what would be your car of choice?!

    • @TheEowli
      @TheEowli 5 років тому +9

      one that actually runs and has a driveshaft

    • @waybous
      @waybous 5 років тому

      David Mazzi's 4-rotor RX-7 except I would do it in Cobalt Blue with fine metal flake.

    • @bernana_wrx
      @bernana_wrx 5 років тому +1

      Big turbo EJ 257 swapped Subaru Sambar

    • @thats10guy91
      @thats10guy91 5 років тому +1

      2000 GMC SONOMA, awd with LV3 v6 and compound turbo.

    • @Pizzaport87
      @Pizzaport87 5 років тому +2

      Any car from group B rally

  • @noidretlaw
    @noidretlaw 3 роки тому

    Love the plaid interior! Great work

  • @JCCSAssociation
    @JCCSAssociation 4 роки тому

    Thank you this a very cool Celica!!!

  • @vaulthunterfromterra4053
    @vaulthunterfromterra4053 3 роки тому

    Classic, V8, widebody, Celica?
    Shoutout to anyone who know this from FH3 C and B class.

  • @jimburig7064
    @jimburig7064 Рік тому

    I have always liked the styling of the first gen Celica & wouldn't mind having one with LS power.

  • @lordrudimus
    @lordrudimus 4 роки тому

    253 baby
    Still holding some Jems in it

  • @airenesivad2975
    @airenesivad2975 3 роки тому

    These were so much better than the 510s but the 510s got all the attention in the back in the day.

  • @pak4v414
    @pak4v414 5 років тому

    Beautiful work very best 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤❤❤

  • @TSRGarage
    @TSRGarage 5 років тому

    Yes and yes. 👍 put the motor you want in your build.