Like Son, Like Father (#7 Josh's 1989 MR2 (AW11) Workout Project)
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In this series, I'm doing a part tutorial, part vlog, part timelapse of my 1989 Toyota mk1 MR2 AW11 restoration project.
This is a bit of a different episode as I look at the mk1a MR2 my dad bought, as well as the loads of spare parts it came with. Plus a special look at an engine. - Авто та транспорт
EDIT: for anyone looking to buy MR2 parts, I’ll either make a post or video about it later on my channel with an eBay link or contact email. Could be a little fund raiser event or something. I just have to go through everything and decide what I do and don’t need still.
Three MR2 videos in a row hahaha. I am in fact working on a film camera series to bring back my vintage videos so stay tuned for that to come up. A special car video is in the works too. The MR2 videos have just been much easier to make while I plan bigger videos, finish school (my last quarter!), and work.
Hopefully something cool comes out of the engine rebuild series, but I am still trying to decide what to do money, timing, and video wise with it. I'm really excited for whatever the future holds though.
Thanks for watching!
When will you post the list of parts you have for sale I actually just bought a 86 4a-ge for $300 lol
Looking to start a channel on the build (project) soon
yes I really need that AC manifold the AC compressor with the manifold I'm doing mine right now and that's the part I'm missing and both ac lines off of that if you have it
If u got the link to eBay id like to take a look
Yo retra could use a mk1a driverside door floor? Cover? Its a black plastic bar that runs along the bottom of where the doors would be
Hit me back, ill pay up
I can’t say this enough, I love the theme and aesthetic of your videos. Your music choice and editing style is great. keep up the good work!
Thanks! I actually write the music which is why you hear the same few tracks every time haha
What a buy! I paid 3k for a mk1b just a few weeks ago that's going to need all kinds of work and may never be viable for a full restore because of rust issues. Your dad schooled us both, lol.
Yep it’s such a slap in the face that I paid 3000 and have put another couple grand into mine to just be decent now hahaha. I drove his and it’s like “wow so this is what it’s supposed to feel like” hahahaha. Still love mine of course but it is pretty funny
yes please... Engine rebuild series would be great... your right there are no good ones out there on this engine, and its such an iconic motor...
Yeah really excited, just kinda waiting to decide what to do budget and filming wise. Hopefully can come up with something soon
I'm paying 10k for one in late 2022 but the car is SUPER clean. I'm paying for a non-project car. 12 years of ownership, everything taken care of, everything works, virtually no missing bits, no major cosmetic flaws. It's higher miles but at this point a clean well maintained car will save you a lot of money in the long run (for all the stuff you don't have to do and get to just enjoy the car)
You can do video about disassembly of engine, and check what is wrong with it. Btw, very nice shade of blue on this MR2
Super chill vid as always!
Your dad is one lucky son of a gun :D
2900 for basically 2 MR2s and a 4AGE
Background music is lit
Thanks they’re both actually older tracks I wrote a while ago and dug up. I haven’t used either in a while so they feel fresh haha
I love it the idea of a rebuild series and love the mr2 videos keep up the good work
Love this series and I love seeing mr2s thank you for this
We don’t see enough MR2s in the world
An engine rebuild series would be SUPER helpful. What do you think it will cost to rebuild?
I talked about it in the video a bit. It really depends when you take it apart and inspect all the parts for what needs to be replaced. Could be anywhere from under $1000 to near $2000. I’d say this engine is probably in fairly rough shape since it’s seized so I’d say this specific one is closer to $1500. But that’s a safe estimate, and guess, could be less if lucky. Best case scenario you just replace gaskets, rings, seals, bearing, and other tune up stuff and it’s like $500-700. But for this engine that’s most likely not the case.
When rebuilding you typically wanna replace some stuff like pumps just to be safe too cuz you’re already there vs doing it later when it’s in the car again. So that kinda stuff adds up to that higher range cost too.
Everything depends on what you want to do. If you want to put a turbo on it you have to upgrade, but the 4agze internals it strong to handel 1 bar easy. I have just finished my 4agze build and running strong.
I really like the footage and camera angles, nice work
I can’t wait till the day I can get an MR2
Oh my god, what a beauty! Your dad did a sneak attack.
haha You got me on that intro. I was like, “Wait. It’s blue? What did I miss?’ I immediately went back to check to see if I missed an episode. Got me good
One of the many times I wish I still lived close to the north west
love your videos man. i’m gonna rebuild a 4age this summer! all your videos are shot very nicely and love the aspect of learning along with you through the joys of project cars haha
Perfect timing haha. Maybe my video will line up with yours
Great Vid keep it up! and if you do end up selling some spare parts post it up on the mr2 reddit you should find plenty of fellow mr2 owners looking for parts
Dude I was literally going to buy that blue mr2 but it sold so quick 😭
As mentioned, my dad is instant when a good deal comes up hahaha
As far as father-son relationships go, I'm sure you could get away with calling your dad Bunta from now on... 😁
Love the vids and such. I also own a Celica (though it's a 6th gen) and MK1b! A separate engine rebuild series would be a good way to improve the channel visibility, and guys like me would still find it useful looking to do a rebuild.
Definitely a subscription I won't regret any time soon, if it weren't for me being in the UK, I'd hoover up some of those spares too 😅
Hahaha I almost called his new car a Bunta moment in the video
I seriously dont understand how this channel has such low viewers/subs, a lot of these vids feel like they have larger budgets and better quality than big channels like Donut. Keep up the great work Josh!
When I someday hopefully have an actual budget, these videos are gonna get insane haha. Just wait
Damn, $2900 is a steal now a days for a AW11. I love the blue MK1A!
Hood, engine lid, trunk, spoiler should fit on the 1b too. And the exhaust system should compatiable as a whole, I run complete exhaust from 85 1a on my 89 1b
Dude that’s my car! Same year same color 🤣
The MK1b has speakers in the top back corners of the cabin. The MK1a hasn't, so the cornerpiece is a nice update for your a.
I am curently almost done rebuilding a 4AGE. Its in a good as new state. If you have any questions you can ask me anytime. Easyest way is asking me on Instagram (@perresgarage).
EDIT: start looking for piston rings right now. They're practicly nowhere to be found and your going to be looking for a Long time!
I own a 1985 and in desperate need of a new dash. I’ll be more than happy to buy them off you.
Yeah I’m starting to get some comments asking about buying stuff. I made an edit to my pinned comment. I’ll go through everything and pick what I do and don’t need then make a post or video later with details on how to buy anything. It’ll either be a contact email or eBay link. I’ll keep you updated!
@@RetraCast I appreciate the mr2 content. I have a red mr2 that I’m restoring and your vids help a lot. Love from Dallas Tx
IM SO jealous im working on my mr 2 engine swap right now
I just got an mr2 and im so exited how much do you want for the spare parts front bumper
A stock 85 MK1a is the most valuable normally aspirated AW11; that color is also rare and the best looking of the MK1a colors (IMHO).
I just got one for 10 and it's bone stock and has good cosmetics and has had all the work done. Well I hope. I had to have it though. Not to rough and not a show car, right in the middle. It wants to be driven.
Where do you guys find these cars!!! That is insane for the price. Wow. Patience and skill pays off when looking for nice cars I guess.
How much for the mirror on the driver side door? Do you have the c-pillar trim?
You should have a film style like Ronald finger
May not remember me but my name was David Schramhock, or Sedendum. But I haven’t commented on your vids In a long time. The last time I talked to you I was congratulating you on 955 subs lol! Cool video
Hahahaha we’ve come a long way. Hopefully this isn’t the peak yet
Any future plans for the Celica?
Video wise, it’ll appear in a Celica Vs MR2 comparison video and it is also going to appear in my special video project I’m working on later. After that, not sure. It’s overall a more reliable car than the MR2 so honestly anything can happen.
Btw, if you have the drivers side door I’d love to buy it off of you if it’s a fair price
Hows the celica going?
I would be interested in the blue oem seats :) 1986 Mr2 Owner here!
Yeah I’m still deciding how to go about selling the bigger stuff. Are you in Washington by chance? Probably would have to hand deliver or pick them up
@@RetraCast I'll pm you on instagram
Ooh, manual window winders on the spare doors, they're pretty rare.
Interesting that it seems to have the later chunky plastic steering wheel... both my Mk1As have had this one with exposed metal spokes, which I much prefer, though it feels really wide at first. Maybe it was different in the US?
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Love the blue! Be interesting to see how your own car project goes after this...
Yeah I honestly kinda wish my MR2 has the manual window cranks for reliability. As for the steering wheel yeah I’ve heard only some early mk1as came with the 3 spoke cuz I’ve never seen it myself. I know they are rarer. It must be a US thing to have the chunkier 2 spoke one cuz later mk1bs came with the all plastic 3 spoke that I have
@@RetraCast Yeah, my electric winders are pretty crappy, think it's pretty common... the manual winders look way cooler!
Not sure, but I believe most UK cars have the chunky plastic wheels... I always feel disappointed when I see them, I must admit, not a fan! The metal one has a kind of old-school Toyota look, but is really big, probably to help with the lack of power steering, so definitely not to everyone's taste
@@RetraCast Mine has manual windows!
Would you ever consider daily driving your MR2 in the winter? Especially with salt?
Well I am daily driving it still cuz I have no other car other than the Celica. As for salt, they just laid some the other day cuz it snowed a ton. Just had to wait out the snow before trying to drive it again.
@@RetraCast ahhh, totally understandable.
Next question. Let's say you daily drive the mr2 every day. Especially in snow. Would washing underneath the car rid of salt entirely? I'm asking because I'm about to daily drive my aw11 pretty soon and I would like to avoid the rust effect lol
Pretty sure if you want to entirely clean the bottom side you gotta take it to a place to do an under wash or there’s like a specific process or tools for it. Haven’t looked into it too much myself though. If you’re really worried then probably don’t do it. Personally for me I’m gonna go through and cut out any rust (if there is any) and recoat the bottom someday so it’s not as big a concern for me.
As for driving the car in the snow, it just sounds like a bad idea. I mean you can do whatever if you’re careful but the car is literally famous for spinning out.
I have the exact same light blue metallic AW1. I have a steering wheel if you need it. I need the blue seats! Let's make a deal!
You happen to be in Washington or nearby?
No, but shipping seats is no big deal. Done it many times, a steering wheel is even easier. Find me on Facebook.
Are you fucking kidding... the amount of luck in one video is absolutely insane. The things I'd do to have all those parts
Yeah seriously. Honestly the only problem is they are mk1a parts while I need mk1b stuff. Though most is interchangeable anyways. If my dad actually managed to sell all the spare stuff himself he could probably come close to paying off the car even hahaha.
BATTERY BACKWARDS WHAT??
Hey man i was watching the whole series yesterday and this episode today. I like seeing another young owner restoring it and keep it going. If uou ever need technical advise or help with the ttop leak let me know.
My IG is superredaw11 send me a dm.
Known this car for 17 years and i know it inside out.
So, your dad bought a car and it came with another one.
Buy one get one free pretty much