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by melzy
Sun Aug 16, 2015 11:15 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: My new 85 Tercel SR5
Replies: 10
Views: 2982

Re: My new 85 Tercel SR5

Dude awesome quality ride! Great condition... I just baught an overpriced rust bucket u got a steal! I like the colour rims as they are :) nice colour scheme.
by melzy
Sun Aug 16, 2015 11:11 am
Forum: General
Topic: AN IMPORTANT READ! Why never use 4WD mode on dry pavement?
Replies: 29
Views: 13347

Re: AN IMPORTANT READ! Why never use 4WD mode on dry pavement?

Hey guys thanks for all your help I managed to find out it wasn't in 4wd as I managed to pull down fully with wriggling the shift down fully into 4wd. it lit up green displaying was in 4wd. Then I pushed it out to the middle where it was originally, so I'm thinking it was that which confused me as d...
by melzy
Fri Aug 14, 2015 5:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: AN IMPORTANT READ! Why never use 4WD mode on dry pavement?
Replies: 29
Views: 13347

Re: AN IMPORTANT READ! Why never use 4WD mode on dry pavement?

Thanks you rock! Will try in the morning on some mud. What What complex beasts these cars are. Hope she unstiffens with some persuasion :p
by melzy
Fri Aug 14, 2015 5:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: AN IMPORTANT READ! Why never use 4WD mode on dry pavement?
Replies: 29
Views: 13347

Re: AN IMPORTANT READ! Why never use 4WD mode on dry pavement?

What does the driveline binding mean? Sorry pal complete newb! Have I damaged the car driving in 4wd? I wonder why the owner had in 4wd maybe it's broken and stuck. Cheers anyway
by melzy
Fri Aug 14, 2015 3:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: AN IMPORTANT READ! Why never use 4WD mode on dry pavement?
Replies: 29
Views: 13347

Re: AN IMPORTANT READ! Why never use 4WD mode on dry pavement?

Hi guys I'm freaking out to have read this after driving the car around in maybe 4wd as that's how it was when I baught it and when the owner went with a test drive with me was also like this. There's so many faults with the car already I'm scared this is another one and after reading how much terce...
by melzy
Fri Aug 14, 2015 9:48 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Just baught a 1983 4wd wagon (paint tips anyone? :)
Replies: 43
Views: 10996

Re: Just baught a 1983 4wd wagon (paint tips anyone? :)

I never thought of that! Or stash for if other people on here need them. There's even cheaper clutch cables on there. One at 2.99 bargain! :) thanks again il look into these other car spares also.
by melzy
Fri Aug 14, 2015 4:50 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Just baught a 1983 4wd wagon (paint tips anyone? :)
Replies: 43
Views: 10996

Re: Just baught a 1983 4wd wagon (paint tips anyone? :)

Thanks Mattel you too! Just out of interest are the parts for the 4wd wagon the same as other tercel? Or other toyotas prehaps? Just extending the search :)
by melzy
Thu Aug 13, 2015 4:36 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Just baught a 1983 4wd wagon (paint tips anyone? :)
Replies: 43
Views: 10996

Re: Just baught a 1983 4wd wagon (paint tips anyone? :)

Thanks guys. Really at a lost end with this. Had no idea it would be that hard to find parts here. But ill stay positive! Ill ask some of my air stuardess friends too about possible trips to the US thats a good idea. My dad said something about trying other cars that will stock parts locally. He sai...
by melzy
Wed Aug 12, 2015 1:13 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: New UK member
Replies: 19
Views: 5617

Re: New UK member

Hey Nick another uk member here! Are u still driving the Tercel? :) how is she looking now? Greets
by melzy
Wed Aug 12, 2015 11:15 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Just baught a 1983 4wd wagon (paint tips anyone? :)
Replies: 43
Views: 10996

Re: Just baught a 1983 4wd wagon (paint tips anyone? :)

Yes it sounds great have been looking for this light with not much luck. I hope shipping isn't crazy. Thank you so much by the way.
by melzy
Wed Aug 12, 2015 8:15 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Just baught a 1983 4wd wagon (paint tips anyone? :)
Replies: 43
Views: 10996

Re: Just baught a 1983 4wd wagon (paint tips anyone? :)

Bailey this is the light number does it match yours? :P
by melzy
Wed Aug 12, 2015 7:09 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Just baught a 1983 4wd wagon (paint tips anyone? :)
Replies: 43
Views: 10996

Re: Just baught a 1983 4wd wagon (paint tips anyone? :)

Hey Bailey Awww thanks that's the one! How much do you want for it plus shipping? Don't forget I'm in the UK. Mattel thanks for pointing me in the right direction so helpful I'm sure il find what I'm looking for as I go along Archinstl thanks il show this to my mechanic who will give her the first o...
by melzy
Tue Aug 11, 2015 1:28 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Just baught a 1983 4wd wagon (paint tips anyone? :)
Replies: 43
Views: 10996

Re: Just baught a 1983 4wd wagon (paint tips anyone? :)

Thanks for the lovely and informative response Mattel. I cant speak a word of French. But its worth a shot and I may try the German websites too as these wagons are so rare here theres no chance of getting parts here sadly. :( I wonder why there arn't many of them around in the UK. They're awesome! ...
by melzy
Tue Aug 11, 2015 3:40 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Just baught a 1983 4wd wagon (paint tips anyone? :)
Replies: 43
Views: 10996

Re: Just baught a 1983 4wd wagon (paint tips anyone? :)

Ahhh another thing... do the seals need to be taken off when sand blasting? I'm guessing yes?
by melzy
Tue Aug 11, 2015 3:39 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Just baught a 1983 4wd wagon (paint tips anyone? :)
Replies: 43
Views: 10996

Re: Just baught a 1983 4wd wagon (paint tips anyone? :)

greeny2022 wrote:Rear hatch could be contamination, you will want to block it back to stable material. defiantly keep that colour scheme stock.

Take your time, a good finish is all in the prep.
:D :D noted 8)