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by Mad_Marx
Mon Sep 26, 2016 9:56 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Tercel Art
Replies: 42
Views: 15624

Re: Tercel Art

Our friend Tom Rocked the Clinometer Design! Check it out and Get yours here.

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by Mad_Marx
Sat Sep 24, 2016 3:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Is a Tercel a collectible? Probably not.
Replies: 13
Views: 3292

Re: Is a Tercel a collectible? Probably not.

Some more collectible than others. Like most things vintage, provenance and documentation of an unmolested original specimen would be more likely to hold value in the collector market.
by Mad_Marx
Sat Sep 17, 2016 12:39 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 1983 Tercel SR-5 4wd --- $800
Replies: 17
Views: 4391

Re: 1983 Tercel SR-5 4wd --- $800

I had the same problem with cold starts on both my 86 dlx and 86 SR5, even with fresh tune ups (cap, rotor, plugs, and wires) the heat riser hose and a freshly rebuilt carb. I ended up finding an intake manifold leak (on both cars). Easy to diagnose, after a cold start, with the motor running, squir...
by Mad_Marx
Mon Sep 12, 2016 10:40 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: a YELLOW hello from Alberta, Canada!!!
Replies: 52
Views: 23245

Re: a YELLOW hello from Alberta, Canada!!!

Love it! I found color reference on http://www.toyotareference.com/tercel/1983-1988 I wonder if "light yellow" is the factory name for the color? Marketing lessons learned? New Toyota colors have funky/appropriate names. I also wondered about under the hood paint colors. My gold Tercel is ...
by Mad_Marx
Sat Sep 10, 2016 12:14 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: a YELLOW hello from Alberta, Canada!!!
Replies: 52
Views: 23245

Re: a YELLOW hello from Alberta, Canada!!!

What color is the paint in the engine compartment on a factory yellow car? I've never seen one.
by Mad_Marx
Sat Aug 27, 2016 10:59 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What's your Weber carb gas mileage ???
Replies: 24
Views: 7252

Re: What's your Weber carb gas mileage ???

So far, 25 around town, 28 highway, but I do have a mild cam, and it's not an actual Weber, it's a Chinese Empi. Had a Weber on the last car, it did slightly better and held a tune longer.
by Mad_Marx
Wed Aug 24, 2016 7:39 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Calling all Seattle area T4 owners
Replies: 28
Views: 6336

Re: Calling all Seattle area T4 owners

I don't know yet:/
by Mad_Marx
Wed Aug 24, 2016 10:42 am
Forum: General
Topic: Calling all Seattle area T4 owners
Replies: 28
Views: 6336

Re: Calling all Seattle area T4 owners

I'm in Boise, but may be in Seattle area for work. I'd be flying, not in my car, but I'd be interested in meeting. Let me know when you settle on dates and a location!

M_M
by Mad_Marx
Tue Aug 16, 2016 7:57 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: two Tercel 4wds in Cottonwood, AZ
Replies: 6
Views: 1898

Re: two Tercel 4wds in Cottonwood, AZ

I have to wonder about anyone that claims up to 50mpg. Buyer beware!
by Mad_Marx
Tue Aug 16, 2016 12:12 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 1983 Tercel 4WD SR5 $975 (Needs Trans) Wyoming
Replies: 5
Views: 1857

Re: 1983 Tercel 4WD SR5 $975 (Needs Trans) Wyoming

I spied an 83 4wd with the trans still in it at my local pick n pull. Unfortunately I don't have the time to pull it and rescue this car :/
by Mad_Marx
Sat Aug 06, 2016 11:26 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: For Your Amusement & Study (Esp. In Sweden).
Replies: 4
Views: 2707

Re: For Your Amusement & Study (Esp. In Sweden).

I'd like to find a set of those JDM rub strip "4WD" badges.
by Mad_Marx
Sun Jul 24, 2016 9:23 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: Haul of Tercel 4wds $600 in WA (Western Australia) including 4age conversion!
Replies: 7
Views: 2772

Re: Haul of Tercel 4wds $600 in WA (Western Australia) including 4age conversion!

Oh yeah, i like them, might be the only thing GM did in the 80's that I'd buy on purpose.
by Mad_Marx
Sat Jul 23, 2016 10:45 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: Haul of Tercel 4wds $600 in WA (Western Australia) including 4age conversion!
Replies: 7
Views: 2772

Re: Haul of Tercel 4wds $600 in WA (Western Australia) including 4age conversion!

Are those wheels on the blue car the "14" SX Alloys" ? I've never seen that style before.
by Mad_Marx
Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:19 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 84 SR5, NEEDS A TRANS, 213K miles, Boise, ID $1,000
Replies: 5
Views: 1602

Re: 84 SR5, NEEDS A TRANS, 213K miles, Boise, ID $1,000

I live close, we could stage an intervention... He's a good guy, I'd hate to see him go down the wrong path. ;)
by Mad_Marx
Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:16 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: For Your Amusement & Study (Esp. In Sweden).
Replies: 4
Views: 2707

Re: For Your Amusement & Study (Esp. In Sweden).

I seem to remember seeing a "Terc-El Camino" somewhere.

Thanks for posting!