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by capnchunk
Wed Apr 25, 2007 2:07 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: my '84 tercel.
Replies: 5
Views: 3349

Check this out - I painted my grille, bumpers, and drip moldings - and it's holding up. I did not wax the bumpers after this, but plan to recoat this Summer and then wax after curing. The paint has not flaked at all, but there have been no "incidents" with bumper scrapes, either.
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by capnchunk
Wed Apr 25, 2007 11:17 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: my '84 tercel.
Replies: 5
Views: 3349

takza wrote:I use Krylon satin paint on the bumpers...lacquer thinner will take it right off. but it lasts a surprisingly long time.
thanks, i wasn't sure what kind of paint to use but now i know. thank you!
by capnchunk
Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:25 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: my '84 tercel.
Replies: 5
Views: 3349

my '84 tercel.

not in the best shape but for $250 i definately think it was worth the money. i'm going to attempt the "$50 paint job" cause some of the turquoise (yes--turquoise!) paint is coming off... and seeing that i don't work i can't afford to have it painted for a few hundred bucks.
anyways, here are three ...
by capnchunk
Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:48 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Changing a wheel bearing
Replies: 7
Views: 3607

thanks for that info, i'll keep it in mind haha :D
yeah i really want a 4wd one just so i can do all the off roadin and stuff, we saw 4wd tercel for sale right down the street from where i bought the one i have now. it was white and in excellent condition and the guy wanted $500 cash. i should have ...
by capnchunk
Tue Apr 24, 2007 8:01 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Changing a wheel bearing
Replies: 7
Views: 3607

sorry for not being clear in my earlier post, it is the front right wheel bearing. thanks for all of your responses, i do plan on checking out the rest of the forums because there is a LOT of helpful stuff on here that i probably would not be able to find anywhere else.
thank you so much :]

ps; i ...
by capnchunk
Tue Apr 24, 2007 5:03 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Changing a wheel bearing
Replies: 7
Views: 3607

Changing a wheel bearing

Okay, i'll start off by saying that i joined this forum today and this is my first post (woo!).
Anyways, i bought a 1984 tercel wagon off craigslist for $250 cash. i never saw one of these cars before but i googled an image and fell in love with the whole car. now it's mine but i have to fix it ...