About to be handed down a 1987 Supra Turbo. Need help/Advice on restoration.

j0ker · 08-06-2008, 10:54 PM

I'm new here and just wanted to say hi and hopefully get help from everyone here.

I'm 19 yrs old, car enthusiast/valet parker. My uncle has a 1987 Supra Turbo with 87,000 Miles on it, which has been sitting in his driveway for ~11 Years. The car, has an immense amount of oxidation, rust, and dust. For the 11 years, the car hasn't been started, nor moved from that one spot. Everything on the car looks about fine, except for the exterior paint. It has sat through 11 years of sunlight, snow, rain, etc.
I found out he was getting rid of it tomorrow, so I quickly asked him to just let me take it instead of trashing it (Since there's only 87,000 Miles on it and it has LOTS of potential) and he agreed to let me have it. So tomorrow I will be towing the car from his house to my house.

I would like to restore it, and make it run up to its reputation. I would like to know though, where to start first? Of course, first I'd want to make sure it runs, but i'm not sure where to start. Engine-wise, I need advice on what to check and where. (Oh, and also how to pry open the hood due to the cable snapping upon trying to pop the hood*). I need suggestions on what to replace, WHERE & What sites to buy parts/aftermarket parts from, and what size tires I'd need to purchase as well.

I'd like to make this my own project car as i do have sufficient funds to do so, and I have intentions to make this a weekend/track car. I need suggestions/help/advice on what are the best mods to do ie: turbo kit, exhuast, springs/coilovers, etc.

Thanks for any help. And yes, I know how to search...but i'd rather have fresh ideas and parts come along.

CLIFFS:
-Receiving 1987 Supra Turbo, 87k Miles on it
-Needs minor engine fixes, but can't pop hood either
-Needs major exterior work
-Want to restore it & make weekend/track car
-Need sites to buy parts, and need to know which parts are the best
-Need advice.

08-06-2008, 10:54 PM	#1
j0ker Stock Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 1	About to be handed down a 1987 Supra Turbo. Need help/Advice on restoration. I'm new here and just wanted to say hi and hopefully get help from everyone here. I'm 19 yrs old, car enthusiast/valet parker. My uncle has a 1987 Supra Turbo with 87,000 Miles on it, which has been sitting in his driveway for ~11 Years. The car, has an immense amount of oxidation, rust, and dust. For the 11 years, the car hasn't been started, nor moved from that one spot. Everything on the car looks about fine, except for the exterior paint. It has sat through 11 years of sunlight, snow, rain, etc. I found out he was getting rid of it tomorrow, so I quickly asked him to just let me take it instead of trashing it (Since there's only 87,000 Miles on it and it has LOTS of potential) and he agreed to let me have it. So tomorrow I will be towing the car from his house to my house. I would like to restore it, and make it run up to its reputation. I would like to know though, where to start first? Of course, first I'd want to make sure it runs, but i'm not sure where to start. Engine-wise, I need advice on what to check and where. (Oh, and also how to pry open the hood due to the cable snapping upon trying to pop the hood*). I need suggestions on what to replace, WHERE & What sites to buy parts/aftermarket parts from, and what size tires I'd need to purchase as well. I'd like to make this my own project car as i do have sufficient funds to do so, and I have intentions to make this a weekend/track car. I need suggestions/help/advice on what are the best mods to do ie: turbo kit, exhuast, springs/coilovers, etc. Thanks for any help. And yes, I know how to search...but i'd rather have fresh ideas and parts come along. CLIFFS: -Receiving 1987 Supra Turbo, 87k Miles on it -Needs minor engine fixes, but can't pop hood either -Needs major exterior work -Want to restore it & make weekend/track car -Need sites to buy parts, and need to know which parts are the best -Need advice.