New Project

[speedfiend]

I have used the info & resources here and thought I'd formally introduce myself...
I worked in a Toyota dealership (ASE Master) as an "A tech" in the early 90's and have worked on and driven scores of Supras and Cressidas.
I LOVE the 5 & 7 series engines and the platforms they are in.
I like the turbo pep but the toll the heat soak takes on everything under the hood negates it IMO, I prefer the N/A engines for bullet proof reliability.
I just found and bought (read stole) a one owner, 145k, 88 N/A 5 speed car on Craig's List, it even has an owners manual in the glove box!. I made one of the the best buys I've made in my 35 years of near constant buying, selling and/or trading.
I've owned over well over 50 automobiles and this is my 11th yoda... I believe!
This car has been adult owned and professionally maintained since it was new, god what luck!
The car has (wrong size, 225/60s) fresh Kumho's, brakes & struts and a bad-ass sound system, the cruise works as do the windows and rear hatch struts. The A/C will work this week, major priority on the coast, $265 for a new Denso A/C compressor! Do you know what the dealer demands for it?
The years and use have taken their toll of some of the mechanics, trim & electronics. The headlight switch, D/S master window, power lock switch and lock micro switch just for starters and it's time to reseal the top and front of the engine. The paint needs buffing and I need some outer door trim and an OEM rear spoiler, after I take care of the minor mechanical issues, it just needs a little TLC and cash to bring it back up to being a really exceptional ride.
While I'm resealing I'll permanently remove the fan clutch and add dual electric fans, get HP everywhere you can.
I have a connection with jobber pricing from the dreaded for OEM parts.
I just ordered a new headlight switch and all of the required gaskets & seals, for under $200 and I got a new antenna mast, fog lamp bulbs, hood shocks, shift boot and E brake boots off of eBay for under $100.

Anyway, enough rambling.
Here's a pic of my one owner, garage kept bargain, I'll post more pics and info after I start doing something more to it besides driving it.
Today I scored a sharp set of polished, 17x9, 5 spoke wheels and hope to have the rear spoiler and some Nitto 255/40's to put on the wheels by fall.
Without an air-conditioned shop to work in it's too damn hot to work on ATM.
I am reading, planning, shopping and impatiently waiting for October.