'85 Supra

B9Supra · 01-02-2011, 01:48 AM

Hello All,

Just got this Supra a few days ago. Paid about $700 CAN so I'm sure it's got a few issues I don't know about yet.

So far it's pretty solid. It's a P-Type (from what I've read, L-Types didn't come with leather in '85, which mine has, unless one of the previous owners swapped out the original interior), and everything works! Electronic dash is pretty cool, original radio head unit is awesome. Sunroof doesn't leak, hatch doesn't leak, engine is still strong (Just a smidge over 220,000 km).

Only a couple problems I've found so far. The fuel door barely opens, and there is some under body rust which should be fairly easy to fix. Also some minor body rust around the antenna and door handles. Hopefully I can remove that without any major hassles. Also need to replace the passenger side mirror unit as the internals are bursting out from behind the mirror itself...

The only major issue involves the brakes. The car seems to still be well aligned still and doesn't pull if you let the wheel go, but as soon as you hit the brakes (takes about half the pedals' travel before they kick in) it rrrreally pulls to the right. Literally need about 2 inches of opposite lock to keep her straight, and even then the rear shimmies about. Will probably have to completely redo the brake system.

Found this out when I was driving it back home after I picked it up. Not the best thing is a rainy Canadian winter...

So yeah. That`s my new car. Let me know what you think!

B9Supra · 01-02-2011, 08:55 PM

Some more pictures. The interior leather is shot, but honestly, I'm more interested in pretty much everything else. It's the least of my worries.

**Edit...tried the tape player today. Sad to say it eats whatever you put in...bummer. Anyone out there have a working original head unit they are selling? **

B9Supra · 01-03-2011, 05:35 PM

Bunch more pictures

B9Supra · 01-03-2011, 05:37 PM

And the last of them. Love this car man. Taking it in for an inspection this Wednesday. Found an exhaust leak in the piping directly before the muffler this morning. Didn't look to be too bad though.

CanadianBak'inSupra · 01-03-2011, 05:43 PM

Dam nice car man.
welcome to the mk2 family!

just get rid of the training bra and it will look 200% sexy

B9Supra · 01-03-2011, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanadianBak'inSupra

Dam nice car man.
welcome to the mk2 family!

just get rid of the training bra and it will look 200% sexy

Haha. Thanks! Kinda partial to the bra. Only one I've seen with it (probably for a good reason). Also, I'm afraid to see what it looks like under there, lol.

I really want to revive the rims. The spare in the hatch is in mint condition and looks so good. So far it looks to be 700 well spent

But, we shall see after the inspection.

** Edit: Looked under the bra after my original reply. Didn't see any rust, but it was hard to tell among the dead foliage and dirt. Not cool. **

CanadianBak'inSupra · 01-03-2011, 08:20 PM

thats part of the reason to get rig of it.

plus that front end is so sexy... it hides it

dam good buy for 700!!!

B9Supra · 01-04-2011, 02:49 PM

I just read a thread on the Yoda cap today. Def showed my noobiness there. At least I didn't start a thread about it, haha. I'm on London, Ontario (well, actually about 15 mins out, but close enough. No one knows the Canadian St. Thomas).

I see you're in BC. I bought a mean bike to go out there but never got the chance. Been trying to sell it for the last while but no bites. Would definitely use the money and put it into my Supra.

Taking it in for an inspection tomorrow (well, technically today now). Hopefully it won't need much to be certified.

B9Supra · 01-04-2011, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanadianBak'inSupra

lol thats your power steering reservoir and yes, they all say toyoda

**not sure why an earlier post was replaced with whats below...wtf...whatever...I'll just repost in the right spot**

I just read a thread on the Yoda cap today. Def showed my noobiness there. At least I didn't start a thread about it, haha. I'm on London, Ontario (well, actually about 15 mins out, but close enough. No one knows the Canadian St. Thomas).

I see you're in BC. I bought a mean bike to go out there but never got the chance. Been trying to sell it for the last while but no bites. Would definitely use the money and put it into my Supra.

Taking it in for an inspection tomorrow (well, technically today now). Hopefully it won't need much to be certified.

B9Supra · 01-04-2011, 05:34 PM

My fuel res cap is for a "Toyoda".

01-02-2011, 01:48 AM	#1
B9Supra Stock Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 23	'85 Supra Hello All, Just got this Supra a few days ago. Paid about $700 CAN so I'm sure it's got a few issues I don't know about yet. So far it's pretty solid. It's a P-Type (from what I've read, L-Types didn't come with leather in '85, which mine has, unless one of the previous owners swapped out the original interior), and everything works! Electronic dash is pretty cool, original radio head unit is awesome. Sunroof doesn't leak, hatch doesn't leak, engine is still strong (Just a smidge over 220,000 km). Only a couple problems I've found so far. The fuel door barely opens, and there is some under body rust which should be fairly easy to fix. Also some minor body rust around the antenna and door handles. Hopefully I can remove that without any major hassles. Also need to replace the passenger side mirror unit as the internals are bursting out from behind the mirror itself... The only major issue involves the brakes. The car seems to still be well aligned still and doesn't pull if you let the wheel go, but as soon as you hit the brakes (takes about half the pedals' travel before they kick in) it rrrreally pulls to the right. Literally need about 2 inches of opposite lock to keep her straight, and even then the rear shimmies about. Will probably have to completely redo the brake system. Found this out when I was driving it back home after I picked it up. Not the best thing is a rainy Canadian winter... So yeah. That`s my new car. Let me know what you think! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by B9Supra; 01-03-2011 at 07:59 AM.

01-02-2011, 08:55 PM	#2
B9Supra Stock Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 23	Some more pictures. The interior leather is shot, but honestly, I'm more interested in pretty much everything else. It's the least of my worries. Edit...tried the tape player today. Sad to say it eats whatever you put in...bummer. Anyone out there have a working original head unit they are selling? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by B9Supra; 01-03-2011 at 08:05 AM.

01-03-2011, 05:35 PM	#3
B9Supra Stock Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 23	Bunch more pictures Attached Thumbnails Last edited by B9Supra; 01-22-2011 at 10:25 PM.

01-03-2011, 05:37 PM	#4
B9Supra Stock Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 23	And the last of them. Love this car man. Taking it in for an inspection this Wednesday. Found an exhaust leak in the piping directly before the muffler this morning. Didn't look to be too bad though. Attached Thumbnails

01-03-2011, 05:43 PM	#5
CanadianBak'inSupra Official hall monitor / search nazi - NO SOUP FOR YOU! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada, BC Posts: 837	Dam nice car man. welcome to the mk2 family! just get rid of the training bra and it will look 200% sexy __________________ 1984 supra - 1uzfe - w58 - 4.10 - 1 piece aluminum shaft.

01-03-2011, 08:20 PM	#7
CanadianBak'inSupra Official hall monitor / search nazi - NO SOUP FOR YOU! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada, BC Posts: 837	thats part of the reason to get rig of it. plus that front end is so sexy... it hides it dam good buy for 700!!! __________________ 1984 supra - 1uzfe - w58 - 4.10 - 1 piece aluminum shaft.

01-04-2011, 02:49 PM	#8
B9Supra Stock Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 23	I just read a thread on the Yoda cap today. Def showed my noobiness there. At least I didn't start a thread about it, haha. I'm on London, Ontario (well, actually about 15 mins out, but close enough. No one knows the Canadian St. Thomas). I see you're in BC. I bought a mean bike to go out there but never got the chance. Been trying to sell it for the last while but no bites. Would definitely use the money and put it into my Supra. Taking it in for an inspection tomorrow (well, technically today now). Hopefully it won't need much to be certified.

01-04-2011, 05:34 PM	#10
B9Supra Stock Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 23	My fuel res cap is for a "Toyoda". Attached Thumbnails

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