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Sydney
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February 2004
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Q 76 bonnet on 73 celica possible?
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Tue, 17 February 2004 06:07
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hey i was just wondering if it is possible to fit a 76 celica bonnet on a 73. how different are they
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Location:
Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Q 76 bonnet on 73 celica possible?
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Tue, 17 February 2004 06:10
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Totally different. The bonnet line is different so it just won't match up with the guards, and the later model bonnet is longer as well.
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Location:
Auckland NZ
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December 2003
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Re: Q 76 bonnet on 73 celica possible?
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Tue, 17 February 2004 08:15
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they're wider at the front as well. there are a few different versions of TA22 bonnets around though, could have a look around and decide what you like best if you want something different. nothing with the big bulge in the middle like the 23/28's though.
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Location:
Newcastle, Hunter Valley
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January 2004
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Re: Q 76 bonnet on 73 celica possible?
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Tue, 17 February 2004 08:40
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u could get a powerbulge bonnet from the states, they are like the 23/28
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Location:
Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Q 76 bonnet on 73 celica possible?
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Tue, 17 February 2004 08:43
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Yes, the US-spec RA22 Celica has the RA23-style bonnet on a TA22-style chassis (ie shorter and narrower). This was only available for less than a year, 1975 from memory, and they're quite rare over there now as most rusted away long ago. In any case it would cost heaps to get it shipped over here - more than buying a whole RA23 I suspect!
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Location:
Melbourne
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August 2003
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Re: Q 76 bonnet on 73 celica possible?
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Tue, 17 February 2004 09:00
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Sorry for the hijack but sort of relevant to the current discussion...
I was wondering about the feasability (practical issues aside ie. cost of freight, etc.) of using a US spec RA21 engine and gearbox crossmembers to bolt-in mount an 18R-G with W50 to TA22 chassis. My prima facie belief is that the parts should be interchangeable.
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Location:
Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Q 76 bonnet on 73 celica possible?
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Tue, 17 February 2004 09:36
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Yes, it can be done. The TA22 chassis is much the same as the RA20/21 so the crossmember will swap right over. It would be much easier and cheaper to modify your existing crossmember though!
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Location:
geelong
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September 2002
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