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ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sat, 17 September 2005 08:33
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hi guys
i just bought a ra25 from japan.
it looks to be in immaculate condition
sorry i dont have any pictures at the moment as comp just got fixed so lost all data
car should be in melbourne in 2 months or so
thanks guys
bye
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Location:
Canberra
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July 2005
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sat, 17 September 2005 10:21
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Niiiiiiiice man!! I love them muchly! Now River will be sad... His unique car will have a buddy!
Again, good work! 
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perth
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January 2004
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sat, 17 September 2005 11:51
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wow ra25 eh 
must of cost a bit
keep us updated
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Melbourne, Victoria, Aust...
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September 2004
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sat, 17 September 2005 12:43
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RA25 GT!!
Very Cool! Make sure you post up some pics when you can.
I'd be interested to know which importer you used, as I may want to import a JDM Corona hardtop.
Cheers,
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melbourne
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September 2005
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sat, 17 September 2005 15:34
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hi mate
we imported through ourselves as we find that the only way to find the right car is to find it yourself
and i will try and get some pics up tomorrow
thanks bye
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melbourne
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September 2005
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Location:
Hobart, TAS
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October 2004
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sat, 17 September 2005 16:58
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Whoa thats awsome!
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Canberra
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July 2005
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sat, 17 September 2005 23:32
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Dude, I saw that on yahoo Japan! I even have those pics on my computer, 'cos I saw it and thought that it was as tidy as they come! Well done dude!
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Location:
melbourne
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February 2005
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sun, 18 September 2005 00:02
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hahaha 
i posted that up on thread not to long ago!
what was the final price for the beauty?
that was the best one on yahoo sales at the time!
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Location:
Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sun, 18 September 2005 00:47
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I can't believe river hasn't seen this thread yet  . Nice car.
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Sydney, shire
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June 2004
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sun, 18 September 2005 01:03
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awesome dude!...very jelous! 
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sun, 18 September 2005 02:01
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Wow beautiful car.
Park THAT outside Toymotor's Australian headquarters and tell 'em 2 things:
1) this is what they should have sold locally all those years ago
2) this is the sort of car that the parent company should still be building, instead of Echos and Camrys and 48 variations of 4WD's 
If you don't mind me asking, how much did that set you back?
How difficult is the self-import process?
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melbourne
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September 2005
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sun, 18 September 2005 05:43
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the self importing procces is quite easy for us because we have done it so many times.
and i cant say how much it set me back but it was alot more than what it had on yahoo japan 
hopefully the car will be here soon
cyas
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Location:
melbourne
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February 2005
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sun, 18 September 2005 06:08
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well im tipping near 18-20k prob not but eh
congrads on the car! any more decent pix of the best yet? or are they the only ones you have?
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Canberra
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October 2004
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sun, 18 September 2005 08:31
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Congratulation on the purchase 
(River is going to be so pissed )
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Melbourne, Victoria, Aust...
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September 2004
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sun, 18 September 2005 10:18
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| 74gt wrote on Sun, 18 September 2005 18:31 |
Congratulation on the purchase
(River is going to be so pissed )
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I reckon river will be pleased just to see another one make it out here!
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melbourne
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September 2005
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sun, 18 September 2005 11:26
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who is this river guy and is the car on the road?
cheers guys
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I Supported Toymods
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Lwr Templestowe, Melbourne
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August 2004
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sun, 18 September 2005 12:05
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Images borrowed from Classic celica, hope they don't mind. Hope River doesn't mind me posting pics of his ride either..
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sun, 18 September 2005 12:16
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| ra25-2000gt wrote on Sun, 18 September 2005 15:43 |
the self importing procces is quite easy for us because we have done it so many times.
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According to your profile, you are young (17) yet say you have done it so may time before,unless you are talking about other familiy members. 
What other classic Toyotas have you brought in, if any?
Those early Supra mags really suits River's car
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Melbourne, Victoria, Aust...
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September 2004
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sun, 18 September 2005 12:52
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River's RA25 GT was imported by Toyota for "evaluation" in 1973 or 74. I appeared in Modern Motor magazine at the time. It was driven by an executive for a while, then sold on. It survived in relatively original state.
The odd JDM GT was shipped in by Toyota like that - a Levin, a Corona GT four door (owner also lurks here) etc.
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Location:
melbourne
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September 2005
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sun, 18 September 2005 14:09
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yes i am
actually my dad and i use to have a 1972 1800 sss coupe datsun which we sold at shannons acutions and a kgc10 1972 gtx skyline with a 3.1 litre in it
we were going to buy a te27 but we love celicas more.
now we have an r32 gtr which was in autosalon
and that car looks preety nice are they the original rims?
cheers greg
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Location:
Land of Oz
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June 2004
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sun, 18 September 2005 23:08
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Hi,
Excellent stuff another RA25 in the land of Oz.
That's a damn nice car you got there and you'll soon agree with me that the RA25 was the pinnacle of the Celica.
Now we can have an RA25 cruise!!!!!
seeyuzz
river
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melbourne
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September 2005
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sun, 18 September 2005 23:31
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haha yeh we can go on our two car cruise
just a quick question river does your car still have the aircon on?
thanks greg
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Land of Oz
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June 2004
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sun, 18 September 2005 23:58
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Hi,
Yes sir! Every switch, light, button etc is original and working - and that includes the air-con which kicks arse and frosts the vents when going full bore.
Is the "Celica" badge on the side of your car in itali or block script? If it's italic then you have a 1973-74 mode. If it's in block script then you have the late-74 to 75 model.
Mines a mid-late 73 model.
seeyuzz
river
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Mon, 19 September 2005 01:02
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| ra25-2000gt wrote on Mon, 19 September 2005 00:09 |
actually my dad and i use to have a 1972 1800 sss coupe datsun which we sold at shannons acutions and a kgc10 1972 gtx skyline with a 3.1 litre in it
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OK now I see. I remember the Skyline and the 1800 SSS now, as I saw them advertised on the net somewhere, before one/both went to auction. The Skyline looked a lot like a GTR replica from what I remember. If I am correct you dad has a car workshop, judging from the photos.
I was thinking about getting the SSS at one point. Do you remember how much it ultimately sold for?
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melbourne
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September 2005
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September 2004
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Mon, 19 September 2005 08:59
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I would be very interested to know who compliances it for you, if you don't mind.
I'm considering purchasing and importing a RHD JDM 1974 Corona SR hardtop that somehow made it's way to California USA. The importing bit is easy enough with all the Mustangs etc coming in from the US. But all the engineers I have spoken to about compliancing in Vic on a mid-70's import have quoted me silly prices and have not seemed at all interested in the work.
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Location:
Tamworth
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August 2004
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Mon, 19 September 2005 10:35
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Congradulations!!! im sure u have made many celica owners and fans extremely jelous. Including me!
One of the finest examples of an ra25 i have seen.
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Mon, 19 September 2005 11:38
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| ra25-2000gt wrote on Mon, 19 September 2005 12:52 |
yeh mate it was sold for $16000 aud and we dont have a workshop just our house which is a 2 car garage
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sorry ra-2000gt. Only reason I assumed it was a workshop was that I saw a series of pics with various other Nissans all over the place.
Will you be leaving the green paint on the bumpers?
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melbourne
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September 2005
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Mon, 19 September 2005 14:03
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yes i will be leaving the car as is
i personally prefer the colour coded bumpers.
and the guy who does our compliance is in richmond his name is mark and we have no hassels with him
cyas
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Location:
Land of Oz
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June 2004
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Mon, 26 September 2005 11:53
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Hi,
If you're going to drive this rare classic around the streets, then be very careful.
Your car has a unique front bumper that is particular to that model and you can't substitute it from another Celica (except another RA25 or a TA27).
Your bonnet is unique and so are the front fenders. Your rear light assembly is unique. You can only get these from another RA25 or a TA27. If pressed, you may be able to put in an RA28 light assembly, but the mounting points are different and you'll have to create a flap in the middle to let you fill the tank.
Your rear bumper bar is unique, but it can be changed with an RA28 rear bumper. The RA25 rear bumper has red refelctors in them, where as the RA28 doesn't. Other than that they're the same.
Parts for these cars come up on Yahoo Japan every now and then, but they aren't cheap. A bonnet went a year or so ago for over $600 and you're looking at the same or more for a rear light assembly in good nick. I have yet seen a set of fenders for sale for this model. There's a guy in the USA with an RA25 and he has been searching for a couple of years now for a set of fenders.
So, be very careful with your classic 'cos it is almost unrepairable in the event of a major ding, especially at the front or rear.
seeyuzz
river
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melbourne
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September 2005
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Mon, 26 September 2005 13:36
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yeh i understand what you meen
i will be getting a shitta as well just for day to day driving
cheers
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Location:
Adelaide
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June 2003
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Tue, 27 September 2005 03:37
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If I had one of these I reckon I'd be getting fibreglass moulds mde up for all the unique panels to use as a back up. Better having something that fits but is not original than not having a car on the road 'cause you can't find parts.
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Location:
Land of Oz
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June 2004
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Tue, 27 September 2005 12:03
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Hi,
| ra25-2000gt wrote on Mon, 26 September 2005 23:36 |
i will be getting a shitta as well just for day to day driving
cheers
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Well, that's why Toyota built the Corolla for.
seeyuzz
river
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S.E suberbs, Vic
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December 2003
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Wed, 28 September 2005 00:17
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heres a dumb question, whats the difference between the ra-28 and the ra-25 apart from the bumpers, panels and lights? or is that it?
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Location:
Land of Oz
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June 2004
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Wed, 28 September 2005 04:02
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Hi,
RA25 is built on the TA22 chassis, where the RA28 was built on the TA22 chassis. SO, if you need steering and brake bits etc then an RA25 owner gets TA22 parts.
The rear hatches are the same between the 25 and the 28.
Engine bay is longer in the 28.
The interior of the 25 is the same as the TA22.
The fuel filler on the 25 is at the rear centre, behind a flap that pulls down, where the 28 has its filler on the side.
The spare tyre on the 25 sits upright inside the rear hatch section on the drivers side.
The doors and all the glass is interchangeble between the 25 and the 28.
The 25 has the Celica badge on the side where the 28 doesn't.
The front side indicator of the 25 is smaller than the one on the 28.
The front indicators on the 25 are under the bumper as per TA22, where the 28 has them in the front bumper.
The clear front parking lenses are interchangeable between the 25 and the 28.
The 25 has the honeycomb grille, flat bonnet (no ugly bulge) with twin triple-fluting, different front fenders, different rear light assembly.
Get a 1973 TA22, put longer RA23-like fenders on it and a longer bonnet to suit, then make the back a liftback and you've basically got yourself a TA27. Remove the 1600cc engine and put in a 2000cc engine and it is then called an RA25.
The 25 looks better than a 28, but I'm sure there are those that disagree. In any event 25 or 28... they're both great looking cars.
seeyuzz
river
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Location:
Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Wed, 28 September 2005 04:05
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| river wrote on Wed, 28 September 2005 14:02 |
RA25 is built on the TA22 chassis, where the RA28 was built on the TA22 chassis. SO, if you need steering and brake bits etc then an RA25 owner gets TA22 parts.
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I think theres a little typo there
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Land of Oz
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June 2004
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Wed, 28 September 2005 04:57
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Hi,
OOOps, yes.
The RA25 is built on the TA22 chassis and the RA28 is built on the RA23 chassis.
seeyuzz
river
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Wed, 28 September 2005 05:35
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That is one sexy car. Make sure you post up some high res pics when it lands in Aussie.
I know where i'll be looking if i want a really clean celica from now on. Good Find.
One Question; Does it have factory rear disc brakes and/or LSD diff?
Cheers
Frank
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Location:
melbourne
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September 2005
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Wed, 28 September 2005 06:40
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good question
river?
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Location:
S.E suberbs, Vic
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December 2003
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Wed, 28 September 2005 07:07
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if its that simular why not just get an ra-28? or do a mock up?
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Location:
Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Wed, 28 September 2005 07:09
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| Sam_Q wrote on Wed, 28 September 2005 17:07 |
if its that simular why not just get an ra-28? or do a mock up?
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Cos it's like having a Ford Gt and trying to pass it off as a GTHO it just ain't cricket.
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Location:
S.E suberbs, Vic
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December 2003
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Wed, 28 September 2005 07:46
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nope sorry I just dont get it, i don't think I ever will.
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Location:
Land of Oz
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June 2004
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Wed, 28 September 2005 08:04
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Hi,
| 7mgtema71 wrote on Wed, 28 September 2005 15:35 |
One Question; Does it have factory rear disc brakes and/or LSD diff?
Cheers
Frank
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Has rear drums on the back and discs on the front. The GT version has a P51 close-ratio all-steel 5speed gearbox, which feeds a two-piece tail-shaft that feeds a 7.5inch F-series 2-pinion 3.909:1 LSD.
seeyuzz
river
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melbourne
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September 2005
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Wed, 28 September 2005 11:39
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thanks for the info river
cheers mate
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Epping, Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Wed, 28 September 2005 11:45
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yian: I just realised that bottom picture you posted isn't of river's car (or even of an RA25 for that matter).. how many of those mustand celicas are there running around with supra rims?
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Location:
Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Wed, 28 September 2005 12:14
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| draven wrote on Wed, 28 September 2005 21:45 |
yian: I just realised that bottom picture you posted isn't of river's car (or even of an RA25 for that matter).. how many of those mustand celicas are there running around with supra rims?
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It took me a while to look at it and realise it after you said, the mirrors are wrong derr thats all i can pick anyway, wanna tell me the rest
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Land of Oz
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June 2004
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Wed, 28 September 2005 22:43
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Hi,
He's just taking the piss Yian. It's his way of picking a fight with the Rivster!
seeyuzz
river
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Location:
Land of Oz
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June 2004
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Wed, 28 September 2005 22:47
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| ra25-2000gt wrote on Wed, 28 September 2005 21:39 |
thanks for the info river
cheers mate
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No wuckers mante.
Also, take note the P51 gearbox is a Porsche (ZF patent) gearbox. It doesn't use synchros like your normal box, but uses small C-shaped brass bands.
P51's either in pieces or whole are very, very rare and if your gearbox goes then you'll have to put in a W50 gearbox. The W50 will fit, but you may have to check around to get one with the correct gear ratios. So, look after your gearbox - which means try not to use the greabox too much to assist in braking - 'cos brake pads are a lot cheaper and easier to get than parts for a P51 box.
seeyuzz
river
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Location:
melbourne
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September 2005
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Wed, 28 September 2005 23:42
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yes i will do, so in other words if i find a p51 gearbox for sale somewhere i should snap it up.
one other question did the gt's come out with extractors or just headers
thanks greg
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Location:
S.E suberbs, Vic
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December 2003
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Thu, 29 September 2005 00:48
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whats the advantage of that style of gearbox? and any idea how these brass bands work?
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Lwr Templestowe, Melbourne
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August 2004
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Thu, 29 September 2005 01:17
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| river wrote on Thu, 29 September 2005 08:43 |
Hi,
He's just taking the piss Yian. It's his way of picking a fight with the Rivster!
seeyuzz
river
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Oh good. Coz it all came out from the same site
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Land of Oz
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June 2004
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Thu, 29 September 2005 01:59
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Hi,
They came out with header - not extractors. You can always whack on some extractors yourself - but I'm not sure if they'd get in the way of the air-con compressor.
In regards to why the P51 uses C-bands instead of synchros.... I dunno. Maybe it's to make the box more expensive and harder to get bits for.
seeyuzz
river
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melbourne
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September 2005
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Fri, 28 October 2005 07:08
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hey river
one more quick q what is the pcd on the ra25's might be getting a set of watanabe's and just wanted to know
thanks greg
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S.E suberbs, Vic
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December 2003
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Fri, 28 October 2005 07:14
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they are 114.3, about +20 offset fits easy
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Location:
melbourne
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September 2005
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Fri, 28 October 2005 09:22
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ok and does anyone know how big i can go on the rear
8 inch / 225 or 7 inch
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sydney
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October 2005
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Fri, 28 October 2005 12:26
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wow!!
thats one classic oldschool ride.. and i just learnt more than i care to remember about our trusty old celicas in that past thread..
looks like your in a league of your own with that exquisite little import,, good on you... you dont know how lucky you are to have a dad that shares a passion for automobiles.
didnt stop me turning my garage into a ra28 workshop..
congrats and good fortune
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Location:
melbourne
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September 2005
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Fri, 28 October 2005 12:58
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yeh i am preety lucky but its a shame that we dont have more garage space
the car is going to be even better once i finally get it here.
cheers
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Location:
Canberra
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July 2005
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sat, 10 December 2005 13:24
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| ra25-2000gt wrote on Fri, 28 October 2005 17:08 |
hey river
one more quick q what is the pcd on the ra25's might be getting a set of watanabe's and just wanted to know
thanks greg
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Does that mean you'll be selling the longchamp xr4's on it? If so, I'd be incredibly interested if u named a price... When does this puppy land?
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Location:
melbourne
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September 2005
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Re: ra25 mustang shape 2000gt
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Sat, 10 December 2005 14:08
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i dont no if i would be selling them it is hard to find a good set of watnabes with the right dish.
i will pm u for sure i am selling them
cheers
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