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Celica TA23 HELP
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Tue, 24 June 2003 11:09
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Hi there
I'm very interested in getting a TA23 celica, but i really don't know much about them. I am very keen on the shape of the car and the nose and bonnet is more attractive in my eyes.
I haven't been able to find much info about these cars on the net, i can only find info on the TA22. I was wondering why this might be? I was also wondering if someone could tell me if these cars are any good. I am considering getting one for my first project car ever.
cheers, James
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Re: Celica TA23 HELP
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Tue, 24 June 2003 23:17
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James... Good choice on the TA23!! Your right there is not much information on the TA23.. There is plenty of information on the RA23 which is pretty much the same car but with a 18R-C and a W50 gearbox..
The TA23 was put in place only for a year, thats why theres not many of them about. The theory is that Toyota produced a new body to replace the TA22 shape, but they still had plenty of 2T drivetrain's left, so they retrofitted them to the RA shape. When the pollution laws came in in 76 they replaced the 2T with the 18R-C with the pollution gear. Bad move, but hey?  They replaced the TA23 with the RA23 mid to late 76.. This upgrade gave the RA23 14inch wheels (opposed to 13inch on the TA23), Park brake light and slightly different heater controls and other minor differences. If you can find a TA23, grab it.. There's not many left..
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Re: Celica TA23 HELP
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Wed, 25 June 2003 00:49
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Pumpkin when ya say park brake light u mean the dash warning light to say ya hand brake is on hey? mine has that, weird
Jimi- pumpkin has pretty much explained everything, oh the ra23 got a slightly better braking system,
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Re: Celica TA23 HELP
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Wed, 25 June 2003 05:46
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Thanks for the help, it is really appreciated. I have been offered a TA23 for free and i will definatly be accepting it. i have never restored a car before and thought that a bit of research may help me with the task. Maybe one day i will be able to get a pic of it on toymods.
Do you guys have any pictures of your cars? Also i'm curious about whether it would be a good idea to change an engine. Do you have any idea of how much an engineers report would cost?
cheers
James
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Re: Celica TA23 HELP
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Wed, 25 June 2003 06:41
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Really Craig? Wierd???
Jimi here's a pic of mine..
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Re: Celica TA23 HELP
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Wed, 25 June 2003 10:02
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i think you should change your engine to an 18rg and give me your crossmember
Daniel
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Re: Celica TA23 HELP
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Wed, 25 June 2003 10:11
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Pumpkin, Sweet lookin original celica mate!
Just wondering if its a proper GT model? And those chrome lips on the wheel arches, are they GT trim?
Coz DAMN i would love a set of them on mine they look tidy! Do they just screw into the lips of the arches? Any idea where i can get me a set?!
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Re: Celica TA23 HELP
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Wed, 25 June 2003 10:23
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mine aint as sweet as joes! but here she is
jimi
a 2tgeu is a good engine to put into these, get away with it rather cheap too cause dont need any other modifications,
i have the 1ggte in mine, which requires a ra23 sump usually, but not always
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Re: Celica TA23 HELP
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Wed, 25 June 2003 23:21
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Thanks Dylo... Unfortunatly it's not a genuine GT....  I wish it was .. That is my aim to get it to full GT spec though...
The wheel arch moulds aren't screwed on... there glued.. Any Repco or car place has them...
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Re: Celica TA23 HELP
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Thu, 26 June 2003 07:53
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Ahh ok, so where did u get yours from, Repco? did u put them on? they look so sweet i would have sworn they are factory!
Are they actually chromed steel, or stainless, or are they plastic?
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Re: Celica TA23 HELP
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Fri, 27 June 2003 00:29
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grouse.
hey joe hows that box?
i wondered where that car went.
craigzee....that grille is an ra23 type yes?
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Re: Celica TA23 HELP
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Fri, 27 June 2003 00:58
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Dylo..
I didn't put mine on.. There plastic with a crome film embedded into it.. I know it sounds cheap.. But they look ok..
Grega..
Gearbox is still humming along beautifully.. Thanks again for bailing me out with that one.. !!!
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Re: Celica TA23 HELP
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Fri, 27 June 2003 07:10
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grega- i thought the ra23/28 and ta23 all had same grill
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Re: Celica TA23 HELP
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Tue, 01 July 2003 03:50
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| jimi wrote on Wed, 25 June 2003 15:46 |
Thanks for the help, it is really appreciated. I have been offered a TA23 for free and i will definatly be accepting it. i have never restored a car before and thought that a bit of research may help me with the task. Maybe one day i will be able to get a pic of it on toymods.
Do you guys have any pictures of your cars? Also i'm curious about whether it would be a good idea to change an engine. Do you have any idea of how much an engineers report would cost?
cheers
James
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My certificates for my engine conversion cost me $550.
Cheers
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Re: Celica TA23 HELP
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Tue, 01 July 2003 06:40
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DVS_ONE...
You have a original GT Celica? Thats mad.. Your very lucky to find one..
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Re: Celica TA23 HELP
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Tue, 01 July 2003 08:57
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Yeah its an original i know i was lookin at a LT before i bout the GT as soon as i seen My baby i was like..  now shes mine hehe I got her for a bargain as well
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