Mark's RT81 Corona
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Mark90
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Mark's RT81 Corona
Hey guys,
Thought I'd share my 1973 Corona SE with you all, I have had her for nearly 3 months now and is a work in progress.
She has 108xxx miles on her and is dead original, only modification is a CD player and chrome air filter assembly (still have the original - just looked daggy).
The car has small "AMI" badges on the lower front guards, AMI stands for Australian Motor Industries, which means the parts for the car were imported from Japan, and the car was assembled in Melbourne, Australia. It has a 12R 1.6L engine (same as the early Hilux's, Hi-aces and Landcruisers?) and the K40 4 speed gearbox, 6.7" Diff with 4 '1 Ratio. I have done a fair bit of work to get her tidied up.
Anyway... Here it is..
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Thought I'd share my 1973 Corona SE with you all, I have had her for nearly 3 months now and is a work in progress.
She has 108xxx miles on her and is dead original, only modification is a CD player and chrome air filter assembly (still have the original - just looked daggy).
The car has small "AMI" badges on the lower front guards, AMI stands for Australian Motor Industries, which means the parts for the car were imported from Japan, and the car was assembled in Melbourne, Australia. It has a 12R 1.6L engine (same as the early Hilux's, Hi-aces and Landcruisers?) and the K40 4 speed gearbox, 6.7" Diff with 4 '1 Ratio. I have done a fair bit of work to get her tidied up.
Anyway... Here it is..
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Mark90- Posts : 21
Join date : 2012-11-13
Age : 33
Location : Adelaide, Australia
Re: Mark's RT81 Corona
RT85CORONA wrote:dang this thing is clean what are your future plans?
Thanks mate, I haven't really decided what direction to head in with it. I like the original look so I don't really have any urge to go for wheels and all that. Maybe a touch lower, tidy up a few things and just cruise! I scored a set of Mikuni bike carbs that I am considering throwing on. Theres another guy here in Aus that has done it, looks and sounds sweet!
Mark90- Posts : 21
Join date : 2012-11-13
Age : 33
Location : Adelaide, Australia
Re: Mark's RT81 Corona
do u have a picture of his set up? i want to put something like that instead of a weber carb
Re: Mark's RT81 Corona
Sorry man I've been flat out lately! Here's a link with his car and a few pictures of his setup, mine should hopefully run out similar, my carbs are a bit bigger than his though.
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Mark90- Posts : 21
Join date : 2012-11-13
Age : 33
Location : Adelaide, Australia
Re: Mark's RT81 Corona
Got my Vintage Corona stickers in the mail today! Woohoo! Probly the only person in Australia that has one on there car haha.
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The car has been running pretty sweet lately, we are coming into summer and have had a few 39c degree days and she's shown no sign of over heating at all.
I have also been tidying up the engine bay a lot!
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More updates soon to come!
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The car has been running pretty sweet lately, we are coming into summer and have had a few 39c degree days and she's shown no sign of over heating at all.
I have also been tidying up the engine bay a lot!
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More updates soon to come!
Mark90- Posts : 21
Join date : 2012-11-13
Age : 33
Location : Adelaide, Australia
Re: Mark's RT81 Corona
nice sticker haha ... i really like your engine bay looks like it came off the dealership
Re: Mark's RT81 Corona
Thanks man, and thanks again for the stickers! I was going to paint the rocker cover and side plate silver but changed my mind at the last minute. Just ended up using a primer and then a clear coat over the top. I think it was a much better choice as it looks more original The block has also been painted in a gloss black engine enamel.
Mark90- Posts : 21
Join date : 2012-11-13
Age : 33
Location : Adelaide, Australia
Re: Mark's RT81 Corona
is thier any manufacture that makes headers for the 18rc in australia ... i know king springs makes the only front springs but shipping is really expensive
Re: Mark's RT81 Corona
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] these guys do all kinds for Toyota engines, I deal with them a lot at work. I don't know much about the 18rc but they have manifolds for the 18rg and 18r, could always shoot them an email.. Pretty helpful there
Mark90- Posts : 21
Join date : 2012-11-13
Age : 33
Location : Adelaide, Australia
Re: Mark's RT81 Corona
This car is awesome..
So clean and original..
Right now I'm working a RT81, and I need more picture so I know the right place for some parts..
Maybe you can help me..
Some picture of engine bay and dashboard will be appreciate..
Thanks before..
So clean and original..
Right now I'm working a RT81, and I need more picture so I know the right place for some parts..
Maybe you can help me..
Some picture of engine bay and dashboard will be appreciate..
Thanks before..
RobbySuryo- Posts : 19
Join date : 2013-02-25
Age : 42
Location : Surabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Re: Mark's RT81 Corona
Hi mate,
Sorry I haven't been on here for a while! What parts of the engine do you need pictures of in particular? More than happy to take a few pics but would be good to know what areas to focus on for ya.
Cheers
Sorry I haven't been on here for a while! What parts of the engine do you need pictures of in particular? More than happy to take a few pics but would be good to know what areas to focus on for ya.
Cheers
Mark90- Posts : 21
Join date : 2012-11-13
Age : 33
Location : Adelaide, Australia
Re: Mark's RT81 Corona
Man that is in great condition! I agree with just lwoering it and leaving it original.
Are the blinds in the rear glass OEM? They are really cool.
Are the blinds in the rear glass OEM? They are really cool.
mandalore- Posts : 39
Join date : 2012-09-27
Location : Tacoma, WA
Re: Mark's RT81 Corona
Mark90 wrote:Hi mate,
Sorry I haven't been on here for a while! What parts of the engine do you need pictures of in particular? More than happy to take a few pics but would be good to know what areas to focus on for ya.
Cheers
Thank before for your kindness..
1. I need some picture of gas cable's route, start from the firewall until carburetor.. My car have a long cable, it makes my engine bay looks crowded.. I thing this cable has a wrong route..
2. I need a carburetor picture.. For make sure, is this an original carburetor or have been replaced..
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3. I need pictures the part of handbrake system.. My handbrake is already gone since I buy that car, I have buy some parts and cables.. After installation by my own prediction, my handbrake didn't work.. The lever can't locked after I pull the lever.. I thing I miss some parts on it..
*I'm so sorry for my poor English
RobbySuryo- Posts : 19
Join date : 2013-02-25
Age : 42
Location : Surabaya, East Java - Indonesia
Re: Mark's RT81 Corona
Thanks guys! The venetians may be OEM, not sure as there are a few companies here in Australia that still produce them
Robby I'll get some photos for you this weekend when I get a day off, your carby looks slightly different to mine. I'll take a few close up pics and post them up.
In the mean time.. Here is a photo from a cruise back in December
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Robby I'll get some photos for you this weekend when I get a day off, your carby looks slightly different to mine. I'll take a few close up pics and post them up.
In the mean time.. Here is a photo from a cruise back in December
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Mark90- Posts : 21
Join date : 2012-11-13
Age : 33
Location : Adelaide, Australia
Re: Mark's RT81 Corona
Hi Robby,
I got bored and ducked out to the shed and took some photo's of my carby (also cleaned the outside of it a little, the wet stuff is just degreaser!).
Hope this helps man:
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I got bored and ducked out to the shed and took some photo's of my carby (also cleaned the outside of it a little, the wet stuff is just degreaser!).
Hope this helps man:
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Mark90- Posts : 21
Join date : 2012-11-13
Age : 33
Location : Adelaide, Australia
Re: Mark's RT81 Corona
Very clean! I was wondering if you had a link or info to the company that still produces the rear window blinds? I really like the look and it probably saves your backseat from that sun out there! Thanks ahead of time!
justchilin- Posts : 117
Join date : 2012-11-11
Age : 42
Location : Simi Valley,CA -SoCal
Re: Mark's RT81 Corona
He sells on eBay, always has them up for Corona's. there's one for our model up now. The item number is 370781292827, just type that into the search field and it should come up
Mark90- Posts : 21
Join date : 2012-11-13
Age : 33
Location : Adelaide, Australia
Re: Mark's RT81 Corona
Thanks a lot for the pictures..
It's totally different with my carb
Maybe my old owner has change it..
But it's okay, i'll try to fix it
It's totally different with my carb
Maybe my old owner has change it..
But it's okay, i'll try to fix it
RobbySuryo- Posts : 19
Join date : 2013-02-25
Age : 42
Location : Surabaya, East Java - Indonesia
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