I'll Stop At Nothing To Do This Right // '74 2UZ V8 Celica

Sarah -n- Tuned

26 Jan 202417:05

Summary

TLDRThe video follows a car restoration enthusiast as he works on refurbishing an old Toyota Celica. He visits a junkyard to find parts and hardware to authenticate the restoration. After installing new carpet, speakers, and window seals, he shifts focus to custom-making rear spoiler brackets and prepping other components before having the engine rebuilt. He laments workspace constraints but is determined to source genuine OEM Toyota parts to retain the car's original spirit while upgrading its comfort and performance.

Takeaways

😀 The video starts at an expanded auto salvage yard looking for old Japanese car parts
🚗 Found some older Maximas, Accords, and Camrys, but most cars are late 1980s or newer
🛠 Working on restoring the interior of an old car with new carpet, speakers, etc.
👃 The smell of new carpet and parts is nostalgic like a new car
🔧 Went to the junkyard to find Toyota hardware with logos from the 1980s
⚙️ The engine was sent out for repairs and will take about 30 days to get back
🎨 Painted new parts and brackets to match the car and got others powder coated
🚚 Waiting on freshly zinc coated hardware and engine before final car assembly
🔊 Might upgrade the sound system more if the original speakers are too deteriorated
🚦 Next videos will show work on other project cars while waiting on parts for this one

Q & A

What is the video about?
-The video is about restoring an old Toyota Celica by sourcing parts from a junkyard, repairing the interior, and preparing hardware to reassemble parts like the rear spoiler and bumper.
Why did the narrator go to the junkyard?
-The narrator went to the junkyard to find some original Toyota hardware from older Japanese cars to use for the Celica restoration.
What repairs did the narrator do to the interior?
-The narrator repaired the interior by replacing old, torn carpet and speaker fabric, installing new speakers, cleaning vents and trim, and replacing window seals.
What is the issue with the hardware for the rear spoiler?
-The brackets the narrator made to mount the rear spoiler were too stiff and risk denting the trunk lid. He needs to find a more flexible material.
What is happening with the engine?
-The engine was sent back to the original builder for repairs and is expected to take 30 days to be returned.
Why can't the narrator fully reassemble the car yet?
-The narrator is waiting for freshly zinc-coated hardware to arrive before he can complete final assembly of parts like the rear spoiler and bumper.
What other cars might be featured in upcoming videos?
-Upcoming videos may feature work on a Ford F350 pickup truck, a MR2, or a Subaru Forester based on viewer feedback.
Why does the narrator want original Toyota hardware?
-The original Toyota hardware from the 1980s has unique logos on the bolts. The narrator wants to preserve some of the car's original components.
What repairs were done to the interior?
-The narrator replaced the carpet, speaker fabric, speakers, window seals, cleaned the vents and trim, and added new insulation.
What work still needs to be completed?
-The narrator is waiting for repairs to the engine and freshly zinc-coated hardware before completing final assembly of parts like the rear spoiler and bumper.