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New owner, 95 GS300 Black on Tan

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Old 07-17-08, 10:26 PM
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Default New owner, 95 GS300 Black on Tan

Hey all

Just wanted to introduce myself. I finally got a few pics of my GS. It's more of a rebuild with dd intentions so I'm not driving my truck anymore (99 F250sd). Although I keep thinking it'd be nice to turbo it, I think I'll probably keep with my Supra for power and this for comfort.

It's been bounced off a few trees by someone who couldn't figure out how to drive in the passes, so there's a little body work ahead.

So far, I've replaced the rear upper control arm (was really bent), new drivers fender, and have a new driver rear quarter and rear bumper. Only mod so far is a set of PIAA FR-S wheels that I stole of my Supra temporarily till I get something that fits the styling of the car a little more.

Couple of other things I'll need are:
Speedo/tach needles (Lextech I believe...)
Driver rear window surround
rear window trim

Here are some pics (yes, the drivers side is the bad side, so I haven't taken a lot of pics)

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and here is a pic of the trim I need:


Old 07-17-08, 11:56 PM
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welcome to the club ... nice ride
Old 07-18-08, 12:02 AM
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Lowered that sucker. I can't stand 1st Gen GS in stock form. Welcome to CL by the way.
Old 07-18-08, 12:16 AM
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Congrats on the GS
Old 07-18-08, 06:25 AM
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welcome to the 1GS fam!
Old 07-18-08, 03:03 PM
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Thanks everyone

Here's a pic of the upper control arm that I replaced...pics speak for themselves... (top obviously is the new one)

Old 07-18-08, 03:10 PM
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^^ holy limp noodle batman...

that **** really is bent...
Old 07-19-08, 12:47 AM
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looks kinda like my lower control arms when i hit a curb lol
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Yeah, it must have been a heck of an impact. I know the rear glass shattered along with damage to the rear quarter which has now been very poorly fixed. Luckily the local junk yard had a nice rear quarter along with some other parts I needed ( cupholder FTW! )

I have to finish up one project first, but this one will be cherry in a few months..
Old 07-19-08, 07:57 PM
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yup lower that sucker and get some new wheels then that car is FIRE>
Old 07-19-08, 11:42 PM
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looks nice man, replaced my uppers with new toyota ones.. So flipping expensive 800 for the pair + taxes!!! ACK.
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Thumbs up Congrats!

Welcome to CL!
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and the 1st gen fam grows.
welcome to CL!
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