1974 Celica LS1

[ta22 ls1]

Hi all
Only new on here and also new to the LS1 scene.
I have myself a 1974 Toyota Celica which was my first car and has had a heap of different builds through out the past 10 years.
These days, it is a dedicated track car which is why I decided to go with a LS1 because there is no way I could of kept it registered due to the capacity of the Ls1. At the moment, the LS1 conversion isnt finished. Still got wiring to go and the exhaust.

Anyway, I'll throw up a few pics of the different combo's I've gone through and later I'll list all the chassis/brake/suspension/driveline details when I have some time.

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/44/l_2ea00f90485d6cd1ee09c7c0a6c694fc.jpg

You can see why they are called hairdressers cars when they attract pink shirt dudes
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/14/l_ccf32f3daf7c9ab53933b619575b485d.jpg

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http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/103/l_a97ba3851d1f1e5f633c2110b8a5194b.jpg

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/47/l_a11b1e2bf35647fc9acb835206014004.jpg

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/88/l_a73755bda58c4fe0b4f979bfa27be141.jpg

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/91/l_1850259c22824497a7ba8f77299f3efc.jpg

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/93/l_22a864c5b6ef42f087107137ba57ab05.jpg

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/83/l_ece59825a9c44c49998fc710dc061bb2.jpg

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/66/l_04a5882529b44a098b069cbed25c958a.jpg

[ta22 ls1]

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/73/l_35285c8b24eb4181bf51463fd11b4301.jpg

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/97/l_0771f8b0d964454e886f38a33ba73ae3.jpg

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/86/l_3071451ab0ce4934b7ae86c8b54a6b0f.jpg

Thats all I have time for now, I'm off to a XMAS party. I'll add some details later on to each of the photos so you know whats going on. I've got some more up to date photos of the LS1 install as well, just got to upload them of the camera.

[NIXON]

Wow dude, impressive little rig. Haul ass with a ls1 in it, ill be keeping a eye on this build as my old man is building a 73' atm. Good work.

[TimmyG]

great work mate love the ta22 celica great looking car.

[adzmoore]

that looks awesome, i've always loved these things. starting to wonder if i should have got one instead of a vl as my project car.

will be keeping an eye on this one for sure!

[DNO-55]

This thing would be a handfull to drive :goodjob:

Good to see someone thinking outside the box.

[gavlotic]

I remember watching some youtube vids of an old 240z with an ls1 in it - no traction in any gear lol!

Good job with the celica - look fwd to results :goodjob:

[Tyre biter]

Fantastic idea - great looking car too - always has been.

I did a wee tour of duty in Cyprus a few years back and there is a Toyota dealership inside the buffer-zone at Nicosia/Lefkosia where to this day, has a basement full of brand new 1974 Toyota's including a few Celicas like yours - God knows what they would be worth nowadays!

Please keep us informed of your build's progress.

Cheers, TB

[ta22 ls1]

Here is an old video from Wakefield where I pulled over to let 2 GTR's through (1 GTR being ex Gibson Motorsport) but then changed my mind and thought I'd have some fun :jester:

YouTube- TA22 vs GTR's

[EdFairmontGhia]

awesome car, what kind of power are you hoping to make now??

[NIXON]

Good vid, has a bit of poke too.

[vussute]

hey mate sweet ride i have 2 TA22s one is a drag car with a small block chev in it. great car yours looks like fun

[walesy]

WOW this is gunna be EPIC!! :-D would love to see how this thing goes when its finished :goodjob: