So I Bought A 1974 Corolla (Restoration Project)

[ulislam1997]

I think going to a mechanic that doesn’t use short cuts and isn’t “jugaarbaaz” really helps.
And yeah use original or high quality parts and make sure you use the absolute right engine oil and change it on time.

[ahmed_11]

Any Updates on the car ?

[ghalibbabar]

yes will do inawhile,bought paints and some stuff awhile ago, will share details tomorrow!

[ghalibbabar]

so i am quite late on the updates but this is what going on, the car paint job is done completely, and engine is on way for overhauling,i took the piftures at night so it might not look prrtty clear..ill take some photos tomorrow at day light

[ghalibbabar]

ahmed bhai do check out

[ahmed_11]

MashaAllah looks like a clean job done brother!️

[ghalibbabar]

parts bought for engine overhauling..will be done by kheradi in a day or two

[ghalibbabar]

JazakAllah

[ghalibbabar]

guys i have question.the engine and some other parts paint has faded or lots of marks on it..can i restore it and if i can how? secondly, how about a paint job on the engine, would it be there or fade or burn away, the mechanic is saying not to do say because it will fadeaway because of heat..and i am not putting that engine back in ugly shape

[Hassan1991]

Get rustoleum high heat paint for engine.
They are made for this purpose.

[ghalibbabar]

and thats the current situation bois, engine fitted assembled, waiting for the electrician sahab to show up

[ghalibbabar]

can anyone suggest interior seats color?

[saad.salman345]

Imo red would look good

[pwuser155177635611]

It should be the color u love because in the end you have to drive it .should feel good every time you sit in it

[nnabeel]

If u r keeping the car stock, then go for black original interior. dont go for the cheap ragazine material with grey or anyother color.

[ghalibbabar]

hmm..alright thanks for that..
so update is that i got the 74s steering wheel because mine had that indus corolla's steering wheel fitted in it
secondly: i got the back seats, because it had margalla seats fitted in it, and last but not least i got the inner locks because my car had broken i didnt wanted to put those plastic one

[ghalibbabar]

here is the link for the first start of my car after 8 months

[ghalibbabar]

can anyone tell me where can i find a new carborator? i cant find it in peshawar..secondly i am looking those fendor mirrors..cant find them local as well..third: is there anyway i could olay with my headlights..like if i wanted to give that dark shady look to it..since these are old tech bulbs..there are no bulbs inside it just heat rods or somekne can suggest another universal headloghts i could fit it into it..for refrence ill attach an image

[nnabeel]

Your car has sealed beams which you are referring as "heat rods".

These can be ordered from ali express, the pics posted are some chinese after markets light.
As for the carb, finding a new is difficult. ask your mechanic to rebuild it.
In my opinion, dont go for the fender mirrors, they look good but they are a pain to maintain.

[ghalibbabar]

ohh..okay..about those sealed beams..(thankyou for correction) where can i find after market one with abit sporty look..if u know what i am trying to say