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Took a trip to Richmond, Virginia today to deliver 2000 Hot Wheels that the MR2 Owners Club Message Board donated for the Toys For Tots program. Our first attempt. I had no clue we were going to collect so many. Next year we will do better!

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Here they are stacked up at the Richmond Marine Reserve warehouse. I was told they were in dire need of stocking stuffers. These cars are going to really help!

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Got home and started work on the Toystar. This water fitting will need to be altered. I am going to make one from aluminum, it will have a 90 degree downturn.

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This is the top outlet to the pump.

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The engine does not stick into the passenger compartment all that much. People have sent me emails asking how far. I am 5' 11" tall, and will have no problem sitting in the car. Once I get the final position of the engine done, I'll put a seat in and take some measurements for you guys. I will also need to get a longer shifter cable. Been looking a the B&M and Hurst Automatic shifters.

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That shifter cable needs to be about 7 or 8 inches longer.

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Nice filler. For reference this is directly under the battery tray if I had one. Looking from the drivers seat.

Those two bolts look like they want to be engine mount bolts. Of course they will be updated to Grade 8.

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Stripped of the flat top cover. You can see the plastic intake manifold and the fuel hoses with injectors.

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Passenger side view of the manifold. That bracket held on the power steering pump, which I removed today.

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Awesome looking package

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I can go back about another inch or two with the engine.

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I need to take this off. Anyone know how?

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Lots of room here.

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Without the power steering pump the engine is now shorter.

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This will be such a waste to cover with steel and carpet. Wouldn't it be cool with a see though cover?

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Tomorrow I'll cut this out to be used for a drivers side intake for the air filter. Yes I know the side vents are not functional while the car is moving, but I need room for the MongoFilter I am using. And the vent will allow that.

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The windshield on the red car was perfect, until Hurricane Isabel tore a branch from a tree and put a small crack in it. This windshield is perfect.

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So this will replace the bent up fender.

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And this may replace the slightly bent passenger side fender.

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A factory manual door.

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I need to replace the door hinges. The doors are sagging, and the hinges are worn. Luckily I have some very good low milege hinges.

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I will be putting the vent right there.

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This is bent, but no rust. This should be an easy fix. And I have two very good condition mud flaps. Now I just gotta find some good old school curb feelers!

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Stock vent hole

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Stock gas filler hole soon to be vent hole.

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Man I like this hood.

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No tools needed I was trying to get a good image of how far the engine intrudes. Had to do, I need to find my polorizing filter.

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I'll get more room when the engine moves back.

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Should I put a slight rake in the body? V8... jack up the rear baby!

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She is bent. I'll try and replace this tomorrow.

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Sad face, Gotta put a smile back on her.

The rear suspension. I am still waiting for my coilovers. Hopefully Monday or Tuesday.

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from left to right - stock 4age MR2 CV, left V8 GM CV, right V8 GM CV.

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Those ends need to be machined down to the 4AGE CV size. They also need to be made a bit shorter. Carl Crawford explained to me how this is done. Should only cost under $100 or so.

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Nylon BushingThe red car had its brake system removed. So here is an 87 master cylinder and proportioning valve.

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Some spare 1989 J-Spec SC doors. Ligher than american doors by 10 pounds each. I may use these since I will have a roll cage installed.

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I will use this hood. I just have to finish the vent.