67ROLLA - Home at last!!

[67Rolla - Ken]

Hi all,

Thought I'd introduce my little battler.

1967 (approx Nov) KE10 Corolla VIN: KE10 - 194XXX

Originally a crappy green colour. Was red when I got her.

The story is she was brought by a little old granny who then sold her to another little old granny in the early 80's. Then sold to me about 6 months ago.

She was tidy but neglected, rad was over 50% blocked!

After rebuilding the top end and cooling system I decided to get her some nice old scool rims.

She is currently in primer, due to be painted white with red old scool racer stripes this weekend.

Later when I build up some more funds she will get a new interior.

EDIT: Have found at least 1 older running & registered KE10.

If anyone knows of an older, registered Corolla, please let me know (VIN would be nice!).

Cheers,

Ken

Edited December 1, 2008 by 67Rolla - Ken

[Seano]

Can I just say what a mighty fine car, I love the early model Corolla's

Edited April 14, 2008 by Seano

[67Rolla - Ken]

Thanks, they started shipping the Corollas into Australia in Oct 1966. So it's extremely unlikely she is the oldest, but I haven't found an older one yet!

[1rocky]

what a great old car looking forward to seeing pics when she painted

[MT]

http://www.rollaclub.com/board/index.php?s...t=0&start=0

Was going to suggest this, but you are already on there in second place. Beaut looking car anyway

[67Rolla - Ken]

EDIT: I know she doesn't belong on here. But I would love to go on a cruise with all the new rollas, no-one will look twice at them! :P

Just kidding...

Edited April 14, 2008 by 67rolla

[Gab]

i like it....i prefer older cars...wish i had one

restoring it to standard or will i see this at summer nats

[$ANGELO$]

very nice ride you have there mate! would love to check it out at one of the meet ups or cruises

[J e r e M y]

MAn..love oldies..custom interior..SWEET

[67Rolla - Ken]

I don't think she'd like the trip to Summernats, but she may be going in Motorvation..?

The plan is to keep close to original, but with an old fashion racer tweek.

I will probably be looking at putting in a 5K or 7K later on down the track.

We got any cruises coming up in Perth (at least 2 weeks away)??

[CORONA RT104]

Even complete with the tartan blanket covering the seat, Love it.

Anymore people out there with classic toyota's?

Hi all,

Thought I'd introduce my little battler.

1967 (approx Nov) KE10 Corolla VIN: KE10 - 194XXX

Originally a crappy green colour. Was red when I got her.

The story is she was brought by a little old granny who then sold her to another little old granny in the early 80's. Then sold to me about 6 months ago.

She was tidy but neglected, rad was over 50% blocked!

After rebuilding the top end and cooling system I decided to get her some nice old scool rims.

She is currently in primer, due to be painted white with red old scool racer stripes this weekend.

Later when I build up some more funds she will get a new interior.

If anyone knows of an older, registered Corolla, please let me know (VIN would be nice!).

Cheers,

Ken

[67Rolla - Ken]

Car is looking like it will be at least 3 more weeks to complete

The wheel fits perfect

[Chobis]

Awesome stuff 67rolla. That is one sweet lookin' 10. I am dying to get hold of one of these things, but sadly the rarity of them now has driven up the price and apparently I can't have everything

Make sure you keep the progress pics coming on this one mate. Hopefully I can find a way to have one some time.

[67Rolla - Ken]

Can't say I'm upset about the value of the KE10 going up

I got mine of the son of the 80 something year old lady who owned it, for $1200

For a 67 with little rust & a 3K that aint bad!

[Chobis]

I got mine of the son of the 80 something year old lady who owned it, for $1200

Damn you !!!!......... I mean..... great pickup :D

[67Rolla - Ken]

She's also the oldest one I know of B)

You can have her for $10,000 when she's finished!

Edited April 25, 2008 by 67rolla

[67Rolla - Ken]

Latest pics, should be back on the road in a couple of weeks!

And here are the vinyls :D

[67Rolla - Ken]

**UPDATE**

Car was all painted and put together, but AJ (the guy doing the job) was not happy with the lines on the doors, bonnet, boot lid and guards.

It was good, but not perfect....

So the whole thing is getting re-done, and this time the engine bay is gettng resprayed as well. We are not rushing this time so it's looking like another month or two.

AJ has very high standards, and is hoping the Rolla will be an example of these high standards. I thought the thing looked good, but as this is a love job and planned to be used as a demo car for Wheatfields Pannel & Paint Goomalling, I don't want to make him rush out a car he is not 100% satisfied with.

He is not happy for me to put up any current pictures, so I won't be putting up any pics for a while but I'll keep you all updated.

[Chobis]

Great update 67rolla. Really looking forward to seeing this car when it's finished in the paint shop if the first job was considered not good enough.

Keep us updated mate cos I simply can't get enough of anything 10 or 11 related at the moment.

[67Rolla - Ken]

OK still months of finished but have some updates.

The hole for the gauge cluster and the radio/demister controls are getting plated over and these are getting cut in:

Radio is a definate but I may change my mind on digital or analog (white Moon Equip) gauges...

[nate11six]

OK still months of finished but have some updates.

The hole for the gauge cluster and the radio/demister controls are getting plated over and these are getting cut in:

Radio is a definate but I may change my mind on digital or analog (white Moon Equip) gauges...

Looks really good mate!

I reckon the digital looks cool. B)

[J e r e M y]

woo nice nice :D

[Chobis]

good stuff mate.... would be keen to see pics when you have made some progress.....

oh also..... how is the new paint looking now????? Pics Please !!!! :D

[67Rolla - Ken]

No update on the paint as yet. But AJ is working at the panel shop full time now, so wants to get the Rolla done and gone.

Still a month away as always... :P

Edited August 31, 2008 by 67rolla

[67Rolla - Ken]

5k on it's way. She might be going in Motorvation...