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Hi all, new to the Toyota world of restorations.
I have previously been a Service Department manager at a Toyota dealership though.

A few weeks ago I purchased my next project, it is a 1970 Corona RT40, reason being is that my wifes first car was a 67 RT40 and she wanted another Shovel-nose.

I have not laid eyes on the actual car yet, but the fella selling it to me has been very accomodating and a real pleasure to deal with.

The car has been nicknamed "Mildred" already. This is due to proposed color being a light powder blue (same color as my 1972 Valiant wagon, he is called George after the Uncle who passed away and gave me the car)

The guy I bought Mildred from has been tinkering and got Mildred running yesterday, after 7 years in a paddock.

Once I get Mildred home (currently Mildred is in Brisbane and I am in Alice Springs), I will start work and hopefully run a resto style thread in here, as I have found in the past it is a great way to learn more and build the car correctly (as opposed to doing it blindly) So I will look forward to comments and suggestions.

Here is Mildred.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-tIVcFj35Q&feature=youtu.be

Proposed completed color.

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And George.

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  • 2 weeks later...
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That's super cool! Be sure to post up a progression thread - I'd be keen to follow it.

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