The Japanesse Mule (TE31)

[Ricerkt21]

I got this corolla a while back but now I want to turn it into my daily. Here are some pictures of what it looked like when I got it.

I have some goodies that I want to install but first I have to clean out some of the clutter and remove some of the fat.

[dr.occa]

Hey, nice TE31. I picked up my TE38 wagon from Round Rock a few years back.

Is the A/C still working in yours and what's with those "skewer & slice 5hit up I run over" rails in the last pic?

[Ricerkt21]

He he,,,, yeah, those were the first to come off.... along with the 500lbs bumpers... but thanks man,,,

It did not come with any A/C parts other than the controls for the heater/vent. I am, however, going to install an aftermarket universal kit that is about $900. I'll let you know when I get it so you can check it out.

[dr.occa]

So are you running totally bumperless then?

[GamblerZ]

I don't understand how you guys in the Houston area of Hill Country can live without A/C, but that's just me.

Nice peanut BTW

[dr.occa]

I don't understand how you guys in the Houston area of Hill Country can live without A/C, but that's just me.

Nice peanut BTW

It ain't easy...It...ain't...easy!

[CBR_TOY]

it's not easy AT ALL! especially with a sun burn lol


nice ride man!!!

[wulfboy]

Wow, nice find! The exterior looks to be in great shape... the interior looks to be a ... project. Let me know if you want any help with that. I'd offer to tint that non-a/c'd puppy for you but it actually appears to have a decent film job on it already (but tint always looks good from a distance).
I've always liked the older corollas, always have thoughts of trying to drop a 22R in one for some reason, not sure why.

Anyway, again, nice looking car. Hope to see more on this thread.

[JDMwhiteboy]

Any updates??

[UncleTonyBerman]

Any updates??

and more pics?? sounds like a cool little car, I just want more.

[Ricerkt21]

Here are some more pics I took a few days ago and today,,, I just love the black & white pics

I have worked mostly on the engine, changed a few gaskets, painted the valve cover and retreaded a bunch of stuff to use new bolts, I also painted the headers. Changed the front and rear seals on the tranny and installed a new clutch. I also added the Hurst shifter (which I love).

Installed 93 Miata Seats ,,, which are pretty nice,,,, and 2" lap belts


I rebuild the front suspension and brakes. I used the Ground Control Coilovers, shorted the strut housings and replaced the shock inserts with Audi Quattro's. Also replaced the wheel bearings, added stainless steel-braided Break hoses, replaced the pads with ABC pads and installed drilled rotos with AE86 Calipers. I tried to lower the back with 1" blocks but it wasn't enough.... (so if anyone wants these 1" lowering blocks - they are yours)....

...hope you like

[dr.occa]

I dig that Hurst shift knob. It's the American flare in import styling.

[UncleTonyBerman]

soo pretty... one of my favorites for sure

[Ricerkt21]

Thanks,,,, its really coming out just how I imagined it... I still have the cross member and steering rack that I will be installing in the near future,,, I'm just saving up to but the silvertop and install it alll at once.

[EvilCerealBoX]

Too clean <_<