Newbie saying hi and help re Body parts list

[Paul in the Port]

Just thought i'd pop by and say hi as I today viewed and paid a deposit for a 1989 Mk1 local to me. I've got a history of building and owning kit cars previously but fancied something "different" for my daily driver too so started looking for a decent Mk1 (by far the best IMHO of the MR2's). The car i am getting needs a couple of structural jobs sorting around the front end but nothing major. Sills, floors and rear arches are all well and truly solid having previously been sorted out.

So, in preparation for sorting the front end out while i still have my "other" daily driver, could someone tell me what the panel between the lights and behind the bumper is called (under the plastic trim panel). Is there a body parts diagram / list anywhere in Cyberspace to make these questions easier??

Thanks
Paul

[MartG]

Hi - there's a lot of information on this site http://opc.mr2oc.com/

[Paul in the Port]

Hi - there's a lot of information on this site http://opc.mr2oc.com/

Brilliant thanks. Looks like it is part number 53292A on here that i need to replace - whatever its called (front crossmember?)
http://opc.mr2oc.com/online_parts_catal ... 0panel.GIF

[kaiowas]

53292A looks like it's the plstic cover to me. The metal bit is 53205, proper name from the EPC is "Support Sub-Assy, Radiator, Upper" and it's full part number is 53205-17030 for a mk1b.

I'd just call it a slam panel though.

[Paul in the Port]

Ah gotcha - thanks Kaiowas. The plastic cover was removed so its definately the panel beneath it so that all makes sense now. I'll have a good look once i get the car but the side supports looked fine from what I can see. I was expecting a small amount of restoration to be needed so not a great problem to do that job (I hope). At least I have welding and spray equipment to be able to do the job properly.

Are there any recommended suppliers for these panels or should i just find a local body panel supplier??

Thanks

[Fog on the tyne]

Absolutely right...53205-17030 is the fella you need. Be very interesting to see if Toyota still do the part...let us know as I'm sure you're not the only one needing this panel!!

[Paul in the Port]

I'll try Toyota and the local body panel places today then and report back with prices. It seems to be a simple bolt of part at least - just the side supports appear to be welded with all measurements available to allow it to be tomporarily jigged for welding

http://opc.mr2oc.com/online_parts_catal ... t_body.jpg

[Charged]

Try the Items Wanted section first

[oukie]

Hey guy's Ive got 3 of these panels spare in my barn

(I only just found them when having a tidy up )

Pm me if anyone is interested

Chris.

[Paul in the Port]

Chris you have a PM

[Paul in the Port]

Just wanted to say a big public thanks to Chris (Oukie) for the replacement slam panel that arrived here for me. Top chap!!

[SuperRedMR2]

Yes he is a diamond geezer!! Helped me out a few times

Chris - The powerflow flexi snapped but its getting fixed ASAP

[System-G]

Yes he is a diamond geezer!! Helped me out a few times

Chris - The powerflow flexi snapped but its getting fixed ASAP

When my flexi gave on my magnex, we took it to a local exhaust fabricator who welded in a replacement for £25

[SuperRedMR2]

Thankfully the place where I work there are plenty of welding machines free to use after the factory staff have gone home...