Abeja Roja
(The Red Bee) 1973 Toyota Corolla
The build of a 1973 Toyota Corolla TE21 chassis. Michael Yount’s history with these chassis dates back more than 30 years when he campaigned an TE27 Corolla chassis in SCCA racing. Life’s priorities changed through the years which made him sell his little “Abeja”, but in his later years he had the chance to grab another one. This one is affectionately called Abeja Roja, The Red Bee, as a throwback to his SCCA racer. Click the link to read his blog story and follow along.
The Build
Toyota 2TG – Rear Main Seal Install
Please subscribe to the YouTube channel if you have not already. Also, find us on Facebook and Instagram as Purist Motorsports. Don’t forget to like and share our content. Pictures and Text by: Michael Yount Rear main seal. I had resigned myself to waiting until I...
Toyota 2TG Test Fitting Cams and Piston to Valve Checking
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Preparing the 2TG Block Deck Surface and Head
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Toyota 2TG – Pulleys and Oil Pan Restoration
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Toyota 2TG Engine – Block Water Jacket Restoration
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Toyota 2TG Engine – Valve Cover Restoration
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Toyota 2TG Engine – Clean Up to Prepare for Assembly
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Toyota 2TG Engine – Balanced and Blueprinted? Stroked?
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Toyota 2TG Intake – Adapt Downdraft to DOHC Head
Please subscribe to the YouTube channel if you have not already. Also, find us on Facebook and Instagram as Purist Motorsports. Don’t forget to like and share our content. Pictures and Text by: Michael Yount The guy who built the motor raced it one time in Nascar’s...