Tyres, what to get and where to get them?

As the car is not to far off being rolling I thought I better start considering what tyres  I should get.  I have always wanted Toyo R888’s but of late have been quite interested in the Federal 595 RS-R.  Whilst the Federal are considered more an S-Spec tyre...

Steering column pt.2 – KE30 vs. KE35 steering column

Close but not close enough… After finally tracking down a steering column for my car, it appears there are 2 different types in early corollas. Both have the same mounting, length and ignition barrel, but one has a slightly larger diameter upper section. I think...

Steering column pt.1 – the column and making it fit

I am now the proud owner of  a KE35 steering column courtesy of Peter Robinson Automotive.  Peter specialises in early Toyota Corolla.  I have delt with him many times over the years and he has always been very helpful. Getting the column home I was keen to get it...