Ship it via truck/rig if you can't find one close and a good example makes itself known. Remember, a clean shell with all the upgraded turbo parts is the key, as the motor is a distant second. Whether you keep the stock 4g61 or go straight to a 4g63 setup, it will all bolt right in when using a turbo shell with all the original mounts, control arms, larger sway bar, etc etc. This is why it is important to sometimes start with this base, and work your way forward if parts are not as plentiful around you or fab skills aren't stellar (none of ours are, trust me) This is where most guys just up and stop, or they get half way into the 4wd swap. If you have a stock turbo car, with the axles and trans and all the parts I mentioned earlier, the searching can be relegated to items to get the motor and trans built, and then focus on the suspension and brakes. We have seen many projects come and go, and want people to keep restoring/ maintaining or building these little rides, but it all has to start somewhere. Tons of good low mile shells out there, depends on what you can live with and how many parts are available when you start things. Not everyday that certain parts required will be for sale (starting with 1500 in north america) is part of the reason. 150+ cars are accounted for now, with some 20+ on record as crushed and are now part of newer Hyundai's in Seoul South Korea.
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