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crashkid85
10-05-2009, 04:01 PM
Hey guys, i just signed up here and ive been lurking for a while trying to learn some things. I just picked up a 92 s13 shell no motor no tranny just to sway out for $500. I used/still am into the Honda/Acura scene but i figured it was time for a change of scenery.

We picked up this car on Oct 2 and made this my winter project. Its missing something like the a/c controls, reservoirs, needs new fender...basically small things here and there. Im lining up a sway for this but i figured since this is my first nissan id start a build thread to show the progress and also for any comments and help from you guys.

I debating going with an SR20 or RB25. Seems like everyone has an sr20 but i dont know if the 25 is in my budget. The car is in rough shape. We got it with the 18' rims on it the power steering needs to be connected, the pass fender is messed up and there is some rust on the hatch..all in all nothing that cant be fixed with time. it was a FL car before so the undercarriage has no rust so i def lucked out

ON to the pics
Engine Bay
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/CIMG0638.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/CIMG0646.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/CIMG0647.jpg

needs a new master cyl
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/CIMG0649.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/CIMG0645.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/CIMG0639.jpg

The Interior
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/CIMG0643.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/CIMG0644.jpg
yota man
10-05-2009, 04:06 PM
Welcome. But this thread will probably get closed real soon. You should wait until you actually have some build to show or are doing something crazy/unique that others can learn from. Otherwise we'd have 5 million of these threads.
crashkid85
10-05-2009, 04:07 PM
Day 2 progress

The seats, carpet, and all the panels have been removed, and the floor of the car is just metal now. the engine bay and hood have been cleaned and degreased as well. We plan on primering and painting the bay, floor and trunk a flat black. We are dying the carpet black. the panels have been painted all black as well. and the dash, headliner and center console will be done in suede.


Carpet Cleaning
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/240sx%20day%202/CIMG0656.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/240sx%20day%202/CIMG0657.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/240sx%20day%202/CIMG0655.jpg

Hood
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/240sx%20day%202/CIMG0659.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/240sx%20day%202/CIMG0660.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/240sx%20day%202/CIMG0665.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/240sx%20day%202/CIMG0666.jpg

Engine
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/240sx%20day%202/CIMG0661.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/240sx%20day%202/CIMG0662.jpg

Need to get the after shots of this..it was too dark

Interior Floor
Nasty Insulation

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/240sx%20day%202/CIMG0668.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/240sx%20day%202/CIMG0669.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/240sx%20day%202/CIMG0673.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/240sx%20day%202/CIMG0674.jpg

Glove Box Before and After

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/240sx%20day%202/CIMG0677.jpg

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project
/240sx%20day%202/wrapped.jpg

Panels Done in Black
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/240sx%20day%202/IMG_0335.jpg

Ill post more when i get more done
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k465/crashkid85/240%20project/240sx%20day%202/CIMG0674.jpg
anton1o
10-05-2009, 04:11 PM
^^ how come zilvia doesnt have a members ride section :(
yota man
10-05-2009, 04:20 PM
^^ how come zilvia doesnt have a members ride section :(

Because there would be a million useless threads in there with a billion useless post. There would be tons of bitching and arguing and flaming and mods would have to police that a X100 more than even the for sale section (where %50 of the people don't follow the clearly stated rules).

A build thread is really only useful if you are doing something unique or are really in depth with something thats not been covered before or at least not well.

If you want to just show off your car there is a picture thread.
crashkid85
10-05-2009, 04:24 PM
ill move my post to the pic threads then..thanks for the help
Charlie
10-05-2009, 04:38 PM
^^ how come zilvia doesnt have a members ride section :(
http://zilvia.net/f/gallery.html
CrimsonRockett
10-05-2009, 04:39 PM
Nice start.

Use the picture thread for now and browse Zilvia for a bit. Get to know the place.

Please read the rules and guidelines also for future reference.