Andrew K's 240sx to 180sx Build/Restoration

[akamal92]

So my dream was always to have an almost 100% perfect converted 240sx to
180sx but still be LHD. My car started out like almost all 240sx's out there stock white with the wing on it 4 lug and automatic with only 1 owner. That i picked up for a steal of $1200 bucks. The owner had no idea what he let me get myself into. thus car was going to go under a fine knife and be refined to the key. But my plan did not go as i wanted because i lost my job and i had to but the complete restoration on hold and i kinda lost sight of my plan at the begging. But as the months of no job went on i spent hours on hours on the internet to find my perfect setup and i went in like for 180sx look full force when i finally got another job at the local Nissan dealer in the area called Reed Nissan in Orlando, Fl. Where i got most of all the parts i need to get this thing rolling full force.
The car looked like this the day i picked her up all stock wonderful.

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My plan was to put an rb25 in it first and paint the bay. Which is what i did and it looked like this. Now this RB25 had all the works the bolt on rb25 would need that i did such as freddy intake mani, arp headstuds, cometic headgasket and upper gasket set, new timing setup, ect ect. But it wasnt right when i started it due to some wiring issues
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Then i bought a set of isis coils and rota grids to start it off. And threw on a pig nose front and lip because i just hate the shark nose look.

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so i drove the car for a couple of week and it drove underboost fine but never drove in boost okay and felt as powerfull as it should. It came out okay and i was happy with the swap but it never ran right due to a Shop in Winter Garden Florida called Rohtech Motorsports where we did the swap at. He made it look really good under the hood and painted everything but he did something with my harness that i never could get away from causing it runn lean and rich all the time. Untill i got it under control with an AFC Neo. And replacing all the electronics on it like cam angle sensor, coilpacks, ecm, coolant temp, and maf because wiring had these things breaking one after another.

Now that i had it running okay i can start to focus on buying all my 180sx goodies, 5-lug, BC coils and paint for this bad boy.

So i started by selling off the isis coils and wheels and getting my BC coils i was so happy with them but they did not go as low as i wanted so i got swift springs for the front to go lower.
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Then i got my first 180sx item which was the front bumper with lights turn signals and extensions but no brackets so i had to rig it up but i hated the fitment. Because my hood latch was all fudged up. Ohh and i got a set of some xxr's just because i always wanted them.
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Then i got started on my 5 lug and 300zx brake setup and new wheels which are Miro 398's 18x9.5+15 up front and 18x10.5+17 in the rear and i fell in love with the car again.
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After this i picked up a ForceWerks front lip and some oem 180sx Chuki side skirts but i only for a short period of time my OEM 180sx Type-X were on order just waiting on those god damn japs to send them over.

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And then one day i came into work and i had a surprise that the parts department guy(Dave) told me he had my 180sx Kouki taillights in stock finally
So i got em and had to put them on the same day

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Here is pic of a meet my car was at for a meet called V2labs Mystery Meet in Orlando

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Then I got my brand new 180sx Type-x side skirts and 180sx Type-X wing
and decided i needed to go and get this thing painted by the best painter in the state of Florida his name is Clay(same guy who painted Brett Levans Teal 180sx.) and if you want his number PM me.
He took this car in and made it something that people looked at all the time he fixed all the dents and dings and made it his own special thing and i choose the coolest color for a Type-X ever RED :fawkd:

He started by ripping it apart and smoothing it all out fixing the dents from the rear pull.
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After that he pulled the doors and hatch and started to prime the body and smooth it out.
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Then i left him alone for a couple weeks and then i came back and it was ready to roll but the wing was not ready. But i absolutely loved the car and way it looked. :2f2f::fawkd:

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Once the wing was ready i had to go back and get it put on and i found a friends car there chillin so had to sanp a quick picture
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But i love the wing it finishes it off so well.

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Next to come is the sad story to this build but a New chapter in the restoration phase stay tuned. Every thing above was the first year i had the car and what did untill the unthinkable happened but unleashed the perfectionist monster inside of me where i am no going HAM lol. I will post pictures and details of that in the next hour. I am basically trying to catch up everything if what i did to get the point of where i am at today. Hope you guys enjoy

[Reece]

Damn, what a nice build so far. Valances would make this car almost perfect.

How are those Miros? High quality for the price?

[GarageMaks14]

expected a shit box....left satisfied....that it was not a shit box lol

[d_nice]

nice build and nice color... good deal looks great

[CrimsonRockett]

Simple, but very well put together.

I love it.

[greenwood]

I do enjoy :boink:

[akamal92]

Damn, what a nice build so far. Valances would make this car almost perfect.

How are those Miros? High quality for the price?

I know i am on the look out for some valences right now help me find them guys. and the miros are actually better quality then that varrstoen stuff out there right now and paint on them is strong and durable and rims are pretty light.

Simple, but very well put together.

I love it.

Bro hearing that come from you is great i always seen your car around here and loved it but i think you guys will like what ihave in store for the car right now.:wiggle:

[akamal92]

so my sob story starts here where i have finally finished this car got my rb running perfect and im driving one of my friends out to my painter to drop the his car off to get beautified. So we get to my painter (Clay the man) and talk shit for a little and drop off my friends s2000 and we leave. On the way home we start to smell something burning we pull over open the hood check it out no burning so we continue to drive home AND BOOOM THE CAR SHUTS OFF :eek3:

I didnt know what had happened so i coast it to an under pass and open the hood and try to crank the car over but it sound like i had no compression. so i took the front bumper off and towed the car home upset and in depression i loved this thing to death and it turned heads everywhere i went. I hoped for the best when i got home and i found the worst. my greddy timing belt shredded away causing my valves to bend and loose all compression i did not know what to do as this was my daily beauty that i took care of like a princess she was.

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As you can see in the picture that all i had left of it when i got it to the shop to tear it apart and pull this motor out and get a new one in there. But at that point i came across a crazy deal to buy a 1996 honda civic as a daily to drive around while i build it back. But this is the first time i have had another car to drive while i build mine. i used to have to bum rides before and hurry up and finish the car. So it hit me it was time to build my dream for my self because now i have the time and the money to do it right and stop the bullshit. My first objective was to get my shitty bay looking right and get it tubbed out by my painter (Clay hmu for his number if you need quality work)
Here are some pics of the engine removal process and tubbing proccess.
I even bought a brand new oem nissan core support because mine was rusted out and it was old you will see in the pictures the new support welded on.


Pulled the scrap metal
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Started to strip the parts out of it and pull the whole engine room harness as i replaced it due to the issues of it being cut up.
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Cleaned it up under there to get it ready for the my painter to do his magic
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Loaded Her Up to head to the shop
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So i dropped her off with clay to do his magic on it and he sent me updates religiously but he knows i was very anxious to see this was my first 240sx to have tubs and i always wanted it done one day so here is some progress of how the tubs went.

First thing he did was chop out the wells and the rusted core support
and start mocking up the new tubs
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I went kinda crazy with all the holes i wanted to fill in i was texting him almost everyday to tell him new stuff to do with it so it took longer then i wanted but it came out really nice but heres some more progress

Tubs Welded in solid and will be smoothed out
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Then he primed both sides and started to block them out with the new oem core support tacked back in to make sure everything was in line
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Then he got it ready for paint and set it in the booth and sent me this teaser picture
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I was really excited to see the final result of it and he knew so he stayed late that night to finish it up and get it done and i woke up to these pictures waiting on my phone to surprise me.
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I was like WOW it was a nice wake up call:coold::wiggle: I couldnt wait to see it in person.

[va240dude]

Hey man looking forward to seeing more! You and I have the same heart for 180 koukis and rb25s haha.

[xpinoyxmk]

Damn car looks awesome man! Was gonna paint mine red too.... but idk if two red 180's can be in FL at the same time... lol

Might have to get the painters info though. Seems like he does an awesome job.

[akamal92]

Damn car looks awesome man! Was gonna paint mine red too.... but idk if two red 180's can be in FL at the same time... lol

Might have to get the painters info though. Seems like he does an awesome job.

Thanks bro and yes just PM me when you are ready

[mewantkouki]

Orlando here as well... I need my kouki brought back to life. lol It needs paint BAD

[akamal92]

So now that the car was finished with the tubs i set off to pick up on the trailer this time in style with the CADY. and i had plans to pull the dash out and get my enigne room harness completely removed from the SMG plug and install my new harness i got.

When i showed up to the paint shop this is what was waiting me
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Then we got her on the trailer and strapped her down for the hour an half ride home
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So when i got this thing loaded up in the garage i had to throw on the fenders and bumper just to mock it up to see how everything fits with the new tubs and the new core support.

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I didnt take any pictures of the dash removal process but believe we all know how to get one of those out. Well i pulled the dash and the front end off again to get this SMJ harness out and put my new one in. And i made my order for all my New OEM under the hood goodies like the hoodprop rod an the little bushing/clip for it, new radiator mounts upper and lower rubbers with the brackets, new hood latch, new hood bumpers, new hood hinges and bolts SON, and the fancy carbon RPS13 rear garnish. Along with a new brake master cylinder from autozone and i was to start on refinishing the brake booster its self.

So my parts started to come in little by little

Ignore the rods and cams they were a friends that were put in the picture but you can see all my radiator and hood rod parts here

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Then My rear garnish came in:naughtyd: most favorite part i got yet

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I got bord one night and had some extra energy after work and refinished the brake booster

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I was crusing around the forsale section here and got look at a OEM Type-x front lip that was forsale and i picked one of them up from him asap. So now i have all oem type-x aero no replica nothing over here

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Thats all i got for now guys i will be going to the garage to get more pics of the parts i have installed in the car that i have not tooken pictures of while they were packaged still. Stay tuned guys an thanks for looking

[taran!]

Great build my friend, hope to see the car around when its up and running, another Orlando person here. Great job man!

[stroked_jz]

Ill be honest... Your build has changed my outlook on s13 hatches. Great build, great paint. Look forward to more updates.

[greenmachine300zxtt]

very nice build. what color red is that from wat color code?

[Snatch'D Factory]

Super dope dude! Keep going! What part of Orlando,FL are located in?

[akamal92]

Thanks everybody for your positive feedback on the build guys. It gives me more motivation to get it done faster.

very nice build. what color red is that from wat color code?

Thanks bro and its a BMW crimson red i dont remember the color code off my head. But i can get it later on.

[akamal92]

So now that i got the car back i have been just waiting on parts to come in to put it back together. So thats why i have not posted anything ina couple of days but i finally have had a couple of days off and i got some serious work done on the bay. And the front suspension and brakes.

Got my new OEM Hood Rod Bushing and new oem hood rod in

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Put my new oem hood latch and oem hood hinges with new oem bolts for both son..:D no more leaning hood

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Put my new hood rod clip in to keep that rod straight

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Refinished my headlight motors and have new caps coming to go on them

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Put my refinished brake booster and new o.e replacement brake master cylinder and clutch master cylinder in.

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Installed my new oem upper radiator brackets and lower radiator bushings

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Here is a picture of it all put together in harmony it looks so pretty.

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So now that i got the bay looking good and put together i had to get moving with renewing my front suspension and getting everything powder coated that looked old. I didn't want to paint the parts i powder coated because i wanted it to be durable and rust resistant and stand the high heat from the brakes. Plus powder coated sounds cooler. When i had the front suspension off i had to clean and undercoat the wheel wells to get it looking newer under there.

Here is a cool pic of the complete front suspension and steering components removed. And you get a look at how nice that oem front lip fits.

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Then i cleaned under the wells and got it all undercoated

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As i let everything dry for up an harden for a week i took my calipers an front spindles to get sandblasted and powder coated gloss black. along with rebuilding my caliper back with a new oem seal kit. i forgot to take a picture of the calipers before so i just have final products. I also cleaned up my BC coilovers and Isis front tension rods so they looked newer when they went on. Along with those i purchased new O.E replacement front lower control arms with new ball joints and bushings. I also cleaned up my front 5-lug hubs so they looked newish.

The new control arms.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/null_zps4953d696.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/null_zps4953d696.jpg.html)

The coated front spindles

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/null_zps2a365582.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/null_zps2a365582.jpg.html)

And the final product

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/null_zps78972fb9.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/null_zps78972fb9.jpg.html)

All i need to finish up the completed front end suspension and brake rebuild is
rotors, pads, rack an pinion with tien hardened inner tie rods and spl pro outer tie rods along with a new steering column bushing, and a new front sway bar with endlinks and bushings.
After i finish the front suspension rebuild i will be moving to the rear subframe to get that completed and eveything powdercoated and replace bushings and arms that need to be done and get that dialed in. after that process is completed i will buy my new wheels and get the motor for this thing and get it started to roll on the streets and i will be saving to get it painted once again, so that it will be perfect. Because i have just made my order for all new outer window moldings and trim that come in the factory black color from Nissan. And weather stripping for the doors and hatch. I will post pictures of those when they come in.

Ohh and i felt baller this week and picked up the last set of brand new driver and passenger door windows in the USA for a s13 240sx due to the fact my windows were scratched and i hated looking out them. and a new windsheild just because i have to pull the windows out anyways to get it painted perfect.

my windows just chillen

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/null_zps1d2cecb7.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/null_zps1d2cecb7.jpg.html)

[R_Rod_s13]

Wow it's coming out great man ! Keep it going.

[M374llic4]

Fucking amazing so far man, I am going to sub to this thread simply to see how she turns out!

[va240dude]

What did you use for the undercoating?

[tricky_ab]

I'm glad to be surprised of this build.

Keep up the great work my man!

[akamal92]

One of my favorite perks of working at a Nissan dealership and owning a Nissan is being able to get all the cool oem parts for the cheap prices i always wanted.

Earlier in the build thread i mentioned how i was going to start ordering all the new door moldings and trim pieces outside the car to freshen it up to look brand new when it gets painted again. These items i believe give the car that final look of perfection where most build fail to do because race car lol. but i like those speed builds to but i really want to just have a clean perfect looking car thati can take to anyshow and get respect as a builder/restorer.

But in the mean time while i waited on the parts to arrive i took the interior apart to clean the floor board and re-coat it with an undercoat product from 3M. That also serves a sound deadener to keep it quite inside and keep the floor from rusting out in the future. and it looks a lot better the shitty stuff that is there now.

A picture of the floor before the clean up and coating.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/46328A30-8ABD-4044-957C-0A88CC510017_zpsm0n1xswm.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/46328A30-8ABD-4044-957C-0A88CC510017_zpsm0n1xswm.jpg.html)

Then i spent about 2-3 hours just cleaning the floor board and removing all the seat belts out and i let the coating start and here was the final product

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/EBA86A59-F705-4617-AA02-2B9F3415A9F4_zpsjerlbsfo.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/EBA86A59-F705-4617-AA02-2B9F3415A9F4_zpsjerlbsfo.jpg.html)

I think it came out really good. It gets pretty hard when it dries up. The can says 2-3 hours dry time but i left it for a good day to dry before i touched it and i laid it down thick so it wanted to be sure it was going to be dry. I like how it stayed black and didn't turn a different shade through the drying process.

So after a week passed i got some cool stuff in at work i thought i would share with you guys an gals out there.

New Drivers and passenger outside door moldings, B-pillar trim, and upper weather stripping retainer. everything is so nice an black an shinny in person its like im a kid in a candy store

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/70991210-5CB6-4ECD-9461-E0B8426036B2_zpsm6auyotq.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/70991210-5CB6-4ECD-9461-E0B8426036B2_zpsm6auyotq.jpg.html)

New weather stripping for the doors and window for both driver and passenger
(No more wind noise an leaky water hopefully)

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/35D79F97-F9F4-47F5-AAED-3C878B1789C1_zps2f343cz4.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/35D79F97-F9F4-47F5-AAED-3C878B1789C1_zps2f343cz4.jpg.html)

New headlight bezels with no cracks or fading they look amazing.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/AB3362CC-2F41-4847-9A5B-0F81B7509E3B_zpsqjotingj.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/AB3362CC-2F41-4847-9A5B-0F81B7509E3B_zpsqjotingj.jpg.html)

New OEM rear lower control arms w/ new ball joints and bushing.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/3C7D9CD4-6171-40F9-9D0C-462D5B13A017_zps7k8uxygt.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/3C7D9CD4-6171-40F9-9D0C-462D5B13A017_zps7k8uxygt.jpg.html)

Then here is my interior that is going to all be getting refinished in a SEM product. Along with my first uncracked dash that will be getting redyed black to make it look brand new and give the interior that new look.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/F364C512-33C6-4DF2-8A5B-C012DE42AB37_zpsodbp2xmn.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/F364C512-33C6-4DF2-8A5B-C012DE42AB37_zpsodbp2xmn.jpg.html)

Newer A/C vents that don't look to aged picked them up for a steal and none of them were cracked.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/2E9957FB-AFAC-43AB-B1F3-0F3E7184CEBF_zpswqbq8wvj.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/2E9957FB-AFAC-43AB-B1F3-0F3E7184CEBF_zpswqbq8wvj.jpg.html)

Then here is a picture of my new radio i got on black friday for $20.00 so i can vibe to my music when i ever do get to drive this thing.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/60C77B94-998D-49F4-843F-6086F212CED2_zpstcronwgh.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/60C77B94-998D-49F4-843F-6086F212CED2_zpstcronwgh.jpg.html)

My next steps in this build process is the get the whole rear end done and refinished so when i put my motor in the car it will be solid and ready to handle power and drive comfortably. But today i made an order for all my new interior bits an pieces that will finish off the interior nice when it is all put back together. I sometimes feel this car is going to be the death of me at times lol but i love it and i will continue to build it up hopefully it will be done and ready to go in the next couple of months. and i can show it off at the upcoming shows here in Florida.

[Ramonesfreak2010]

Wow man looking REAL good!

[akamal92]

What did you use for the undercoating?

I used a 3M rubberized professional under coat for the wheel wells and my floor board

I'm glad to be surprised of this build.

Keep up the great work my man!

Thanks bro

[Lockiess15]

Looking bloody good

[DILLONDILLONDILLON!]

akamal92 did you use the 3m undercoating that they use for the 99-02 pathfinder strut recalls? just curious wanted to do this to my interior as well I work at Nissan World in NJ and I know how useful getting that 10% over cost is ;]

[S T Y L E S]

Car looks amazing!! Props man

[EDacIouSX]

beautiful car, keep up the expensive hobby.

[Motary]

Looks super! :)

[akamal92]

I finally finished stripping out the old rear interior and coating it in The under coating. And some more cool oem parts came in too. here are some pics guys.

The Interior coated

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/2DF68696-4C2B-4297-B981-9C527714A3C1_zpswhdfsas4.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/2DF68696-4C2B-4297-B981-9C527714A3C1_zpswhdfsas4.jpg.html)

Cig lighter/Power Outlet That will most likely never be used.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/60E62B43-6D29-4219-9629-F0B960173215_zpskp7knhnj.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/60E62B43-6D29-4219-9629-F0B960173215_zpskp7knhnj.jpg.html)

New Ashtray That will never see any ashes

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/BD80495E-99C0-4384-9C2F-2720E079DDA5_zpsvexa5e7o.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/BD80495E-99C0-4384-9C2F-2720E079DDA5_zpsvexa5e7o.jpg.html)


And some new wipers arms because i lost mine lol and the old ones were faded anyways

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/7D0DFE36-FAFD-4CD9-9F7B-054ECF8258C7_zpstvw7t4zp.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/7D0DFE36-FAFD-4CD9-9F7B-054ECF8258C7_zpstvw7t4zp.jpg.html)

More new interior parts should be here throughout the week and i will be making a stop in Clermont, Florida to see my friends at enjukuracing.com to pick up all of my rear suspension stuff to build my rear subframe up and get her 1 step closer to getting my motor in the car and then send this bad boy to get that perfect paint. and finish her up hopefully

[dluevanos01]

GOD!!!! so clean. This is the route I've taken with my s13 as well. I just need a daily to finish paint. Coating the bottom and wheel wells are such a PITA but so worth it. Any plan to coat the rears?

[akamal92]

GOD!!!! so clean. This is the route I've taken with my s13 as well. I just need a daily to finish paint. Coating the bottom and wheel wells are such a PITA but so worth it. Any plan to coat the rears?

Thanks bro and yea when i drop the rear subframe i will be coating the rear along with the rest of the bottom of the car.

[Snatch'D Factory]

Sick, I can't wait to see the finished product!

[juvi22003]

Very nice, super clean !!!!

[supersayianjim]

wow op you are the effing man!! you happen to know/have the part number for the left hand DOOR rubber molding??

[struka]

very clean!

[akamal92]

Thanks for all the positive feed back friends I really appreciate it. I should have more updates for you this weekend.

[tricky_ab]

I really like what you've done so far. Thanks for the updates! :)

[da_crew10]

Love the build, reminds me of my first kouki build except way cooooler :werd:

pm me that paint code my man!

[MR_GUTTI]

really cool build man!!!!! really clean. where are u getting all those oem parts? russel?

[FaLKoN240]

Curious where you're ordering new OEM from as well haa

[da_crew10]

One of my favorite perks of working at a Nissan dealership and owning a Nissan is being able to get all the cool oem parts for the cheap prices i always wanted.

here you go mate

[akamal92]

So i got to work today and had a surprise at my desk to see alot of the parts i ordered have arrived. I was like a kid on x-mas :fruit: opening them up with my co-workers around me thinking i am crazy putting all this money into this older car but i just love it and cant wait to see it all put together with my engine in there running perfect.
Here are the pics i snapped in our break room as i opened it up

All of the parts together

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/FF573A48-750F-47F0-8C6E-10B96E1B5E54_zpspyh8jjgq.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/FF573A48-750F-47F0-8C6E-10B96E1B5E54_zpspyh8jjgq.jpg.html)

New Oem Wiper & Headlight Switches

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/51A73A60-8CE7-4F2A-BC2B-A3E73B657D9B_zpsf7asljya.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/51A73A60-8CE7-4F2A-BC2B-A3E73B657D9B_zpsf7asljya.jpg.html)

New Oem Headlight retraction and electric mirror switch

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/21741679-F145-44CE-94A3-2274AC245F40_zpsmp0yhuuy.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/21741679-F145-44CE-94A3-2274AC245F40_zpsmp0yhuuy.jpg.html)

New Oem Front windshield molding set

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/5FA4E1B6-86AB-46D8-AD48-6F9CE814687A_zps6dpiveii.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/5FA4E1B6-86AB-46D8-AD48-6F9CE814687A_zps6dpiveii.jpg.html)

New Oem driver an passenger power window switch trim

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/E19651D4-6B99-4E8B-BFBF-16473640D2AD_zpsjjxpix0n.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/E19651D4-6B99-4E8B-BFBF-16473640D2AD_zpsjjxpix0n.jpg.html)

New Oem cluster lens (so clear)

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/9E4B32AA-1038-4BF2-9F4F-431FE21509DF_zpso9opbb4a.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/9E4B32AA-1038-4BF2-9F4F-431FE21509DF_zpso9opbb4a.jpg.html)

New Oem Under hood rubber seal (the one for the front part of the hood by lights)

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/60F45EDE-A95A-4C28-9A96-D0C39106FDAF_zpswrkrcypq.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/60F45EDE-A95A-4C28-9A96-D0C39106FDAF_zpswrkrcypq.jpg.html)

New Oem Center Console Assembly with Lid (The Holy Grail)

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/471BE64C-183F-4A7C-A4E8-10C4DE736AB1_zpsvy7bxkhc.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/471BE64C-183F-4A7C-A4E8-10C4DE736AB1_zpsvy7bxkhc.jpg.html)

[ZenkiDeven19]

Siiiiccckkkk!!!!!

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[akamal92]

Curious where you're ordering new OEM from as well haa

I work at local dealer here in Orlando, FL i actually order all the parts myself and do a lot of research sometimes to find certain parts at different dealerships across the states. Alot of it comes out of a big overstock Warehouse Nissan uses out in the Midwest and most of these parts have been on shelves for years in there boxes collecting dust

[Keenan Galley]

This thread is insane lol...looks great dude!

[ZenkiDeven19]

Dude thank you for blessing us woth this amazing build! How much was the rb25 btw?

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[FaLKoN240]

I need that hood gasket for my s14 it's all ripped up!

[Okinawandrifter87]

I need the S14 hood gasket as well lmfao! Keep up the great work!

[ferrariowner123]

Im digging that you are sticking to OEM parts, i would love to redo my Pathfinder like this.

Keep it up man, what else do you have planned to be replaced.

-Kyle

[Konster]

Car looks awesome man. Btw do you still have the oem Chuki lip by any chance?

Didn't van know the cig lighter is still available. Going to order one tonight......

[killer240]

Wow very jealous having all that new new

Keep it coming. Very interested to see about refinishing the oem interior

[supersayianjim]

do you have the part number for the left hand rubber mounding in the door??

[10psitx]

This is one of the best build threads happening right now!! i am truly impressed that you are going to such lenghts to acquire these parts. I would love to do the same to my hatch. Do you just order the parts or do you have to find them where they are located and then order them?

I ask as i have a Friend that is a Tech at nissan and i would like to have him order some stuff.

[Mikester]

Awesome work man!

If you need a set of 180SX rear windows to finish out- LMK... Pretty sure I'm gonna be parting out soon; and I still have the set I brought back from Japan still sitting in the box I packed them in from 2008. I will also have an immaculate Type-X rear seat and some other fairly rare 180SX bits you may be interested in.

Love what you're doing- balancing OEM longevity/style, aesthetics, reliability & performance. Very cool to see another enthusiast with this much attention to quality.

[akamal92]

This is one of the best build threads happening right now!! i am truly impressed that you are going to such lenghts to acquire these parts. I would love to do the same to my hatch. Do you just order the parts or do you have to find them where they are located and then order them?

I ask as i have a Friend that is a Tech at nissan and i would like to have him order some stuff.

I do a lot of locating and waiting on back ordered parts and calling different
dealerships that might have these parts in stock.

do you have the part number for the left hand rubber mounding in the door??

PM'ed

[tricky_ab]

Pretty sure I'm gonna be parting out soon;

http://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/edward-norton-laptop-gif.gif

[supersayianjim]

so tell me whats the part number and price for a s13 dashboard, and a s13 carpet??

[fast250sx]

Can I please have the part numbers for all the window weather stripping.

[90S13hatch_tony]

The part numbers for the Door weather stripping and windshield please :)
Great restore!!!

[Agamemnon]

Weatherstrip-body side, right-hand #76860-35F01
Weatherstrip-body side, left-hand #76861-35F01
Weatherstrip-front door, right-hand #80830-35F01
Weatherstrip-front door, left-hand #80831-35F01
Moulding set-windshield #72750-52F10

[akamal92]

I know i have been posting a lot of parts and no work to the car since i did the interior coating. But i did make the stop into Enjuku Racing today to see my buddies Ant(240sx Parts Guru) and Brett (The 180 king lol) but i will promise you guys next week a lot of work is going down on the suspension front an rear this sunday when see the pic's below i cant wait to install these parts. wont be able to feel them on the road just but i know it will feel alot better then before.

New Rack and Pinion

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/640A73E8-DB13-4848-804D-D385F5A95167_zps0kuovtu5.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/640A73E8-DB13-4848-804D-D385F5A95167_zps0kuovtu5.jpg.html)

New Tien Hardened Inner Tie Rods to replace those weak stock ones

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/965DCDEB-4838-4225-81B8-B9591AFA645E_zpsfvqtyc1v.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/965DCDEB-4838-4225-81B8-B9591AFA645E_zpsfvqtyc1v.jpg.html)

New Circuit Sports Stg 2 Outter Tie Rods

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/1E0BEE95-754B-4F31-8339-9DB31AB47AED_zpsjqdwacbe.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/1E0BEE95-754B-4F31-8339-9DB31AB47AED_zpsjqdwacbe.jpg.html)

New Steering Column Bushing

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/5DD1D25C-4F0B-4E43-B1A3-EBDD62E561B8_zpstikofzha.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/5DD1D25C-4F0B-4E43-B1A3-EBDD62E561B8_zpstikofzha.jpg.html)

New Isis Front an Rear Sway bars with new Bushings

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/D84C3865-0ECF-4930-8930-08264B342951_zpsewnywqy6.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/D84C3865-0ECF-4930-8930-08264B342951_zpsewnywqy6.jpg.html)

New Circuit Sports Front and Rear Endlinks

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/5D6DFB22-A735-41DB-9C7D-158627C866CB_zpsgmmqyq24.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/5D6DFB22-A735-41DB-9C7D-158627C866CB_zpsgmmqyq24.jpg.html)
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/D07A0DE9-D21E-40F4-A9EA-DBAED7CC8CA4_zpsliav0beh.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/D07A0DE9-D21E-40F4-A9EA-DBAED7CC8CA4_zpsliav0beh.jpg.html)

New Isis Traction Rods an Ruca's (I already have the toe arms in the rear and the tension rods in the front this was all that was left)

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/F7592FEE-BB25-4A6E-9245-4C19DD9AF122_zpsiricyqd0.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/F7592FEE-BB25-4A6E-9245-4C19DD9AF122_zpsiricyqd0.jpg.html)
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/194C1CF5-383C-4E0D-8BCF-2527114FECCD_zpsfosxwmb7.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/194C1CF5-383C-4E0D-8BCF-2527114FECCD_zpsfosxwmb7.jpg.html)

Newer Cleaned Up subframe to put all this stuff on along with new energy suspension red bushing to replace the old ones im going to burn out

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/5D871103-D1EF-47EC-B2C2-60E9E1271036_zpsj1f1xezy.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/5D871103-D1EF-47EC-B2C2-60E9E1271036_zpsj1f1xezy.jpg.html)
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/0222C9F3-D14F-400D-905B-DC371B526C95_zpsbxluceei.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/0222C9F3-D14F-400D-905B-DC371B526C95_zpsbxluceei.jpg.html)

[FaLKoN240]

Looks like you need to start paying to host your pics lol

[akamal92]

Looks like you need to start paying to host your pics lol

Fixed Sorry Guys

[supersayianjim]

I expect a total tally when this is finished!!

[supersayianjim]

Andrew, you got a part number for the plastic trim at the bottom of the windshield that houses the wipers?

[juvi22003]

Did ISIS only make the sway bars for up to 94? Cant find them anywhere for my 95 240....

[akamal92]

Did ISIS only make the sway bars for up to 94? Cant find them anywhere for my 95 240....

you can call enjuku racing directly and ask for Anthony he might be able to help you on that one

Andrew, you got a part number for the plastic trim at the bottom of the windshield that houses the wipers?

Nissan does not produce that part anymore it is not available. so we can not get it

[CamryOnBronze]

Beautiful restoration here man- nice dedication to the details. It's impressive that you not only found all of those tough to find OEM parts, but you actually shelled out the cash to buy them.

Excited to see where this goes- very nice work!

[juvi22003]

you can call enjuku racing directly and ask for Anthony he might be able to help you on that one



Nissan does not produce that part anymore it is not available. so we can not get it

Thank you !

[akamal92]

Beautiful restoration here man- nice dedication to the details. It's impressive that you not only found all of those tough to find OEM parts, but you actually shelled out the cash to buy them.

Excited to see where this goes- very nice work!

Thanks for the liking and appreciation for my build/restore. Hearing that from one of my favorite Type-x builder's is great motivation for me to get this thing done.

[CamryOnBronze]

haha, thanks man! I'm sure it will be awesome if you keep it up.

[akamal92]

So i picked up all of the parts i needed to finish my front suspension and all the parts for my rear sub-frame to get started on it so i can drop my crappy original one out and replace it with all new bushing and suspension arms. Along with getting the rear knuckle bushings replaced for a better ride over all. And because i have it apart now i might as well do it since its all apart.

Here's a pic of my new rack installed with my cool gold isis sway bar and a picture of my tien inners an circuit sport outters on the new rack it all looks pretty good

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/1B4260C5-6AB6-485C-8425-40F9E67EE65E_zpsylyzfq8k.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/1B4260C5-6AB6-485C-8425-40F9E67EE65E_zpsylyzfq8k.jpg.html)

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/59F322F1-6ACD-46E0-A48A-42EBF3501BE4_zpshhiyg3qd.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/59F322F1-6ACD-46E0-A48A-42EBF3501BE4_zpshhiyg3qd.jpg.html)

Now that i got the front completely done including installing a solid steering column bushing which is a real pain in the ass i wont ever be doing that again even if you pay me :bash:. I started on my rear subframe burning out the bushings and sanding it down and respraying it black.

Burning the bushings (Stinky Stuff)

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/86354656-84D0-492A-99E5-08359F01E765_zpstsnvjnnh.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/86354656-84D0-492A-99E5-08359F01E765_zpstsnvjnnh.jpg.html)

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/7E6119DC-7AC1-46D7-AB24-BDBA0273AB1E_zpsiu14trf7.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/7E6119DC-7AC1-46D7-AB24-BDBA0273AB1E_zpsiu14trf7.jpg.html)

New Poly bushings installed and subframe painted

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/4BA52DB8-563B-4156-94D1-A9D4A9BD90DC_zpsqpc4t1bo.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/4BA52DB8-563B-4156-94D1-A9D4A9BD90DC_zpsqpc4t1bo.jpg.html)

Then i had to drop my sub-frame in my car last time she see's the ground for awhile so i took a cool stance pick

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/0A24A067-02C5-49BD-882F-4E60C8FAE4A5_zpsve1wcwdp.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/0A24A067-02C5-49BD-882F-4E60C8FAE4A5_zpsve1wcwdp.jpg.html)

Then i pulled down the old one and stripped most of my good parts off

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/EAB6A9AE-E2F7-48D3-B515-34D0436ED991_zpss9c5dufr.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/EAB6A9AE-E2F7-48D3-B515-34D0436ED991_zpss9c5dufr.jpg.html)

Shot of the underside that i will be cleaning up and re-undercoating to give it that new look when i lift it up sometimes(hopefully never cuz everything will be new)

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/60032F84-C01C-486A-BAEA-F16E635EE323_zpsvcscgil1.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/60032F84-C01C-486A-BAEA-F16E635EE323_zpsvcscgil1.jpg.html)

And here she sits in the dark waiting for all the cool stuff that is gong to happen to her along with the new wheels coming soon and then the new heart RB ftw.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/3E9D06DF-6444-4219-95EF-6557BFD4FA3D_zpsnk6idwke.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/3E9D06DF-6444-4219-95EF-6557BFD4FA3D_zpsnk6idwke.jpg.html)


I will have updates of the subframe install along with pictures of the under coating process i will be doing this sunday.

[jdm60]

Did you rattle can the subframe? I'm thinking of tackling that next on my car, but I was wondering if painting it with spray paint would be okay (for now).

[aga]

amazing build. you are made of money.

how are the BC coilovers? which model did you get? is it comfortable for street use?

[sleepyS14se]

Mr aga....you sir are made of money lol....jk

[kamilitaryman]

Wow, what a build. Is this your original build thread? My guess is no and would love the link to the original ;)

[akamal92]

Did you rattle can the subframe? I'm thinking of tackling that next on my car, but I was wondering if painting it with spray paint would be okay (for now).

I did rattle can it but i prepped it really good and cleaned it well to get all the old grease off it. It came out pretty nice.

amazing build. you are made of money.

how are the BC coilovers? which model did you get? is it comfortable for street use?

The BC coils i got are the BR series but i have Swift 10kg front springs and 10kg rears springs and it rides really nice on full soft i never drift or tracked it when it was driving i just wanted it low an to look cool.


Wow, what a build. Is this your original build thread? My guess is no and would love the link to the original ;)

This is actually my first build thread bro i did not really capture a lot from the first go round because i just had no intention to. But this time i was going all out and i wanted to share this awesome experience with the rest of my fellow zilvians on the block my throw some inspiration for some other crazy builds/restorations

[jo3ser]

Great build. I too am anal when it comes to perfection on s13's. with that said do you have the part #'s for the switches (turn signal & wipers) those are clean!

your build is motivational!

Thanks

[juvi22003]

Do you have the item number for the wipers arms and where did you get them?

[Ramonesfreak2010]

What size is that garage/storage unit?

[akamal92]

So my goals these past couple of weekends were to get rear suspension completely assembled and installed. But i had to clean and undercoat the bottom of my car first well mainly the rear i already did the front. the undercoating was the dirtiest part of this build so far. but the results are amazing and so worth it to keep the bottom side from rusting.

Here is how the underside turned out

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/DD129CC1-F257-4A38-B96B-949A0EA57480_zpsuhgqpj7f.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/DD129CC1-F257-4A38-B96B-949A0EA57480_zpsuhgqpj7f.jpg.html)

Then i took my rear knuckles out to get the old bushings pushed out and have them powder coated black. And then install some cool poly bushings.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/F2539167-3EC5-4B59-B0E7-D85AF14F4C0D_zpsqw0ao5ja.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/F2539167-3EC5-4B59-B0E7-D85AF14F4C0D_zpsqw0ao5ja.jpg.html)

They turned out great and Bretts grandfather owner of Yokleys Automoive Repair another 240sx guru helped me get these bushings pressed back in. If your in Clermont, FL you should check them out for any of your automotive needs great people work in that shop.

After the knuckles were done i completely assembled my rear subframe with all my new parts. and it looked so good i didn't want to put it back in lol

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/84A5153E-987C-44DD-92CE-5CA573471056_zpsfuiwyuwo.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/84A5153E-987C-44DD-92CE-5CA573471056_zpsfuiwyuwo.jpg.html)

That same night i put it up but it was too dark to take pics. So the next day i went in and torqued down all the mounting points for the diff and installed my cleaned up BC coilovers and installed my Isis toe arms. An man can i say this thing it really solid i used to be able to move this thing a a little but everything is so tight and on point i cant wait to drive this thing an take through a turn.:2f2f:

Here is a pic of it installed

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/C282EDFF-95FB-4F4C-AEDA-8AB95679863C_zpsqqrjjxnb.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/C282EDFF-95FB-4F4C-AEDA-8AB95679863C_zpsqqrjjxnb.jpg.html)

More cool parts came in like OEM shift boot

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/4CDA7950-D81A-40AF-A025-B3A8D411DC7C_zpsknnhlb2o.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/4CDA7950-D81A-40AF-A025-B3A8D411DC7C_zpsknnhlb2o.jpg.html)

Some steel braided Brake lines front for Z32's an stock rears

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/0EC0605B-F53D-42DD-A3D2-5B2D8869BD85_zps3dm1gtme.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/0EC0605B-F53D-42DD-A3D2-5B2D8869BD85_zps3dm1gtme.jpg.html)

I also picked up a sweet mint uncracked brown dash from a friend of mine Kevin who owns cool little cream s13 thats doing a crazy build on his car right now. and i know what you guys are thinking like BROWN WTF :picardfp: but im getting this thing professionally dyed black by my painter Clay the miracle worker

Here is a picture before dye

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/848A73C1-FB5E-42F1-A969-6B9BBA5DF005_zpsnm0o7y8y.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/848A73C1-FB5E-42F1-A969-6B9BBA5DF005_zpsnm0o7y8y.jpg.html)

And after dye it looks so good and feel great to never knew i could do this but i was like damn this thing looks brand new after this

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/53997CF6-E7DC-494B-979F-5EC9D1E129AD_zpsrbzagel7.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/53997CF6-E7DC-494B-979F-5EC9D1E129AD_zpsrbzagel7.jpg.html)

While i was there a snapped a picture of this 240z he did a crazy paint job on that looks like glass not one wave or run or even orange peel it looks amazing check it out. Now this car is gonna be sick with its Rb25 single turbo it getting.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/163DC7BE-5467-4A22-91B2-BDE42B91DEBF_zpsrbxq1o54.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/163DC7BE-5467-4A22-91B2-BDE42B91DEBF_zpsrbxq1o54.jpg.html)

[va240dude]

Looking good man. What did you do to prep the underneath before you undercoated it?

[akamal92]

Looking good man. What did you do to prep the underneath before you undercoated it?

Thanks bro you seem to be one of the few who really appreciate the quality of this build. Wait untill you see the parts update tonight of the crazy rare oem parts i got today bro. I just cleaned the shit out of it and wire wheeled all the little spots of rust under the car and scuffed most of it up with a 400 grit sand paper. and then degreased the CRAP out of it. let it dry for a day and then sprayed the undercoat

[KevinEdgar]

Holy shit man, car started out typical but turned around real fucking quick. I have a friend who works at Nissan so I'll be getting oem goodies through him now. I didn't know such parts were available. Your build is awesome man, love the oem way. I'm just indifferent about the RB only cause I'm afraid of them since I know nothing about them.

[s0fa king]

This shit is cool man. Keep it up.

[va240dude]

Thanks bro you seem to be one of the few who really appreciate the quality of this build. Wait untill you see the parts update tonight of the crazy rare oem parts i got today bro. I just cleaned the shit out of it and wire wheeled all the little spots of rust under the car and scuffed most of it up with a 400 grit sand paper. and then degreased the CRAP out of it. let it dry for a day and then sprayed the undercoat

Yeah I appreciate the details. It really is in the small stuff, right? I'm in a similar stage as you right now with getting ready to coat the inside and underbody so I wanted your take on what you did for prep. Can't wait to see more!

[I<3BEWBZ]

Awesome work man!

I love thorough builds like this. :)

[supersayianjim]

http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t493/supersayianjim2/project%20s-rb%202/readytostrip_zps0aa79d73.jpgI salute you, as iam also working out of a storage unit myself!!

[Ramonesfreak2010]

What sizes are these storage units? 10x20?

[akamal92]

What sizes are these storage units? 10x20?

yea its a 10x20 in size but im moving to a 10x30 garage unit with a lot more space to put my motor in and have more space to store 240sx parts that i hoard

[akamal92]

So a couple weeks ago i made an order for new hatch carpet trimming and stuff like that along with some other parts that are cool to have that are oem. Also today i got my car ready for its new wheels by throwing on my new rear rebuilt calipers and rotors along with bleeding the brake system with new DOT 5 Silicone brake fluid for better stopping power. It does not absorb water like regular fluid and it has a boiling point of 550 degrees. Its also purple in color which i thought was pretty cool too.

So here is some of the new interior hatch trims pieces i got

Left side

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/6D037802-1DCB-43EA-82DD-320F9E71B1F5_zpsp7ta2gje.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/6D037802-1DCB-43EA-82DD-320F9E71B1F5_zpsp7ta2gje.jpg.html)

Right side

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/39AB6EF7-A3C7-4081-B1F5-910BB5D9E584_zpsmhz1arky.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/39AB6EF7-A3C7-4081-B1F5-910BB5D9E584_zpsmhz1arky.jpg.html)

Rear Tail lamp cover

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/9B2EBA44-E542-47D6-A987-270744BF38C3_zps6q29t3c9.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/9B2EBA44-E542-47D6-A987-270744BF38C3_zps6q29t3c9.jpg.html)

New sunroof seal

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/A31B89B7-FA56-4549-90F9-E399D3E7A75B_zps1fcoqyfq.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/A31B89B7-FA56-4549-90F9-E399D3E7A75B_zps1fcoqyfq.jpg.html)

New sunvisors and clips (no more flopping)

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/46833B41-DDAD-4D3E-9965-F34A8BD287F0_zps62a7ezws.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/46833B41-DDAD-4D3E-9965-F34A8BD287F0_zps62a7ezws.jpg.html)]

New door hinge pins, hinge bushings, and striker no more sagging doors.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/D05F9CF0-4F33-4F2F-9202-4D84B33DD79F_zpsvb0tdd9g.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/D05F9CF0-4F33-4F2F-9202-4D84B33DD79F_zpsvb0tdd9g.jpg.html)

I also will be going to pick up something nice from my friend Brett tomorrow of his pretty teal thing cant wait lol so stay tuned for more pictures of what it will be. here is a picture of his pretty cars just for the hell of it

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s162/andrew4192/car/0AEE8E9B-3D11-4A7C-A606-F7C3C8CD0503_zpso9fyybz4.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/andrew4192/media/car/0AEE8E9B-3D11-4A7C-A606-F7C3C8CD0503_zpso9fyybz4.jpg.html)

[240sx707]

Sub'd! Read this whole thing in one class period Haha ! Is it pretty difficult to find a uncracked dash?

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[CamryOnBronze]

Such cool stuff to have brand new... Nice!

[UNDECIDEDFBODY]

subscribed im seeing some good builds on here and this one is awesome

[akamal92]

Sub'd! Read this whole thing in one class period Haha ! Is it pretty difficult to find a uncracked dash?

Sent from my XT881 using Tapatalk

it is one of the hardest things to do when putting together one of these cars

[ferrariowner123]

You're attention to detail is impeccable! Replacing parts that no one would most likely ever see!

Also, i had a question about the dying process, could you go a little more in depth about the process and how its done or who i should contact to have something similar done?

Thanks, love the build man, cant wait to see what OEM order you have planned next...

-Kyle

[Slippin'eight-nine]

I was just gonna say this build reminded me of that Teal car with all the hard to find Oem seals and what not..and BOOM! It appears! Hahaha
He is probably a good resource for all the random rare item numbers.
I also really like the BMW reds! They seem to have some of the most clean and pure red colors. Meaning no orangeish tints!

[aga]

Also, i had a question about the dying process, could you go a little more in depth about the process and how its done or who i should contact to have something similar done?
you can just stop eating, but it will take a while. or you can hire someone to off you. :angel:

[ferrariowner123]

you can just stop eating, but it will take a while. or you can hire someone to off you. :angel:

yeah yeah, everyone's a critic....

dyeing, see there is an E in there this time! Now, how about you get off your high horse and let people make mistakes once in awhile, alright chief?

-Kyle

[FaLKoN240]

LOL English probably isn't his first language hahaahaha

[aga]

i was just trying to help :P

[Konster]

Like that you are buying oem interior pieces. I actually was looking to buy 240sx interior door handles and covers. Unfortunately they were sold out, then I remembered 300ZX handles and covers are indelicate so I spend a little over a bill on those. Really makes a difference.

I was wondering if you can get your hands on a new hazard switch?

[supersayianjim]

so i have an 1989 240sx right. i had the automatic seatbelts that i swapped in place with some s14 seatbelts from the junkyard.i would like a new pair. can you get the part numbers for the front right and left seatbelt(themselfs) assembly in black?? thank you.

[DILLONDILLONDILLON!]

hey bud whats going on have any new updates for us?? its been awhile and i dont think your just going to give up on it.

[Jcoleman134]

this build makes me happy in my pants

[supersayianjim]

bump!!! answer me op!!

[supersayianjim]

wth!!! op are you alive???

[Agamemnon]

Passenger side 86844-72F10
Driverside 86845-70F10

[supersayianjim]

^^ thank you sir.

[gbaby2089]

Really hating poster above for making me read through this amazing build thread.....with no conclusion.

[DILLONDILLONDILLON!]

So since op left us hanging with no conclusion. I decided to call Reed Nissan up and tried asking Andrew myself what was going on lol but they just left me on hold ..tisk tisk! hope you get back at it and show us whats been going on
Nissan World of Springfield Parts /Dylan

[double zero]

hopefully he didn't abandon this and to something lame like a ls build....

[supersayianjim]

bump?????????????

[s13_chris93]

wow... just wow

[cchondro]

I can tell you are learning a lot from Brett,
one of the most meticulous, detail sensitive individuals I know.
Definitely a good group of cars to model yours after.
Loving the process and the attention to detail you are putting into your build.
Just don't go crazy like he did!

[Alan240sx]

Your build has truly amazed me.

[S13MATT]

Awesome build bro, keep it up! I'm loving all those new OEM pieces.

[supersayianjim]

Andrew, where art thou???

[DILLONDILLONDILLON!]

So i was bored at work and stumbled apon this on canibeats coverage of 2014 wekfest.

[DriftingBrandon]

So since op left us hanging with no conclusion. I decided to call Reed Nissan up and tried asking Andrew myself what was going on lol but they just left me on hold ..tisk tisk! hope you get back at it and show us whats been going on
Nissan World of Springfield Parts /Dylan

It's sold. :/ I hope the new owner comes across this thread and makes a part 2.