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sjcobi14 · 05-01-2011, 04:23 PM

new to the 240 community. not so new to cars in general. found a rhd shell for sale in my area... worth it? any thoughts appreciated. please no pointles flaming. just curious.

link to ad:
1989 240sx RHD rolling shell

needs some things to make it driveable...

but not sure if i want to go through the trouble of all that.

thanks!

lg54 · 05-01-2011, 04:27 PM

i wouldnt bother..

s13silvia123 · 05-01-2011, 04:30 PM

i wouldn't want to be caught driving with that atrocity in this society

s14fbs · 05-01-2011, 04:30 PM

yeah looks like a mess

sjcobi14 · 05-01-2011, 04:30 PM

thanks for the honesty... i was a little skeptical myself about getting something involving so much damn work lol.

cardoza · 05-01-2011, 04:31 PM

Yeah, buy it then burn it to the ground. God that's horrendous.

sjcobi14 · 05-01-2011, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardoza

Yeah, buy it then burn it to the ground. God that's horrendous.

haha ok i got it.... md doesnt have a lot of clean options seems like i have to go to nj or pa.

snickers · 05-01-2011, 04:40 PM

no. i wouldnt do it.so therfore dont do it

da_crew10 · 05-01-2011, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snickers

no. i wouldnt do it.so therfore dont do it

My name is Vince and I approve this message.

s14tan · 05-01-2011, 06:47 PM

I got 20 bucks on it that says he bought those trophies and didn't earn them.

Mishkin_707 · 05-01-2011, 06:52 PM

too many haters, they just say that because you can get a RHD shell for $700 drop a motor interior and a front end and bam! still cheaper than buying a 240sx and converting it. i say buy it fix it, drive it get it rear ended and have insurance pay for a new rear end.

rat240 · 05-01-2011, 07:00 PM

Damn good thing its not from California

s14tan · 05-01-2011, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mishkin_707

too many haters, they just say that because you can get a RHD shell for $700 drop a motor interior and a front end and bam! still cheaper than buying a 240sx and converting it. i say buy it fix it, drive it get it rear ended and have insurance pay for a new rear end.

^^ Maybe the OP doesn't feel like committing Fraud..

*!Zar!* · 05-01-2011, 09:51 PM

That thing looks horrible.

towlie · 05-02-2011, 12:07 AM

You could push it across the finish line...

xptnike · 05-02-2011, 12:27 AM

damn, ugly car...

dezzS13 · 05-02-2011, 12:50 AM

Get one as stock as you can get. You'll be happier with the overall outcome.

*handinpants* · 05-02-2011, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mishkin_707

too many haters, they just say that because you can get a RHD shell for $700 drop a motor interior and a front end and bam! still cheaper than buying a 240sx and converting it. i say buy it fix it, drive it get it rear ended and have insurance pay for a new rear end.

thats dishonest man, make sure you get all the pictures so you can show them to the insurance company when the car goes missing.

joel.e.krueger · 05-02-2011, 02:33 AM

EEEEEEEEEWWWWWW....

this guy beat me too it VVVV exactly what I was thinking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardoza

sjcobi14 · 05-02-2011, 09:55 AM

so some say yay, some nay. well naysayers out number the yeses... its almost a toss up... i agree i dont like the rear end. and i have yet to look at the shell to see if its viable. but ill go and take pics and post them for a better concensus of opinions...

thanks so far.

i like the varied opinions from all keep em comin lol

*!Zar!* · 05-02-2011, 10:28 AM

There are NO redeeming qualities about that shell. It looks horrible. Why buy and build up a shell that needs work?

Sounds like you want it, and just want more people to validate your decision.

NNOCENT · 05-02-2011, 10:31 AM

hell no, do not buy that.

i'll sell you one of my s13's in Baltimore!

Mishkin_707 · 05-02-2011, 12:53 PM

Hey guys I am NOT serious about the insurance part, but even though the rear end is I would consider buying as long as the car has the steering rack, I'd rock a rhd 240 for that price, then again I got everything else to complete the car

95BoostedS14 · 05-02-2011, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by towlie

You could push it across the finish line...

Or tow it
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dazed · 05-02-2011, 01:06 PM

R34 tailights? Really...

That thing is a pile of shit.

OBEEWON · 05-02-2011, 01:39 PM

He should pay you $700 to take it.

OBEEWON · 05-02-2011, 01:42 PM

or...

Put an LSX in it, raise the front and lower the back, paint hearts and tiger paws on it and do wheelies.

godrifttoday · 05-02-2011, 02:12 PM

Buy it and dump a lots of money !

sjcobi14 · 05-02-2011, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Zar!

There are NO redeeming qualities about that shell. It looks horrible. Why buy and build up a shell that needs work?

Sounds like you want it, and just want more people to validate your decision.

i do want a rhd car... maybe just for the novelty value. but im not set on this particular shell... it was cheap and something i can devote some time to... but i dont think ill end up getting something that need SO much extra work...and i do have my reservations about the rear end. not the prettiest at all.

thanks again.

daftphunk · 05-02-2011, 02:54 PM

Looks like a terrible investment.

05-01-2011, 04:23 PM	#1
sjcobi14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Age: 31 Posts: 55 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	would this be a good buy? help me out please new to the 240 community. not so new to cars in general. found a rhd shell for sale in my area... worth it? any thoughts appreciated. please no pointles flaming. just curious. link to ad: 1989 240sx RHD rolling shell needs some things to make it driveable... but not sure if i want to go through the trouble of all that. thanks!

05-01-2011, 04:30 PM	#3
s13silvia123 Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: where waldo is Age: 39 Posts: 3,256 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	i wouldn't want to be caught driving with that atrocity in this society __________________ 18g and 20g turbo users click on me #/f/tech-talk/261219-18g-20g-turbo-users.html

05-01-2011, 04:40 PM	#8
snickers Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: chesapeake va Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	no. i wouldnt do it.so therfore dont do it __________________ #/f/traderratings.html?u=95314

05-01-2011, 06:47 PM	#10
s14tan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dallas.Texas Age: 31 Posts: 582 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I got 20 bucks on it that says he bought those trophies and didn't earn them. __________________

05-01-2011, 07:00 PM	#12
rat240 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: zipcode Posts: 3,294 Trader Rating: (87) Feedback Score: 87 reviews	Damn good thing its not from California __________________ looking to buy ka24de gaguge cluster

05-01-2011, 04:27 PM	#2
lg54 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: International Posts: 215 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i wouldnt bother..

05-01-2011, 04:30 PM	#4
s14fbs Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: candy mountain Age: 31 Posts: 1,543 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	yeah looks like a mess

05-01-2011, 04:31 PM	#6
cardoza Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: OKC Age: 32 Posts: 276 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Yeah, buy it then burn it to the ground. God that's horrendous.

05-01-2011, 06:52 PM	#11
Mishkin_707 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: everywhere Age: 39 Posts: 729 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	too many haters, they just say that because you can get a RHD shell for $700 drop a motor interior and a front end and bam! still cheaper than buying a 240sx and converting it. i say buy it fix it, drive it get it rear ended and have insurance pay for a new rear end.

05-01-2011, 09:51 PM	#14
!Zar! Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,576 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	That thing looks horrible. __________________

05-02-2011, 12:07 AM	#15
towlie Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pacific NorthWest Posts: 2,496 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	You could push it across the finish line...

05-02-2011, 12:27 AM	#16
xptnike Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: sac norcal Age: 31 Posts: 147 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	damn, ugly car...

05-02-2011, 12:50 AM	#17
dezzS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Anaheim, CA Age: 32 Posts: 271 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Get one as stock as you can get. You'll be happier with the overall outcome.

05-02-2011, 09:55 AM	#20
sjcobi14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Age: 31 Posts: 55 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	so some say yay, some nay. well naysayers out number the yeses... its almost a toss up... i agree i dont like the rear end. and i have yet to look at the shell to see if its viable. but ill go and take pics and post them for a better concensus of opinions... thanks so far. i like the varied opinions from all keep em comin lol

05-02-2011, 10:28 AM	#21
!Zar! Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,576 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	There are NO redeeming qualities about that shell. It looks horrible. Why buy and build up a shell that needs work? Sounds like you want it, and just want more people to validate your decision. __________________

05-02-2011, 10:31 AM	#22
NNOCENT Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 510 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	hell no, do not buy that. i'll sell you one of my s13's in Baltimore!

05-02-2011, 12:53 PM	#23
Mishkin_707 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: everywhere Age: 39 Posts: 729 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Hey guys I am NOT serious about the insurance part, but even though the rear end is I would consider buying as long as the car has the steering rack, I'd rock a rhd 240 for that price, then again I got everything else to complete the car

05-02-2011, 01:06 PM	#25
dazed Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: WA Posts: 1,336 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	R34 tailights? Really... That thing is a pile of shit.

05-02-2011, 01:39 PM	#26
OBEEWON Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hightened State of Emergency Posts: 6,051 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	He should pay you $700 to take it. __________________

05-02-2011, 01:42 PM	#27
OBEEWON Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hightened State of Emergency Posts: 6,051 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	or... Put an LSX in it, raise the front and lower the back, paint hearts and tiger paws on it and do wheelies. __________________

05-02-2011, 02:12 PM	#28
godrifttoday Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 37 Posts: 3,120 Trader Rating: (82) Feedback Score: 82 reviews	Buy it and dump a lots of money ! __________________ NEED Bolt kits for your car?

05-02-2011, 02:54 PM	#30
daftphunk Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 767 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Looks like a terrible investment.

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