Levan's 93' hatchback resto/custom 180sx build thread. - Page 4 - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

hummer96 · 11-06-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nathanong87

you and damon, meet john hammond. i believe you know him

We spared no expense.

Levan. B · 11-06-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AE_Racer

Saw this car yesterday at SC3. Holy. Fucking. Shit.

Props bro.

Haha, thanks a lot man.
It makes me wanna post the rest of the build, but I'm not at home.

jdm2191 · 11-06-2011, 03:40 PM

Love your attention to detail, but damn if your Dad is 37? how old are u if u dont mind me asking?

PSI240SX · 11-06-2011, 03:48 PM

He's almost 19.... Yeah I was gettin it in early lol

username · 11-06-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AE_Racer

Saw this car yesterday at SC3. Holy. Fucking. Shit.

Props bro.

^^^^ this. Definitely looks beyond amazing in person. Put my coupe to shame there lol Its nick btw.

Levan. B · 11-06-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by username

^^^^ this. Definitely looks beyond amazing in person. Put my coupe to shame there lol Its nick btw.

Sup Nick! haha.

After we got the motor running and the car completely rolling, it was ready to leave for paint.

The exhaust was also installed, unfortunately I don't have any photos of that. Mike did a lot of work to get as much clearance as possible, he also extended an SR downpipe so it would clear the floor board, and relocated the O2 bung for easy access.

I picked up some MINT Aero marker electric mirrors from va240dude

After waiting for three months, my wheels came in!
I spent a lot of time deciding on sizes and offset. Didn't want something that would be way too aggressive, I went with 18x9 +10 A disk front, and 18X10 +18 O Disk rear

Finally got the car over to the painter, where he would then shave the third brake light and rear markers, and prep the car even more to get it as smooth as possible.

The painter was really happy with how smooth it already was, so aside from the markers and third brake light he didn't have to do as much body work as we thought he would. The fender pull was the biggest thing, it had the typical low spots above the pull.

The first thing to get a coat of paint was the hood, he wanted to let me see the color in person before he started on everything else.

Needless to say I was really happy with it. The color changes a whole lot in light, and is really hard to capture correctly with a camera.

It looks very green in this light/photo.

Clay, my painter suggested a Super glamour clear to give the paint a very deep glossy finish.

The next time I came to see the car it had been to the booth, and had the whole main body painted and cleared.

My buddy pat was over at the shop and took some photos of it in the light for me, it got me pretty excited for sure.

Clay ended up refinishing the door jambs, since the single stage was slightly different than the two stage.

a few weeks later the time had come to pick the car back up. everything but the front lip, mirrors and spoiler had been painted. We had a professional come install the new windshield, and the quarter windows. I really wanted to start busting ass on this thing.

Levan. B · 11-06-2011, 05:51 PM

Put the car up on the lift to install my BC racing coil overs.

Then installed the tail lights

After that, started on the brand new door trim, rubber seals, sunroof and door windows.
the door handles were also fairly new, they were on my gold car.
These are some of my favorite things I've purchased for the build

Picked up some tires, and had them mounted on my works.

Layed the new molded carpet down, its pretty dirty in the photo but is really dark and shiny.

Finally, put the wheels on the car and rolled it outside to check it out.

I immediately fell in love, haha.

pacotaco345 · 11-06-2011, 05:56 PM

Oh my GAWD...

Pinggg · 11-06-2011, 05:59 PM

Speechless!
i love the color choice!

s13silvia_R · 11-06-2011, 06:06 PM

freaking speechless, the paint is mint

You plan to get the front lip?
3 month wait for those wheels is worth it, they look damn good.

slydin240sx · 11-06-2011, 06:07 PM

Oh lawd! I'm loving the outcome man.

bataangpinoy · 11-06-2011, 06:13 PM

awesome build!

i cant wait to see what you have planned for the interior.

Levan. B · 11-06-2011, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinggg

Speechless!
i love the color choice!

Same here! I'm happy with it.

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Originally Posted by s13silvia_R

freaking speechless, the paint is mint

You plan to get the front lip?
3 month wait for those wheels is worth it, they look damn good.

Yeah, Clay did an amazing job on this paint. he's the man.
I've had the front lip on my Goldie hatchback for a long time now, it wasn't painted yet when i took those photos.
Thanks.

*s13 @ fullboost* · 11-06-2011, 06:15 PM

gorgeous super rad bro loving it

Z_Spool · 11-06-2011, 06:23 PM

only qualm is the power steering reservoir being body color... and that's something super minute to be bothered with, so good job.

Levan. B · 11-06-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bataangpinoy

awesome build!

i cant wait to see what you have planned for the interior.

Thanks man.

Quote:

Originally Posted by s13 @ fullboost

gorgeous super rad bro loving it

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Z_Spool

only qualm is the power steering reservoir being body color... and that's something super minute to be bothered with, so good job.

Nice, I knew somebody else would pick at that.. haha.

That is on the list of things to change, along with the brake calipers.

MikeyMikee · 11-06-2011, 06:39 PM

wow i love teal...so sickkkkkk ..what name is the paint?

AWDtoyota · 11-06-2011, 07:38 PM

How did you remove/hide the "240SX" from the quarter glass?

Could you provide me with some contact info for the bodyshop that painted it?

jdm2191 · 11-06-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PSI240SX

He's almost 19.... Yeah I was gettin it in early lol

like a bauss

Irresistible · 11-06-2011, 07:44 PM

Wondering what the rough cost of all this was...

Levan. B · 11-06-2011, 07:50 PM

Back on topic.

Picked up the mirrors from paint, and installed them
these Aero markers have really spot on fitment, and I love the way they look.
they make funny noises when you adjust them though haha, the motors are so loud.

Dropped the Ol' 180sx seats in there.

refinished the windshield trim

For the interior, I went a little bonkers with replacing stuff to say the least...

Pulled the lens off of the gauge cluster, air dusted everything out of it and replaced the lens.

Oem buttons and screws and such.

Signal and Wiper switches, hatch/gas door lever, dome light stuff.

A sea of parts.

refinished gauge cluster bezel with new buttons.

Ash tray that won't ever have ashes in it, haha.

I knocked the headliner area out real fast, new sunroof seal.

Dropped the dash in, and then installed the new ignition switch and signal/wiper switches.

Started on rear deck liner, Also installed the brand new hatch seal.

refinished the headlight bezels, then installed them.

Levan. B · 11-06-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeyMikee

wow i love teal...so sickkkkkk ..what name is the paint?

It's similar to an older mustang color, also similar to a hatchback civic color.
It's been mixed a little differently than when I bought it though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWDtoyota

How did you remove/hide the "240SX" from the quarter glass?

Could you provide me with some contact info for the bodyshop that painted it?

When you pull them off there is a foil strip on them, just remove that and use black vinyl to cover it up. You can still see it if you look close in person.

I'll PM you about the painter.

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Originally Posted by Irresistible

Wondering what the rough cost of all this was...

Way too much for a 240.

kouki-gymkhana · 11-06-2011, 08:08 PM

What are you using to "refinish" all of those black trim parts like the gauge cluster surround and headlight bezels? With all that minty-fresh OEM swag, are you getting all this stuff from a single source? If so, where? I'm definitely super jelly, man!! This build is BONKERS!

MikeyMikee · 11-06-2011, 08:15 PM

thi is gong to be the cleanest 240 on the planet lol great work man.. i wish you did more of a tuck in the bay and a built sr lol

Pray And Spray · 11-07-2011, 12:22 AM

Im glad you went with a KA getting tired of seeing SR swaps!

how much did that paint job cost you?

Very nice build congrats on the outcome

justinedible4 · 11-07-2011, 05:26 AM

Love everything about this!
I was wondering tho what are your tire sizes? If you don't mind me asking.

7evil · 11-07-2011, 05:58 AM

Incredible clean!

AMPZ · 11-07-2011, 06:35 AM

OMG super clean! Beautiful build!!

kyles1988 · 11-07-2011, 08:20 AM

New mouldings. Well done sir.

***CrimsonRockett*** · 11-07-2011, 08:22 AM

Pretty much spot on with what I'm doing to my car (plus some wire tucking, stitch welding, and a few other misc things).

Love the attention to detail.

11-06-2011, 03:40 PM	#93
jdm2191 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Whittier Age: 30 Posts: 3,717 Trader Rating: (79) Feedback Score: 79 reviews	Love your attention to detail, but damn if your Dad is 37? how old are u if u dont mind me asking? __________________ My Build: The "Coupe De Ville" 1JZ Build!!

11-06-2011, 03:48 PM	#94
PSI240SX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Gunshine State Age: 46 Posts: 843 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	He's almost 19.... Yeah I was gettin it in early lol __________________ www.enjukuracing.com

11-06-2011, 05:51 PM	#97
Levan. B Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: FL fail Posts: 443 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Put the car up on the lift to install my BC racing coil overs. Then installed the tail lights After that, started on the brand new door trim, rubber seals, sunroof and door windows. the door handles were also fairly new, they were on my gold car. These are some of my favorite things I've purchased for the build Picked up some tires, and had them mounted on my works. Layed the new molded carpet down, its pretty dirty in the photo but is really dark and shiny. Finally, put the wheels on the car and rolled it outside to check it out. I immediately fell in love, haha. __________________ enjukuracing.com Last edited by Levan. B; 11-16-2011 at 09:37 PM..

11-06-2011, 05:56 PM	#98
pacotaco345 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal/Ft Worth TX Age: 27 Posts: 1,549 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Oh my GAWD... __________________

11-06-2011, 06:15 PM	#104
s13 @ fullboost Spirit Of Ecstasy Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 2,531 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	gorgeous super rad bro loving it __________________

11-06-2011, 05:59 PM	#99
Pinggg Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Coconut Creek, Florida Age: 28 Posts: 1,255 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	Speechless! i love the color choice!

11-06-2011, 06:06 PM	#100
s13silvia_R Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 182 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	freaking speechless, the paint is mint You plan to get the front lip? 3 month wait for those wheels is worth it, they look damn good.

11-06-2011, 06:07 PM	#101
slydin240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 919 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Oh lawd! I'm loving the outcome man.

11-06-2011, 06:13 PM	#102
bataangpinoy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: caves Age: 28 Posts: 860 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	awesome build! i cant wait to see what you have planned for the interior.

11-06-2011, 06:23 PM	#105
Z_Spool Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO Age: 35 Posts: 1,507 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	only qualm is the power steering reservoir being body color... and that's something super minute to be bothered with, so good job. __________________ -Robert R.

11-06-2011, 06:39 PM	#107
MikeyMikee Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: staten island Age: 30 Posts: 141 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow i love teal...so sickkkkkk ..what name is the paint?

11-06-2011, 07:38 PM	#108
AWDtoyota Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: FL Posts: 145 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	How did you remove/hide the "240SX" from the quarter glass? Could you provide me with some contact info for the bodyshop that painted it?

11-06-2011, 07:44 PM	#110
Irresistible Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,994 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Wondering what the rough cost of all this was... __________________ GLEAM//★☆Street Dancer☆★ IG: streetdncr // tumblr: steve-strtdncr

11-06-2011, 07:50 PM	#111
Levan. B Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: FL fail Posts: 443 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Back on topic. Picked up the mirrors from paint, and installed them these Aero markers have really spot on fitment, and I love the way they look. they make funny noises when you adjust them though haha, the motors are so loud. Dropped the Ol' 180sx seats in there. refinished the windshield trim For the interior, I went a little bonkers with replacing stuff to say the least... Pulled the lens off of the gauge cluster, air dusted everything out of it and replaced the lens. Oem buttons and screws and such. Signal and Wiper switches, hatch/gas door lever, dome light stuff. A sea of parts. refinished gauge cluster bezel with new buttons. Ash tray that won't ever have ashes in it, haha. I knocked the headliner area out real fast, new sunroof seal. Dropped the dash in, and then installed the new ignition switch and signal/wiper switches. Started on rear deck liner, Also installed the brand new hatch seal. refinished the headlight bezels, then installed them. __________________ enjukuracing.com Last edited by Levan. B; 11-16-2011 at 08:57 PM..

11-06-2011, 08:08 PM	#113
kouki-gymkhana Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston & So. FL Posts: 246 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	What are you using to "refinish" all of those black trim parts like the gauge cluster surround and headlight bezels? With all that minty-fresh OEM swag, are you getting all this stuff from a single source? If so, where? I'm definitely super jelly, man!! This build is BONKERS! __________________ The atypical S-chassis enthusiast*

11-06-2011, 08:15 PM	#114
MikeyMikee Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: staten island Age: 30 Posts: 141 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thi is gong to be the cleanest 240 on the planet lol great work man.. i wish you did more of a tuck in the bay and a built sr lol

11-07-2011, 12:22 AM	#115
Pray And Spray Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 384 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Im glad you went with a KA getting tired of seeing SR swaps! how much did that paint job cost you? Very nice build congrats on the outcome

11-07-2011, 05:26 AM	#116
justinedible4 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: NC Age: 31 Posts: 134 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Love everything about this! I was wondering tho what are your tire sizes? If you don't mind me asking.

11-07-2011, 05:58 AM	#117
7evil Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,491 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Incredible clean! __________________ 七転び八起き

11-07-2011, 06:35 AM	#118
AMPZ Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale Age: 31 Posts: 36 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OMG super clean! Beautiful build!!

11-07-2011, 08:20 AM	#119
kyles1988 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 1,026 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	New mouldings. Well done sir.

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