1997 240sx Restoration (pic heavy) - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

R32Dragon · 11-16-2015, 09:19 PM

So I picked up this 1997 240SX SE about 4 months ago as a welcome home present for myself after spending some time in the middle east. Put a shit ton of hours into it both inside and out.

Bought it from a fellow member here and was thrilled to find it was in pretty decent shape to start with. Had paint and body issues but the frame was straight, was rustless, and it ran. No silly modifications either. Very stock, which just happened to be the "theme" of my build.

So sit back and enjoy the pics.

Sale pics

Day I bought her

Flew to Houston and drove it 12 hours home just a couple days after finding it here on Zilvia. Engine was bleeding oil like crazy all the way back. Needed 4 qts during the journey, but she toughed it out all the way to my garage.

First thing I did was strip the entire interior. Tossed all the broken plastics, deep cleaned the seats and carpeting, and did a ton of toothpick and q-tip work.

Then came paint and body. Stayed with the original AJ4 Ultra Red paint.

And then came the engine swap. Went with a Kouki notchtop from a '97 Silvia.

And finally, today.

Its still needs some of the final touches done. HKS hypermax suspension, R33 GTR wheels, and Z32 brakes will be going on shortly.

dizzariot · 11-16-2015, 10:33 PM

This is already fucking awesome. Good job.

turboshoebox · 11-16-2015, 10:40 PM

Great work man on the motor and body work. To be honest i was expecting more of replacing all the worn out bushing for "restoration" work lol

Fam0uZ · 11-16-2015, 11:54 PM

Good job but We can all see the r33 on the garage lol

Sugoi_Style · 11-16-2015, 11:55 PM

Plans to Kouki rear bumper with valences? Either way, the paint looks great. Glad to see another S14 SR car!

turboshoebox · 11-17-2015, 12:01 AM

didn't even notice the r32 in the garage but it looks to be in good shape

solo_ryder · 11-17-2015, 12:10 AM

I like where you are going with this. Good job

95_S14 · 11-17-2015, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fam0uZ

Good job but We can all see the r33 on the garage lol

fucking Florida at it again smh

Dolph_KYAS13 · 11-17-2015, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95_S14

fucking Florida at it again smh

LOL

Koukiii · 11-17-2015, 05:48 AM

Nice kouki OP! Deff get under that car and change the bushings out for a proper resto. I commend you for staying USDM, looks the best.

corby_baby · 11-17-2015, 06:50 AM

So you are the one that bought this car! Myself and plenty of others were waiting to pounce on it, surprised to see it go to someone so far away when i was right down the street and still could not get it lol. Looks great especially for the short amount of time you have owned it.

LoSt180 · 11-17-2015, 07:18 AM

This is great, I'm going through the same thing with our 97. So far I've focused on under the hood, interior, and refreshing stock suspension (swap clip came with subframe so it's pretty much a low mileage car now). Now I might be motivated to get the car painted; same faded hood and a dented quarter panel from the previous owner).

gallo · 11-17-2015, 07:59 AM

awesome job

OBEEWON · 11-17-2015, 08:23 AM

In for numbers matching.

Hatemy7 · 11-17-2015, 08:54 AM

This is lovely!!!!

R32Dragon · 11-17-2015, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corby_baby

So you are the one that bought this car! Myself and plenty of others were waiting to pounce on it, surprised to see it go to someone so far away when i was right down the street and still could not get it lol. Looks great especially for the short amount of time you have owned it.

Yeah, she was selling for such a great price, she couldnt believe that most of the Houston locals were still lowballing her. I offered her $500 more than her asking price, sight unseen in order to lock it up.

These 100% unmolested Kouki 5-spds are becoming unicorns. So buyers have to be willing to pull the wallet out when one comes around instead of seeking a steal, like those guys were trying to do.

R32Dragon · 11-17-2015, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koukiii

Nice kouki OP! Deff get under that car and change the bushings out for a proper resto. I commend you for staying USDM, looks the best.

Thanks, I love the USDM Kouki look. I like the JDM front as well, but the USDM one seems to have more Nissan DNA appearance wise, while the JDM looks like a really nice aftermarket piece. Everyone has different tastes though.

S14kouki805 · 11-17-2015, 11:21 AM

Very nice, glad to see someone breathing life back into a Kouki

silviaks2nr · 11-17-2015, 12:06 PM

Nice job. Might I suggest blasting and powdercoat in the wheels silver again? They look a bit grungy.

corby_baby · 11-17-2015, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R32Dragon

Yeah, she was selling for such a great price, she couldnt believe that most of the Houston locals were still lowballing her. I offered her $500 more than her asking price, sight unseen in order to lock it up.

These 100% unmolested Kouki 5-spds are becoming unicorns. So buyers have to be willing to pull the wallet out when one comes around instead of seeking a steal, like those guys were trying to do.

Im surprised $500 was all it took. I messaged her within minutes of her posting and was willing to pay her offering price and meet her right away. Kinda given the run-around because i guess she was talking to you as well lol. Figured someone was going way out of their way to win that bidding war. Congrats though, glad to see it went to a good home!

Frank2113 · 11-17-2015, 01:25 PM

This is exactly what Im looking to do. Looks good man!

shibbykins · 11-17-2015, 02:04 PM

Having seen his R32 in person I cant wait to see the S14.

FeArZ · 11-17-2015, 02:21 PM

Hell yeah. I'm tuned in. Nice find. I found my s13 like that. fully stock with just some cheap rims. 5-speed ready to go. Haven't seen one like it since.

ZX88 · 11-17-2015, 04:51 PM

Thank you for not being a Hooonabro.

rbpwrd240 · 11-17-2015, 09:04 PM

I almost bought that car, kinda still feel like I should have. Oh well at least its nice to see it get rebuilt and appreciated. Good Job!!!

Malik · 11-18-2015, 07:47 AM

looks nice. well done

Quail · 11-18-2015, 08:52 AM

Awesome. Planned mods are perfect too. Really lovely car.

Reece · 11-18-2015, 08:55 AM

Sticky this thread. Sticky this thread. Sticky this thread.

This needs to be how more people treat their cars.

I love this. SO much.

supradeluxe · 11-19-2015, 01:43 AM

thats it? hoping to see more!

turboshoebox · 11-19-2015, 09:45 AM

only minor gripe is that it has a sunroof lol

11-16-2015, 09:19 PM	#1
R32Dragon Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FL Posts: 148 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1997 240sx Restoration (pic heavy) So I picked up this 1997 240SX SE about 4 months ago as a welcome home present for myself after spending some time in the middle east. Put a shit ton of hours into it both inside and out. Bought it from a fellow member here and was thrilled to find it was in pretty decent shape to start with. Had paint and body issues but the frame was straight, was rustless, and it ran. No silly modifications either. Very stock, which just happened to be the "theme" of my build. So sit back and enjoy the pics. Sale pics Day I bought her Flew to Houston and drove it 12 hours home just a couple days after finding it here on Zilvia. Engine was bleeding oil like crazy all the way back. Needed 4 qts during the journey, but she toughed it out all the way to my garage. First thing I did was strip the entire interior. Tossed all the broken plastics, deep cleaned the seats and carpeting, and did a ton of toothpick and q-tip work. Then came paint and body. Stayed with the original AJ4 Ultra Red paint. And then came the engine swap. Went with a Kouki notchtop from a '97 Silvia. And finally, today. Its still needs some of the final touches done. HKS hypermax suspension, R33 GTR wheels, and Z32 brakes will be going on shortly. __________________ 1995 Toyota GT-Four 1992 Nissan GT-R N1 Last edited by R32Dragon; 11-16-2015 at 09:50 PM..

11-16-2015, 10:33 PM	#2
dizzariot Post Whore! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 5,127 Trader Rating: (47) Feedback Score: 47 reviews	This is already fucking awesome. Good job. __________________ *The mark of a true sucka: 'RARE JDM' & 'OLD LOGO NISMO'*

11-16-2015, 11:54 PM	#4
Fam0uZ Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Miami Age: 33 Posts: 129 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good job but We can all see the r33 on the garage lol Last edited by Fam0uZ; 11-16-2015 at 11:55 PM.. Reason: Spell

11-16-2015, 11:55 PM	#5
Sugoi_Style Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Okinawa, Japan Age: 38 Posts: 559 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Plans to Kouki rear bumper with valences? Either way, the paint looks great. Glad to see another S14 SR car! __________________

11-17-2015, 07:59 AM	#13
gallo Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: el paso texas Posts: 350 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	awesome job __________________ Corgis, R34 GTR, LS-14, S13 sil-40, LS-260z [email protected]_915

11-16-2015, 10:40 PM	#3
turboshoebox Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: wc Age: 39 Posts: 675 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Great work man on the motor and body work. To be honest i was expecting more of replacing all the worn out bushing for "restoration" work lol

11-17-2015, 12:01 AM	#6
turboshoebox Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: wc Age: 39 Posts: 675 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	didn't even notice the r32 in the garage but it looks to be in good shape

11-17-2015, 12:10 AM	#7
solo_ryder Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The True North Posts: 529 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	I like where you are going with this. Good job

11-17-2015, 05:48 AM	#10
Koukiii Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Miami, FL Age: 29 Posts: 349 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Nice kouki OP! Deff get under that car and change the bushings out for a proper resto. I commend you for staying USDM, looks the best.

11-17-2015, 06:50 AM	#11
corby_baby Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 346 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	So you are the one that bought this car! Myself and plenty of others were waiting to pounce on it, surprised to see it go to someone so far away when i was right down the street and still could not get it lol. Looks great especially for the short amount of time you have owned it.

11-17-2015, 07:18 AM	#12
LoSt180 Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2013 Location: MD Posts: 966 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	This is great, I'm going through the same thing with our 97. So far I've focused on under the hood, interior, and refreshing stock suspension (swap clip came with subframe so it's pretty much a low mileage car now). Now I might be motivated to get the car painted; same faded hood and a dented quarter panel from the previous owner).

11-17-2015, 08:23 AM	#14
OBEEWON Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hightened State of Emergency Posts: 6,051 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	In for numbers matching. __________________

11-17-2015, 08:54 AM	#15
Hatemy7 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago Il Age: 36 Posts: 1,367 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This is lovely!!!!

11-17-2015, 11:21 AM	#18
S14kouki805 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Age: 39 Posts: 808 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Very nice, glad to see someone breathing life back into a Kouki

11-17-2015, 12:06 PM	#19
silviaks2nr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,105 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Nice job. Might I suggest blasting and powdercoat in the wheels silver again? They look a bit grungy. __________________ '98 240sx 5spd

11-17-2015, 01:25 PM	#21
Frank2113 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This is exactly what Im looking to do. Looks good man!

11-17-2015, 02:04 PM	#22
shibbykins Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NM Age: 34 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Having seen his R32 in person I cant wait to see the S14.

11-17-2015, 02:21 PM	#23
FeArZ Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Houston, TX Age: 28 Posts: 79 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Hell yeah. I'm tuned in. Nice find. I found my s13 like that. fully stock with just some cheap rims. 5-speed ready to go. Haven't seen one like it since.

11-17-2015, 04:51 PM	#24
ZX88 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ATX Age: 32 Posts: 2,946 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Thank you for not being a Hooonabro. __________________ SNOW PANTS OR NO PANTS.

11-17-2015, 09:04 PM	#25
rbpwrd240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio TEXAS Age: 35 Posts: 1,124 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I almost bought that car, kinda still feel like I should have. Oh well at least its nice to see it get rebuilt and appreciated. Good Job!!!

11-18-2015, 07:47 AM	#26
Malik Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 1,796 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	looks nice. well done

11-18-2015, 08:52 AM	#27
Quail Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Age: 34 Posts: 1,378 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Awesome. Planned mods are perfect too. Really lovely car. __________________

11-19-2015, 01:43 AM	#29
supradeluxe Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: CA Age: 35 Posts: 137 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	thats it? hoping to see more!

11-19-2015, 09:45 AM	#30
turboshoebox Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: wc Age: 39 Posts: 675 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	only minor gripe is that it has a sunroof lol

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