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08-28-2009, 01:14 PM
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Non roadster DD gets PAINT!
Enjoy a non-roadster rebuild of sorts...
 After a few years out of the Nissan scene, I've recently aquired another Pig... for FREE. Hopefully one day I can have this thing restored back to it's original state for DD purposes. Nothing fancy, just clean and comfortable. It's no Miata but it'll suffice for something to do in my spare time. Back story is: a friend had pick it up at some point with a screwed title; several signatures/notaries/and no legal transfer of title. After doing a bit of work for said friend, I aquired the car for free. First things first were to get the title fixed and in my name. I went to the DMV got the required paper work to file an indemnity bond and put it all in a file for later use. After obtaining a bond, a theft inspector has to view the car and match VIN's, Etc; however, before the inspector comes to look at the car, it must be in "operational" condition, which means it has to run. So here I am now, restoring this old piggy to its old glory from '89, so I can get the title finalized. I am working on a very limited budget. Also, I just joined the Navy, so come February, if I haven't finished the car, this thread will die out for a while until training is through (and I'll be going through the most hellatious of training). Plans: Well, I don't really have any set in stone. Im focused on getting the interior redone. Waiting on new carpet to arrive, cleaned all of the dust/rats nests out of the heater core and evap core boxes, seeking ac parts for a dohc car, and fixing the HUD unit. Also installing S14 interior that I just got. I've got tons of other pictures and more updates as of now, but have yet to upload them. I'll continue to post as the weeks progress. Engine bay prep and paint is also in the works so I can drop the soon to be rebuilt KA back in. Pictures: I have a ton of work ahead of me... Pick Up     A good wash on the trailer   Arriving to its new home in storage... somewhat clean  Interior tear down    Engine bay almost stripped, getting ready for prep... gotta remove all that undercoat crap for nice epoxy primer/base/clear jet black paint.  immediate things to do: remove sound suppression shit on bottom of floor pan reupholster door panels/glove box/headliner/and rear deck speaker cover install HUD dash(no cracks) prep engine bay for primer/paint replace driver door harness find misc interior pieces missing (door handles/switches) install new ebrake lever run stereo wiring before carpet install |
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08-28-2009, 01:22 PM
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Re: Non-Roadster DD Build (Beware Ugly Nissan!)
let me know if you want help this Sunday!
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08-28-2009, 01:24 PM
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Re: Non-Roadster DD Build (Beware Ugly Nissan!)
^ yes please. I have alot of sanding to do...
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08-28-2009, 02:56 PM
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Re: Non-Roadster DD Build (Beware Ugly Nissan!)
Love those OneVia's! we only got the s13 Coupe 200sx's over here...
But atleast we got the turbo engines  What engine will you be droppin in there? |
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08-28-2009, 04:20 PM
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Re: Non-Roadster DD Build (Beware Ugly Nissan!)
RB26DETT of course
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08-28-2009, 06:08 PM
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Re: Non-Roadster DD Build (Beware Ugly Nissan!)
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Stock DOHC KA with SOHC pistons/arp studs. |
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08-28-2009, 06:12 PM
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Re: Non-Roadster DD Build (Beware Ugly Nissan!)
ls1? heheee.
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08-28-2009, 07:21 PM
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Re: Non-Roadster DD Build (Beware Ugly Nissan!)
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08-29-2009, 03:23 PM
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Re: Non-Roadster DD Build (Beware Ugly Nissan!)
Ellis Juan edition 240.
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08-30-2009, 12:01 PM
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wtf is that? I search for pictures expecting something rediculous....
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08-30-2009, 12:15 PM
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Re: Non-Roadster DD Build (Beware Ugly Nissan!)
Cool deal, I bought a 240 a couple months ago and have done jack with it. My parents are eyeing it in the driveway like they want it crushed. I guess I should put it on ebay or something...
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08-30-2009, 04:42 PM
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Re: Non-Roadster DD Build (Beware Ugly Nissan!)
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08-31-2009, 10:00 AM
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09-01-2009, 10:42 AM
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09-01-2009, 11:32 AM
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Plan is sohc ka pitsons in a dohc ka motor with a decent rod, possibly megasquirt, and custom gsxr itb's. i'll be satisfied with 180hp NA. IF I did a swap it would likely be a CA. |
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09-01-2009, 07:13 PM
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I just think that the extra compression is worth the effort. My buddy is working on his NX build right now and the estimate is around 240-250 at the wheel. Granted he's running a t28 over the t25, but he's only pushing 8lbs. Stock SR20DET out of a silvia runs what? ~190 at the wheels? |
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09-01-2009, 07:38 PM
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Re: Non-Roadster DD Build (Beware Ugly Nissan!)
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09-01-2009, 09:29 PM
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Re: Non-Roadster DD Build - UPDATED 9/1/09
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I've been busy working on the car as time permits over the past week and a half or so. Seems like things are starting to shape up a bit. There is tons of work to be done, and I'm still trying to source a few small items. Also waiting on a few items to come in the mail. On to pictures... Reupholstered the door panels and glove box in black suede. Ended up with a crease in the door panels with I hope to work out at a later point. Pictures below are right after I finished, and un cleaned. Looking at them in person does them alot more justice. I'm pretty happy with how they turned out.      Also got around to removing the sound deadening material on the bottom of the floor pan. Didn't take many pictures, but I'm sure you've all seen what this looks like. I had a bit of help from a frew buddies with this one over the weekend. Need to go get a few more lbs of dry ice and finish up some of the smaller areas.   Tonight I started stripping the undercoating garbage in the engine bay. I'm hopeing to have it preped and ready for paint within the next two weeks. This is some nasty stuff, and I eneded up running out of natural day light so I got what I could done and stopped for the night. I'm going to try and finish up with the "[aint stripping part tomorrow so I can begin sanding and blocking it. I'll be using a self etching spray primer, PPG Epoxy Primer/Sealer, PPG Jet Black Base and Clear. Hopefully it'll turn out half decent. I've never painted or attempted to paint, so it'll be a good learning experience. I'm getting a few pointers from another board member.    Last but not least, I picked up a set of S14 seats for nothing at the end of last week. After scouring a few junk yards, I stumbled across for $30. Also picked up a set of Q45 brakes for $20 at the same yard. Next week I'll go get my J30 hubs and modify them for the 5 lug conversion and new wheels. 
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09-01-2009, 11:55 PM
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09-02-2009, 01:14 AM
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Re: Non-Roadster DD Build (Beware Ugly Nissan!)
I have a large amount of turbo stuff lying around my house from my KA-T....whole setup, actually. If you're interested in anything (Walbro fuel pump, SR injectors, spare KA fuel rail, turbo, FMIC (Greddy), piping, oil lines, etc) let me know.
And yes, S13 coupe FTW. I wish I wanted to keep mine....but I want a E36 sedan, bad. |
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09-03-2009, 06:52 PM
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Re: Non-Roadster DD Build (Beware Ugly Nissan!)
Did a little more work, and picked up a few parts.
Almost done with the engine bay prep. I should be spraying a bit of self etching primer this weekend in preparation for the epoxy primer and base coats. A trip to the junk yard turned up a few good pieces also. J30 hubs, which I'll modify with s13 bearings, and q45 brakes.... I should have plenty tto get done this weekend. I'm hoping my new carpet will arrive tomorrow so I can get my interior back together. Picked up a set of 5 lug SE wheels from a buddy as well. So once I have the 5 lug hubs on I'll have wheels to throw on as well. Enjoy.   Looks like a good home for these things!  Q45 front calipers and brakets... direct bolt on once the hubs are done  Stock front rotor next to the Q45 rotor |
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09-08-2009, 12:59 AM
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Re: Non-Roadster DD Build (Beware Ugly Nissan!)
Talk about the huge difference in size. Can't wait to see what color your choosing.
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09-08-2009, 05:41 AM
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Re: Non-Roadster DD Build (Beware Ugly Nissan!)
a friend of mine is selling his Onevia
 Inspiration!? http://www.finn.no/finn/car/object?finnkode=18915472 |
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09-08-2009, 07:22 AM
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Put In a Single turbo RB25 , it's easy I've heard ..
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09-08-2009, 08:14 PM
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Re: Non-Roadster DD Build (Beware Ugly Nissan!)
Got a little bit of work done this past weekend and today after work.
Brandon gave me a hand sunday getting the bay ready. There is still a little bit of work to do, but hopefully I can have some paint laid down next week sometime if things go accordingly. Still deciding on color, but I think I've narrowed it down to black or gold.    Also got the front 5 lug swap done. Used J30 front hubs with s13 bearings. Behind those wheels are the Q45 dual piston calipers and beefy rotors. Gonna do the whole differential swap/5 lug in the next few weeks as funds allow.  Today I got a package. Dun dun dun... new carpet! Stockinteriors.com supplied this. I started getting it in the car tonight. Fitmet so far is excellent. I still have to do the edges, but progress is continuing. I'll be finishing up tomorrow hopefully.   
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09-10-2009, 08:22 PM
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Re: Non-Roadster DD Build (Beware Ugly Nissan!)
Didn't do to much today. I managed to get the front crossmember out of the car, fitted my s14 seats, and got a package in the mail. Also did a bit of feathering in the engine bay, getting some of the peeling paint left. Also got the steering column out, but unfortunatly I didn't snap any pics of that.
     Thanks to 'unscene' for the misc interior bits I needed! Just need a bit of cleaning and they'll be good to go. |
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09-10-2009, 09:24 PM
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Re: Non-Roadster DD Build (Beware Ugly Nissan!)
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09-10-2009, 11:19 PM
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Re: Non-Roadster DD Build (Beware Ugly Nissan!)
nice, im also currently doing the j30 hubs/brakes on my coupe.
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09-13-2009, 11:16 PM
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Re: Non-Roadster DD Build (Beware Ugly Nissan!)
Thanks to Brandon I got alot done in the engine bay today. I can finally say all the hard work in stripping paint has begun to pay off....
Rust removal - CHECK Sand down rough edges - CHECK Tape up - CHECK Spray etch primer - CHECK Spray high build 2k Primer - CHECK Stand back and look at all the hard work pay off - CHECK! Enjoy... Just say no to rust...  Finish prep/paint    Brandon mixing paint...  Etch Primer going on!   High build 2k primer on!  
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09-16-2009, 05:56 PM
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looking good, not sure if you'll be able to lay down paint this week due to the humidity.
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