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Lees_Garage · 05-07-2015, 06:48 AM

Post number 1 is a culmination of post's that got ruined with photobucket's money grab so I just posted everything here with updated photo links (thanks Flickr). Scroll to page two and we'll pick up current info there. You can also follow the build on Instagram @Lees_Garage or YouTube "Lee's Garage". Thanks for following guys, I love sharing this stuff, especially on the forums (old man, I know......)!

Hey everyone! My name is Randy, and I like playing withcars. Lol. I’ve owned 5 S-Chassis prior to the two I used for this build, and seem to be a glutton for punishment. Let’s get into the fun stuff.

image_zps4zbwewdbby randalllee06, onFlickr

image_zpsfpumbrbuby randalllee06, onFlickr

I was browsing craigslist when I stumbled upon a clean S13 fastback for what I thought was a killer price. Called the owner, and found out it was an original owner car with a couple bent valves. AAA was towing it home for me the next morning.

image_zpsquadskdqby randalllee06, onFlickr

Excited to once again own a S-Chassis, I hit the forums looking for parts to get this thing back on the road. I found a Zilvia member selling his recently wrecked car with loads of goodies. I was towing that home the very next day.

3DFA3C9C-3A8A-4FFB-9B7F-3217A1CE5D5C_zpsaqviwhlnby randalllee06, onFlickr

BC6086F9-2377-4CC6-8919-2050D199681E_zpsonayknyfby randalllee06, onFlickr

Lots of work followed…….

D53521E4-55FE-4370-BD39-F0B4E8847F90_zpsx3bmgxr9by randalllee06, onFlickr

and I ended up with this (headed to the junkyard (I know I know, I should've kept it!))……

C274B25E-517B-42C2-90B5-AAE5FE7EBCD4_zps4yu5kgeoby randalllee06, onFlickr

and this.

22BAD44A-02AB-412E-A08E-5DBC693090E2_zpskg25r6naby randalllee06, onFlickr

CB942617-53EB-4605-93E0-0C3CC676B918_zpsol5yk46kby randalllee06, onFlickr

Remember, my project car still has an auto trans, and bent valves, so it was now time for a drivetrain swap.

Let’s kick this off by yanking the motor/auto trans

DSC_0272_zps5uhhaxcyby randalllee06, onFlickr

DSC_0270_zps1ncdzuf3by randalllee06, onFlickr

DSC_0271_zpszze7ql3oby randalllee06, onFlickr

DSC_0274_zps4eksgskbby randalllee06, onFlickr

DSC_0296_zpsamdxfe8vby randalllee06, onFlickr

Cleaned up the bay.

DSC_0266_zpsaahmnpgnby randalllee06, onFlickr

DSC_0267_zpsems6babzby randalllee06, onFlickr

DSC_0268_zpswpnzlaioby randalllee06, onFlickr

DSC_0270_zpspqft8hbbby randalllee06, onFlickr

Much better

DSC_0350_zpsbmmpqvqmby randalllee06, onFlickr

DSC_0351_zpsq9gkvchtby randalllee06, onFlickr

DSC_0352_zpsqymja0x9by randalllee06, onFlickr

Installed a man pedal.

DSC_0355_zpsjpqdcmtmby randalllee06, onFlickr

DSC_0357_zpsf1uly46mby randalllee06, onFlickr

While installing the clutch pedal, etc, I found a bunch ofbutchered wiring under the dash, and decided to swap the entire harness. Thiswould also make the manual swap more complete.

Trying to make it as oem as possible.

DSC_0332_zpsr2wtttltby randalllee06, onFlickr

DSC_0333_zpsz1t8froqby randalllee06, onFlickr

DSC_0335_zpsu0ts0fyxby randalllee06, onFlickr

Messy

DSC_0326_zpsey1bgnpgby randalllee06, onFlickr

DSC_0338_zpsqsjrrsvaby randalllee06, onFlickr

I purchased all new oem hoses and gaskets to install on theKA24DE before install, and found a not so pleasant surprise after pulling theintake .

DSC_0315_zpssdswlbbcby randalllee06, onFlickr

This led to ripping the head off, and……. (#1 cylinder)

image_zpsawstjpjnby randalllee06, onFlickr

So, the head went off to a friend (port work/valve job), andthe block was sent out for a refresh. Meanwhile, I started working on the rearsubframe.

DSC_0350_zpsebnzgimlby randalllee06, onFlickr

DSC_0353_zpsvnmb4hjdby randalllee06, onFlickr

I hate these!!!!

image_zpslflywoabby randalllee06, onFlickr

Fresh powder, new bushings….

image_zpsqvjmy7rtby randalllee06, onFlickr

image_zpsjbe3romjby randalllee06, onFlickr

Here is the completed subframe with all new energy bushings,whiteline subframe bushings, new ball joints, and new SPL arms.

image_zpsfjzkv2csby randalllee06, onFlickr

Installed the rear subframe and was very excited to see thecar back on the ground.

image_zpsns4ejtenby randalllee06, onFlickr

About this time I decided I wanted to paint the car, so offto the bodyshop it went.

image_zpsdajidktkby randalllee06, onFlickr

Stripping her down.

image_zpspklia1cmby randalllee06, onFlickr

image_zpsz8ffnsx8by randalllee06, onFlickr

image_zpsndqmtyokby randalllee06, onFlickr

image_zpsjotk6jagby randalllee06, onFlickr

Everything aside from the hood and fenders was stripped, butI didn’t get photos of it all.

Decided to swap to 5-lug. I used J30 front hubs and z32rears. Had to machine a about 7 thousandths off of the J30’s to press the S13bearings into them.

image_zpstsptx6uoby randalllee06, onFlickr

image_zpsiuy1qdymby randalllee06, onFlickr

New wheels and tires. WedsSport TC105N in 17x9 +25 with255/40R17 Hankook Ventus RS3’s

image_zpsnolxo1o0by randalllee06, onFlickr

Here they are on the “mostly” primered car with ride heightand alignment pretty close to where it will end up.

27362049180_6428a5789e_bby randalllee06, onFlickr

DSC_0023by randalllee06, onFlickr

DSC_0018by randalllee06, onFlickr

DSC_0017by randalllee06, onFlickr

This brings us to where the car is currently. Hope youenjoyed the read so far, I should have engine updates soon.

TwelveAM · 05-07-2015, 01:03 PM

Hell yeah this is gonna be good

Lees_Garage · 05-07-2015, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwelveAM

Hell yeah this is gonna be good

Thanks man. Hopefully this build meets expectations!

Jibbberish · 05-07-2015, 09:38 PM

In for grip. Looks like a good start!

rawgarage · 05-08-2015, 12:34 AM

Solid....good stuff

Apex Eight · 05-08-2015, 02:58 PM

Such a solid start. I'm sold. Subbed

90RedCoupe · 05-08-2015, 08:11 PM

Sweet hatch dude. Solid start too [emoji106]🏼

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KevinEdgar · 05-15-2015, 01:42 AM

daily grip car, yes im in

PoopCoupe13 · 05-15-2015, 01:52 AM

Subbing because one day I'll stop smashing mine into stuff sideways and build a grip 240

Lees_Garage · 06-23-2015, 07:26 PM

I hate photobucket

Apex Eight · 06-24-2015, 02:41 AM

Cool truck and holy shit the polisher made the paint look brand new! What kind of polish did you use?

AzS13hatch · 06-24-2015, 12:16 PM

Wow that polish did wonders. My car looks like yours did. Sadly she sat outside for a year and I had no choice in the matter. I need some revival in my paint

Lees_Garage · 06-25-2015, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Eight

Cool truck and holy shit the polisher made the paint look brand new! What kind of polish did you use?

I used a Rupes LHR21ES, and am using the Rupes pad/compound system

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzS13hatch

Wow that polish did wonders. My car looks like yours did. Sadly she sat outside for a year and I had no choice in the matter. I need some revival in my paint

This car has been parked / sitting outside for 10yrs. I was blown away at how well it came back.

Lees_Garage · 06-25-2015, 07:24 PM

Isn't photobucket the worst!

Lees_Garage · 07-28-2015, 12:52 AM

deleted because of dead photo links

futures14drift · 08-02-2015, 10:19 AM

great detail in the pics im excited to keep reading this!

10psitx · 08-03-2015, 09:57 AM

Great job so far man! car is clean looking forward to updates.

Lees_Garage · 08-27-2015, 10:17 AM

deleted due to dead photo links

Lees_Garage · 11-30-2015, 09:26 PM

deleted due to dead photo links

ghostly240 · 12-01-2015, 08:18 AM

Clean build. I wanna see more!

Lees_Garage · 12-16-2015, 09:31 PM

deleted due to dead photo links

rawgarage · 12-17-2015, 12:39 AM

Keep going!!!!

Juan@Fontananissan · 12-17-2015, 03:05 PM

Keep up the solid work good sir!

Smooth · 12-17-2015, 03:29 PM

Are you really playing "Jinga" to hold your car up??

Lees_Garage · 12-17-2015, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smooth

Are you really playing "Jinga" to hold your car up??

Mad tyte JDM jack stands!

They are a bunch of screwed together 2x4's. Works great.

SoundEfx · 12-17-2015, 11:19 PM

Wicked work pimp. That's alot of progress in a short period of time.

What's impressive is that it seems most of the work is done by yourself.

Lees_Garage · 12-18-2015, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAWGarage

Keep going!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juan@Fontananissan

Keep up the solid work good sir!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoundEfx

Wicked work pimp.

Thanks guys

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoundEfx

it seems most of the work is done by yourself.

Is there any other way? lol

Lees_Garage · 12-28-2015, 02:15 PM

deleted due to dead photo links

SR2oD3T · 12-28-2015, 04:11 PM

that's a very clean white s13. well worth the time and money to invest. love the detail pictures too. keep it up man!

forgotten · 12-29-2015, 02:42 PM

Love how clean that 240sx is, and nice built !! you mu livest of been so mad when the neighbor killed the 240 omg i would of yelled my life

05-15-2015, 01:42 AM	#8
KevinEdgar Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: osaka, japan Posts: 1,176 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	daily grip car, yes im in __________________ http://milktea-man.com

05-15-2015, 01:52 AM	#9
PoopCoupe13 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Subbing because one day I'll stop smashing mine into stuff sideways and build a grip 240 __________________ OppaiChasers

06-23-2015, 07:26 PM	#10
Lees_Garage Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern CA Posts: 1,190 Trader Rating: (66) Feedback Score: 66 reviews	I hate photobucket __________________ Build Thread @lees_garage Last edited by Lees_Garage; 06-13-2018 at 01:02 PM..

06-25-2015, 07:24 PM	#14
Lees_Garage Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern CA Posts: 1,190 Trader Rating: (66) Feedback Score: 66 reviews	Isn't photobucket the worst! __________________ Build Thread @lees_garage Last edited by Lees_Garage; 06-13-2018 at 01:03 PM..

07-28-2015, 12:52 AM	#15
Lees_Garage Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern CA Posts: 1,190 Trader Rating: (66) Feedback Score: 66 reviews	deleted because of dead photo links __________________ Build Thread @lees_garage Last edited by Lees_Garage; 06-13-2018 at 01:03 PM..

05-07-2015, 06:48 AM	#1
Lees_Garage Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern CA Posts: 1,190 Trader Rating: (66) Feedback Score: 66 reviews	Lee's Garage S13 Hatch (Grip/Daily Build) Post number 1 is a culmination of post's that got ruined with photobucket's money grab so I just posted everything here with updated photo links (thanks Flickr). Scroll to page two and we'll pick up current info there. You can also follow the build on Instagram @Lees_Garage or YouTube "Lee's Garage". Thanks for following guys, I love sharing this stuff, especially on the forums (old man, I know......)! Hey everyone! My name is Randy, and I like playing withcars. Lol. I’ve owned 5 S-Chassis prior to the two I used for this build, and seem to be a glutton for punishment. Let’s get into the fun stuff. image_zps4zbwewdbby randalllee06, onFlickr image_zpsfpumbrbuby randalllee06, onFlickr I was browsing craigslist when I stumbled upon a clean S13 fastback for what I thought was a killer price. Called the owner, and found out it was an original owner car with a couple bent valves. AAA was towing it home for me the next morning. image_zpsquadskdqby randalllee06, onFlickr Excited to once again own a S-Chassis, I hit the forums looking for parts to get this thing back on the road. I found a Zilvia member selling his recently wrecked car with loads of goodies. I was towing that home the very next day. 3DFA3C9C-3A8A-4FFB-9B7F-3217A1CE5D5C_zpsaqviwhlnby randalllee06, onFlickr BC6086F9-2377-4CC6-8919-2050D199681E_zpsonayknyfby randalllee06, onFlickr Lots of work followed……. D53521E4-55FE-4370-BD39-F0B4E8847F90_zpsx3bmgxr9by randalllee06, onFlickr and I ended up with this (headed to the junkyard (I know I know, I should've kept it!))…… C274B25E-517B-42C2-90B5-AAE5FE7EBCD4_zps4yu5kgeoby randalllee06, onFlickr and this. 22BAD44A-02AB-412E-A08E-5DBC693090E2_zpskg25r6naby randalllee06, onFlickr CB942617-53EB-4605-93E0-0C3CC676B918_zpsol5yk46kby randalllee06, onFlickr Remember, my project car still has an auto trans, and bent valves, so it was now time for a drivetrain swap. Let’s kick this off by yanking the motor/auto trans DSC_0272_zps5uhhaxcyby randalllee06, onFlickr DSC_0270_zps1ncdzuf3by randalllee06, onFlickr DSC_0271_zpszze7ql3oby randalllee06, onFlickr DSC_0274_zps4eksgskbby randalllee06, onFlickr DSC_0296_zpsamdxfe8vby randalllee06, onFlickr Cleaned up the bay. DSC_0266_zpsaahmnpgnby randalllee06, onFlickr DSC_0267_zpsems6babzby randalllee06, onFlickr DSC_0268_zpswpnzlaioby randalllee06, onFlickr DSC_0270_zpspqft8hbbby randalllee06, onFlickr Much better DSC_0350_zpsbmmpqvqmby randalllee06, onFlickr DSC_0351_zpsq9gkvchtby randalllee06, onFlickr DSC_0352_zpsqymja0x9by randalllee06, onFlickr Installed a man pedal. DSC_0355_zpsjpqdcmtmby randalllee06, onFlickr DSC_0357_zpsf1uly46mby randalllee06, onFlickr While installing the clutch pedal, etc, I found a bunch ofbutchered wiring under the dash, and decided to swap the entire harness. Thiswould also make the manual swap more complete. Trying to make it as oem as possible. DSC_0332_zpsr2wtttltby randalllee06, onFlickr DSC_0333_zpsz1t8froqby randalllee06, onFlickr DSC_0335_zpsu0ts0fyxby randalllee06, onFlickr Messy DSC_0326_zpsey1bgnpgby randalllee06, onFlickr DSC_0338_zpsqsjrrsvaby randalllee06, onFlickr I purchased all new oem hoses and gaskets to install on theKA24DE before install, and found a not so pleasant surprise after pulling theintake . DSC_0315_zpssdswlbbcby randalllee06, onFlickr This led to ripping the head off, and……. (#1 cylinder) image_zpsawstjpjnby randalllee06, onFlickr So, the head went off to a friend (port work/valve job), andthe block was sent out for a refresh. Meanwhile, I started working on the rearsubframe. DSC_0350_zpsebnzgimlby randalllee06, onFlickr DSC_0353_zpsvnmb4hjdby randalllee06, onFlickr I hate these!!!! image_zpslflywoabby randalllee06, onFlickr Fresh powder, new bushings…. image_zpsqvjmy7rtby randalllee06, onFlickr image_zpsjbe3romjby randalllee06, onFlickr Here is the completed subframe with all new energy bushings,whiteline subframe bushings, new ball joints, and new SPL arms. image_zpsfjzkv2csby randalllee06, onFlickr Installed the rear subframe and was very excited to see thecar back on the ground. image_zpsns4ejtenby randalllee06, onFlickr About this time I decided I wanted to paint the car, so offto the bodyshop it went. image_zpsdajidktkby randalllee06, onFlickr Stripping her down. image_zpspklia1cmby randalllee06, onFlickr image_zpsz8ffnsx8by randalllee06, onFlickr image_zpsndqmtyokby randalllee06, onFlickr image_zpsjotk6jagby randalllee06, onFlickr Everything aside from the hood and fenders was stripped, butI didn’t get photos of it all. Decided to swap to 5-lug. I used J30 front hubs and z32rears. Had to machine a about 7 thousandths off of the J30’s to press the S13bearings into them. image_zpstsptx6uoby randalllee06, onFlickr image_zpsiuy1qdymby randalllee06, onFlickr New wheels and tires. WedsSport TC105N in 17x9 +25 with255/40R17 Hankook Ventus RS3’s image_zpsnolxo1o0by randalllee06, onFlickr Here they are on the “mostly” primered car with ride heightand alignment pretty close to where it will end up. 27362049180_6428a5789e_bby randalllee06, onFlickr DSC_0023by randalllee06, onFlickr DSC_0018by randalllee06, onFlickr DSC_0017by randalllee06, onFlickr This brings us to where the car is currently. Hope youenjoyed the read so far, I should have engine updates soon. __________________ Build Thread @lees_garage Last edited by Lees_Garage; 06-13-2018 at 03:16 PM.. Reason: Updated photos

05-07-2015, 01:03 PM	#2
TwelveAM Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,933 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	Hell yeah this is gonna be good

05-07-2015, 09:38 PM	#4
Jibbberish Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 125 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	In for grip. Looks like a good start!

05-08-2015, 12:34 AM	#5
rawgarage Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: h o u s t o n Age: 35 Posts: 5,986 Trader Rating: (75) Feedback Score: 75 reviews	Solid....good stuff

05-08-2015, 02:58 PM	#6
Apex Eight Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: GA Age: 30 Posts: 265 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Such a solid start. I'm sold. Subbed

05-08-2015, 08:11 PM	#7
90RedCoupe Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sweet hatch dude. Solid start too [emoji106]🏼 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-24-2015, 02:41 AM	#11
Apex Eight Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: GA Age: 30 Posts: 265 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Cool truck and holy shit the polisher made the paint look brand new! What kind of polish did you use?

06-24-2015, 12:16 PM	#12
AzS13hatch Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: AZ/ South Korea Age: 35 Posts: 121 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow that polish did wonders. My car looks like yours did. Sadly she sat outside for a year and I had no choice in the matter. I need some revival in my paint

08-02-2015, 10:19 AM	#16
futures14drift Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Massachusetts Age: 29 Posts: 277 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	great detail in the pics im excited to keep reading this!

08-03-2015, 09:57 AM	#17
10psitx Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: La Grange Texas Age: 49 Posts: 274 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Great job so far man! car is clean looking forward to updates.

08-27-2015, 10:17 AM	#18
Lees_Garage Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern CA Posts: 1,190 Trader Rating: (66) Feedback Score: 66 reviews	deleted due to dead photo links __________________ Build Thread @lees_garage Last edited by Lees_Garage; 06-13-2018 at 01:07 PM..

11-30-2015, 09:26 PM	#19
Lees_Garage Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern CA Posts: 1,190 Trader Rating: (66) Feedback Score: 66 reviews	deleted due to dead photo links __________________ Build Thread @lees_garage Last edited by Lees_Garage; 06-13-2018 at 01:07 PM..

12-01-2015, 08:18 AM	#20
ghostly240 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: St.Pete Florida Posts: 15 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Clean build. I wanna see more!

12-16-2015, 09:31 PM	#21
Lees_Garage Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern CA Posts: 1,190 Trader Rating: (66) Feedback Score: 66 reviews	deleted due to dead photo links __________________ Build Thread @lees_garage Last edited by Lees_Garage; 06-13-2018 at 01:07 PM..

12-17-2015, 12:39 AM	#22
rawgarage Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: h o u s t o n Age: 35 Posts: 5,986 Trader Rating: (75) Feedback Score: 75 reviews	Keep going!!!!

12-17-2015, 03:05 PM	#23
Juan@Fontananissan Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Fontana, Ca Age: 34 Posts: 282 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Keep up the solid work good sir! __________________ Competition Engines & Dyno Tuning. (951)708-1648 \| [email protected]

12-17-2015, 03:29 PM	#24
Smooth Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Merica Age: 36 Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Are you really playing "Jinga" to hold your car up??

12-17-2015, 11:19 PM	#26
SoundEfx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: WA Posts: 1,250 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Wicked work pimp. That's alot of progress in a short period of time. What's impressive is that it seems most of the work is done by yourself.

12-28-2015, 02:15 PM	#28
Lees_Garage Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern CA Posts: 1,190 Trader Rating: (66) Feedback Score: 66 reviews	Lee's Garage S13 Hatch (Grip/Daily Build) deleted due to dead photo links __________________ Build Thread @lees_garage Last edited by Lees_Garage; 06-13-2018 at 01:07 PM..

12-28-2015, 04:11 PM	#29
SR2oD3T Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: fremont Posts: 181 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	that's a very clean white s13. well worth the time and money to invest. love the detail pictures too. keep it up man!

12-29-2015, 02:42 PM	#30
forgotten Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 110 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Love how clean that 240sx is, and nice built !! you mu livest of been so mad when the neighbor killed the 240 omg i would of yelled my life Last edited by forgotten; 12-29-2015 at 03:36 PM..