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alkemyst · 06-30-2008, 05:25 PM

the only 5 step method is:

1) pick color
2) drive to body shop
3) cash or credit
4) pick up car
5) enjoy.

juice.def · 06-30-2008, 09:53 PM

nice color..

Smurf_240SX · 06-30-2008, 10:05 PM

wow this looks like its gonna turn out really nice! I wanna see more

BLKS13 · 07-01-2008, 12:51 AM

You should continue this as your build thread. haha

I envy your car, and the time you have to work on it

Keep it up!

SexPanda · 07-01-2008, 01:02 AM

Damn... Looking very good, good pointers. Im jealous. I cant wait til I buy another 240 now...

Im gonna do so much to the body... It'll be stiffer than an old dude with an unlimited supply of viagra.

gsracer · 07-16-2008, 04:24 PM

This is where the car sits, roof is primered. Reluctantly got some origin labs rear bumper and side skirts. Heres some pics

As a side note.

I completly deplore the way the car is coming out. I say deplore because i dont have my thesarus handy and cant think up a stronger word than hate. This car is completly the opposite of what i wanted to build when i began this project. It has snoballed in to a wide body fiberglass hunk of i dont know what. Some of you may think it looks good, im on the fence about it. Once its done it will probably be up for sale.

PITCH · 07-16-2008, 04:40 PM

I'de keep the kouki front bumper. Put back on the Navan sides and rear valence.

The O.G Labs kinda throws the front off. Unless you add a gReddy front Kouki lip.

gsracer · 07-16-2008, 05:00 PM

forgot to mention, ordered a greddy kouki font lip, its not here yet though

s14unimog · 07-16-2008, 07:29 PM

Props for the paint job but I think I'm going to side with you on this one. Why did you do this to your car, it was sooooo beautiful! I love the clean OEM aero look you had before. Its the same look my car has!

I've got a few questions about the progress so far, Where is the core support and what happened to it getting welded in?

secondly, why are you still going this way with it, you're obviously unhappy so WTF?

illvialuver · 07-16-2008, 07:42 PM

looking good keep it up. I would do it myself but my friend is going ot do a backyard special for me too.

bo2o · 07-16-2008, 07:47 PM

your neibors must hate you.

khilgers · 07-16-2008, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsracer

forgot to mention, ordered a greddy kouki font lip, its not here yet though

just be careful with it. Mine is currently 3 pieces, epoxied and zip tied together. Its a very strange plastic that they use, almost like PVC. No give, very brittle and loves to crack. Car looks great, keep up the good work.

smellslikecurry · 07-16-2008, 09:19 PM

more info on the car deck...did u build it yourself?
how are u painting on there without all kinds of dust and bugs getting on the paint

OptionZero · 07-16-2008, 10:59 PM

man, those bumpers ruined the car

would have liked to see the oem aero and wide fenders with your awesome wheels

bring 'em back, sell the origin

96Turbo · 07-16-2008, 11:17 PM

very very nice! I especially like your "semi-tubbed" wheel wells. they look clean, stock, but are functional. It's not too late to change out the rear bump & side skirts...don't give up on it!!

gsracer · 07-20-2008, 03:33 PM

getting there

kaje36 · 07-23-2008, 11:34 AM

they definitely looks good!

How are you doing the radiator support and what not? I saw early on you cut out the upper section after you replaced it.

HyperTek · 07-23-2008, 11:43 AM

awww i miss your zenki navan front!!!

looks good tho

drftmark · 07-23-2008, 12:01 PM

did you forget to mask the windsheild? Or did you want primer on it?

Car looks good, makes me want to paint my car.

Om1kron · 07-23-2008, 12:05 PM

yeah I missed that, you mentioned something about replacing the radiator support with one from the junkyard, but then you painted the engine bay i did not see a new radiator support welded to the engine bay, figured that would've made sense to weld that on before re-painting the engine bay since you have to sand off the paint you laid to re weld that support on, and now risk weld scars/spatter getting on the paint you laid down in there already.

I may be completely off, but how was that approached?

Om1kron · 07-23-2008, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drftmark

did you forget to mask the windsheild? Or did you want primer on it?

Car looks good, makes me want to paint my car.

the windshield looks fucked, still should've pulled it to paint the metal and get rid of any rust that may of built up from the shitty window seals on these cars.

FRoSt415 · 07-23-2008, 12:17 PM

nothing a razor blade and some paint thinner cant cure on that windsheild. i did the same thing but i masked it. what happened was when my car was in the booth the newspaper got ripped and over spray got on my car windows. i used a razor blade and some 800 grit to sharpen the blade to not make any scratches on my windsheild.

s13 @ fullboost · 07-23-2008, 12:28 PM

Looks really good

n_my_coupe · 07-23-2008, 12:32 PM

OFF TOPIC....but just curious how your neighbors like the over spray on their windows lol.... good job bro looks real good be sure to post when all done

blueshark123 · 07-23-2008, 12:37 PM

fyi steel wool works good to clean windshields also

n_my_coupe · 07-23-2008, 12:39 PM

IM SOOOOOOOOOOO JEALOUS nice nice nice

Import_Prophetz · 07-23-2008, 12:41 PM

that is a nice paint job, mostly without a booth.

kaje36 · 07-23-2008, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Om1kron

yeah I missed that, you mentioned something about replacing the radiator support with one from the junkyard, but then you painted the engine bay i did not see a new radiator support welded to the engine bay,

The lower portion of the radiator support was welded into place, but not the upper... the upper portion got completely cut off.

romeobrood · 07-23-2008, 12:48 PM

you didnt have any dust issues?

boosted98gst · 07-23-2008, 01:11 PM

I paint for a living and it looks to be a decent job for being outside, with the heat out there im sure the flash off time for the paint and clear is super fast, so most stuff does not have time to stick to the clear and paint.
I know how you feel about the whole fiber glass issues, man I ended up doing the same thing to my coupe, going to far , everyone loves how it looks but i also am not happy and wish I kept it how it was. I dont care what anyone says I see paint and body work everyday eventhe best products that are FRP are janky in my book. Good luck with it man .

06-30-2008, 05:25 PM	#31
alkemyst Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Florida Age: 52 Posts: 868 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the only 5 step method is: 1) pick color 2) drive to body shop 3) cash or credit 4) pick up car 5) enjoy. __________________ Now my Kensai, I curse you to be a Ronin and with the my remaining spirit I, beseech Chimata-No-Kami, to have you wander through time and distance lands, seeking a new master.

06-30-2008, 09:53 PM	#32
juice.def Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Califoolya Age: 36 Posts: 456 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	nice color.. __________________

07-01-2008, 01:02 AM	#35
SexPanda Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Where ever there is free beer Posts: 3,239 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Damn... Looking very good, good pointers. Im jealous. I cant wait til I buy another 240 now... Im gonna do so much to the body... It'll be stiffer than an old dude with an unlimited supply of viagra. __________________ BRAND NEW GReddy PRofec E-01 EBC for sale, Cheap!

07-16-2008, 04:24 PM	#36
gsracer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami Age: 40 Posts: 1,590 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	This is where the car sits, roof is primered. Reluctantly got some origin labs rear bumper and side skirts. Heres some pics As a side note. I completly deplore the way the car is coming out. I say deplore because i dont have my thesarus handy and cant think up a stronger word than hate. This car is completly the opposite of what i wanted to build when i began this project. It has snoballed in to a wide body fiberglass hunk of i dont know what. Some of you may think it looks good, im on the fence about it. Once its done it will probably be up for sale. __________________ ANTI-STRETCH NAZI Vortech Supercharged Vh45de S14 V8nissans.com

07-16-2008, 04:40 PM	#37
PITCH Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,103 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I'de keep the kouki front bumper. Put back on the Navan sides and rear valence. The O.G Labs kinda throws the front off. Unless you add a gReddy front Kouki lip. __________________

06-30-2008, 10:05 PM	#33
Smurf_240SX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So Cal- I.E Age: 35 Posts: 880 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	wow this looks like its gonna turn out really nice! I wanna see more

07-01-2008, 12:51 AM	#34
BLKS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Duluth, Ga Age: 35 Posts: 248 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You should continue this as your build thread. haha I envy your car, and the time you have to work on it Keep it up!

07-16-2008, 05:00 PM	#38
gsracer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami Age: 40 Posts: 1,590 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	forgot to mention, ordered a greddy kouki font lip, its not here yet though __________________ ANTI-STRETCH NAZI Vortech Supercharged Vh45de S14 V8nissans.com

07-16-2008, 07:29 PM	#39
s14unimog Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In a place, near a river, over a lake Age: 37 Posts: 2,415 Trader Rating: (22) Rides Gallery: s14unimog Feedback Score: 22 reviews	Props for the paint job but I think I'm going to side with you on this one. Why did you do this to your car, it was sooooo beautiful! I love the clean OEM aero look you had before. Its the same look my car has! I've got a few questions about the progress so far, Where is the core support and what happened to it getting welded in? secondly, why are you still going this way with it, you're obviously unhappy so WTF? __________________ Fuking ginger bread man stole my wallet... SHIFT*lock_slide to side d3m3rs0n: if i have a baby im naming it Brandons Fault Emerson

07-16-2008, 07:42 PM	#40
illvialuver Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: M-A-R-S... MARS BITCHES Age: 41 Posts: 5,065 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	looking good keep it up. I would do it myself but my friend is going ot do a backyard special for me too.

07-16-2008, 07:47 PM	#41
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07-16-2008, 09:19 PM	#43
smellslikecurry Post Whore! Join Date: May 2003 Location: bangladesh Age: 37 Posts: 4,590 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	more info on the car deck...did u build it yourself? how are u painting on there without all kinds of dust and bugs getting on the paint __________________

07-16-2008, 10:59 PM	#44
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 40 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	man, those bumpers ruined the car would have liked to see the oem aero and wide fenders with your awesome wheels bring 'em back, sell the origin

07-16-2008, 11:17 PM	#45
96Turbo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: AZ Age: 35 Posts: 1,315 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	very very nice! I especially like your "semi-tubbed" wheel wells. they look clean, stock, but are functional. It's not too late to change out the rear bump & side skirts...don't give up on it!!

07-20-2008, 03:33 PM	#46
gsracer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami Age: 40 Posts: 1,590 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	getting there __________________ ANTI-STRETCH NAZI Vortech Supercharged Vh45de S14 V8nissans.com

07-23-2008, 11:34 AM	#47
kaje36 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: new hampshire Age: 42 Posts: 149 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	they definitely looks good! How are you doing the radiator support and what not? I saw early on you cut out the upper section after you replaced it.

07-23-2008, 11:43 AM	#48
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	awww i miss your zenki navan front!!! looks good tho __________________ Keep it Classy

07-23-2008, 12:01 PM	#49
drftmark Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: tx Posts: 524 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	did you forget to mask the windsheild? Or did you want primer on it? Car looks good, makes me want to paint my car.

07-23-2008, 12:05 PM	#50
Om1kron Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Granada Hills, CA Age: 43 Posts: 6,990 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	yeah I missed that, you mentioned something about replacing the radiator support with one from the junkyard, but then you painted the engine bay i did not see a new radiator support welded to the engine bay, figured that would've made sense to weld that on before re-painting the engine bay since you have to sand off the paint you laid to re weld that support on, and now risk weld scars/spatter getting on the paint you laid down in there already. I may be completely off, but how was that approached? __________________ Wayne Edwards https://om1kron.blogspot.com

07-23-2008, 12:17 PM	#52
FRoSt415 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: san francisco Age: 36 Posts: 305 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nothing a razor blade and some paint thinner cant cure on that windsheild. i did the same thing but i masked it. what happened was when my car was in the booth the newspaper got ripped and over spray got on my car windows. i used a razor blade and some 800 grit to sharpen the blade to not make any scratches on my windsheild.

07-23-2008, 12:28 PM	#53
s13 @ fullboost Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St.Petersburg,FL Posts: 2,549 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Looks really good __________________

07-23-2008, 12:32 PM	#54
n_my_coupe Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: socal riverside Age: 35 Posts: 507 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	OFF TOPIC....but just curious how your neighbors like the over spray on their windows lol.... good job bro looks real good be sure to post when all done

07-23-2008, 12:37 PM	#55
blueshark123 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 5,481 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	fyi steel wool works good to clean windshields also

07-23-2008, 12:39 PM	#56
n_my_coupe Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: socal riverside Age: 35 Posts: 507 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	IM SOOOOOOOOOOO JEALOUS nice nice nice

07-23-2008, 12:41 PM	#57
Import_Prophetz Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 115 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that is a nice paint job, mostly without a booth.

07-23-2008, 12:48 PM	#59
romeobrood Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Texas Age: 39 Posts: 150 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you didnt have any dust issues?

07-23-2008, 01:11 PM	#60
boosted98gst Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: oceanside Age: 41 Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I paint for a living and it looks to be a decent job for being outside, with the heat out there im sure the flash off time for the paint and clear is super fast, so most stuff does not have time to stick to the clear and paint. I know how you feel about the whole fiber glass issues, man I ended up doing the same thing to my coupe, going to far , everyone loves how it looks but i also am not happy and wish I kept it how it was. I dont care what anyone says I see paint and body work everyday eventhe best products that are FRP are janky in my book. Good luck with it man .