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Impact Black · 12-06-2008, 06:10 PM

the project is looking great man, giving me inspiration to give my car come R&R.

jon_mr2 · 12-06-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by drifterRS

i hope you know you cant buff that engine bay with a buffer. buffers are for flat surfaces only. and if you want to add more clear wet sand it with some 1000 and dont break through or you will have to spray base all over again.

yeah, i decided since i missed some areas with the base coat, i sanded down again and resprayed black and will respray the clear coat again with no buffing. going to practice on some other stuff first probably.

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Originally Posted by brett-hancock

MAN MAN MAN!!! YOU'RE DOIN' ONE HELL OF A JOB, KEEP IT UP!!! Can't wait to get my truck finished so I can start the same thing on my 89' HATCH. Oh an I have a question. I'm wantin to change my interior from the ugly O.E.M. blue to black an was really leanin against paint cuz the smell lingers around inside forever (well everyone I've done so far has). So my question: Does that paint you're using have the lingering smell???

to answer your question, it HAD a lingering smell, but this cars been sitting like this for a year or so already, so the smell is long gone, lol.

JDS Performance · 12-07-2008, 10:53 AM

Man great build thread!
I would love to see a price breakdown.

luckky · 12-07-2008, 02:20 PM

Well, just read the whole thread!
Amazing work eithic im impressed and now heading out to my parents house to start tearing apart my silvia! I think you have inspired many people to work on their cars and put their hart into them! Great work man, cant wait to see what you have in store next!

Also what year maxima are those cup holder out of?
And i was also wondering what the "steering angle spacer" is used for? and where it is installed?

Pho Man · 12-07-2008, 10:40 PM

looks like it's coming along really good now. Did you sand and paint the dash support bar at all? I know mines rusted and when I have my dash out again will be painting it.

itz_jOw3 · 12-08-2008, 03:57 AM

wooowww, I must say I am very very impressed with all the hard work you've put into your car!!

Keep it up and keep us posted with new goodies ~

jamben · 12-08-2008, 04:05 AM

are you putting it back to stock?.. thats legit good looking so far

jon_mr2 · 12-09-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JDS Performance

Man great build thread!
I would love to see a price breakdown.

thanks man. ill probably do a general price breakdown at the end of this... so far its been quite costly. but hey, what do you expect working on a 19 year old car trying to make everything back to normal or better, lol.

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Originally Posted by luckky

Well, just read the whole thread!
Amazing work eithic im impressed and now heading out to my parents house to start tearing apart my silvia! I think you have inspired many people to work on their cars and put their hart into them! Great work man, cant wait to see what you have in store next!

Also what year maxima are those cup holder out of?
And i was also wondering what the "steering angle spacer" is used for? and where it is installed?

wow, lots of people message me about them cupholders, lol. well, heres the answer guys... i believe its from a 89-94 maxima, but not too positive. just look on ebay!

as for the steering angle spacers, heres something i found with a quick search...
http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/163811...-run-them.html

but yeah, i got em from powered by max when i ordered some stuff, so i put em on since i had everything apart. sometimes i wish i couldve put parts on piece by piece to actually feel the difference it makes to the vehicle.

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Originally Posted by jamben

are you putting it back to stock?.. thats legit good looking so far

well, depends what you mean by stock. i was going to restore it back to factory spec, but some things are just cheaper or just as much aftermarket. so yeah, why not kinda build it up a little, as well as to my own taste.

jon_mr2 · 12-14-2008, 04:19 AM

More parts in the mail... woot!

got a one piece steel driveshaft

also a dif fan controller, an hks silencer for the exhaust, and some freeze plugs

and im addicted to grid, its a fun racing game :P

drifter808 · 12-14-2008, 10:25 AM

after you telling me about Grid i went and rented it from blockbuster. Its pretty good. I also think i found out whats up with my Diff. I'll call you later

Hawaiian240 · 01-12-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jon_mr2

More parts in the mail... woot!

got a one piece steel driveshaft

Ho brah, I tink we get da same driveshaf lidat!

WASSUP! What you been up to??? Any updates???

wow-thats-a-cool-car · 01-12-2009, 08:27 PM

lets see this finnished!!!

lazymbf · 01-16-2009, 11:28 PM

what air compressor are you using for the air gun and painting? Thanks

NISMO_tuner · 01-25-2009, 03:01 PM

wow...i am really impressed with all of the hard work that you put into building the car
how much have you spent on everything so far?
i wanna do a complete tear down and rebuild of my car, but it looks like its a lot of work and costly...
it does get my inspired to work on my car though.

with that said, im gonna finish tearing out the engine from my car

180love · 01-26-2009, 06:52 PM

Awsome build brah i like your fab'd up lower radiator support... ive got mine out at the moment and im thinking im gonna have to be a biter and do something similar.

subscribed.

jon_mr2 · 02-08-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NISMO_tuner

wow...i am really impressed with all of the hard work that you put into building the car
how much have you spent on everything so far?
i wanna do a complete tear down and rebuild of my car, but it looks like its a lot of work and costly...
it does get my inspired to work on my car though.

with that said, im gonna finish tearing out the engine from my car

Thanks for the comments guys.

As for the amount of money i have spent so far... its probably a rediculous amount, but i figure i might as well do it now than later on in life when i may not even be interested in it. But I love doing it, and learn a lot in the process. Ill probably add up everything i have purchased when i am done with this project.

As of right now, i just have to finish painting a few things and purchase some parts (The list of parts i need is finally getting smaller and smaller), then i can put everything back.

Havent really done much in the past month though

. But now i think things will pick up. Here are some pics of the engine bay again, i repainted again because i really thought the first job i painted looked awful! This time around it came out better, finally getting the feel for the settings on the gun... the only problem i had this time was some orange peel, but now i understand why, so the next time i paint i really think ill pull it off. But i also had a dusty environment, so got some speckles and stuff in the clear. I think ill just leave it though, not like its a show car or anything.

OLD:

NEW:

And decided to change the freeze plugs since the engine was out.

I was going to paint today, but it ended up raining again. So im hoping next weekend will be better.

Hawaiian240 · 02-09-2009, 03:58 AM

YES! He's back. Good to see that it's still going!

Keep it up Jon! EVERYBODY here on the mainland want to see this one through.

Remember, if you need any info, just ask. I am sure anyone who's followed your progress is willing to answer any question you may have.

I don't know if you've realized it, but you have probably inspired a ton of Zilvians to either start or even finish their own projects!

BTW, I am now up in the Norfolk, Virginia area. So if you need anything just give me a call or text me! I've been poking around some pick and pull yards here. I know shipping to the Big Island sucks, I hated it when I restored an old school International Scout II. And there aren't as many wrecking yards there too, they're most likely rust yards if anything!

Also, there is a guy in Kamuela that can do almost anything with fabrication for cars and trucks. His name is Billy Rego. He lives behind Hawaiian Homes. His house is at the far back left corner when you go in at the stop light by the police station. He used to work at Kona Muffler back in the day. He was the only guy I knew who could fabricate a 15" suspension lift, in his garage! Kinda like the stuff you see on the Extreme 4x4 and Trucks! shows on Spike tv. Always drives ridiculously lifted Chevy trucks. I'll have to see if my brother has his phone number still. But, if you have questions about fabricating anything, he's the man! I haven't talked to him since I joined the Navy, but he can do some sh!t you wouldn't believe!

Keep up the good work cuz!

drifter808 · 02-09-2009, 08:03 AM

^^im looking to buy one of the chevy's that guy built.haha

jon_mr2 · 02-11-2009, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawaiian240

YES! He's back. Good to see that it's still going!

Keep it up Jon! EVERYBODY here on the mainland want to see this one through.

Remember, if you need any info, just ask. I am sure anyone who's followed your progress is willing to answer any question you may have.

I don't know if you've realized it, but you have probably inspired a ton of Zilvians to either start or even finish their own projects!

BTW, I am now up in the Norfolk, Virginia area. So if you need anything just give me a call or text me! I've been poking around some pick and pull yards here. I know shipping to the Big Island sucks, I hated it when I restored an old school International Scout II. And there aren't as many wrecking yards there too, they're most likely rust yards if anything!

Also, there is a guy in Kamuela that can do almost anything with fabrication for cars and trucks. His name is Billy Rego. He lives behind Hawaiian Homes. His house is at the far back left corner when you go in at the stop light by the police station. He used to work at Kona Muffler back in the day. He was the only guy I knew who could fabricate a 15" suspension lift, in his garage! Kinda like the stuff you see on the Extreme 4x4 and Trucks! shows on Spike tv. Always drives ridiculously lifted Chevy trucks. I'll have to see if my brother has his phone number still. But, if you have questions about fabricating anything, he's the man! I haven't talked to him since I joined the Navy, but he can do some sh!t you wouldn't believe!

Keep up the good work cuz!

Hey Kevin!
Thanks for all the support! Really, it helps motivate me to get er done! lol. I think im almost there actually... just several more parts to paint and at least suspension arms to get the car back on the ground. I was thinking of Powered By Max suspension arms, but they are on back order for another month or two. So, in the meantime, im just waiting. I actually can finish up the interior as well. Purchased all my 4 gauge wire for the battery relocation, Still need to find a good beige color for the headliner, need to change out the ac evaporator and buy new seats. So, most of this time im just waiting to save enough money to buy parts pretty much.

As for fabricating... i wish i could go to school to learn more about it. If i could, i wouldnt mind it for a career... but then again who wouldnt! lol. I need to get into trucks more, the Big Island really isnt the place for cars, lol. As for offroading/camping and stuff, having a truck is neccesary. Maybe ill learn more later on. But in the meantime, ill be working on the nissan.

hacknik · 03-24-2009, 02:16 AM

This is REALLY coming along. I've been keeping and eye on this build for the past little while, and just want to tell you that this is an AMAZING build.

I plan on doing and overhaul on my hatchie very soon, and your def. motivating me to get started sooner.

Has there been any progress latley?

And again +1 for doing this in your own garage!

Xise · 03-25-2009, 07:07 AM

This is a very inspiring thread to read, Oh yeah my 1st post on the forum BTW. I am about to undergo this exact project, and seeing what you have done with your s13 gives me some hope. My rust was pretty bad on the spot every s13 rusts on, but yours was WAY worse than mine and you have done an awesome job. I am looking for the cheapest price for the frame rails where the go 45 degrees up from the wheel well to the engine bay. my driver side raid has a hold big enough to see the exhaust manifold through. some other random spots of rust here and there. All i need to start are the frame parts, i am going to rip the carpets out soon, hopefully I won't find anything that will make me cringe.

If possible anyone have a link to a nice cheap frame rails, OEM would be best.

90KAcoupe · 03-26-2009, 12:58 AM

looks dope man.. i love you build.. my build thread is about to take a major turn.. the KA is getting a boost box (aka: supercharger)

whitenoise808 · 03-26-2009, 01:33 AM

Good to see another 240 build on the BI. What side you on? I am in Hilo. If you need parts I have a parts car. Lemme know, Shootz

s13k4v13 · 03-26-2009, 01:37 AM

Great work !

Redstar · 03-27-2009, 02:43 AM

This thread is great. Very good work!

hapa_s13 · 03-27-2009, 03:41 AM

Im feeling the Grid HAHA!

as I was reading and looking at pics, I was completely oblivious to Grid and I noticed and was like WTF?! lol

sick build though bruh. Keep it going man. and yes, grid is hella fun lol

s13tilldeath* · 03-27-2009, 07:06 AM

sick buid bro that is what im starting to do....

s13tony · 03-27-2009, 10:17 AM

can you do my car next lol

mixedwell · 03-28-2009, 02:33 AM

amazing. just amazing brotha

silpena · 03-28-2009, 04:17 AM

amazing build! where did u get that dash mat? lol i need one also.

12-07-2008, 10:53 AM	#273
JDS Performance Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 3,127 Trader Rating: (53) Feedback Score: 53 reviews	Man great build thread! I would love to see a price breakdown. __________________ http://www.240SXTECHDVDS.org http://www.JDSPerformanceTurbos.com

12-07-2008, 02:20 PM	#274
luckky Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto Age: 38 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, just read the whole thread! Amazing work eithic im impressed and now heading out to my parents house to start tearing apart my silvia! I think you have inspired many people to work on their cars and put their hart into them! Great work man, cant wait to see what you have in store next! Also what year maxima are those cup holder out of? And i was also wondering what the "steering angle spacer" is used for? and where it is installed? Last edited by luckky; 12-08-2008 at 04:06 PM..

12-14-2008, 10:25 AM	#280
drifter808 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Big Island Age: 35 Posts: 829 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: drifter808 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	after you telling me about Grid i went and rented it from blockbuster. Its pretty good. I also think i found out whats up with my Diff. I'll call you later __________________

01-12-2009, 08:27 PM	#282
wow-thats-a-cool-car Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California Posts: 2,663 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	lets see this finnished!!! __________________

01-25-2009, 03:01 PM	#284
NISMO_tuner Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal 818/562/714 Posts: 2,193 Trader Rating: (64) Feedback Score: 64 reviews	wow...i am really impressed with all of the hard work that you put into building the car how much have you spent on everything so far? i wanna do a complete tear down and rebuild of my car, but it looks like its a lot of work and costly... it does get my inspired to work on my car though. with that said, im gonna finish tearing out the engine from my car __________________ Check my for sale thread for S13 parts

12-06-2008, 06:10 PM	#271
Impact Black Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 469 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the project is looking great man, giving me inspiration to give my car come R&R.

12-07-2008, 10:40 PM	#275
Pho Man Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Age: 41 Posts: 109 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	looks like it's coming along really good now. Did you sand and paint the dash support bar at all? I know mines rusted and when I have my dash out again will be painting it.

12-08-2008, 03:57 AM	#276
itz_jOw3 BANNED Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 328 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	wooowww, I must say I am very very impressed with all the hard work you've put into your car!! Keep it up and keep us posted with new goodies ~

12-08-2008, 04:05 AM	#277
jamben Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: sanjose Age: 35 Posts: 131 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	are you putting it back to stock?.. thats legit good looking so far

12-14-2008, 04:19 AM	#279
jon_mr2 Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: hawaii Age: 36 Posts: 213 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	More parts in the mail... woot! got a one piece steel driveshaft also a dif fan controller, an hks silencer for the exhaust, and some freeze plugs and im addicted to grid, its a fun racing game :P

01-16-2009, 11:28 PM	#283
lazymbf Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: MD Age: 43 Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what air compressor are you using for the air gun and painting? Thanks

01-26-2009, 06:52 PM	#285
180love Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: south FL Age: 34 Posts: 416 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Awsome build brah i like your fab'd up lower radiator support... ive got mine out at the moment and im thinking im gonna have to be a biter and do something similar. subscribed.

02-09-2009, 03:58 AM	#287
Hawaiian240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chesapeake, VA Age: 51 Posts: 517 Trader Rating: (17) Rides Gallery: Hawaiian240 Feedback Score: 17 reviews	YES! He's back. Good to see that it's still going! Keep it up Jon! EVERYBODY here on the mainland want to see this one through. Remember, if you need any info, just ask. I am sure anyone who's followed your progress is willing to answer any question you may have. I don't know if you've realized it, but you have probably inspired a ton of Zilvians to either start or even finish their own projects! BTW, I am now up in the Norfolk, Virginia area. So if you need anything just give me a call or text me! I've been poking around some pick and pull yards here. I know shipping to the Big Island sucks, I hated it when I restored an old school International Scout II. And there aren't as many wrecking yards there too, they're most likely rust yards if anything! Also, there is a guy in Kamuela that can do almost anything with fabrication for cars and trucks. His name is Billy Rego. He lives behind Hawaiian Homes. His house is at the far back left corner when you go in at the stop light by the police station. He used to work at Kona Muffler back in the day. He was the only guy I knew who could fabricate a 15" suspension lift, in his garage! Kinda like the stuff you see on the Extreme 4x4 and Trucks! shows on Spike tv. Always drives ridiculously lifted Chevy trucks. I'll have to see if my brother has his phone number still. But, if you have questions about fabricating anything, he's the man! I haven't talked to him since I joined the Navy, but he can do some sh!t you wouldn't believe! Keep up the good work cuz! __________________ For Sale threads: http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/33286...tons-pics.html Review Thread: http://zilvia.net/f/private-sellers/...-chhheeee.html TRADER RATING: http://zilvia.net/f/traderratings.html?u=66301

02-09-2009, 08:03 AM	#288
drifter808 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Big Island Age: 35 Posts: 829 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: drifter808 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	^^im looking to buy one of the chevy's that guy built.haha __________________

03-24-2009, 02:16 AM	#290
hacknik Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mississauga, Canada Age: 34 Posts: 68 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This is REALLY coming along. I've been keeping and eye on this build for the past little while, and just want to tell you that this is an AMAZING build. I plan on doing and overhaul on my hatchie very soon, and your def. motivating me to get started sooner. Has there been any progress latley? And again +1 for doing this in your own garage! __________________ Shit is WET

03-25-2009, 07:07 AM	#291
Xise Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New England Age: 40 Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	This is a very inspiring thread to read, Oh yeah my 1st post on the forum BTW. I am about to undergo this exact project, and seeing what you have done with your s13 gives me some hope. My rust was pretty bad on the spot every s13 rusts on, but yours was WAY worse than mine and you have done an awesome job. I am looking for the cheapest price for the frame rails where the go 45 degrees up from the wheel well to the engine bay. my driver side raid has a hold big enough to see the exhaust manifold through. some other random spots of rust here and there. All i need to start are the frame parts, i am going to rip the carpets out soon, hopefully I won't find anything that will make me cringe. If possible anyone have a link to a nice cheap frame rails, OEM would be best.

03-26-2009, 12:58 AM	#292
90KAcoupe Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: mt. juliet TN Age: 33 Posts: 542 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	looks dope man.. i love you build.. my build thread is about to take a major turn.. the KA is getting a boost box (aka: supercharger) __________________ the sig rules are gay!!

03-26-2009, 01:33 AM	#293
whitenoise808 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hawaii Age: 42 Posts: 16 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good to see another 240 build on the BI. What side you on? I am in Hilo. If you need parts I have a parts car. Lemme know, Shootz

03-26-2009, 01:37 AM	#294
s13k4v13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: LB562 Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Great work !

03-27-2009, 02:43 AM	#295
Redstar Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Age: 35 Posts: 281 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	This thread is great. Very good work!

03-27-2009, 03:41 AM	#296
hapa_s13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 33 Posts: 90 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Im feeling the Grid HAHA! as I was reading and looking at pics, I was completely oblivious to Grid and I noticed and was like WTF?! lol sick build though bruh. Keep it going man. and yes, grid is hella fun lol

03-27-2009, 07:06 AM	#297
s13tilldeath* Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 436 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	sick buid bro that is what im starting to do....

03-27-2009, 10:17 AM	#298
s13tony Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: big bad monte Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	can you do my car next lol

03-28-2009, 02:33 AM	#299
mixedwell Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SOuth Cali Posts: 892 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	amazing. just amazing brotha __________________ silvia... my love ::

03-28-2009, 04:17 AM	#300
silpena Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LIVE OAK,CA Age: 37 Posts: 834 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	amazing build! where did u get that dash mat? lol i need one also.