The "Help me buy an S-Chassis" Thread

[japierdole]

Hello Zilvia, I am looking to buy an S13 so I can have something to drive to school and also learn to drift. I know that using a daily to drift isn't a very good idea but I am still in highschool so I can take the bus to school when something goes wrong and I'm not able to drive the car. I like the look of a coupe better but I found this hatch with a blown motor and thought it may be a good fit for me. It needs a paint job but it's pretty clean on the inside and it doesn't have much rust. For now, I would swap in a good ka24de, install some bolt ons, and have the car painted. Do you guys think this would be a good base to build on? Thank you in advance for any help.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/5169444507.html

[CrimsonRockett]

Originally Posted by japierdole

Hello Zilvia, I am looking to buy an S13 so I can have something to drive to school and also learn to drift. I know that using a daily to drift isn't a very good idea but I am still in highschool so I can take the bus to school when something goes wrong and I'm not able to drive the car. I like the look of a coupe better but I found this hatch with a blown motor and thought it may be a good fit for me. It needs a paint job but it's pretty clean on the inside and it doesn't have much rust. For now, I would swap in a good ka24de, install some bolt ons, and have the car painted. Do you guys think this would be a good base to build on? Thank you in advance for any help.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/5169444507.html

That actually looks like a great base platform, especially considering your location.

The body looks good aside from the fact that it was sanded down.

Engine bay looks mostly original which will make swapping in a fresh KA a bit easier.

[japierdole]

Originally Posted by CrimsonRockett

That actually looks like a great base platform, especially considering your location.

The body looks good aside from the fact that it was sanded down.

Engine bay looks mostly original which will make swapping in a fresh KA a bit easier.

Most S13's around here for a similar price have a lot more rust and yes, the engine bay looks pretty clean.

Originally Posted by wanna240

I second Crimson. It's rough, and has no paint but with a bit of work it would be a great car. It looks bone stock too.

I'd say jump on it!

I was thinking a paint job is all the car needs to look decent since the engine bay and interior are already pretty clean. Different rims would help too.

Originally Posted by Almighty So

Sad thing is, that's a completely normal price for a roller in Chicago.
Again, if you can handle the swap by yourself or with friends, might be worth it.
And for the sake of being local, at least rattle can it black or something haha

I feel like it's a good deal for what it is. The difference between this car and this one is only an engine and rattle can paint job, but the price difference is almost $2000. I think I should be able to handle doing the swap with a friend or two.
Or just finish the front end to match the rest of the car, haha


I was hoping to take a look at the car today but I texted the owner almost 3 hours ago and have yet to receive a response.

[PrinceRvo]

If anybody could help me find a cheap 240sx that is in good condition tha would be great. $1200 -$1300

Originally Posted by japierdole

Hello Zilvia, I am looking to buy an S13 so I can have something to drive to school and also learn to drift. I know that using a daily to drift isn't a very good idea but I am still in highschool so I can take the bus to school when something goes wrong and I'm not able to drive the car. I like the look of a coupe better but I found this hatch with a blown motor and thought it may be a good fit for me. It needs a paint job but it's pretty clean on the inside and it doesn't have much rust. For now, I would swap in a good ka24de, install some bolt ons, and have the car painted. Do you guys think this would be a good base to build on? Thank you in advance for any help.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/5169444507.html