Just bought this
Came out of a lockup been stowed there since 09
3 owner last owner was a doctor
Standard apart from a fancy tail pipe
So far:-
Rear subframe rotted out
Boot floor rotted out
Sill on rear drivers side
Haven't had chance to clean yet
All comments welcome
Good or bad
Cor ! You do like a minger, don't you ?
I hope you're not paying big money for these cars you're buying
TBH, this and the S13 only look fit for spares salvage to me unless you want something that is a real mission or something to banger race/drift.
There are cars out there with decent shells you know.
Ref the 13 Johnny why is that scrap?
It's clean underneath ok rear looks abit dented due to accident but no worst than a rusted out s13 somebody gets to repair
Just looking over the project threads and there is a lot worse 13 and 14's than mine going back on the road
Wish you could come over have a brew and have a look around them
But thanks for the comment anyway
Also like I said the rear sub frame is crusty rusty
does a r33 sub frame fit I think I read before?
anybody local to the NE wana come round and have a chat (I NEED FRIENDS!!!)
Sorry I was being presumptuous. What are you buying these cars for ?
You've said what you are starting with but what are you aiming for ?
The 14 engine bay shows that the turrets need work as they are rusty and if the other pics are anything to go by, there is rust in a lot of other places too so you are going to need a lot of welding done.
If you are an accomplished welder, it might be doable but if you are going to pay someone to do it, it would be a lot cheaper to buy a car with a decent shell.
Just after a fast road spec car
It's bought as a project as I like to tinker on weekends
Looks just like mine did when i first got started. Perfectly fixable with some time and effort. Save another zenki!
Zenki??
Sorry I'm still learning
Also
Just started her up and
ABS light is on and airbag light is on
Ohh yes can't wait to get stuck into it headaches ahead!!!!
Any of the above common faults?
neither of those are common really
Ok
Just googled it there is away to reset the light or do fault diognistic from the flashes
Looks like a big project there mate. That rust isnt good, and that looks a fairly serious job. If you have the space to strip this down and get it on a rotisserie then youd have a better chance, but it will take a damn good welder to do that in a driveway.
Answering some of your other stuff -
Airbag light could just be the slipper ring contact in the steering column. ABS light, not so sure, but neither can just be flashed off i dont think.
Yes R33 rear subframes fit. Find a R33 GTS-T, the rear subframe and driveshafts can be used, but a lot of people on here sell good used rear subframes for around £50.
If I was you id cut out and completely replace the sills, that rust looks deep - and it always spreads further than you expect. One of the members on here makes replacement sills at good prices.
Also - Zenki means the earlier S14 with the block front lights. Kouki means the facelifted S14a with the angular front lights.
Last edited by misterjake; 08-04-2015 at 00:47.
Thanks jake
It's not going to bea drive way build its going in my dads lockup next to his datsun 120y
The boot rust
Not that bad really easy enough fix with fresh metal
Slowly tack weld and seamsealer. Otherwise, it'll warp and twist and never look right.Originally Posted by GWtaylor
The boot rust
Not that bad really easy enough fix with fresh metal
EDIT: I couldn't see pics at work and thought you were talking about an S13 bootlid. As P2K says, replace the panel.
Last edited by Jonny Wilkinson; 08-04-2015 at 20:58.
If that was me, I'd be replacing that back panel. You can still get them from Nissan for not bank breaking money.
Ahh I didn't know that we'll I'll just do that then
How do I find part number
Nissan will look it up for you if you give them your chassis number.
S bodies need saving they are only getting lower in numbers with soo many being scrapped due to rust. I look forward to seeing what you do with this.
I'm about to save a customers car from being reshelled so thats two being kept in the road ha ha
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