***Nissan 240SX Re-Build*** -Pictures Inside-

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Old May 31, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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wooh looking good!!!
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Old May 31, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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Nice shit man.
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Old May 31, 2009 | 11:34 AM
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Old May 31, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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Looking good. My first car was a black '91 240SX. Brings back memories.
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Old May 31, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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looking sharp!
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Old May 31, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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whoa, whats gng on with the paint on the TL?
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Old May 31, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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Very Nice. And the body looked pretty good, no rot or major rust (from the pics anyway).
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Old May 31, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperTrooper169
Awesome! How did it run?
Runs pretty good except for a bug I'm working out regarding the thermostat. I bought a new one and replaced the old one, then I had to "burp" the coolant system. The KA seems to be a little bit tougher than normal to remove excess air from the coolant system, but so far it seems to be doing ok. My trouble was that while the car idled, the engine temperature gauge registered at normal, but once you took it down the road a mile or so, the gauge would gradually decrease until it rested on the bottom notch right at "C". maybe since there is no front end it the cooling effect from the wind is that much more dramatic? I'm starting to wonder if my temperature gauge is malfunctioning. It hasn't overheated, so I'm thankful for that.

Originally Posted by mrmako
Very Nice. And the body looked pretty good, no rot or major rust (from the pics anyway).
Thanks. There is no rust except for a dime size spot under the hatch which is just surface rust. The car is actually very straight and I'm hoping to get it painted very soon. I'm also considering going ahead and purchasing a Silvia front end conversion along with some 180sx tails, I've always liked the Sil-Eighty look.

Originally Posted by ThermonMermon
whoa, whats gng on with the paint on the TL?
It seems to be a common problem with TLs that have seen heavy duty sun ie; Florida, Arizona,etc.

The paint only appears lioke that from sertain angles under direct sunlight, the front end looks the same from certain angles as well. I here that WDP has this problem as well as AM.

For all of the compliments, thank you! I'm really stoked about this car and have alot in store for it later down the road.




For your viewing pleasure...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEdrSsBda24
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Old May 31, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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great project!
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Old May 31, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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A sign of things to come...



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Old May 31, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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That thing sounds mean as hell.
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 02:32 AM
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For your viewing pleasure...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEdrSsBda24
Dude that sounds great! What exhaust did you end up going with? Also what brand header did you get?
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 05:11 AM
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No turbo?
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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Sounds great!
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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wow the cars commin along great....
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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All primed up...



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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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leave it like that
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 02:15 AM
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Agreed^ shit looks amazing already, cant wait for the tails to come in, u getting the JDM ones where the lense kinda sticks out? I think you know what i mean....
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 04:47 AM
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leave it like that
:Agree:

Or flat black. that would be
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by n1njai
Agreed^ shit looks amazing already, cant wait for the tails to come in, u getting the JDM ones where the lense kinda sticks out? I think you know what i mean....


You mean these? Yeah, I'm planning on it. I still want to do the Silvia front end conversion as well.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 07:24 AM
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Love the car, I wish you would have gone with a RB though.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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I just wanted to say that I love this thread.

You're a boss.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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About how much $ do you have in this thing now, if you don't mind me asking?
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 11:25 AM
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Speaking of 240's, check this one out!!



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-NI...1%7C240%3A1308
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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^Maybe it's just me, but I like the OP's much better than that one. Not discounting the performance aspect of that one, but aesthetically, I don't really like it.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 02:22 PM
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That one linked could actually be a pretty fun weekend car with a nice point job for a pretty nice price.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by majin ssj eric
Speaking of 240's, check this one out!!



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-NI...1%7C240%3A1308


This is how you do it!!!


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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Osus14
Love the car, I wish you would have gone with a RB though.
In due time...in due time.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by majin ssj eric
About how much $ do you have in this thing now, if you don't mind me asking?
As of this afternoon...


Car = $1500
Wheels & Tires = $750
Coilovers = $500
Short Throw Shifter = $50
eBay Intake = $40
Seat = $130
OEM Motor Mounts = $22
Shift Knob = $30
Full Exhaust System = $177
Bride Seat Rail = $175
Paint (Primer) = $50
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Grand Total = $3424

I'm starting to get an itch to buy something so I might have to add to this list by the weekend. Most likely 180SX Kouki tail lights or a Limited Slip Diff.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 01:47 AM
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Omg....great progress........so anxious to see it all nice and done up.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 03:05 AM
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Looks good.
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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ive wanted a 240 since i ever got into cars. my dad told me to check one out and i did and fell in love with em. he then found out how modable they were and said ef that no way youre gona get it, i got a cl instead
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 10:36 AM
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definitely going to be my next car
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 02:32 PM
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Installed the front bumper and modified the headlight relay so that I can run the "sleepy eyes" .

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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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Sleepy eyes, FTW or FTL I haven't been able to decide yet. I guess I just find it funny, I prefer one lazy eye.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by majin ssj eric
Speaking of 240's, check this one out!!



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-NI...1%7C240%3A1308
is this supposed to make me feel better?
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by kneedragger87
Installed the front bumper and modified the headlight relay so that I can run the "sleepy eyes" .

wow. i read this whole thread and im amazed on how far your 240 came along! its looking nice!
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 12:28 AM
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amazing build thread.... best one I can remember here on AZ... most times peeps just fade away...
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