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Dec 18, 2012 | 05:37 PM

synth19

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Synth19 Skyline Hakosuka Thread

Here is a quick teaser shot of my new to me '72 Nissan Skyline GTX Hakosuka. Motor is stock L20, but has the upgraded twin, side-draft SU carburetors. I purchased the car back in April, and has had some minor restoration, along with the GTR aesthetic exterior modifications. I also have a pretty mean sounding Fujitsubo exhaust. Wheels are Volk TE37v's in 15x9 (-15) and 15 x10 (-25). More to come!

Dec 18, 2012 | 05:49 PM

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clean.

Dec 18, 2012 | 06:06 PM

MTEAZY

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I like it. Better than any of Nissan's new designs.

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Dec 18, 2012 | 06:07 PM

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Awesome! Must be a fun little car.

Dec 18, 2012 | 06:19 PM

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That is an awesome little Skyline. That is such a gorgeous design. Better-looking than the current GT-R for sure.

1. Exhaust clip. Now.

2. What's it feel like to drive? Have you had it on the road?

Dec 18, 2012 | 06:27 PM

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Sexy!

My all time fav skyline,id get one if i could.

Nice pick up.

Dec 18, 2012 | 06:38 PM

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Nice pick up but we need moarrr pics

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Dec 18, 2012 | 07:04 PM

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In on page 1!

Congrats buddy! Will be a fun summer fo sho!

Dec 18, 2012 | 07:07 PM

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Looks pretty sweet .

Dec 18, 2012 | 07:21 PM

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Absolutely beautifulllllll

Dec 18, 2012 | 11:01 PM

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Wow, what a gorgeous car. My favorite looking Skyline as well. How would you compare the way it drives to today's sports car?

Dec 18, 2012 | 11:11 PM

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In for updates!

Dec 18, 2012 | 11:36 PM

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Sweet.

Dec 18, 2012 | 11:41 PM

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nice. cant wait to see updates

Dec 19, 2012 | 12:02 AM

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Nice, would love to see more pics of it.

Dec 19, 2012 | 01:17 AM

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Beautiful restore. Can't wait for a full shoot.

Dec 19, 2012 | 06:16 AM

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right on bud!!

Dec 19, 2012 | 06:44 AM

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Wow that is beautiful.

I love those. Congrats on the pick up

Dec 19, 2012 | 07:16 AM

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moarrrr

Dec 19, 2012 | 08:36 AM

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I love the look. Can't wait to see more about it.

Dec 19, 2012 | 09:26 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by neuronbob

That is an awesome little Skyline. That is such a gorgeous design. Better-looking than the current GT-R for sure.

1. Exhaust clip. Now.

2. What's it feel like to drive? Have you had it on the road?

The car is in Utah right now being stored and a few more minor things to get done. Driving wise, still a few things to work on because the exhaust sits lower then the subframe and oil pan. It was scraping everything! But it sounds awesome on the road and has a great feel unlike a new car.

Dec 19, 2012 | 09:30 AM

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sub'd. Want to see more!

Dec 19, 2012 | 10:21 AM

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Sweeeeeeet! Congrats! Can't wait to see more photos/vids.

Dec 19, 2012 | 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperTrooper169

Sweeeeeeet! Congrats! Can't wait to see more photos/vids.

^^^This. Looking forward to seeing more.

Dec 19, 2012 | 11:36 AM

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What everyone else has said.

Dec 19, 2012 | 12:54 PM

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Awesome! Can't wait to see the finished product!

Dec 19, 2012 | 02:33 PM

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Wow, what a gorgeous car. Can't wait to see more of it.

Dec 19, 2012 | 03:18 PM

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looks good. please no stickers

Dec 19, 2012 | 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by phee

looks good. please no stickers

Funny you bring this up. There are a few stickers on there already, like the original Japanese registration sticker and another interesting sticker I'm trying to translate. I feel these give the car some charm, and will leave these on.

Dec 19, 2012 | 04:54 PM

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nothing wrong with putting your JDM Chicago sticker on it.

Dec 19, 2012 | 04:57 PM

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Dec 19, 2012 | 05:10 PM

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Wow, I'm in...great thread so far.

Dec 19, 2012 | 06:53 PM

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Dec 19, 2012 | 07:56 PM

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Oh its an inspection sticker.

Dec 19, 2012 | 08:17 PM

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Really happy how clean the interior is. It's 100% original, and I plan on keeping it that way. The ONLY issue was a crack on the dash, but I scored a new one from Yahoo Japan Auctions today.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/8289038921/http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/8289038921/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/synth19/, on Flickr

Dec 19, 2012 | 08:17 PM

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I think most ppl know I'm a wheel whore.

Been looking for a set of long champs for my Hako, and had these built by Araya wheels with the same sizing as the TE37v's (15x9 -15 and 15x10 -25).

http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/7989352092/http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/7989352092/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/synth19/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/7989352008/http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/7989352008/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/synth19/, on Flickr

Dec 19, 2012 | 08:28 PM

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bauce.

Dec 19, 2012 | 08:35 PM

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Here is the suspension:

Weld-on-coilover kit with Front & Rear Koni Shocks, Front T3 adjustable camber plates, Rear RS Start adjustable collar w/ springs , Custom rear strut mounts (and zinc coated), and also picked up a set of new rear strut bushings. Going to get a custom rear camber kit installed that's going to be quite extensive (which includes removing the rear subframe to install). More on that later...