STAGE ONE COMPLETE!! will update with a driving impression in a few days when its on the road and headin down windy roads
s15 hlsd install- check
Rucas (PBM probably) -actually went SPL check
Energy Suspension bushings (possibly only the rears for this hibernation period)- check
180sx manual seat belt conversion-check
redo the interior (recover glovebox, armrest and door panels, new sound deadening etc)-check minus the recovering of the panels
Most importantly i need to tackle the rust thats accumulating on my car for 20 years-mad props to mike check!! <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://images.nicoclub.com/forums/images/smilies/squint.gif" BORDER="0">
re-undercoating is in order when im done with the rust repair. I got some in the bay area (strut towers) but i may wait till next fall to tackle that when i pull my motor
STAGE ONE COMPLETE!! will update with a driving impression in a few days when its on the road and headin down windy roads
some pics of the rust
-thats what i got up front
i hate the NE
anyways so i started with gutting my interior to get my car ready for my friend who is going to help me cut out all the rot and patch my holes with new metal.
a little bastard i found under a panel <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://images.nicoclub.com/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif" BORDER="0">
used dry ice on the sound deadening, that crap really works... note the carnage
next after getting up most of the sound deadening i began to wirebrush all the rough spots to smooth out all my surfaces in preparation for a nice spray of white rattlecan (after i patch my floors etc)
while it might not look like much, its a big dent in my work. hopefully by friday ill have dates to start the metalwork, and a clean shot of a totally clean cabin
i cannot start the rest of the projects until i drive the car to his house, and drive it back so it may be a week or two till i get some more work done but its a start i guess
comment, enjoy
Modified by hbpignosePA at 12:06 AM 5/5/2009
Post Title: Re: HB's build thread: better late than never (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: SR20DET.240 at 9:39 PM 2/11/2009
i will still run back seats, because i like a clean interior... but im toying with fabbing some braces to run under the seats... idk yet the guy whos helping me has access to a laser cutter for custom stuff so we will see
Post Title: Re: HB's build thread: better late than never (SR20DET.240)
Posted by: 240sxFTW at 9:44 PM 2/11/2009
Also op, im pretty much going to be exactly doing the same thing that you just showed in those pics pretty soon. So, how much do those wire brush things cost? Just curious.
Looks good so far.
Post Title: Re: HB's build thread: better late than never (240sxFTW)
Posted by: Future_gohan at 9:50 PM 2/11/2009
Good to see another white Hatch in PA! :D
Post Title: Re: HB's build thread: better late than never (SR20DET.240)
Posted by: Ghast at 9:53 PM 2/11/2009
I told you i would have my eye out for it.
I was going to comment on how clean your cockpit looked but you already mentioned it.
I like the way you give a realistic goal for the year or season, Very smart. There is nothing wrong with a slow build that only means for the most part that it is being done right to your standards. Planning ahead is also good which i noticed you are doing by doing everything in stages, i know just by reading that, that i am going to enjoy watching this thread.
I need to buy a wire brush thing so i can do that to my car, and play with some dry ice.
Looks good so far man!
One Love,
Ghasty
Post Title: Re: HB's build thread: better late than never (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: gingerbredman at 9:53 PM 2/11/2009
wire brush is the best bang for the buck to clear paint and that tar stuff... ill use it under the car too when i spray it again and then truck bed line it.
WC- no ill have a full interior, im not that baller
honestly the rust isnt too bad, the rails are flawless all around its basically in the creases from 20 years of salted roads 
i probably wont be able to work on it till saturday so ill update sunday or monday
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: White Comet at 7:09 PM 2/12/2009
| Quote, originally posted by hbpignosePA » |
WC- no ill have a full interior, im not that baller |
now i forget, but i'm almost positive you said your pulling the body harness right?
Post Title: Re: (White Comet)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 7:14 PM 2/12/2009
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: White Comet at 7:19 PM 2/12/2009
so i finished cleaning up the interior (mostly) ill go back over it again with the wire brush before i spray it. but i figure for now with dirty feet i just spread the dirt around; and im gonna be cutting and welding in patches anyways
and for WC this is the spot im talkin about... note my frusteration
i began removing all the wiring for the auto seatbelts since i will be putting in factory 180sx belts; which unfortunately are on back-order. I did buy the headliner already 
heres where im confused on the wiring... i realize that some of the wires will continue to the dash, which im not pulling till i swap motors, but after examining the wiring for that attach to the control box for the belts, there are three black wires that run back through the car. not sure where they go; i already am up to the divide in wiring re wrapping everything, i guess ill have to backtrack.
anyone know where these wires go? are they grounds? The FSM doesnt have the pin numbers and what each wire goes to that i can find.
my friend got back to me with some dates to start my patches. that work will get a start march 7th, so i desided to install my s15 helical differential awhile. got the car airborne today, and drained the fluid. Ill pickup later this week on pullin it apart
on a funny note this morning i took the last of my datsun to the scrap yard. Was going to borrow my uncles truck; but our schedules werent matching so i said **** it. I love having a beat *** car 
500 lbs of suspension arms, shocks, both doors and some other random pieces. stay tuned
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: PHeller at 4:52 PM 2/17/2009
I assume you've got inserts? How does it ride?
You ever wanna sell those, you let me know.
Post Title: Re: (PHeller)
Posted by: MastaYu at 4:57 PM 2/17/2009
probably wont be sellin them thou
Post Title: Re: (PHeller)
Posted by: 240lookis at 5:03 PM 2/17/2009
but i got dibs i want ones w blue trim lol
they are pricey (probably gonna be about 400ish for the belts and a headliner) but so worth it. those things are so annyoing anyways. it weighs alot too.
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: PHeller at 5:21 PM 2/17/2009
| Quote, originally posted by hbpignosePA » |
| rears are full shocks, fronts are inserts. they feel amazing..... drop isnt baller like the coilover fanboys crave but its a decent drop and perfect for a daily car. |
Where did you get the full rears? RSR's drop what? 2 inch?
I need a set of "dampners" to go with my free Tien springs.
Post Title: Re: (PHeller)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 5:29 PM 2/17/2009
And I'm in PA also, tisk tisk salt. eatin cars away lol
Post Title: Re: HB's build thread: better late than never (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: aaronscomp at 6:11 PM 2/17/2009
as for the manual belt stuff....holy s***!!! $400???? thats insane! i know an easy way you could save $380, buy nx belts. i paid like 15 or 20 for mine and they will go right in nicely with minimal work
Post Title: Re: HB's build thread: better late than never (White Comet)
Posted by: livinglegend2100 at 1:41 AM 2/18/2009
| Quote, originally posted by White Comet » |
| nice update, i love the last pic. that cressida is indeed pure win. as for the manual belt stuff....holy s***!!! $400???? thats insane! i know an easy way you could save $380, buy nx belts. i paid like 15 or 20 for mine and they will go right in nicely with minimal work |
or find one from canada. one of my hatches is canadian, and they are just baller enough to do the gauge cluster in km, and they even used manual belts. 
Post Title: Re: HB's build thread: better late than never (White Comet)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 4:31 AM 2/18/2009
| Quote, originally posted by White Comet » |
| nice update, i love the last pic. that cressida is indeed pure win. as for the manual belt stuff....holy s***!!! $400???? thats insane! i know an easy way you could save $380, buy nx belts. i paid like 15 or 20 for mine and they will go right in nicely with minimal work |
i couldve went that way, but id rather have the trim and stuff without the rails for the belts.
sorta like you getting type x aero. id rather not cheap out on this one. im not into fancy exteriors, im more of an interior slut.
Post Title: Re: HB's build thread: better late than never (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: White Comet at 5:19 PM 2/18/2009
and the cressida is more than win; its probably my best buy evar
got the differential out today.. i sorta regret pulling it now since thats all im pulling; its gotta go back in before i drive it to my friends, shouldve just waited till after my bodywork when i dropped the subframe. its not fun to pull yourself. damn thing was a pain to get out, and when it did finally come down, it slipped and fell on my arm
im gonna have a nice welt there tommorow
Post Title: Re: HB's build thread: better late than never (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: ca18detgabby at 7:15 PM 2/18/2009
| Quote, originally posted by hbpignosePA » |
im more of an interior slut. |
I Love You!
And i promise you will NOT be disappointed with the seat belt set up.
When you ordered the headliner you let him know, sun roof or no sun roof right?
I am very excited for you, and this build! I like the way you think. So keep the updates coming.
Enjoyed this update, Thank you.
One Love,
Ghasty
Post Title: Re: HB's build thread: better late than never (Ghast)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 7:31 PM 2/18/2009
thanks gabby, your not one to have compliments too often
ghast- yup i got one w a sunroof, suprisingly they had one, same light cream color or tan that i have now. they even threw in a map light so it will be clean!!
i wont put it in until my floors are fixed, i got some spray from the tar flyin everywhere i dont want to get it all messed up
Post Title: Re: HB's build thread: better late than never (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: Ghast at 7:39 PM 2/18/2009
Cant wait to see it all in the car!
My pictures came out crappy when i did mine i always use my cell phone.
One Love,
Ghasty
Post Title: Re: HB's build thread: better late than never (Ghast)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 7:45 PM 2/18/2009
my guess is the motor for the antenna.
i was looking into getting an s2000 antenna to make it cleaner idk yet, im holdin off to see what my metal work costs me
Post Title: Re: HB's build thread: better late than never (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: White Comet at 7:52 PM 2/18/2009
| Quote, originally posted by hbpignosePA » |
| do u know what those black wires comming from the seat belt control go to? my guess is the motor for the antenna. i was looking into getting an s2000 antenna to make it cleaner idk yet, im holdin off to see what my metal work costs me |
nice update, yeah teh dif can be a pain, when helping my friend danny with his, we dropped the diff kinda on his chest. his shirt had a dirt mark in the shape of an output shaft
Post Title: Re: HB's build thread: better late than never (White Comet)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 7:57 PM 2/18/2009
) i removed everything seat belt related but i still have those 3 black wires... are they related to the grounds? or are they for the antenna motor. without that stupid control box i dont hear the annoying sound of my broken antenna trying to move anymore When doing my install i just unplugged things that needed to be unplugged and let them sit where they were installed.
When i mess with one wire i will be messing with all of them at the same time, Kinda like one big electrical step i guess haha.
One Love,
Ghasty
Post Title: Re: HB's build thread: better late than never (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: White Comet at 8:02 PM 2/18/2009
idk i might take it apart again when i get bored
Post Title: Re: HB's build thread: better late than never (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: White Comet at 8:11 PM 2/18/2009
this week is hell with projects/ exams since next week is break
expect more work then, and a big update plus a review of the helical diff
Post Title: Re: HB's build thread: better late than never (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: Ghast at 10:48 AM 2/24/2009
can you send me an email at SpeedingMusic@hotmail.com
I'd like to try and network with local 240SX owners...or at least the cool ones.
Post Title: Re: HB's build thread: better late than never (PHeller)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 5:46 PM 2/24/2009
and heres my diff and ring gear; waiting on a new bolt to finish reassembling it. thursday it should go together, and it should be up in the 50s so
stay tuned
Post Title: Re: HB's build thread: better late than never (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: Future_gohan at 5:54 PM 2/24/2009
im guessing some markets would have it, think fish markets
was about 2.20 a pound or 12.50 for a 5lb bag
i used 5 bags total. not the cheapest thing but it does the trick. i actually nicked the metal in some spots just using a chisel
Post Title: Re: HB's build thread: better late than never (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: Future_gohan at 6:09 PM 2/24/2009
| Quote, originally posted by hbpignosePA » |
| rutters HQ (its a dairy farm that runs retail stores) im guessing some markets would have it, think fish markets was about 2.20 a pound or 12.50 for a 5lb bag i used 5 bags total. not the cheapest thing but it does the trick. i actually nicked the metal in some spots just using a chisel |
I need to get some, but I'm not sure where to get it at. Doing it all by hand I've put about 4hrs into it and I have all the rear hatch area and some into the rear seat. Its horrible. -_-;
Once you bought it how did you apply it?
Post Title: Re: HB's build thread: better late than never (Future_gohan)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 6:13 PM 2/24/2009
you will hear it start cracking in a few mins..
let it "melt" or dissolve
go to town with a hammer and chisel
Post Title: Re: HB's build thread: better late than never (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: Future_gohan at 6:40 PM 2/24/2009
Thanks man. :]
Post Title: Re: (TRBOMOFO)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 8:14 PM 2/26/2009
| Quote, originally posted by TRBOMOFO » |
| nice work mang |
thanks... i always liked your car, and i normally hate s15 conversions
got my ring gear bolt in. painted the casing will definately update tommorow when i reassemble everything. school kicked my a** this week, and im on day 7 of 10 of work with no day off
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: AutoShadow at 9:23 PM 2/26/2009
Keep us updated on your progress ...im actually looking at this thread for reference if you couldn't tell already 
Post Title: Re: (S13_love)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 9:44 PM 2/26/2009
try that
or dairy farms
online they say grocery stores carry it but idk about that... walmart didnt have it near me, the employees stared at me like i was stupid 
two weeks ill start cuttin out the holes and patchin them up.. my friend will have time then
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: S13_love at 9:53 PM 2/26/2009
Anyways i'll be definitely keeping track of this thread...for me, i plan on welding in the patch panels for the holes too in about a month.
Post Title: Re: (S13_love)
Posted by: lilpiton at 10:09 PM 2/26/2009
| Quote, originally posted by johnnyappleseed » |
| dont know if this is a noob question but why do people take off the sound deadening? |
because hours of work and 50 dollars on dry ice is a small price to pay for a couple pounds of weight loss.
Post Title: Re: (tramp_drift240)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 4:13 AM 2/27/2009
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: White Comet at 8:10 PM 2/28/2009
a thick one and a thin one... i cant seem to find the thick one
its huge idk y how the hell i misplaced it
does monday work for you to get those pieces i need from the black car?
ill give u a hand for a few hours too if u need
next sat is when my car goes to start the metal work
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: White Comet at 8:42 PM 2/28/2009
grrr....
haha
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: DriftBoy07 at 10:09 AM 3/1/2009
Keep it coming
Post Title: Re: (DriftBoy07)
Posted by: White Comet at 10:40 AM 3/1/2009
but i dont want to roast in the summer w the heat from the transmission im removing it because i have rust.
im replacing it with new material
how do you not get that "sound deadening" it blocks the noise from suspenison travel, motor, transmission, exhaust etc and absorbs the heat from the mechanical aspects of the car
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: 240lookis at 7:20 PM 3/2/2009
hb is doing it for a specific reason though.
Post Title: Re: (240lookis)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 7:21 PM 3/2/2009
| Quote, originally posted by 240lookis » |
| meh, its not that loud. plus having everything white bare metal is bad a**. hb is doing it for a specific reason though. |
Yeah, can't wait till mines done, all white metal. :D
But gl on the rust, thats why i sold my red hatch..
Post Title: Re: (Future_gohan)
Posted by: White Comet at 9:38 PM 3/5/2009
i reassembled my diff after cleaning the housing and painting it. needs some touch-up spots but overall its pretty good.
helical looks great in the pumpkin, and should feel nice with my test drive on my way to my friend's for bodywork.
to those asking how hard the swap is, is simple once you get the pumkin out. its putting it back on thats a pain in the a**. i managed to get it by myself, but a second set of hands would've been nice. you gotta line up the two axles first, due to the way the lock together. i made the mistake of trying to bolt it to the subframe first.
tommorow i need to tighten everyting up back there and ill be good to go. I was running late to work.
the diff in the car
heres a shot of the drivers side floor, with my wiring finished until i pull the dash. its basically without the US seatbelt wiring and all that junk goin to their control box.
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: Future_gohan at 9:39 PM 3/6/2009
cutting it out and welding in patches.
its goin to my friends tommorow...
hes gonna do most of it, im gonna probably drop the gas tank, and rear subframe and take it home to rebuild it while he does my welding work.
ill help him when i get time, but he just asked for a timeframe and will have more access to work on it a little at a time.
Post Title: Re: (Future_gohan)
Posted by: Didderson at 9:49 PM 3/6/2009
i didnt get no candy... but if you look at my output shafts it looks like they have some madd tyte JDM lettering
argh it will be clean when im done, just gonna be longer than i want.
you gotta get back in the game man... u know you want one
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: White Comet at 10:10 PM 3/6/2009
| Quote, originally posted by hbpignosePA » |
| which spot? cutting it out and welding in patches. its goin to my friends tommorow... hes gonna do most of it, im gonna probably drop the gas tank, and rear subframe and take it home to rebuild it while he does my welding work. ill help him when i get time, but he just asked for a timeframe and will have more access to work on it a little at a time. |
the one where your seatbelt bolts into, I think thats what it was. lol It looks like an evil spot to patch. lol
All my rust on my red one was on the floors, i was happy the wells wernt rusted out, idk how i'd patch it. lol
Post Title: Re: (Future_gohan)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 8:55 AM 3/7/2009
as bad as the rails were on that car, the floors were pretty solid
go figure 
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: White Comet at 10:25 AM 3/7/2009
got the car to my friends, where its probasbly gonna be for about a month till i finish everything. i found more rust. above the muffler the rail is shot 
jeff, do u know if the forward drivers side subframe mount on the old car is solid? mines rusted to hell - that bolt that comes down.
i may head over tommorow to snap some pics. The gas tank and rear subrframe are at my house, and will be torn down this week.
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: Future_gohan at 4:02 PM 3/7/2009
i know ur prob not ready to do that, but next time im in lanc (few weeks maybe?) id def give u a hand with it.
im gonna probably go over tommorow and get a few pics so everyone can see wat im facing, and clean up the garage before i start disassembling my subframe.
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: White Comet at 8:39 PM 3/7/2009
| Quote, originally posted by hbpignosePA » |
| its cool, u cant see the bolt unless you pull the subframe. |
idk how the hell that happened?
but if i cut a square around it with the floor, i should be good.
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: White Comet at 8:52 PM 3/7/2009
idk ill get pics of it soon.
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 8:10 PM 3/8/2009
my dumbass has put off getting my wisdom teeth pulled, and now their abcsessed.
seems stupid but i couldnt take the pain anymore, felt feint since my mouth is infected.
i got some nice pain killers and antibotics till i get em pulled (hopefully thursday)
argh
Post Title:
Posted by: Logan76 at 8:12 PM 3/8/2009
note im not promoting taking something your not perscribed, but tylenol wasnt cutting it
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: diggles240 at 8:18 PM 3/8/2009
Good luck man. i got an appt thursday
just some mild narcotics to keep my mind off it till then
i cant take em durin the day, cuz then i wont beable to go to class/ work
i dont take off for a whole hell of alot, which usually leads to minor problems becoming serious. i dont like making appointments.
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: DriftBoy07 at 8:31 PM 3/8/2009
Post Title: Re: (DriftBoy07)
Posted by: Didderson at 9:17 PM 3/8/2009
| Quote, originally posted by White Comet » |
| ^ for some reason the last line was particularly funny |
Post Title: Re: (DriftBoy07)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 2:31 PM 3/15/2009
too bad i havent touched my subframe yet... hehe ill get to it this week, a lil tommorow; and then more wednesday and thursday provided i feel alright (getting my teeth pulled tuesday) once hes done, ill undercoat it, and get it all back together
and now for the sexiness....
drivers rear wheel well
spot WC gave me.. lookin sweet
small spot behind the seat mounts.
drivers floor where the pedals sit... that hole was huge
its comming together and my friend definately hooked me up with his skills
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Posted by: mrgreeneyes at 7:32 PM 3/15/2009
id like to see your progress greeneyes, your keeping us in the dark
Post Title: Re: (mrgreeneyes)
Posted by: DriftBoy07 at 7:36 PM 3/15/2009
Greeneyes that quote in your sig was about me 
Post Title: Re: (DriftBoy07)
Posted by: White Comet at 7:51 PM 3/15/2009
ps- i also love the new quote in greeneyes' sig
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Posted by: dcolon02 at 7:52 PM 3/15/2009
plus i dont want him to be in the dog house with his wife either...
he built a new section for where my frame is rotted.. hes got some pics hes been taking too, i just didnt get em in the email yet.
but hes got a tig and a mig, he build a pretty nice rotissory for his car too
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: DriftBoy07 at 8:07 PM 3/15/2009
| Quote, originally posted by hbpignosePA » |
| like i said hes doin me a favor...im not sure what i owe him yet. hes gonna let me know. |
ORLY?
Post Title: Re: (DriftBoy07)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 8:09 PM 3/15/2009
arent you a funny man
***
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: DriftBoy07 at 8:17 PM 3/15/2009
he might be done by the end of next weekend
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: Ghast at 7:54 PM 3/17/2009
Good show man, I cant wait for some more pictures!
I like this build because of similar taste. Very good!
One Love,
Ghasty
Post Title: Re: (Ghast)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 7:10 AM 3/23/2009
i have the rear subframe pulled apart, and should have the bushings pressed out tommorow; and then i gotta repaint the arms and everything.
look for an update tommorow night, ive made some progress; but last week and a half kicked my a** w school.
im also contemplating picking up a 96 SE parts car........ hummmm
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: White Comet at 7:42 AM 3/23/2009
| Quote, originally posted by hbpignosePA » |
im also contemplating picking up a 96 SE parts car........ hummmm |
i disassembled the rear subframe; and today dropped all the arms off at a shop to get the bushings out. they didnt have time to start it today; but will call me when its done (hopefully by thursday)
so i started working on the subframe about a week ago, burning the metal bushings out. This job is a PITA; if you got the cash id pay someone to do it.
the fire!!!
i thought id make it interesting and light them all at once still took well over an hour or more, and theres still rubber left.
the paint on the subframe is tough to get off, im gonna have to use some paint stripper and then prime it before i paint it as well. i also gotta get those pesky collars off... SOOO i gave up on it for now.
then i started cleanin up the gas tank. this thing had years of oil and grime on it. bout an hour or so of wirebrushing, brake cleaner and it is clean enough to eat off of.
i noticed this is loose, should i replace it? i think its just the breather hose
i was contemplating spraying it silver, but thought it would show dirt too well.
after 3 coats of paint: (not dry, and still might do one more)
in between coats i took a look at the drivers side latch on my cressida that is all messed up. didnt figure it out yet, but also pulled out all the seats to clean the interior up a bit. i cannot stand nasty interiors
this sums up how gross the previous owner was
thursday's list includes:
tightening the koni dampeners, as well as respraying them. painting the strap for the gas tank, painting the axles touch up the rear differential, attempting to make more progress on the subframe, and hope i get my arms back so i can start painting those too.
ordered my balljoints today as well; should be here tommorow, then need to order a few odds and ends (bolts that are FUBAR etc) and i should be ready to put it back together
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: MastaYu at 5:36 PM 3/24/2009
But good job looks like the rust is fun!
Post Title: Re: (Future_gohan)
Posted by: White Comet at 7:14 PM 3/24/2009
is it bad if that hose is loose
ie i can wiggle the hell outta it?
u get my texts w those pics of the s14?
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: White Comet at 7:24 PM 3/24/2009
so imma studyin this morning. and i dont really want to get ingrossed in it this afternoon for an hour or so since i work at 3.....
douh
maybe friday after classes, but again i only have an hour or two before id have to clean up and get ready for work. Sat morning for sure ill be workin on somethin; whether it be the rest of my suspension, or starting the undercoating.
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: Didderson at 4:45 PM 3/26/2009
.i cant wait to get back on the road.
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 10:36 AM 4/2/2009
well the shop i dropped my arms off at is dicking around with them, i only got half of them back end of the month for inspection, and the guy actually workin on em was sick two days this week so alas i didnt have much to work on.
started cleaning the arms, kunckles etc i do have... but no pics- ill wait till its all done
then it all goes right back to get the new bushings pressed in.
the subframe is putting up quite a fight too with the collars, and im realizing i shouldve paid a shop to do it (i dont mind hard work but its rediculous)
NOW what i did do today.... drove out to my friends to get started prepping the underbody for truckbed liner.
hes almost done.... till i found another spot i used to like mudflaps
heres some more of his work... these both apparently were a real pita
new section of the rail, right by the curve on the drivers side. apparently theres three frames inside each other, so it was a b**** to bend each section to fit but it looks fresh.
of all things to rot, i had a subframe bolt that was 1/3 as thick as it was supposed to be... it was desintegrating so i went to the yard sat and had the guys pull out the pin; cost 40 bucks and i didnt have to break a sweat plus they gave me half the floor.
mike did a great job getting it set without hacking it apart
and heres what i spent 4 hours on this morning... got the spare tire well, and most of the drivers side done; but i probably need at least another 8 hours first time i used an angle grinder with a wirebrush... next ill use the drill mounted ones to get the hard to reach stuff... then probably some 60 grit mounted on blocks to rough it up before i clean it off and start applying the truckliner w a brush
the last few updates didnt get much love... wheres the feedback nico?
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: StandardProspect at 10:47 AM 4/2/2009
Great attention to detail. Cant wait to see more
Post Title: Re: (StandardProspect)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 11:03 AM 4/2/2009
friends w mig and tig welders FTW
Post Title: Re: (StandardProspect)
Posted by: Didderson at 11:07 AM 4/2/2009
Mudflaps that don't keep mud out? Fail.
Post Title: Re: (Didderson)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 11:30 AM 4/2/2009
lol
yea the subframe is simple to put back up
its just time consuming to redo all the arms and do the bushings.
my goal is to have it drivable after easter break (next tuesday) or the next sat at the latest... then its just the interior left (which wont take long) and at the very least i can at least drive it 
Post Title: Re: (Didderson)
Posted by: White Comet at 11:35 AM 4/2/2009
whats one more snag... eventually its gotta work
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: White Comet at 8:00 PM 4/2/2009
| Quote, originally posted by hbpignosePA » |
| your looking at quite a few hours... i wish i could pull mine completely apart like you.... but id miss it too much.. lol i should get more done saturday |
Nothing but a thing man!
Post Title: Re: (Tmckinney33)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 7:40 PM 4/4/2009
i will probably get them back to the shop to get the new bushings pressed in tuesday
used aircraft stripper on the arms, it takes the paint off nicely
before paint
this is only one coat but you get the idea....
and some other goodies cleaned up
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: White Comet at 10:17 PM 4/4/2009
if I can make a suggestion if you're going through all the trouble to do that hit it with a coat or two of epoxy primer before you undercoat it, provides a good base and keeps out moisture
Post Title: Re: (gregfarz78)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 12:31 PM 4/5/2009
i was gonna use somethin outta a rattle can (i dont have a spray gun) on the entire bottom before i put the bed liner down. im sanding off mostly just the old undercoating, but some spots theres bare metal showing so...
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: heartofaskyline at 12:35 PM 4/5/2009
, looks great thought 
lol i hate the north east too.... gah i just want it back so i can drive it now that the weather is gorgeous 
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: gregfarz78 at 2:49 PM 4/5/2009
| Quote, originally posted by hbpignosePA » |
| i probably will prime it, but does it matter what i use? i was gonna use somethin outta a rattle can (i dont have a spray gun) on the entire bottom before i put the bed liner down. im sanding off mostly just the old undercoating, but some spots theres bare metal showing so... |
well epoxy primer is better than the stuff in a rattle can but you might be able to find it that you can brush on I'm not sure...I've talked with some pro painters and browsed a few hot rod forums and they all swear by it so I'll probably go that route b/c yes the north east sucks for eating away at our cars
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: Ghast at 9:52 AM 4/8/2009
I need some help lol.
DO you have AIM or any messenger?
Post Title: Re: (Ghast)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 10:14 AM 4/8/2009
IM me if u want
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Posted by: Logan76 at 10:22 AM 4/8/2009
Bushings will go in as well.doh
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: Ghast at 4:18 PM 4/8/2009
It was so simple!
I was just trying to get the fender off and it was easier to just take the bumper off first.
Haha, u were the first person i saw that was online.
Thanks for being on standby though man!
Post Title: Re: (Ghast)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 6:01 PM 4/8/2009
but yea takin the bumper off usually helps
it be sweet if there was a PM function
argh im having a hell of a time finding my manual belts
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: White Comet at 6:19 PM 4/8/2009
and other places ive checked dont have them w blue panels, and im not gonna run two diff color panels
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: White Comet at 7:06 PM 4/8/2009
it HAS been a while since you've seen my car.... hell its been awhile since ive seen it
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: White Comet at 7:32 PM 4/8/2009
i am stupid
my panels ARE black- its been that long since ive driven her; i always assumed it was a dark blue cuz my seats/carpets are blue.....
but
they black
so im orderin them soon (i gotta transfer moneyz)
update?
got my arms back w bushings pressed in- only 220 for the labor of removal and install (oo and new balljoints)
SPL said they are shipping my rucas TODAY (finally)
umm the subframe has all four bushings/collars out (worst job ive ever had to do on the car- its a b****) and i started prepping it for paint
got more sanding done- tommorow i hope to finish that mess (should be able to)
plans:
SAT- lay down the undercoating, possibly paint the few pieces i have yet to do either sat or sunday
reassemble the subframe minus the RUCAs monday
install the following sat- then its just paint the interior (order) and install my sound deadening and put the interior back in; do some temp paint for the few panels that got bodywork and im set!!
its commin together!!!
i left my camera at home or i wouldve gotten more pics..... def take it along tmw
stay tuned
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 12:09 PM 4/13/2009
the undercoating is complete; wont have pictures till i put the subframe back in this weekend (hopefully)
went searching for a fender for whitecomet- found a untouched car SE in the yard- picked up some goodies for my fellow niconauts and a pig lip for ME!!!
20 bucks
AND its pretty much perfect
ill get some pics up tommorow as i finish up the subframe and few bits im painting
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: Didderson at 3:56 PM 4/13/2009
.Didn't even know you had JDM tyte seats. Nice stuff man. GG.
picsssssssss lawl
Post Title: Re: (Didderson)
Posted by: White Comet at 4:02 PM 4/13/2009
you can use whichever you want- ill get pics of it tommorow like i said
and i love my seats
pure WIN lol
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 11:14 AM 4/14/2009
well the collars are out, so i just gotta sand and paint and its good to go.
so as some know i went to look for a fender for jeff-(if it wasnt for that i probably wouldnt have went)
found an untouched SE hatch in the yard got some goodies
theres the fenders guys.... the drivers on the bottom is bent a bit but its great otherwise.
MY LIP
also got a perfect overflow tank- ill probably sell it
all my arms back from getting bushings and new balljoints pressed in.
some need paint touch-ups
still planning to have this put back together so saturday i can get everythin back on the car.
i ordered new rear cailpers today too (mine are fubar) and some misc stuff from nissan. ill order my seatbelts tmw and then im DONE!! for now
oo and my RUCAs and fatmat should be arriving today, but i gotta leave for work soon
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 11:32 AM 4/28/2009
and ive been helping tom (didderson) get his car finished while its at my house
the pinapples are too loose if you take those sleeves out like WC suggested idk how his fit in there but its scary loose on mine.
heres the subframe mostly done:
should go up sat and then im done!
but the real progress has been on the car itself. Finished the undercoating two weeks ago over easter (didnt have a camera and it wasnt fun so)
then onto the interior love- painted the floor (totally rushed it so it looked like poo so no pics
but then laid some fat mat, not even an entire 50 ft2 roll i dont mind some noise.
got the gas tank lines back on, had trouble manuvering it into position with just a jack (so its suspended there for now)
then placed the carpet back in, only downside for me is the hump where the stock belts go cuz they arent there anymore
swapped out the headliner- might have to tear it back out thursday i forgot to remove the US spec bracket for the A pillar- which i dont have due to the company i chose to use not sending JDM A-pillars so now i have a gap ill get it sorted out eventually
US spec headliner is for sale locally
ended up being too dirty and got too involved so i missed my class today o well
as i left it today- im so close to the end i can smell it
Post Title: Re: (White Comet)
Posted by: gregfarz78 at 3:52 PM 4/28/2009
hmm idk why my es bushings fit, i must be magic. looknig really clean though
Post Title: Re: (White Comet)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 7:20 PM 4/28/2009
people never check threads anymore
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: White Comet at 7:46 PM 4/28/2009
You've been doin' work man holy crap. I didn't expect a full underbody paintingg, but nice job; looks really clean.
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Posted by: mrgreeneyes at 9:18 PM 4/30/2009
| Quote, originally posted by White Comet » |
| yeah by the time the risers came out, my subframe was already up |
Your car still wont move until like july at this rate so might as well get em :P
As long as hood pins dont destroy this one you can actually enjoy it.
Post Title: Re: (Didderson)
Posted by: White Comet at 10:37 PM 4/30/2009
haha
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: Didderson at 10:43 PM 4/30/2009
I was just pointing out my observation. Its nice to see you stick to ur guns w the bushings u bought. Would b nice to compare em.
Post Title: Re: (Didderson)
Posted by: White Comet at 10:50 PM 4/30/2009
the car would be running in 1-2 weeks if it wasnt for the t28. the front end is painted, the t25 woudl have been installed since the elbow and hot pipe came in. all thats left is get an inline fuse and distro box, pick up my moog endlinks and install front cusco sway bar, install driveshaft and headlights, have bov flange welded on, run vac lines and avcr then get gauges and intake pipe. after that its time to start up then put the dash and seats back in. it seems like a lot cuz i itemized everything but theres not much left to do, the t28 is worth waiting for though, lol i plan on being done in time for the great north american s chassis meet june 7th. sorry for the threadjack josh 
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 8:37 PM 5/4/2009
i got most of the interior done, just need to bolt some of it down, my friend john is gonna transport my subframe to the car tmw morning (gotta have a few friends with SUVs lol)
and then then its just bolt it up and good to go
should have two large updates the two days and be at the alignment shop thursday
stay tuned
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: idahos13 at 8:53 PM 5/4/2009
oo i have pics of my work from sat but i left the camera in the 240 so its at mikes ugh
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 3:23 PM 5/5/2009
alright so today my friend john stopped by w his mountaineer to take the subframe to the car; and i installed two of my PBM subframe risers.
the back bushings are not in because they slide out till they expand, so ill just install them when i am ready to raise the subframe up.
the arms need to be eyeballed for alignment and torqued down and im good to go.
also i need to install the new rear cailpers, and lines (all stock sorry nothin baller back there) thats all tommorow's project
fake mock up shot
well saturday and today i got alot done on the interior.
180sx seat belts and panels are installed, driver's seat, almost all the trim is in place, and cleaned up.
couple cool features; the o s*** handle on the drivers side (jdm passenger)
its fun to hold on to it getting in and out lol
alright ill shut up now enjoy the clean interior!!
discuss.....
back tommorow after classes (hopefully mike will be around to mount up the subframe and then its time for a spin.
alignment is thursday
that is all for now
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Posted by: noobdrftr at 3:49 PM 5/5/2009
i need an actual "project" car
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: White Comet at 5:02 PM 5/5/2009
subframe is up, interior is done; all i gotta do is the rear brakes; oil change, primer the two areas taht are bare metal
supposed to have an alignment at 8AM
not gonna happen
left today rather frusterated that im not done
sorry had to whine a bit
off at 7:20ish to finish before my final at 11
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 9:22 PM 5/11/2009
due to me rushing i didnt snap step by step pictures but i have some loose ends to tie up that i will most likely get to Wednesday after my last finals before SUMMER and ill get some pictures there.
thanks for all the support to both my lanc friends and all the kind words; and again ill get some finished pictures up this week to show the goodness and finally right a review of my accomplishments 
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: PHeller at 10:21 AM 5/13/2009
I need some of those...
Post Title: Re: (PHeller)
Posted by: Didderson at 10:22 PM 5/15/2009
part number Energy_9.8120R
Get that at the autozone down the street and you should be good to go man!
Also, your email addy is hidden and I'd like to add u to my contacts to avoid cluttering the thread with things like this, but I guess this pertains to the build and offers part numbers for others .
Post Title: Re: (Didderson)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 12:00 PM 5/16/2009
you comming down sunday to finish up?
the fuel pump should be here thursday so install and update will probably be then
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: Ghast at 12:22 PM 5/16/2009
It looks so beautiful on the inside!
I am so glad you went with the JDM seat belt conversion and JDM headliner! ! ! !
I love it! I actually smiled when i saw it!
With the way it looks, feels and works. DO you think it was money well spent? ( i thought it was) And the Oh shizzz handle is nice as well! It is going to be very convenient when we are low low low ^^
Sorry i have not had any updates but after seeing you do the under coating, I think i can save a few pennies to get that out of the way at least!
Looking good bro, I am loving it!
One Love,
Ghasty
Post Title: Re: (Ghast)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 12:38 PM 5/16/2009
but i havent had a chance to address my fuel issue since didderson has had his car in my garage.
its all good he should be finished in the next visit
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: omega8bit at 4:00 AM 5/21/2009
i found my fuel leak, unfortunately its both of the hard lines that are corroded near the back of the car that is the source of the leak, so im going to have to replace the lines.
ill probably have an update tomorrow when i get the car back on jack stands
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 12:25 PM 5/29/2009
so i checked over my rubber lines and didnt appear to have any cracks. well here was the problem. Water got into the clamps of the hard lines and rusted them out up in the subframe region.
a total pain in the dick.
so i looked around a bit at different options, but had a time restraint because my winter daily beater (the cressida) is overheating probably due to a bad waterpump.
i went to NAPA auto parts and bought 4 5ft pieces of brake line that was 5/16th diameter.
bought a cheapo tube bender, and a flaring tool and went to town.
now what you need the flaring tool for is to cut a tiny section of the end off to remove the brass fittings that you would use for the brake line.
unfortunately i had to use two pieces with a small section of soft line connecting the two under the car. I didnt think about it at the time, but i shouldve just cut the section that was rotted and made a small section from what was bad.
the tubes are not exact so remounting it was a b****. It is a bit crooked but securely mounted. i think ill take some measurements next winter and try and make more exact bends.
replaced the fuel pump, and all the rubber lines and have ZERO leaks and no smell
here is the undercarriage that ya'll never got to see finished.
all i need now is to tighten the koni's more since im rubbing tire (its a 60 series tire so next time ill get a shorter sidewall) and a realignment.
then some paint touch ups, wash and wax; and im ready for a great summer
this is the end of the first stage of my build, next winter if money allows ill do a swap and more rust repair in the bay. I probably will update with some cruise and meet pics throughout the summer
thanks for the support nico and enjoy the gorgeous summer weather 
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: Didderson at 3:49 PM 5/31/2009
Looking forward to the BBQ!
Post Title: Re: (Didderson)
Posted by: PHeller at 6:37 AM 6/1/2009
BBQ...where?
and who did I see in the gold coupe with the funky decal on the hood?
Post Title: Re: (PHeller)
Posted by: White Comet at 8:39 AM 6/1/2009
thanks,
frank
Post Title: Re: (NewYorkCoupe)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 9:42 PM 8/28/2009
i decided against an SR swap. i recently picked up an s12 hatch that im building now (almost halfway done) and then i got big plans for the 240 when im done.
don't want to reveal them just yet but this thread is far from dead/ over its just been on a summer break 
good luck if you use them, i know there's elite JDM in philly who are good sellers so i hope something works out for you
cheers and welcome to NICO
Post Title: Re: (Ghast)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 6:33 PM 8/31/2009
the 240 is officially off the road for now.
the KA will come out to go in its new home (the s12) and the rust repair can begin on the engine bay.
after that is taken care of (probably by winter/ early spring and if money is good ill unveil my plan to all of nico and not just the local guys.
so here she is as she sits
KA ready to come out soon
and the rust
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: StylesCD at 4:33 PM 9/14/2009
id rather repair the car than scrap it and find another shell
its not gone just sleeping i got big goals for it; new installment will begin mid winter/ early spring
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Posted by: SR20_FLO at 5:17 PM 9/14/2009
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: idahos13 at 9:09 PM 9/14/2009
long block is already in my possession
turbo head/ rebuild/ holset / standalone comming early spring
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: tchurch at 1:24 PM 9/15/2009
whats the question?
just post it up here
i dont see they point in sending an email if its an appropriate question
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 6:45 PM 11/9/2009
i have not worked on this for a while; tore out the KAe to put in my s12 so i can finish some rust repair in the bay probably in the spring;
hoping to get this on the engine stand over winter and am currently stockpiling parts
newest addition: p90 head
till later this winter
cheers
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: White Comet at 7:24 PM 11/9/2009
Mmmm ratsun 6 goodness. I can't wait to hear this b**** run.
Post Title: Re: (DriftBoy07)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 2:45 PM 11/10/2009
damn driftboy get w the program
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: White Comet at 7:06 PM 11/10/2009
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: DriftBoy07 at 10:09 PM 11/10/2009
I dont know enough about that motor to comment, so I keep it to myself! lol More pics of the motor & details about it?
Post Title: Re: (DriftBoy07)
Posted by: Didderson at 7:12 PM 11/11/2009
Going to sound so sick... just balls to the wall man I have to stop thinking about it. But srsly, classic engine in a sweet suspension geometry car... win.
Post Title: Re: (Didderson)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 7:52 PM 11/11/2009
the l series is found in the z's untill the 300zx's came out and are all fundementally the same, with different stroke, bore and heads respectively
im building a hybrid motor with an earlier block and this turbo P90 head. shooting for 300ish HP w a holset turbo and stand alone to start.
the stock turbo was rated at 180 on a mild 6 or 7 non intercooled.
i already had the block, found this and was like screw it im gonna do somethin a bit different
Modified by hbpignosePA at 11:25 PM 11/11/2009
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: idahos13 at 9:07 PM 11/11/2009
Too bad both of us barely have any time to get our cars completed. 
Modified by Dizel01 at 12:29 PM 11/12/2009
Post Title: Re: (Dizel01)
Posted by: hbpignosePA at 9:33 AM 11/12/2009
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: Magnum375 Jr. at 11:28 AM 11/12/2009
stay tuned
Post Title: Re: (hbpignosePA)
Posted by: PHeller at 8:05 PM 11/15/2009
speedingmusic@hotmail.com
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