Just picked up my 95 s14

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Hstn Wytt
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Joined: Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:32 pm
Car: 1990 Nissan 240sx

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Got back around 2am this morning from running from Memphis, TN to Bradford, AR. Left Memphis around 3, stopped at U Haul to pick up a trailer because the trailer we have is being used by my grandfather. Anyway cost me around $75 to rent a trailer for 1 day, picked it up, I had to actually show the guy that works there how to hook up a trailer. Had nothing but problems with this trailer, will NOT be dealing with U Haul again. The left ramp came out twice on the freeway, we got pulled over by AR sheriff because our chains were dragging and the trailers left lights were out, fortunately we did not get a ticket. Even once we got back home, we had problems out of one of the wheel straps which didn't want to come lose, it was jammed or something. I called U Haul this morning and told them the strap was stuck and we couldn't get it lose, they told me to call Roadside Assistance and they would come out, I called them, couldn't actually get someone on the phone, I hate messing with these automated phone crap. I called U Haul and asked what I would be charged If I just cut the strap, $35. Well I finally remembered I paid the $9 for the insurance for up to $5,000, I cut the strap, made it look like it broke, and took it back. And I'm not about to use U Haul again.
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Anyway about the car, I believe I got a decent deal, I got it for $1200. Just couple things wrong. It was in small wreck, very small. The guy replaced the hood and front parts, and then decided to replace the fenders to match bumper and hood. He gave me the ones that came off it and they were in perfect condition. Motor turns over. Won't know what kind of condition its exactly tomorrow.

Small things that wrong with it:
->Small portion of the wiring harness is cut up in the front where a belt came loose and chopped it up. So I'm looking for a used one that's in good condition or I'll be buying an OEM for around $350.
->The radiator support was bent back in position but its rough, it really needs to be replaced to fit right.
->He said the a/c condenser was leaking, haven't been able to look into yet.
->No radio headunit.
->Needs need driver door wiring harness as the power window button broke and he cut up the harness to make it work.
->Needs paint.
->Dash and steering wheel needs to be replaced from airbags coming out.

Not really much planned as of now, just want to get it all back to stock and running perfect and painted before tearing it all down. Will probably fix whats wrong and give it couple months, probably 1st of 2012, I'll start the true build and hopefully by then I'll have decided between RB or LS.

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And this is my fathers truck, It's a great truck, 07 and its got 97k on it. Been hit numerous times and still not one mechanical problem, runs and pulls like brand new.
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Flipnirish
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Joined: Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:35 pm
Car: 240 sx

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Very nice, good luck on the build :)

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bundy26
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Joined: Sat Sep 01, 2007 10:52 am
Car: 2011 Buick Regal turbo
Location: Dover NJ

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Love that body style , good luck .

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240sxAli4Life
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Joined: Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:08 pm
Car: 1990 S13 Hatch SOHC... SOLD :(
1993 S13 Hatch DOHC!! Super Sexy!!
Location: Florence, KY

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Looks like you got a deal for $1200. If i were you i would do a RB swap! LS swaps are cool, but alot more money, and work! Plus you cant beat the sound of an RB! Anyway good luck on your build!

mixeds14
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Joined: Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:44 pm
Car: 240
Location: nc

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u have a good start...not bad of a price but atleast is an s14 n its five lug already...

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Tangerine Sky
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Joined: Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:16 am

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i got a stock wheel and ka harness. the harness just needs the injector plugs.

Hstn Wytt
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Joined: Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:32 pm
Car: 1990 Nissan 240sx

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Tangerine Sky wrote:i got a stock wheel and ka harness. the harness just needs the injector plugs.
Pmd!


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