m tr4nch's restoration/build thread !! (56k = death)

Post by **ino20** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 6:07 pm

Just read this whole forum and i usually dont post anything but i have to give you your kudos on this build

Post by **TwoJayZee240** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 7:06 pm

Damn. I just seen this thread on the main page got all pumped thinking there was going to be a huuuuggeee update with tons of picsss. But i guess i was dreaming.

Post by **JoseBronx** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 7:17 pm

m tr4nch wrote:thanks guys

but.. i guess no one was reading my posts on the last page

and josebronx i think you're the only other NT'er on here besides me hah

8o s/n? :hat

Post by **jessejester117** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 2:29 pm

dang dude i'm inspired by your crazy overhaul. i just read all 10 pages; i thought my 2 yr 'restoration' was intense.. then again i live in New Mexico and we essentially dont know what rust is here. but again, props on your proj. keep it up. if you've got some downtime check out what i've done:

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2763075

I dont have a nissan, but it's still an import haha

Post by **fess13** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 3:16 pm

so. . . 4 1/2 to 5 years, 10 pages, and the car is still in pieces =/how's it feel to have that rb25 sitting in the garage ACHING to be dropped?

Post by **NiceLyphe** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 5:25 pm

Loving every bit of this build. Honestly spent about 3-4 hours on here, reading every post since page one lol. Love seeing what you have got done so far, and i cant wait to see it when its finished, very nice. I can't wait to get myself an S13 either, but this PA weather means im gonna be stuck with rust too

Post by **Flicktitty** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 7:28 am

Hey man, hows your mom doing? have you started wrenching on the car again yet?

Post by **ca20det** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 8:52 am

freaking nice job man but be carefull when you'll weld !!! galvanized steel emits toxic fumes!!!!!!!

Post by **ca20det** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 8:54 am

not really the only one real restoration on nico :P..... there is mine too :P
Modified by ca20det at 11:07 AM 1/27/2010

Post by **bllabong89** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:20 pm

great job man. looking forward to seein this thing finished

Post by **S13_love** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 4:30 pm

Updates please?

Edit: FIRST!!

Post by **m tr4nch** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 8:25 pm

thank you all for the love. i don't have any updates yet though unfortunately.

Flicktitty wrote:Hey man, hows your mom doing? have you started wrenching on the car again yet?

she is making a phenomenal recovery considering the circumstances, thanks for asking man.

with that being said, i will probably get going on this thing again in about a month or so.

ca20det wrote:freaking nice job man but be carefull when you'll weld !!! galvanized steel emits toxic fumes!!!!!!!

ca20det wrote:not really the only one real restoration on nico :P..... there is mine too :P

yes, thanks for the heads up, i read about the zinc fume thing. i'll definitely be careful! and hell yeah your restoration i'd say is a notch above mine, AND you're almost done too lol.

and wow, almost 58,000 views now? i'm glad people like this kind of stuff.

Post by **zachattack_5491** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 3:51 am

Man, I used to dream about this exact thing when I first got my 240. I always wanted to just strip everything down and start over. Awesome build bro, you are the man.

Post by **blackRB240** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 4:09 pm

Holy cow, I have been reading this thread for almost an hour now. Absolutely incredible considering the circumstances bro, glad to hear your Mom is doing okay and you have your priorities staight. This gives great insight to those looking to buy cars from northern regions and what to expect as far as rust damage even if the outside looks really nice. Awesome thread and work broski, I will definently follow this one all the way to the end because I can't get enough!!!

Post by **troyw** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 1:42 am

awsome build man keep up the good work and keep us updated

Post by **ska69** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 1:28 pm

hi! tremendous work...great to see that the sx will be resurrected I read your thread every now and then when I start thinking that such restoration is way over my head...and your work helps me go on

updates, plz?

Post by **arlrat** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 3:55 pm

omg this is wat i always wanted to do to my car only problem is the money..but lookin nice updates

Post by **Conspirator05** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 8:55 pm

So I still haven't seen your car since it was in your mom's garage; AND you live down the street from me. Lame!Anyway, hurry with the escort so you can finish this gorgeous piece of work, then we can finally ride together in style and make a certain someone feel like s*** :-D

I'm evil, I know <3

PS: I want as many parts for my car as you got for yours. Why can't I?
Modified by Conspirator05 at 12:04 AM 4/7/2010

Post by **Alday** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:09 pm

Amazing work man, you are a true inspiration to me and I see alot of other people. Have you given any thought into doing restoration as more than a hobby? With your almost OCD attention to detail (not trying to make fun of you, I'm the same way haha) I think you could do some great things if you opened up a shop. That's my plan atleast, even though I need to get better myself lol. Hope everything goes smoothly bro, can't wait to see more!
Modified by Alday at 7:17 PM 4/7/2010

Post by **m tr4nch** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 5:19 pm

thanks everyone.

i'm back at it again

...

not much but at least i started.

finished welding up the gaping hole in the floor on the passenger side

started on one of the frame rails

just a rough idea-

will be doing more tomorrow

Post by **zach-Ka** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 5:32 pm

I'm glad to see this coming back. Its a muscle car style restoration on a 240sx. Awesome possum man.

Post by **gloomys13** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 7:23 pm

"quitters never win, winners never quit" that's you right there man :fistpumping: I love the dedication and determination you have put on this S13, but the most important thing is saving it from going sideways and end up all twisted metal. I too love how you restoring every single oem switch,bolt,etc got to respect that. Keep it up man and God bless that DD s13 for evar, lol.

Post by **barefoot mat** » Wed Apr 21, 2010 10:53 am

good to see your making progress. gotta love the O.E. goodness.

Post by **m tr4nch** » Wed Apr 21, 2010 8:10 pm

okay so i lied, didn't get a chance to do anything today, but....

don't remember if i posted this or not, got these new DRL's a while ago

just need some kouki tails and i will have all new lighting

that is all for now. will have more soon.

Post by **justinedible4** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 8:15 am

so glad to see this started back.

Post by **nightsauce** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 8:41 am

justinedible4 wrote:so glad to see this started back.

I'm with you!!

Post by **bllabong89** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:48 am

I may need to take some notes on your frame rails.lol. mine are pretty banged up like usual

Post by **Sycobob** » Sat May 01, 2010 10:51 pm

Crazy resto. I wish I had the time and resources to do this sort of job. I've always loved restoring things; taking the time to make it perfect.

Post by **diggles240** » Sun May 02, 2010 5:09 am

This build is like an encyclopedia of how to do things the right way. I am starting a project soon that is not as bad as yours, but I get to do almost all of previous owner's work over because it is half-assed

Great job man!

Post by **m tr4nch** » Mon May 17, 2010 11:23 pm

small update-

got the driver's side frame rail piece mostly fabbed up. then my dremel crapped out

so i'm trying to fix that currently since it does most of my metal cutting.

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