My First Coupe!

[im_looking_for_a_240sx]

the front wheels or the back? and naw, it just looks like it, the tires need more air.

[im_looking_for_a_240sx]

hey slyedog240sx, how do you get the "pignose sqad member" sig banner?

[sebazztard]

thats what i wanna do, but like gloss white or matte/satin white or what do you suggest?

gloss white if you are gonna rattle, its temp obviously might as well make it shine somewhat.

[karism]

Congrats on finding one!

[im_looking_for_a_240sx]

thanks everyone!

[StandardProspect]

id say paint it white for surewhite always comes out decent with a rattle can

oh and you dont have a sunroof???

consider yourself lucky, i heard somewhere that slicktop coupes are sort-of rare.

good luck

[im_looking_for_a_240sx]

so with a gloss white rattle can job, do i put clear on it too?

[sebazztard]

pointless, its too thin to wet sand really. its temporary, remember that.

[im_looking_for_a_240sx]

okay, so just a few coats of glossy white. i cant wait to get it all one color

[Spiffy240]

they key to any paint job, whether rattlecan or not, is the prep work

if its only temporary than just scuff up the paint and spray primer and then the gloss white. Clear is pointless if only temporary. If its going to last a little longer, i would say put some clear on it just to make sure u dont get rust overtime.

GOOD LUCKits a good start and maintenance is the key, dont cheap out on maintenance

[xX RB Xx]

wow im suprised it runs! but i would get a paint job before anything...

but nice start. My first one didnt look that great but it all comes with progress

[JDMZ32]

consider yourself lucky, i heard somewhere that slicktop coupes are sort-of rare.

slicktops Z32s are definitely rare. never knew about the S13 coupes though.

[im_looking_for_a_240sx]

So i cleaned the car today and took out the trunk plastics, and basically half-stripped the car.just surface rust in the spare wheel well(yesss!) and not really any rust anywhere else.i got my s14 seat belts about 75% installed, all i have to do now is cut a whole in the panel for the swivel point and I'll be good. I'm glad i switched those auto seat belts out. Now I have to just put the rear seats back in, and then give it a good wash- that i will do on monday.Pics to come soon!Also, i picked up the s14 seat belts from a import auto parts place and it cost me $50, is this a normal price for just one assembly?

[im_looking_for_a_240sx]

Update! as promised: here goesall the junk that was in thereghetto trunk prop, cuz i cant get the metal rods to workinstalling new headlightsstripping the interior to look for rustfinally cleaned the carlol, it got dark, and my dome light needs replaced, so i got a lampout with the old, in with the newtrash, surprisingly not muchfinally cleaned that **** outcleaned out and vacuumed the whole car, needs a good washing.s14 seatbelt mod, mostly done.old vs. new

[im_looking_for_a_240sx]

so i bought some meshies with used tires for $150, tires all different with different treadhere are pics of the day i put on my meshieswashed and then polishedextreme 4x4 madnessmy makeshift led dome light. the wiring in the car is jacked, and i went and bought a stick on, push on and off led light and it works pretty good.mocked up the wheelsfinALLY done!I LOVE MY WHEELS! all i need now is a white paintjob and some coilovers and she'll be sexy.lol

[sbird1]

Nice progress. Paint, coils, and wheels would make a world of difference aesthetically, but I know that's probably not your primary goal. I applaud you for not jumping right into things like that and repairing what needs to be done first. Thumbs up for doing it right the first time.

[im_looking_for_a_240sx]

hey, i know this is corny but look what my total on some new tires would be! lol

Grand Total:

$240.40

[S13Joe]

i like it, it seems like rust isnt much of a problem for your car. my spare tire spot has a nice hole in it.

[im_looking_for_a_240sx]

i love how theres barely any rust on her. im tempted to line it with underbody or something before i start driving in snow

[White Comet]

You paid 900 for that?

consider yourself lucky, i heard somewhere that slicktop coupes are sort-of rare.

what exactly is a slick top?

[S13Joe]

what exactly is a slick top?

im also curious.

[johnny butt]

what exactly is a slick top?

I am guessing he means without moonroof/sunroof.

[im_looking_for_a_240sx]

slicktop = all metal roof/ no sunroof

and from everyone that sees it in person they all say its not as bad as it looks...plus she drives great, just needs someone to love her.so to me, in a area where 240's go for 2-3-4,000 (hatches) i think 900 is a great deal for a decent condition coupe that needs minor work and a paintjob. im not a person that absolutely needs my **** to be perfect and pretty when i buy it, the joy for me is to see the transformation. so you all may think i overpayed for a peice of ****, i think i got lucky and found a jewel that needs a little polishing. thats all.

[White Comet]

slick tops are rare? mrgreeneyes has one. rare imo is an SE coupe with power i've only seen one of those. i've seen a way more slicktop coupes though

[240sxvaj]

keep us updated

[johnny butt]

slicktop = all metal roof/ no sunroof

and from everyone that sees it in person they all say its not as bad as it looks...plus she drives great, just needs someone to love her.so to me, in a area where 240's go for 2-3-4,000 (hatches) i think 900 is a great deal for a decent condition coupe that needs minor work and a paintjob. im not a person that absolutely needs my **** to be perfect and pretty when i buy it, the joy for me is to see the transformation. so you all may think i overpayed for a peice of ****, i think i got lucky and found a jewel that needs a little polishing. thats all.

i don't think by "you paid 900 for that," that they meant it in a bad way.

I have seen people pay more for worse condition cars. Especially ones that took a lot more work to get running.

Good luck with the project.

[sbird1]

rare imo is an SE coupe with power i've only seen one of those.

I have one!!!

[White Comet]

I have one!!!

score, id rather have a power moonroof coupe then a slick top. i broke my friends glass of the moonroof by standing on it, lol.

[raven2345]

i swear we have the same exact dash cracks.

[safin]

you lucky buzztard!! looks like a great projec

what tires are you getting?