Jay's S13 200sx Project

[Jay.S]

So finally here is the thread. A bit about the car to start with, My grandad has owned this for the past 15years 7 of them spent sat in his garage until now. He has given it to me as I loved the car as a child so I have decided to give it a bash and restore it. Although it doesn't actually need as much as first though. Enough of the boring stuff so here it is sat in his garage.

Untitled by JayS_182, on Flickr

Untitled by JayS_182, on Flickr

Untitled by JayS_182, on Flickr

Untitled by JayS_182, on Flickr

So as you can see from the pictures it wasn't really cared for just sat around for that long, also take a glance at the tax disc 2003 was the last time it was on the road. New battery and it started first time I must the engine is in really good condition, just change the fluids and belts and it should be fine.

So I moved it round to my workspace:-

Untitled by JayS_182, on Flickr

Untitled by JayS_182, on Flickr

Untitled by JayS_182, on Flickr

That's all I have at the minute. The spoiler is off and you can see from one the pics above it needs a new tailgate which isn't a big problem as it will need a respray anyway. It's now up on axel stands and I have begun to dismantle the front end to give everything a good look over and rust proofing, renewing anything that's needs doing along the way.

I have some decent facilities at the current place as it is a engineering business owned by the family so if I need to use anything I can(don't worry I am trained on milling machines, lathes, welders etc).

I have just won a set of shocks with Tein springs on EBay for a good price so they will be going on once I have given them a clean and lick of paint.

The first problem which me and my dad are trying to tackle is the speedo as its broken.

Will start taking some more pictures and get cracking on although as I work full time 8-5 and with it getting dark early it will be coming on very slowly. Only thing that worries me is the insurance as it seems to very high for a 1.8T at 23 but see what happens.

Thanks for looking updates very soon

 

[It's.Lee]

You're lucky I was about 5 minutes away from PMing you on this.

 

[Gaz.]

Nice ond Jay. What are the plans? Just spruce it up or more?

 

[Jay.S]

You're lucky I was about 5 minutes away from PMing you on this.

Just PM'd you the link

Nice ond Jay. What are the plans? Just spruce it up or more?

Plans so far just get it road worthy and see if it's worth me keeping it. I will be keeping it as standard as I can though because you don't see many these days.

 

[Jay.S]

Oh something I found in Law Engineering the old Trike I help build

Untitled by JayS_182, on Flickr

I did all the welding on it and some of the metalwork and the petrol tank.The engine & gearbox was out of a old Hilman imp, but looks as though they have had problems as the engine is out.

I built 2 but my uncle crashed his.

 

[It's.Lee]

I'm on the hunt for a cheap ass project. Like £500 max. You're rather lucky.

OEM+ ftw. Ripping it too shreds to make it perfect?

 

[Gaz.]

Wait until the boost demon possesses you. Then try saying you'll keep it standard.

 

[Mike_08]

I love these! This is what I was originally selling my car for but as you said, the insurance was a little too steep...

 

[Mike_08]

Wait until the boost demon possesses you. Then try saying you'll keep it standard.

This.

 

[Jay.S]

I'm on the hunt for a cheap ass project. Like £500 max. You're rather lucky.

OEM+ ftw. Ripping it too shreds to make it perfect?

Within my comfort zones yes, I won't be touching the engine except for changing all the fluids, might have to get someone in to do the belts for me.

Front axle and suspension set up to start with get all that sorted and just move my way to the back. The interior needs ripping out and giving a really good clean but I put put some leather in from a s14 or s13 which I ever I can get hold of.

Once all the mechanical stuff is done I will get it resprayed, tax and tested.

Gaz - I can't afford to boost it even more as the insurance it's stupid as it is, I can't believe how much it costs to insure one of these.

Plus a standard one in a few years will be sought after and worth money I hope

 

[Jordi17]

are you going to use it day in day out?

 

[It's.Lee]

Within my comport zones yes, I won't be touching the engine except for changing all the fluids, might have to get someone in to do the belts for me.

Front axle and suspension set up to start with get all that sorted and just move my way to the back. The interior needs ripping out and giving a really good clean but I put put some leather in from a s14 or s13 which I ever I can get hold of.

Once all the mechanical stuff is done I will get it resprayed, tax and tested.

Then sell it for £500 too me? Haha

Plans sound good though man. I love old Japanese coupesque cars.

 

[Jay.S]

are you going to use it day in day out?

It will in the workspace until way after winter, some time round Easter I hope to have it on the road. I have a workman day to day so this will just be a nice little driver from time to time.

Then sell it for £500 too me? Haha

Plans sound good though man. I love old Japanese coupesque cars.

Not a chance it's worth way more just as it is .

I'm looking forward to getting it all sorted though. Although looking for parts at the minute they can't half fetch some pennies.

 

[Gaz.]

Gaz - I can't afford to boost it even more as the insurance it's stupid as it is, I can't believe how much it costs to insure one of these.

Try a specialist, you'll be surprised how cheap it is. Hell, it can even go on classic insurance can't it?

 

[It's.Lee]

Look up the MR2 on detailing world that's how to do revivals.

Actually 2 minutes I will go find it.

 

[Jay.S]

Try a specialist, you'll be surprised how cheap it is. Hell, it can even go on classic insurance can't it?

Hopefully yeah I'm sure I can get it much cheaper. Only gave it a quick look on comparethemarket.com

 

[Gaz.]

Hopefully yeah I'm sure I can get it much cheaper. Only gave it a quick look on comparethemarket.com

Absolutely no point, they usually come back with quotes 2.5x what I pay lol.

 

[_Tom]

Awesome! S13's are cheap to insure.

 

[Philip.]

Take me out for a spin soon/when its driveable
Lucky bugger!

 

[Jay.S]

Awesome! S13's are cheap to insure.

Cheers, any companies I can check out?

Take me out for a spin soon/when its driveable
Lucky bugger!

You may be waiting a while.

 

[Ash']

I LOVE s13's Lucky so and so!, plans?

 

[Jay.S]

Engine wise - Just change the fluids, plugs & belts. Give the rocker a paint to look standard again, red and black.

Bodywork - Will be getting re-sprayed at some point near the end, will be staying black. No silly bodykit or anything.

Mechanical Side - Either skim the discs or get new ones, new pads, trackrod ends, ball joints, re-grease the bearings, lick of paint and rustproofing(Waxoyl). Just get it looking good again and ready for the road.

Mods - Nothing i think standard is how it should stay. Maybe some new wheels and springs, Might need a new exhaust aswell.

Interior - Clean up the one i have or look for some cheap black leather out of s13/14 to put in it.

Also anyone know where i can get new nuts & bolts? mainly for the calipers and suspension set up really.

 

[Gaz.]

Don't use Waxoyl dude, you'll regret the next time you work on the car. Use something that sets, like 3M stone chip schutz.

 

[Jay.S]

This needs to go ASAP as my uncle needs the space in his workshop for his business. Due to me looking at buying my first house very soon I don't have both the time or the funds for it anymore.

Infact I haven't even touched it since early last year see page 1 for pictures. Please don't PM me with any stupid offers one person on this forum is already extremely interested just thought I would give someone else a chance If they are interested.

All the funds will be going back to my Grandad, who is actually going to hate me for doing this.