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College Saved Me $7k in Parts
DIY, TipsMy 240SX sat in the driveway for a few months before I was able to do any modifications to it and then parked for a year and a half before I decided to register for an automotive class at a nearby junior college. A decision I wish I had made sooner
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A Work in Progress…
ArticleDid I jump the gun on announcing the S13 dash buttons? Well, I have some good news, some bad news and more good news.
Chuki vs Kouki
ArticleNo longer googly-eyed over the kouki front bumper (I’m lying my ass off), I’ve come to fully embrace the Chuki aka sharknose bumper because honestly, priorities, engine priorities lol.
Radio Wiring, What I’ve learned
12-Volt Mods, ArticleSince the head unit article was published, I’ve had a few questions about wiring a later model Nissan stock radio into the S13 without cutting the stock harness.
The Navan Build
ArticleBefore the pearl S13 there was a pearl S14. At the time, I tried to convince myself to do a Navan build because no clean hatchbacks within my price range existed. The car was originally my father’s and when he lost interest, I gladly took it off his hands.
College Saved Me $7k in Parts
DIY, TipsMy 240SX sat in the driveway for a few months before I was able to do any modifications to it and then parked for a year and a half before I decided to register for an automotive class at a nearby junior college. A decision I wish I had made sooner
New Home: Body Repair Updates
240SX, ExteriorWanting to restore a car and actually having the time, space, and tools to do it are two different things. Fortunately I’ve recently gained access to a full service collision repair garage with the necessary tools to prepare the body for a proper paint job..
KITT: One Year of Part Sourcing
Part SourcingOne year of searching for the exterior parts to complete KITT is at an end. Fortunately, I was able to locate all original parts as well as an incredible deal on a front bumper.
Who Needs Parts?
Part SourcingI know some people don’t have salvaged 240’s in their area. I’ve fortunately come across six of them. Anyone serious about getting any small parts shipped, feel free to email me.
Reviving Faded Switches
240SX, DIY, InteriorWorn out car parts such as rusted panels, seat belts, and weatherstrip are non-negotiable and require replacing while some parts just need a little TLC.
Touch Screen & Apple CarPlay in the 240SX?
12-Volt Mods, 240SX, Interior“It’s a damn shame putting bullsh*it like that on a classic. You may as well slap neon lights on it.” – Luke Hobbs, Agent, Diplomatic Security Service.
The Little Things
240SX, DIY, InteriorThe road trips and daily driving I plan to do in this car requires the interior to be comfortable as well as attractive, so It’s a must to do some upgrades.
KITT Phase One
Firebird, Part SourcingKITT will take a while to complete and just like the 240SX, I’ve broken the project down into phases with the functionality and the exterior being first because it requires fewer parts to modify and takes the least amount of time.
Rust Removal
DIY, TipsRust is car cancer and sadly a necessary evil when it comes to older cars, so I knew eventually I would find some if I dug deep enough. Once I started disassembling the front end I uncovered rusted bolts, brackets and the infamous battery tray area.
Interior Refresh: Dye & Paint
240SX, DIY, featured, Interior, Product ReviewThe interior is by far going to be the easiest and one of the more satisfying parts of the project because it’s where I’ll be spending most of my time while driving.
Part Sourcing
240SX, Part SourcingThe first thing I did after getting the hatchback home was a walk-around. I pretty much had an idea of what I was going to modify, but I had no clue what I was going to find once I started disassembling it. This is where I learned the difference between the “want list” and the “reality list”.
SEM Exterior Trim Paint
DIY, Exterior, Product ReviewI decided to restore the exterior trim instead of replacing it because it was faded, but not damaged beyond repair. I also wanted to get my hands on a few of SEM’s products and this would be the perfect opportunity to see how well SEM’s Trim Black performs.
The First Mod
240SX, SuspensionOverthinking is something I often do and I found myself staring at the car trying to figure out what to do first, then I realized there’s no blueprint to this.
Why Am I Restoring This Car?
240SX, ArticleWhen I wasn’t going to drag races and monster truck shows, I was building model cars and planes while my dad restored old Chevys.
First Things First
ArticleMy motives with this blog are simply to document my projects and pass on what I learn to anyone who takes the time to read about them. The store that may or may not be active on this blog is a result of requests I’ve received for certain items I’ve fabricated or designed for my projects.
Interior Refresh: Dye & Paint
240SX, DIY, featured, Interior, Product ReviewThe interior is by far going to be the easiest and one of the more satisfying parts of the project because it’s where I’ll be spending most of my time while driving.