Chuki vs Kouki
No longer googly-eyed over the kouki front bumper conversions (lies), I’ve come to fully embrace the Chuki aka sharknose bumper because honestly, priorities lol.
Entries by cplhardy
Wiring, What I learned
Since 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.
College Saved Me $7k in Parts
My 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
Wanting 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..
Who Needs Parts?
I know some people don’t have salvaged 240’s in their area. I’ve fortunately come across six of them. (update 08/18/2019) The S13/S14 photos are over a 2 years old, so most of the interior parts have been stripped. The cars are sitting on the ground with no wheels. Gas tanks, fenders and engines are gone […]
Reviving Faded Switches
Worn 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?
“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
The 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.
Rust Removal
Rust 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 Dye & Paint
The 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.