craig_b Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 whats happening chaps and chapesses? thought id spew out some pics of the soarer ive had for i dont know how many years, minimal progress has been made on it aswell due to coming in and out of daily status whilst other cars come in and out of my possesion. picked it up running a 1ggeu, w55,17x8 drift teks, spare diff (locked), custom paint job. not really any pics of it from when i first had it or the antics that were had in it but oh well this is how it was looking whilst owing it for a year or two, thought i might try sell to see what i could exchange it for but nothing intereted me so it stayed these pics must be taken a few years ago because of the hell big and external aerial, phone hiding under the stereo, flash "anti vibration" gear knob and after market steering wheel the dirty old 1ggeu, im confident that all owners of this vehicle has punished this and many more of the engines that would have been fitted, i never had an issue with the 1ggeu untill it spat a bearing around 6 or so months ago, then it go ripped out. can even spot the cert plate on driver side tower, cert for wheels,suspension,hub spacers,manual etc even managed to get it to the open days at the track but the guy taking the photos that day didnt get many photos after the track days was put into storage for a while then pulled out about a year and a half ago and found some rims i thought might be alright but being 5stud and also 16" i decided not to go that way and they left my hands fitted up a new steering wheel and also a rather large gearknob that gets many interesting looks and comments from all the old billys that i work with, also digital dash for the win! had to have a horn button for wof so out come the duct tape during the snow we had last year i decided it would be a good idea to take the soarer to work as my 74 b1600 only had a light flat deck, was great fun plowing the road from hornby to moorhouse ave. also had some 15x10s fitted up on the rear and some ssr somethings on the front once again the rims didnt last ( on the rear for now ) and picked up some 14x9 impul mesh for the rear and then eventually got these for the front 14x8 ssr mesh (4 rims made into 2) so had both ssr and impul centers painted same colour and stainless capscrews through out with new nuts and polished lips and now it sits like this with the addition of this and some front camber plates and some front camber plates and now got one of these has a sneaky front mount behind the bumper that fits nicely, turbosmart whoooosh noise maker, new ht and plug leads, and finally a re-cored radiator. plenty to do on this beast and havent really done anything in the years ive owned it but starting to get into it now, heaps to tidy up on it especialy the interior and new paint job ! would love to get new dash,center consul, ash tray etc and may have to change tyre sizes/profiles to get it to sit nice. spam away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlownCorona Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 do you still have that old steering wheel? its exactly what ive been looking for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_b Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 nah it went when i sold the 180sx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlownCorona Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 daaaaaaaaamn. sweet car though. needs less two tone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durty Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Wrong 2 tone is boss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutiny Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 agreed, think the 2 tone really sets it off, cool car man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Looks good Craig. Yeah I bet the guys at work can fill whole lunchtimes with chat about your gear knob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_b Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 had a long day yesterday,bused up to chch , went and picked this up, jump started it,changed rear wheel,fueled up,cleaned it then hit the road, bit nervous as to how far id get knowing the clutch was starting to slip when loaded up, but no issues at all with that, just cruised along, did happen to get a flat tyre so chucked space saver back on, now i can start with changing out the clutch and giving it a tidy up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_b Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 made some progress last week, cleared everything out of the car that was loaded up for the moving of house, then got it on some stands. pretty good effort from me really haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_b Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 just over a week later the gearbox and clutch are out, also removed the 9's off the rear and tried them on the front, i think they might stay there if i can find some 10's or something for the rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 You still at HQ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_b Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 no sir, have moved south, time for a change / opportunity too good to pass up arisen. was sick of fixing all your dodgey repairs (just kidding) haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Any of my dodgeyness would have been wrecked by the branch guys a long time ago! Cars looking good. I'm glad you're keeping it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_b Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 haha yeah your not wrong there, yeah ill keep it for now untill i cant be fucked working on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANT Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 wasnt this on trademe? Was going to buy. Want a z10. Theyre so good looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_b Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 yeah it was, no one fronted up with cash / wanted a really quick sale too close to xmas etc, all good though, new job,new house, own garage and dont need the cash anymore so no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 mo' money, no problems. Coupe life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANT Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Yes. Tidy a bitch up and make me swoon when you bring it down for meats. Can you lower it more? Or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_b Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 need to change tyre profiles, rear suspension can go way lower, but guards/wheels wont allow much, front suspension needs keeper springs to go lower, doubt id find a wof man to wof it as is, dont know anywhere to go in otago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_b Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 mo' money, no problems. Coupe life. seen some parts on yahoo.jp that i wanted but get paid fortnightly now and could afford, so more like no money no problems haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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