Westy’s GTOs.

[westy]

Make fun of me here if you wish. 
 

PS I know I have 2 cars but really only 2x2/3rds cars. So if anyone has some parts  or know of some I’m keen. Mostly stainless trims, bumpers (if you thought the cars were rough you should see the bumpers. 
 

https://oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/92250-westy’s-gtos-so-much-rust/

 

[CUL8R]

Not much help at all to you, have always liked these and been lucky enough to work on a couple over the years. 

Last one I got in a set of Work Wheels for ex Japan staggered fitment - guy is probably late 50's so quite cool to have done.  Sadly they seem to be afflicted with tin worm worse than others of the period

Whats the overall plans? 

Kudos on the workmanship so far!

[RUNAMUCK]

I always thought these were cool too. They definitely suffered from the rigors of 1970s Japanese build quality, and time though. (Neighbour over the back fence has one that's rotted out around the windows) 

I'm very jealous of your shed. (And your panel skills too)

[westy]

Probably overestimating my panel skills. But yeah these things seem to dissolve pretty badly. Not that surprising when you start pulling them apart. Some of its unpainted ffs. 

[kiwi808]

Yeah these have always been cool. Look so good with a bit of low and some small wheels. Wide body options also look awesome.

In the mid 90’s there was a rotary one rocking around the North Shore. Have always wondered why more haven’t had the keg transplant. I figured it had something to do with steering box/rotary combo being awkward like in a B1600.

 

Anyway, will follow along. Red is a nice colour for a coupe.

[westy]

I am tempted by a rotary. But I’m a long way away from needing to think about it much haha. 

[lowlancer]

Probably cos the SOHC 4g63t was/is such an easy swap I reckon. I reckon a revvy small motor would be cool though, but even the 4g52 with twin side drafts can sound pretty sweet

Please consider an MR rep for exterior. Farkn hot.

[HumberSS]

Neat car, nice work too! The Datsun vibes of the era appear to also extend to the rustproofing! 

[Bearded Baldy]

Awesome work man.

I remember a black one of these (i think), in Thames with a v8 in it circa 2004ish.

 

[westy]

I guess the obvious answer is a DOHC 4g63t. But well before that I’ll need another car to go underneath the body. I’m thinking bmw e30 at this stage cause it’s close-ish in size and I’m familiar with them. Since both of the cars are dereged I really don’t want to go through repair cert and mod cert. 

[dabuzz]

On 10/05/2026 at 18:00, westy said:

I guess the obvious answer is a 13B PP. But well before that I’ll need another car to go underneath the body. I’m thinking bmw e30 at this stage cause it’s close-ish in size and I’m familiar with them. Since both of the cars are dereged I really don’t want to go through repair cert and mod cert. 

fixed

[westy]

9 hours ago, dabuzz said:

fixed

What’s an injected 13B PP worth these days? $20k?

[dabuzz]

Its only money 🫣

 

 

But yes 

[westy]

To be fair you could spend that and a lot more on any engine. 

[Bearded Baldy]

Applies to everything. But at least 4g and rotor parts are readily available. 

[mjrstar]

On 10/05/2026 at 18:00, westy said:

I guess the obvious answer is a DOHC 4g63t. But well before that I’ll need another car to go underneath the body. I’m thinking bmw e30 at this stage cause it’s close-ish in size and I’m familiar with them. Since both of the cars are dereged I really don’t want to go through repair cert and mod cert. 

i have a spare bill Hincher narrowblock 4g63 to w series bell housing.

 

https://www.billsautofab.com/projects/

 

[westy]

Ta. I’ll keep it in mind. But like I say I’m a long way away from even thinking too much about it. 

[kiwi808]

Thinking about it is the best part because it doesn’t cost any money!

So because we are just thinking about it, I would be genuinely interested to see if the keg fits and how much fab work it would take to work.

Especially if you are going to strap a massive turbo to the side of it…

[lowlancer]

You must really love GTOs. Crazy work man!

[westy]

Seems I’m a sucker for 70s jap coupes. Probably all 70s coupes really but I like the size of the jap ones.