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GRUMPY514 · 10-22-2006, 10:49 PM

Diamond in the rough or a pile??

You Decide lol. I see a green diamond myself.

Alright well iam in the market for a s13 thats fairly cheap as a project car and I stumbled across one today.

Yah...Looks terrible right?

The story on the car...Called mom and dad eariler and they let me know that their son had gotten into a "little fender bender" with the car..(I laughed when they said it) The car is totaled from a standpoint.

Car needs a total new front end, Another great thing about it is, their son drove it like that for a little while and the wiring harness just happend to find its way in the fan and CHOP!!! No more car lol..

The wiring harness seriosuly got cought in the fan somehow.

The motor has 56,XXX miles on it (which is great since its a replacement motor)

The plans I had already was to do the s13 front end conversion anyways so that basically covers everything in the front. Motor is being swapped out for a SR20DET + Goodies.

Cost of car:$500

Worth it?

LB.Motoring · 10-22-2006, 10:50 PM

I donno, ive seen better even for 500... but it differs from area to area

newagedrift · 10-22-2006, 10:56 PM

Keep lookin, you can find a better one for less. I just bought a '90 240 hatch with 40xxx original miles with no motor and a clean body for $400.

!Zar! · 10-22-2006, 10:57 PM

Let me guess, this is your first s chassis?

I would stay away from that car. I personaly have seen much better cars for that price.

Since you have so many plans, why don't you just purchace a clean shell with harness?

LB.Motoring · 10-22-2006, 11:00 PM

yah i personaly bought a 89 fastback for 600, and when i brought it home everyone drooled over the Virgin i brought home

LookOut Nick · 10-22-2006, 11:03 PM

offer him 150.oo cash the frame looks twisted needs to be straightened which can cost about 400.oo alone look at the radiator suport twist much? and the wiring is f cking disguasting thats a lot of work, car needs a dedicated owner or to be crushed

slideways2004 · 10-22-2006, 11:03 PM

don't get it. i have learned my lesson when buying "fixer uppers" many unnoticed things need to be replaced. and even the "new" things don't work like they should.

GRUMPY514 · 10-22-2006, 11:08 PM

Wouldnt it be fine if I used the wiring harness that came with the SR clip?

If there is any frame damage what so ever its a no go. They are asking 900$ if you can believe it.

240s are rare around these parts, dont see them very often.

!Zar! · 10-22-2006, 11:41 PM

Then you should make a road trip out to cali, because I can assure you that car will be a headache. Nothing is worse than an elec. nightmare.

But on the other side, you have money for a sr, install bits, silfront, paint.

Go ahead...

GRUMPY514 · 10-23-2006, 12:07 AM

So nobody has seen a diamond in it yet?

Is there anyone around here in the Tri State area that is selling a shell?

DC,MD,VA

PA/NC Perhaps.... Kinda out of towing range though.

ranger240 · 10-23-2006, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRUMPY514

240s are rare around these parts, dont see them very often.

eh theyre not thaaaaaaaaaaat rare in the dc area... in a weekend i saw multiple s13's, one exactly like my own...

dont buy yourself a beaten wreck unless you have a few grand saved up to immediately dump into it... there are tons of guys up here in ct who pass s13 shells around to each other for next to nothing after wasting hundreds on incompleted rebuilds... find a nice driver for 1500 and buy this green one only for the engine if at all.. it'll be cheaper in the short and long run

GRUMPY514 · 10-23-2006, 12:18 AM

Hmmm..

perhaps ill keep looking around and see whats up.

So to anyone who has done the s13 conversion its direct bolt up so its easy peasy iam assuming.

Now a 13.4 or 13.5 conversion is hard as hell? How difficult is it really? Looks more difficult than a motor swap.

Whats the deal with the "Sil80" can somebody please explain what that is. Still trying to get all the lingo down. Toyota guy here.

DJPimpFlex · 10-23-2006, 12:44 AM

man, just search for like 3 seconds and all those questions will be answered.

KwKouki · 10-23-2006, 01:04 AM

do that car a favor and pitch a pipe bomb loaded with 1000 ball bearings encased in thermonuclear sacs.

Keep looking man, that car is toast.

Dousan_PG · 10-23-2006, 01:12 AM

WHAT A RIP OFF!!

500 bucks.
damn
i got a shell for 500 bucks
tjhing was perfect
garaged for 3 years.
and the guy did all the hard work of cleaning everything.
500 bucks for that pos is a joke

***FaLKoN240*** · 10-23-2006, 02:07 AM

That car is bucket waste of money status.

That radiator support is bent, not to mention all the time and money and shit it'll take to get it running.

Remember time is money, and that thing is way too much time to be worth that money you're spending.

**S13SilviaGirl** · 10-23-2006, 03:28 AM

That's my new $500 beater.

Kaizen. · 10-23-2006, 03:42 AM

Should just save up for a better one. Your going to end up paying more at the end.

sccrstar011 · 10-23-2006, 04:23 AM

Yeah man hate to say it, but that car is looking pretty sketch for $500. You never know what your gonna run into. I live in Central VA so I'll keep my eyes open for you and I'll pm you if I find anything interesting. Good Luck.

Wykydtron · 10-23-2006, 04:45 AM

diamonds arn't green what the emeralds are green O_O what did u do!?

soreballz · 10-23-2006, 05:47 AM

Black interior, low mileage twin cam, 5 speed... Looks like a great parts car to me. I'd NEVER try to make a DD out of that car though.
Offer them 450 for it since its so fucked up.

I'm shocked that nobody has given you shit about reffering to the Silvia conversion as "an S13 front end conversion". lol

**mrmephistopheles** · 10-23-2006, 06:15 AM

yeah, that's $200 max.
You need to have the front end straightened, new core support, front sheetmetal, then unfucking of wiring harness and face questionable engine (due to coolant excursion).

LookOut Nick · 10-23-2006, 08:15 AM

if you live in DC you have access to Nova...and you cant tell me their arent 20 coupes for sale in Nova right now...search these forums local forums craiglist and ebay...youll find the right car

Siizzzoooo · 10-23-2006, 08:23 AM

its a pos, save up some money and quit being cheap

GRUMPY514 · 10-23-2006, 09:14 AM

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/s...Nissan%20240sx

Not a lot for sale around here...

The one for 1300 is sold, There is one that is 2800 with the silvia conversion.

Looked the for sale section, looks to be a lot for sale in other states but mine.

GRUMPY514 · 10-23-2006, 09:17 AM

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...222030503.html

3 grand for that....

projectRDM · 10-23-2006, 09:21 AM

Buy it for $100, part it and make a grand, then buy a decent car.

LB.Motoring · 10-23-2006, 09:38 AM

this was 600 and so far this> your 500 "diamond"

after the crappy side molding was off and a nice wash and a rim swap, it is a very nice daily.

GRUMPY514 · 10-23-2006, 10:03 AM

Poeple here must be high when they list the prices for the car. Must be very diffrent in cali to find one then it is here.

Not a whole lot of them around really. The ones you do find seems to be a jacked up price.

jimmytango00 · 10-23-2006, 10:11 AM

yeah just keep looking. i got mine with a blown motor but straight body for $200 wasnt planning on keeping the KA anyways.

10-22-2006, 10:49 PM	#1
GRUMPY514 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washington DC, NOVA Age: 36 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Diamond in the rough perhaps? lol PICs Diamond in the rough or a pile?? You Decide lol. I see a green diamond myself. Alright well iam in the market for a s13 thats fairly cheap as a project car and I stumbled across one today. Yah...Looks terrible right? The story on the car...Called mom and dad eariler and they let me know that their son had gotten into a "little fender bender" with the car..(I laughed when they said it) The car is totaled from a standpoint. Car needs a total new front end, Another great thing about it is, their son drove it like that for a little while and the wiring harness just happend to find its way in the fan and CHOP!!! No more car lol.. The wiring harness seriosuly got cought in the fan somehow. The motor has 56,XXX miles on it (which is great since its a replacement motor) The plans I had already was to do the s13 front end conversion anyways so that basically covers everything in the front. Motor is being swapped out for a SR20DET + Goodies. Cost of car:$500 Worth it?

10-22-2006, 10:50 PM	#2
LB.Motoring Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SòCal♥ Age: 38 Posts: 5,840 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: LB.Motoring Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I donno, ive seen better even for 500... but it differs from area to area __________________ Robby Leuer

10-22-2006, 10:57 PM	#4
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Let me guess, this is your first s chassis? I would stay away from that car. I personaly have seen much better cars for that price. Since you have so many plans, why don't you just purchace a clean shell with harness? __________________

10-22-2006, 11:00 PM	#5
LB.Motoring Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SòCal♥ Age: 38 Posts: 5,840 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: LB.Motoring Feedback Score: 1 reviews	yah i personaly bought a 89 fastback for 600, and when i brought it home everyone drooled over the Virgin i brought home __________________ Robby Leuer

10-22-2006, 11:03 PM	#6
LookOut Nick Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: East Coast Age: 39 Posts: 816 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: LookOut Nick Feedback Score: 0 reviews	offer him 150.oo cash the frame looks twisted needs to be straightened which can cost about 400.oo alone look at the radiator suport twist much? and the wiring is f cking disguasting thats a lot of work, car needs a dedicated owner or to be crushed __________________ *Team Pterodactyl*

10-22-2006, 10:56 PM	#3
newagedrift Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: tallahassee fl Age: 41 Posts: 68 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Keep lookin, you can find a better one for less. I just bought a '90 240 hatch with 40xxx original miles with no motor and a clean body for $400.

10-22-2006, 11:03 PM	#7
slideways2004 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Age: 38 Posts: 1,706 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	don't get it. i have learned my lesson when buying "fixer uppers" many unnoticed things need to be replaced. and even the "new" things don't work like they should.

10-22-2006, 11:08 PM	#8
GRUMPY514 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washington DC, NOVA Age: 36 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wouldnt it be fine if I used the wiring harness that came with the SR clip? If there is any frame damage what so ever its a no go. They are asking 900$ if you can believe it. 240s are rare around these parts, dont see them very often.

10-22-2006, 11:41 PM	#9
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Then you should make a road trip out to cali, because I can assure you that car will be a headache. Nothing is worse than an elec. nightmare. But on the other side, you have money for a sr, install bits, silfront, paint. Go ahead... __________________

10-23-2006, 12:07 AM	#10
GRUMPY514 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washington DC, NOVA Age: 36 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So nobody has seen a diamond in it yet? Is there anyone around here in the Tri State area that is selling a shell? DC,MD,VA PA/NC Perhaps.... Kinda out of towing range though.

10-23-2006, 12:18 AM	#12
GRUMPY514 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washington DC, NOVA Age: 36 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hmmm.. perhaps ill keep looking around and see whats up. So to anyone who has done the s13 conversion its direct bolt up so its easy peasy iam assuming. Now a 13.4 or 13.5 conversion is hard as hell? How difficult is it really? Looks more difficult than a motor swap. Whats the deal with the "Sil80" can somebody please explain what that is. Still trying to get all the lingo down. Toyota guy here.

10-23-2006, 12:44 AM	#13
DJPimpFlex Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Age: 39 Posts: 6,158 Trader Rating: (115) Rides Gallery: DJPimpFlex Feedback Score: 115 reviews	man, just search for like 3 seconds and all those questions will be answered. __________________

10-23-2006, 01:04 AM	#14
KwKouki Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Key West, FL Age: 44 Posts: 2,212 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	do that car a favor and pitch a pipe bomb loaded with 1000 ball bearings encased in thermonuclear sacs. Keep looking man, that car is toast. __________________

10-23-2006, 01:12 AM	#15
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	WHAT A RIP OFF!! 500 bucks. damn i got a shell for 500 bucks tjhing was perfect garaged for 3 years. and the guy did all the hard work of cleaning everything. 500 bucks for that pos is a joke __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

10-23-2006, 02:07 AM	#16
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,893 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	That car is bucket waste of money status. That radiator support is bent, not to mention all the time and money and shit it'll take to get it running. Remember time is money, and that thing is way too much time to be worth that money you're spending. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

10-23-2006, 03:42 AM	#18
Kaizen. Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,278 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Should just save up for a better one. Your going to end up paying more at the end. __________________

10-23-2006, 04:23 AM	#19
sccrstar011 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: lynchburg, virginia Age: 38 Posts: 83 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah man hate to say it, but that car is looking pretty sketch for $500. You never know what your gonna run into. I live in Central VA so I'll keep my eyes open for you and I'll pm you if I find anything interesting. Good Luck.

10-23-2006, 04:45 AM	#20
Wykydtron Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Skykomish, WA Posts: 909 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	diamonds arn't green what the emeralds are green O_O what did u do!? __________________ @schassis.eddi

10-23-2006, 08:15 AM	#23
LookOut Nick Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: East Coast Age: 39 Posts: 816 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: LookOut Nick Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if you live in DC you have access to Nova...and you cant tell me their arent 20 coupes for sale in Nova right now...search these forums local forums craiglist and ebay...youll find the right car __________________ *Team Pterodactyl*

10-23-2006, 08:23 AM	#24
Siizzzoooo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Murfreesboro,TN Posts: 1,355 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	its a pos, save up some money and quit being cheap

10-23-2006, 09:14 AM	#25
GRUMPY514 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washington DC, NOVA Age: 36 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/s...Nissan%20240sx Not a lot for sale around here... The one for 1300 is sold, There is one that is 2800 with the silvia conversion. Looked the for sale section, looks to be a lot for sale in other states but mine.

10-23-2006, 09:17 AM	#26
GRUMPY514 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washington DC, NOVA Age: 36 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...222030503.html 3 grand for that....

10-23-2006, 09:21 AM	#27
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Buy it for $100, part it and make a grand, then buy a decent car.

10-23-2006, 09:38 AM	#28
LB.Motoring Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SòCal♥ Age: 38 Posts: 5,840 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: LB.Motoring Feedback Score: 1 reviews	this was 600 and so far this> your 500 "diamond" after the crappy side molding was off and a nice wash and a rim swap, it is a very nice daily. __________________ Robby Leuer

10-23-2006, 10:03 AM	#29
GRUMPY514 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washington DC, NOVA Age: 36 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Poeple here must be high when they list the prices for the car. Must be very diffrent in cali to find one then it is here. Not a whole lot of them around really. The ones you do find seems to be a jacked up price.

10-23-2006, 10:11 AM	#30
jimmytango00 Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 40 Posts: 2,246 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	yeah just keep looking. i got mine with a blown motor but straight body for $200 wasnt planning on keeping the KA anyways.

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