Hi everyone, I thought I'd share the build of my C110 coupé.

A bit of a back story, I purchased a white coupé back in 2008 sight unseen (just pictures on eBay). While the car looked OK the listing wasn't completely truthful and the car was really rough and full of rust.

It had been patched up very poorly and a lot of the rust was hidden. As I dismantled the car, the more parts I removed and the more filler I stripped, the bigger the problems were. Sure it was repairable but it was not the base I was looking for and it was too incomplete. The floor pan, around the windows and the sills etc were all rusted out so it was more than just your usual 240K rust.

Yeah agreed, I reckon it will come up ok. Might tackle it this weekend. Picked up some more bits from A A Vinney's (http://www.vinneys.com.au) this week. Still waiting on the polishing jobs to come back though, some parts were pretty bad. I got the mirror bases sorted, these go under the guards and hold them on.

I also got the rest of my fuel filler back and the clips that hold the boot and bonnet chrome work on. The clips are somewhat decayed but they were doing a good job before I took them off so I'm sure they'll hold. Also the number plate lights.

Also had some used and NOS parts arrive...

A mint light cover, these are usually cracked and discolored

Some black grab rails for the new black interior

Some NOS switches for the dash

And a NOS gear boot, choke cable and skyline badge for the dash.

And new rubbers for the window divide and bonnet.

I also fitted the Nissan logo to the gauges instead of the clock. Lots of GTR's came with a clock, some didn't. It would appear there many options, right down to the cigarette lighter and switches for lights etc. I've noted some GTR's that don't even have heater/air controls, talk about basic.

I also picked up some power window mechanisms and switches. I'm missing a rear mech though. Not sure if I'll fit these yet or not, could be cool though.

so many cool parts

unsure if you have noticed but some skyline dash badges have the skyline in chrome. Dont know if it's a early/late model thing or what?

Yeah the badge isn't new so the chrome is missing, I've got this picture saved too Not quite sure how I'll do this yet.

yeh, would be hard todo. you would have to chrome the whole piece and mask and paint

Yuk. It's been done already though haha.

I've been stripping more parts off the car, the dash is out and I'm dropping it in for repairs tomorrow. Got a bunch of stuff off being plated, powder coated and all my stainless is off being polished. I don't expect to see the stainless until Jan/Feb at this stage though.

A bunch of parts arrived today too.

New washer bottle

New fuel cap

New indicators

New steering column cover

One part of the door seals

And some new window seals for the stainless trim

I'm trying to track down some replacement weather seals for the stainless trim that sits on the top of the doors and the base of the small rear coupe windows. Not sure where I'm going to find these, any suggestions would be appreciated. I had an e-mail sent off to rubber soul (rubber-soul.net), I'm just waiting to hear back.

i assumed it was you that got all them parts, was keeping a eye on them for weeks haha.

I like you've got a pit crew to check out your window seals.

Haha yeah he's always sticky beaking!

Your attention to detail is EPIC! I admire your quality of work, I just wish I had the drive and patience to replicate this kids of work!!

Well done, and keep it up!

Adam.

Thanks

I did some more work on the weekend. I've removed most of the remaining interior now including the roof lining, dash and heater parts. I starting labeling the wiring loom and connectors to make the job much easier when it comes time to reassemble.

I also had some new seals for the doors arrive

and a blanking button for the cigarette lighter

Had some parts come back from powder coating also, the bumper supports and the bonnet latch support

I've had a lot of trouble finding some new rubber seals for the outer window chrome work. I got in contact with Datsport and it turns out they have a guy who can replicate seals. I'm going to send off my old front and rear seals and he'll replicate them and then they'll be able to offer them for sale so stay posted on this! Very cool!

Also went to see a restoration specialist about my body work. I'm pretty sure I'm going to go with him as this stage. I'm hoping to strip out the rest of the car including engine and running gear and build a frame for the chassis similar to this.

Going to be a long wait though, minimum 6 months before I can get the car in but that gives me plenty of time to have the car blasted and primed etc. Oh, and save money for body work!