G'day all. Thought I'd post my coupe. Yes, I finally managed too find one. But I'll start from the start.

Part 1: The Find

I've been looking for a coupe for a long time. I've even bought one but that adventured turned south when the seller wasn't exactly honest. So no thanks. Anyway, I was invited to a Facebook group of like minded c110 people and loved seeing their cars.

After getting talking to one who was also looking for a c110 coupe we resolved to finding one each.

Well, I got very lucky when out of the blue I was asked, "how bad do you want a coupe?" It was a project car, but it was complete.

Very silly question. Well I was supplied four photos and an email address from this friend. I owe him so much for this.

The price range was a bit much for him but it was something I might be able to reach. This was very last minute. It was going on eBay the next day. He was passing this information to me!

Contact was made, photos seen and then the next day a deposit paid. Just like that.

The only problem was it was located in NSW. I live in Melbourne. It's only a distance of about 1250Km's. You know what that means??

Part 2: The Road Trip

Road trips can be fun. But 2500km's in 37 hours is painful . Big thanks to my father for the assist. Dad made a big effort to get the black wagon in top shape and she performed perfectly. We borrowed a trailer off another mate and we were off. 3 AM start and we covered approximately 1240km in 12 hours 45 min. Not bad all at.

Met Glen, the owner and we got talking all things Datsun. The car was a local car sold by a Datsun dealer new in a town called Gunnedah in NSW. A local fella kept it as his daily until upgrading years later. The coupe went to live in the shed. Then the children learnt to drive in her in their early teens. The blue was boring though so the ok was given to customize the paint. After this, the coupe again went to live in the shed until recovered a couple of years ago.

A quick look over. Money exchanged hands. Receipts given. I now had a car. Wheeled her onto the trailer, which took about 15 secs. Then took 1.5hr's to tie her down . Then began the long journey home.

The happy new owner!

Wrapped for the trip home

Got home at 4PM today.

I've got to inventory it all now, work out what needs doing and start organizing for stuff to be chromed, plated etc.

Home at last

The plan is a GTR replica with a 3L with triple webers. Long time from now

I'll keep you posted

The r35 GTR red is very close. And a lot easier to get made up

You all stay away from RED!

ITS MINE

Ah that old photo. Never seen a newer one. Does that car even exist

Hey buddy just wondering how you went with air mail on that front grill? I've been wary of ordering parts that size because I figured the shipping would be horrendous, also did you use import monster?

Hey Brian. I organised that through a friend who paid for the shipping, so i have no idea what the cost was. And since it was through a mate i cut out the middle man. But i usually use Jason from JDM factory (its in my signature).

Sorry i couldnt be of more help

Has anyone else done this?

With the a young family it's hard to find dollars for the project, especially with bills and the mortgage etc.

So grabbed a jar, emptied the wallet (it's pay week) into it and broke out the market and tape.

End result

It's a start

Hopefully it's a start on funds to get the shell repaired and painted. I've got other money happening elsewhere but everything counts!!

I've got some flares and a rear wing on order from Restored in Japan, so hopefully those should arrive soon.

Picked up some more parts cheap as well

Basically spares but they were the right price. Needed a front apron as a guide to repair my other one. The trim is slightly better than what I have now.

Still chasing a windscreen, but have a few leads. May have to raid the jar soonish .

Slowly but surely I'm getting the parts.

Sometimes I wonder why I just didn't buy a Z...a lot more around and I'd be driving it by now

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Thanks Des I'll look into it

I thought that place in Clayton had them dude

That's still my preference mate. Haven't called them yet.

This one would be $270 delivered to me so I'll call that mob soon Adrian.

Just sussing out the prices

Ok been doing a little bit to the car lately. I've started tidying up underneath and in the rear wheel wells. Need to buy a new grinder then I'll get seriously stuck in to it. I've also sourced a welder from a mate to fix up the holes. I'm thinking of getting the car running with the body as is and then GTR clone it later on as I'm hanging to drive her after being allowed to drive a mates coupe.

I've managed to come across a few more spare, tail lights, complete rust free straight doors inc glass, spare boot, more window glass, ss trim etc. been very lucky, as the doors seem to be much better than my wavy ones I had. The prices were too good to pass up.

So I thought I'd mount one of the doors to see how good it was....unfortunately it showed me how many dents the body REALLY has

I've completely stripped the rear bumper, inc the number plate light assemblies. Also stripped the front indicator housing. All off the be zinc plated. Remembered to bag and tag.

And I was at my dad's place snooping around and found these babies! Genuine factory wheels!!! Will need these for the GTR look. 14x5 of factory awesomeness. Just need 3 more! Will look good for car shows. I've already had them blasted and etch primed, just need paint. Here's a photo on Nissan's museum C110 GTR so you know what I mean.

I'm all over the shop with paint choice, as I want to stand out from the crowd and still be uniquely me.... So more thought required.

Stay tuned.

Adam did a bad, bad thing.....short trip next week

Edited July 17, 201410 yr by 240k Style