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Thanks mate, i'll try and keep this as up to date as I can. Good luck with the R31! Yes I would be happy to sell it. PM sent

Thanks Mario but I couldn't find them, must have been to late It would be great if you could ask him if he would sell them to me. I just need the black plastic trim behind the handle, I think someone has done them up to tight at some stage and the centres have broken around the screw. Cheers.

It's been a while since I posted up any updates on the progress of my 4 door project so thought I'd bring you all up to speed. I have been working on it slowly as time has permitted, the interior is stripped out with the exception of the dash (next weekends job) and with the help of a mate the engine and gearbox our now out and the engine bay ¾ stripped. The rust is worse than I first thought so it looks like I will be stripping it to a bare shell for repairs and it is going to take longer than I first planned but that's all part of the fun isn't it 3 months in and I've blown the budget and the timeline. lol I am now looking for some bits, it would be great if anyone can assist with these things: Surrounds for interior door handles x 2 Trim for the centre pillar for both sides Chrome trim from the front of the guards for both sides The little glowing things on top of the guards that tell you if your lights are on for both sides (also if anyone could tell me what they are called it would be greatly appreciated ) P.s Thanks to Mario I now have a gear knob! Cheers mate Now for some current pictures. Trial fitting repaired guard (with a bent bumper ) Repaired guard and valance About to lift engine and box out Found under the seats and carpet - starting to pay for itself!! Parts needed:

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/whyalla-jenkins/cars/1978-datsun-skyline-coupe/1002337210 C210 Coupe in SA I contacted him and he said he wanted $1200..

I'm still looking for one of these..

If anyone needs any C210 Coupe parts shoot me a PM. The whole car is in average condition so expect the parts to be as well. Or if the whole car is of use to anyone let me know, I have taken all the front bolt on panels.

Hey Mick, any luck with the Orange Coupe?

Anyone here get this in the end?

Love it!! Good work.

Have you got it home now?

That sold ages ago to someone in Sydney.... Good price.

Sold already!! Didn't last 2 hours..

It is a shame, but we will be doing a resto on a Coupe next by the looks of it . The Mrs likes the shape more than the sedan. It came up a lot better than I thought it would, it was really dirty but just used hand wash in a bucket of water. I thought it was standard with the knot in it, my Stanza has the same one..

I'm interested, shoot us a PM with what you have in mind.

Stripped off the damaged parts Ah crap... Looking better already

Thanks rb26zed. I will grab a pair if I have some cash left over next pay. I'll let everyone know what there like.

Has anyone bought a pair of these? Are they worth it getting?

Thanks anyway mate.

Most bits are there for it to come up mint once it's done. Rust wise it's not to bad, just starting to come through in a few areas. Just needs a guard, headlight surround, grill, front bar and the mount for the drivers side bumper mount rewelded as its been torn out of the rail when it was hit. Thanks Mario! The console came up ok once I took it out and scrubbed it and removed the pocket that was badly sun damaged. Also the console lid needs some attention, I was thinking of getting it covered with leather. I assume that that is a common problem as the parts car is worse. Badly need a gear knob though.

Don't worry mate, I'll have plenty of questions you can still help with.. lol

The Coupe is full of rust and not complete.

I thought I would share a few photo's of my C210 4 door that I picked up this week. The plan is restore it to original condition. It has had a hit in the front but is in overall good condition. Having said that it will require a full respray and a few interior plastics that have deteriorated sitting in the weather for 3 years between being crashed and when I purchased it last week. Rust wise it's not too bad, with a little bit in a couple of doors and round the back window. I also picked up a C210 Coupe that is only good for parts to repair the front. 1st thing that I will do is repair the damage to the front and then slowly prep for paint. The aim is to have it completed by September 2013 for the Bay to Birdwood here in South Australia. This weekend the Mrs and I have spend cleaning up the interior that was very dirty from sitting. Comments and advice always welcome. Enjoy: Picking it up: After a wash: Parts car: Together: Getting into it:

Thanks mate

Wanted to buy: C210 5 speed gear knob in good condition.

Found one! Time to put together a shopping list