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R33 Sedan/4dr S1 - S2 Tail Lights Conversion

jcsky2005

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Hi everyone I really need some advice from you guys.

I have a Series 1 R33 Sedan - the one with the ugly taillights lol.

I'm in the processes of doing her up but I can't get past the lights. Anyway I want to do a conversion to Series 2 taillights.

So basically I want to rip them out and chuck in series 2 ones. Has anyone done this before?

What I need to know is, is it possible?

Thanks

PS. Below are the only two pics that I could find the 1st a series 1 (silver one) and the 2nd a series 2.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/photopost.../big/perpage/12

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/photopost...door/perpage/12

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the 2nd one is Impul version isn't it?

Hi no the second pic is just a Series 2 sedan.

Most people hate the back of the R33 series 1 sedan & because the series 2 sedan is so rare, most people do not know it exists.

Rarity - that's one reason why I want to do the conversion.

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Jlnewton, you must have one of the only series 2 R33 sedans in brisbane. Good on you they look sweet.

Does anyone know any contacts in the spare parts industry?

I contacted about 20 places on saturday and not one of them has series 2 sedan tail lights. Over half didn't even know that there was a difference between the two series.

It's hard enough finding skyline sedan parts as it is.

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Try Justjap, they may be able to source some for you.

Thanks chaos, i'll try them in the morning!

Do you know anywhere that would possibly have them in stock? Or if it doesn't take too much time could you please give me the names of the main mobs that you know in Australia?

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i think its called Alljap aswell, there a wrecker on the northside i believe (not 100%) sure. Justjap are located in Sydney but they always over night their parts etc as i've bought a few things off them.

Also go to the buisness trader section on the forum and ask around there, they may have some or can source some aswell.

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Also, the only difference I can notice with the lights is that the blinkers are in a different spot.

Would that be a problem or do you think that it would be easy to get around?

And Chris I'll let you know the end result.

Thanks

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I have picked up the lights and the centre garnish today & they are in perfect condition. The car I got them off was a 1997 series 2 40th annerversary special edition and it alsol had a special edition spoiler.

Anyway the spoiler looks great but the guy won't sell it without the boot. My question is would the boot also be interchangable with my series 1 boot?

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I have picked up the lights and the centre garnish today & they are in perfect condition. The car I got them off was a 1997 series 2 40th annerversary special edition and it alsol had a special edition spoiler.

Anyway the spoiler looks great but the guy won't sell it without the boot. My question is would the boot also be interchangable with my series 1 boot?

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Yup. Congrates on the find.

There are a few series 2 sedansin Bris. My new one obviously, my old one is still getting around here, and I have seen a purple one, white one, two other silver ones, a creamy/off white one and a dark blue one.

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Yup.  Congrates on the find. 

There are a few series 2 sedansin Bris.  My new one obviously, my old one is still getting around here, and I have seen a purple one, white one, two other silver ones, a creamy/off white one  and a dark blue one.

Yeah thanks.

Both lights and the garnish set me back a very reasonable $450.

Dropped in to see my cousin who is a panel beater yesterday and he reckons that they will slot right in no problems. He also quoted me $100 to prep, paint and fit the lights….I owe him one!

So that’s $550 all up. I took some pics yesterday of the back, so I will post the before and after pics when the cars done.

Jlnewton, what year is yours? And did the back/taillights of a series 1 sedan play a role in your decision twice to purchase a series 2?

The car I got them off was a 1997 40th anniversary and the rear wing and stock body kit was simply just really nice. Shame that one side of the car was in bits and pieces, scattered on the side of a highway somewhere because I really liked those skirts!

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Mine is a 97 manual. The main reason for going to the series 2 is the battery has been relocated back to the front of the car, same layout as the R34s. Means a much more usable boot space which is the whole reason I wanted a sedan, to be more practical.

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