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One Very Neglected Skyline

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By hazerb30,
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So theres a imported skyline thats been sitting in a paddock for the past year. Im considering buying it but want to see what i would be getting into.

Its unregistered and no plates. It supposedly came from QLD where it was supposedly registered at some point. There is no paperwork at all.

It needs a LOT of TLC which im ok to deal with.

Ive got the chassis number and ill run it through REVS. Other than that, what challenges will i have ? Obviously it needs to go through the pits but what do I have to be prepared with. Is there someone i can call to see if/where its been registered before? How can i be sure its been complianced/import approval?

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If it has been registered at some point, that means it would have been complied. If so, then it will be on the database so if you have the chassis & engine numbers it shouldn't be a problem to find out when & where. To re-register it, it would have to be legal, which means if it's been neglected for a while you would probably have a lot of work to do to make sure of it (complete fluids change, complete vehicle inspection for roadworthiness, rust, leaks etc), but on the other hand you could probably get it for quite cheap & if it turns out to be better than expected you might get a better car than what you could buy somewhere else ;) Good luck

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Stock parts are easy to come by, going after market isn't that expensive either for most things. Body work will be the killer, as long as you can mend/hide any rusting bits you should be sweet.

Sounds like a good project to do with a few mates.

Have you talked to the owner to ask why its been sitting there? Possible fubar'd engine/gearbox?

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Yeh i think we are thinking of the same vehicle. GTS-X ;)

I was the one pending payment and i pulled out after doing a compression test tonight. Cylinder 1 rings are gone, putting oil in there brought the compression up. The car without the engine is still worth the money. Its in the quokka if anyone is interested. Interior is great, no rust besides surface rust under battery, needs engine work and a lot of minor TLC. Paint is shit but the bodywork is good with only couple minor dents easy fixed. No obvious crash damage, all panels line up and doors/boot close perfect.

RB20DET. Manual. Has import approval and compliance plate so thats all good for registering. $1800.

buy it and a 33 half cut and go at it I reckon.

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