I Just Bought An R31 Silhouette

[coupe72001]

So I had been in the market for a paddock-basher and stumbled across a front-end smashed r31 silhouette going cheap. Of course as soon as the cash left my hand I developed an attachment to it and now I'm not prepared to sacrifice it. I'll have a go at repairing it instead.

Should have bought a hyundai...

[DC33VN]

lol there realy sweet cars i bought mine in december and have loved it since

[The Bogan]

PICS OR BAN

[harvo]

bash it brother

[passin ewe]

Paint it pink and take it to Skylines Nationals as a sacrifical cop.

[passin ewe]

Paint it pink and take it to Skylines Nationals as a sacrifical cop.

that was supposed to be cop

[passin ewe]

that was supposed to be cop

Oh, I see. someones done that funny thing to the computer that when you type in certain words they show up as another. A popular trick at my work. I'll try this P I G. Very funny by the way

[coupe72001]

I'll see how repairing it goes first, before it gets a fate worse than death.

Seeing mlr is so excited about it, Ill post some pics in a day or 2.

[The Bogan]

I love cars

[coupe72001]

um... ok.

Pics up tomorrow.

[cazz]

You will get a heap of help for parts from these two sites as well:

www.r31skylineclub.com

and

www.classicskylinesaustralia.com.au

Funny thing about R31's and how we get all wound up and passionate about them.

[Factory 5]

I have my eye on a silo for a daily driver while i finish the hatchback R30... R31's are virtually bullet proof, for an aussie car i do appriciate them.

[coupe72001]

Have been productive pulling off and scraping damaged parts, and less so with the pics.

I need a complete front end: bonnet, bumper, front spoiler, driver's side h/light and panel, aircon fan and irritatingly, radiator (turns out the engine fan has nicked it after all.)

I also need to pull the radiator support forward an inch, and are thinking of doing this with the assistance of a chain and sturdy tree.

Still keen to repair, but not interested in spending a fortune. Anyone got a basket case series one R31 or spotted one at a local Vic wrecker?

The rest of the car is lovely and I've have had a pleasant week poring over service history and getting acquainted with modern features I've never played with before like central locking and the Nissan headphones for the rear passengers.

I have a month of permit to either get the car fully rego'd, club rego'd or retire it to the bush for punishment/stripping.

[Factory 5]

There are PLENTY of shite bags here to pillage parts from

http://motamota.r31skylineclub.com/index.php?board=26.0

there is a parts section too.

very common to see a slapper go for $500.

number one rule though, im sorry guys, but do not buy anything from south australia, there are so many dodgey sellers ther its near impossible to moderate.

if they are a well-known member then go for it, but still take it easy

[coupe72001]

Wow... that is a ton of cars. Will stick to Victorian sellers, out of convenience more than anything.

[CsaEvents]

Wow... that is a ton of cars. Will stick to Victorian sellers, out of convenience more than anything.

slip over to Center rd wreckers, and Jollys a few good front ends there, you can even use S3 front guards,

is the car auto or man?i may have a radiator, maybe i cant remeber if i chucked it out

[coupe72001]

Car has a 5 spd in great shape and a nice quiet LSD too!

Let me know if you find the radiator - I'll throw some cashola your way.

Cheers for the tip with the s3 guards.

[coupe72001]

There are PLENTY of shite bags here to pillage parts from

http://motamota.r31skylineclub.com/index.php?board=26.0

there is a parts section too.

Man this is embarrassing... I can't find the parts section.

[Factory 5]

http://motamota.r31skylineclub.com/index.php?board=11.0

but i think you need to be signed up. there is HEAPS of so called 'members' trading in there, they are trying to slow down the influx of the calaisturbo.com muzzas etc... lol

[coupe72001]

Uh huh!

Had a go at registering but failed. Can't register with a hotmail so now I'll have to wait till Monday and try again with the work email.