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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...

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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

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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.

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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.

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Factory 5

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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

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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

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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.

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