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hi everyone im in perth and currently building a 1980 skyline coupe i have most parts but im chassing a peice of trim that broke during the striping process its the plastic trim/antenna housing that screws into the driverside front window pilar arrrgh... pretty sure its gonna be a nightmare to find 1 but if anyone out there can help or point me in the rite direction i would really appreciate it.......:no:

here are a few specs while im at it

model: 1980 nissan skyline coupe jap import

engine: intercooled, t3/t4 hybrid turbo, rb30.

trans :c4 auto

wheels: 17" alloys

reg: JUSTADATO...........:-)(-:

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Hey Riff Raff ( good ACDC song) I'm in mandurah and have a V8 210 Coupe. If the trim your talking about is the same for both sedan and coupe I should be able to help as a friend down here has a sedan parts car. Nice to know of another classic skyline in town. Also would like to see pics. Ricky

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Hey Riff Raff ( good ACDC song) I'm in mandurah and have a V8 210 Coupe. If the trim your talking about is the same for both sedan and coupe I should be able to help as a friend down here has a sedan parts car. Nice to know of another classic skyline in town. Also would like to see pics. Ricky

cheers for the interest guys :-) just spent 2o mins tryin to upload pics to my gallery and it failed lol will have another go later on... at the moment its completely stripped and on blocks over the last few weeks ive been cutting out the rust and doin the prep on the body shes jst about ready for primer hopefully have it painted and back together by the end of the year..v8 coupe aye ricky sounds like a weapon not to sure if there is a difference between coupe/sedan but its definatly worth a look could be a lifesaver

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How'd you go about engine mounts, x-member, gbox, tailshaft ect for the rb conversion?

conversion was already done when i brought the car from what i know it uses standard rb30engine mounts, c210 xmember and box mounts has a shortened tailshaft and has the independant rear suspension out of a 280z

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The plastic piece you seek for your coupe is different to that of the 4 door, four door is approx 50mm longer. My friend is willing to part it and maybe you could modify to suit. Let me know if your interested.The only other option is yahoo japan but I don't recall seeing any on there for sale either. Ricky

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I have been looking at C210 on Yahoo Japan myself, for the C211 I was looking at and the bits I needed were not there and haven't been anywhere else. I have 5 importers on the lookout for bits as well without success, so I went with the KHR30 in Ballina, as I have bits for them laid on & they are easier to find.

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The plastic piece you seek for your coupe is different to that of the 4 door, four door is approx 50mm longer. My friend is willing to part it and maybe you could modify to suit. Let me know if your interested.The only other option is yahoo japan but I don't recall seeing any on there for sale either. Ricky

yeah cheers mate i dont think im gonna get anything closer so i will make it fit whats half a cm to a angle grinder haha... when is a good time to come get it and how much does he want for it?

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I can pick it up from him on Saturday so any time on the weekend or whatever. Call me on 95818997.

He's wanting $20 for it. Cheers Riscky

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too easy ricky m8 done deal ha ha i tried calling that number a few times on sunday around 130-2 ish and it was engaged duno if the numbers wrong or the line was jst busy, then a m8 told me he had a keg of bundy on tap that put an end to me driving anywhere i will give it another go next w/e :-)

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  • 1 year later...

aaaand thread revival!

I now own this car as of Today!

1980 C211 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-EX Hardtop Series 2

RB30E - VL commodore

4 Speed Auto from VL

280Z rear end - R200 diff

Power Steering

Air Conditioning

Power Windows all round

Power Mirrors

Aftermarket central locking.

Aftermarket Steering wheel.

17" rims

Licenced.

Can't see any other features atm.

Car was originally L20ET + 5speed Manual.

Whole body in primer - currently stripped out.

Rust in bottom of doors

Rust under chrome trim on bonnet.

Series 1 front Bumper

Series 1 Australian Taillights

Suspected blown headgasket from previous dodgy turbo setup.

more later.

Plans:

Remove and replace all visible rusted metal.

Respray in Blue - thinking Bayside blue or kia rio blue <(google it)

RB(something)DET /RB30ET engine + convert back to Manual.

Reconnect power steering to RB pump

Reconnect A/C to RB compressor

New Passenger door lock (currently missing)

Basic stereo install

Possible Series 1 Headlight/Grille conversion.

S13 coilovers from my Sedan.

Swap Series 1 bumper with Series 2 one off my sedan.

Install Series 2 stovetops off my sedan.

Pics with my sedan:

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Goal for Wednesday:

Get the engine to start.

to realise this goal, the following need to be done:

Install starter motor

Install extractors/exhaust manifold

Install distributor

Connect all engine looms plugs to appropriate places.

Install Timing belt.

Install fan/aux belts

Install radiator

I hope it all goes to plan!

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Goal for Wednesday:

Get the engine to start.

to realise this goal, the following need to be done:

Install starter motor

Install extractors/exhaust manifold

Install distributor

Connect all engine looms plugs to appropriate places.

Install Timing belt.

Install fan/aux belts

Install radiator

I hope it all goes to plan!

CONGRATS!!! SOCRATES....

hang on to this mate...

its you new year resolution!!! lots of sandpaper and sore fingers

but worth the trip!

Cheers.....

M.

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