R33 Gtr - Is This A Re-Birth?

[R33-RB26DETT]

Hi guys,

I'm looking to buy an r33 gtr, but i'm not sure why the blue plate is so faded?

See the image

Does this look dodgy, how can i check?

[rehab2010]

Hi guys,

I'm looking to buy an r33 gtr, but i'm not sure why the blue plate is so faded?

See the image

Does this look dodgy, how can i check?

Paint on that one is pretty bad, but at least those rivets used to attach the plate look the same as on my one, and the numbers don't look dodgy - not sure mate, make a call or inspect more R33's and see how their build plates look.

[turboedsloth]

Does the brake or clutch master cylinder look like they've been changed, looks like the paint has just come off after time, Look for other signs of damage perhaps

[Ten Four]

You can see the characters/numbers still.

Run the vin, see if it matches up.

[R33-RB26DETT]

Thanks for all the feedback guys.

Luckily I can still read the numbers on the build plate so I'm going to do a VIC roads check for $24.

I just find it strange that the build plate is faded, it looks unnaturally faded when compared to the surroundings.

Also, Is it normal for the VIN number to be pop riveted near the passenger side strut tower?

[rehab2010]

Thanks for all the feedback guys.

Luckily I can still read the numbers on the build plate so I'm going to do a VIC roads check for $24.

I just find it strange that the build plate is faded, it looks unnaturally faded when compared to the surroundings.

Also, Is it normal for the VIN number to be pop riveted near the passenger side strut tower?

Looks same as my one, even the aluminium plate with the 6T91 number looks the same, my one is rivetted near the front right headlight. I think that's how they used to do them when complianced - your is Sept 2000.

[blur]

Ive seen those plates loose colour if the engine bay has been steam cleaned or degreased and gernied. The numbers look fine, in fact if the plate was too shiney and new you would be more sus.

[boiracer]

^^^like he said, cleaning can kill anything. and the white rivets that hold it in are not reusable, and generally a good sign that the plate hasnt been tampered with. although that is a strange spot for the VIN plate. but it is an old import i guess.

[KamikazeNinja34]

Mine is actually engraved into the strut tower. It's a compliance thing and nothing to worry about. By law they have to put the aus vin number (with 6U900 in it) somewhere in the engine bay. Some compliers will even just engrave it below the jap vin on the firewall but strut tower is very common

[R33-RB26DETT]

Thanks for all your help guys.

After looking at this car today, It's been stacked before, and its had a pretty shabby repair job. Funny that the owner didn't say that in their ad, but knew about.