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DC33VN

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Hi guys,

Been out of the scene for some time but i am finally in the market to purchase a gtr. I am currently looking at one that has surface rust all underneath, however,  on the strut tops and in the boot-well are completely clean.

As the car came out of factory with the cold weather package i am a little weary that there is rust places with limited access without removing panels or jamming a camera between panels etc. I am just wondering if anyone can recommend a panel shop that knows skylines quite well and can go over the car for me before purchasing around the Blacktown area.

Also just wanted to see what everyone's thoughts are of the rust underneath and strut tops. It seems to me that the strut tops look all original but i am a little iffy as the sealant on the seams is quite thick in places compared to the gtst that i had a few years back.

 

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Seam sealant around strut tops doesn't look original mate. 

If a BCNR33 hasn't come into the country early e.g. 2000's, chances are the jap rust will work its way through those seams on the strut tops. Go look at the GTR CO UK forums and there are plenty of owners pulling engines out and replacing strut towers.

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