Hi all,
Just signed up. I hold in my garage a 100% complete 71 2000GT-X KPGC10. Like most GT-X's, this one has been "converted" to appear as a GT-R. This is my latest project and one of very few cars I am extremely passionate about, assumingly along with a host of others here, as my little 71 didn't even make it home before being photographed on a tilt tray on the M4 and appearing on this forum...
So here poses my first ever forum question. WHO DO YOU TRUST to restore and customise a 71 Nissan?
This car has some awesome factory options including A/C, Power Windows, Tinted Front Screen, etc. Original exhaust with twin tips, complete dash, seats, and all parts bar one d/s mirror.
In view of possibly upsetting some, I will say I am not a purist and although I certainly appreciate those who are, I honestly believe you build something for yourself, the way you like it. So here are my plans, not sure if it will work but hey, it is my first time.
Mechanicals first so as not to damage the finished body work.
300zx LSD rear end modified to suit width and 4 stud original wheels ( I was told the rear brakes will fit in 13in rims)
300zx Gearbox and modified tail shaft (or other easily replaceable gearbox)
300zx Front brakes with 4 stud disks
300zx ABS system
S20 Twin cam (actual capacity as large as possible i.e 3L) with head work, ported, balanced and able to rev beyond 8000rpm
Fuel Injection with 6 throttle bodies (anodized)
Extractors onto free flowing exhaust with plenty of N/A noise (but maintaining the original twin tips)
Appropriate aftermarket computer i.e haltech, ems etc.
Appropriate fuel and ignition systems etc.
Suitable Clutch
Aluminium Radiator
Once all mechanics are done, the car will then be stripped for painting and restore.
Body Work
Bear metal respray in same Nissan 71 White. (there is sure to be some Jap fibreglass under that pretty paint)
Engine Rocker Cover painted in "wrinkle effect" red.
Badges rechromed and new resin as per factory spec
Front Grill, rear light surrounds and rear quarter badges rechromed and restored to original factory spec
Front and rear bars blue chromed (double chromed)
Any plastic chrome work restored to factory spec
New rubbers on doors, quarter windows, boot and throughout.
Blade under bonnet fabric as per factory spec.
New Headlights, HID preferred
Instrument cluster serviced and restored (nothing works better than old nissan gauges!!!)
Dash and console restored and re-finished to factory spec.
Seats and doors retrimmed to factory spec ( in lovely vinyl of course)
Carpets replaced throughout
seat belts updated in front and fitted to rear to comply with current laws (Nissan belts preferably)
Power Windows dismantled, serviced and restored to be functional
Complete rewire
All Bushes upgraded and replaced
Coil-over suspension
Strut Brace
Nardi steering wheel
All factory gear fitted and tested, A/C, etc.
As said, the above mods may be to everyones taste, but what I am trying to achieve is to have a car that performs like a modern day car without taking away what the vehicle is. Not being an original GT-R, I'm not that fussed in making changes and of course will hold on to all the original parts so anyone if they choose could put it back to standard.
After seeing numerous videos and resto projects on these vehicles, I feel these mods will make this example one of the most functional and fastest N/A GT-X's around. All the N/A sound with the benefit of fuel injection and a car that rev's and hammers without fear of breaking 71 running gear...
So back to the original question, who do you guys think would be able to undertake this project in Sydney?
Thanks in advance for all your help!
