My R32

[Shaun O]

Hi guys,

I've been a member on here for a while now but only really read the forums and absorb the ridiculous amounts of information (and misinformation ) here. I've wanted a Skyline for ages and finally picked up a de-registered one about 2 weeks ago for $1,000 and have been fixing it up to compliance standards, it's been steady and relatively minor but I should be taking it in a couple of days to get complied and re-vinned in the next 2 days

Anyyyway, feel free to check out my work log on the blog system here, this is the link

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/bl...hauno/index.php?

Oh and I'm from New Zealand by the way so there's probably a few weird things to do with re-vinning and stuff that might not make sense to some of you fellas but the main point is the car itself. All criticism, comments and tips are welcomed. Thanks for reading!

Shaun.

(hope this section is right)

Oh edit: also you can see the things on the sidebars for lists of things...

[GTS4WD]

IM MOVING TO NZ!

A SKYLINE FOR ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS!?!?!

Even without all the work and getting it re-vinned its worth it!

[screamin']

I got a $1000 one with live WOF and Rego too.

Obviously it's not the red one in the avatar. Payed $7K 7 years ago for that one...

NZ is great for cheap R32's!

Gettin through the work on that car Shaun, good to see.

Edited June 18, 2007 by screamin'

[ignuz]

God your prices are such a joke over there, only $1000 for that.. All you get is shit boxes over here for $1000 and you'd be lucky if you got that.

What are your plans for it?

[Shaun O]

Once it has been re-vinned and everything. (Taking it in Wednesday morning) and it's tidy how I want it, I can start pulling it apart. Manual conversion (RB20DET box) and Engine conversion (RB30DET). It's going to be fun.

[MissR34]

hey lookin good!

looks nice even wit tha little bit of damage.

here it is dumb question by girl: why do have to get it re-vinned.....ive never heard of that before!

[Shaun O]

hey lookin good!

looks nice even wit tha little bit of damage.

here it is dumb question by girl: why do have to get it re-vinned.....ive never heard of that before!

In New Zealand, you must periodically keep your car licensed (vehicle registration) pay a fee every 3/6/12 months and away you go. If you do not do this for 12 months your car will automatically be de-registered. This is what happened with this car, lady was a slackass and just left it and it eventually become deregistered. You must now pay $300-$400 for recompliance. They will take the old NZ VIN plate and replace it with a new one (I believe) and either re-use the number plates you have or reissue with new ones. For recompliance it's basically a hardcore warrant of fitness, they will take out carpet, take off wheels, pull apart brakes, that sorta stuff. I'm dropping the car off tomorrow morning and picking it up Thursday, to give you an idea of how long it takes. If it doesn't pass, you have 21 days to bring it back and get it rechecked at no extra charge.

[Greg]

nice car with a lot of potential

as commented on, unbelievable! you'd be lucky to buy a wreck in Australia for that price!

[Shaun O]

Took the car in for re-vinning today, didn't go so well

Here's the list:

Battery not secured

Left front steering rack boot is twisted

Clean oil off right front radius rod bush

Clean mold off both rear outer seatbelts

And the worst thing, apparently they can see slight weld marks on the front crossmember, le sigh, means I have to fork out $340 for a certificate for this within 20 days to get it rechecked.

Not toooo fussed because with all that finished and rechecked it should still come at $2,000 on the dot. Here's hoping it goes well. >:[

Updated my blog with the new costs and todo lists etc.

Cheers for your comments guys, keeps me going

[JapFreak786]

very nice,really freaking but my R32 GTS25 also got a scratch like that on the front bumper on the same side!!!

[SKiT_R31]

And the worst thing, apparently they can see slight weld marks on the front crossmember, le sigh, means I have to fork out $340 for a certificate for this within 20 days to get it rechecked.

cant you just buy a new non welded cross member??

those other things on the list are only mild, easily fixed

bargain, i would have paid 3 x that

[Sean'O]

Hey Shaun'O,

Looking good mate, $1000 thats a bargan mate, i'll keep an eye on ya blog, love watching this kind of thing. I hope to do the same when i eventually get the 32GTR when i'm off my P's

Keep up the great work,

Best regards,

Sean'O .... lol