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Hey Everyone,

My name is Nath, I think I did an introduction thread ages ago, I can't remember. Just letting you all know I have been looking for an R32 for a fair while now and have just purchased a maroon 1993 R32 GTS-t with the plates 'PANADL'.

As some of you know, This was Jon's(aka sxygtst) R32, and was in Canberra until a few months ago, as he is now currently in Victoria. The car is still probably how most of you have known it, however the 19" chromies no longer remain, currently has R33 rims(as I'm looking at getting some gunmetal or s/c 17's or 18's) and the number plate will change as I am transferring the registration to ACT.

Keep an eye out for me, and I'll give you a wave if I see any of you out on the road. I'll update you all on my progress with her, as I plan to do wheels etc fairly soon. I will also be out on Fridays at the Museum and will do my best to come down to the Jerra Pub on Tuesdays to meet some fellow skyline drivers.

Thanks to Jon for all his help and I hope to meet you all soon,

Nathan

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Jonneh Bravo

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congrats on the purcahse i am yet to see i in real life. Also john did ytou sell your rims to a guy wiuth a honda prelude ??? asi  saw one in dickson today with the same sort of rims you used to have

nah didnt sell my rims. i got my rims on my misses new astra. hahahaha the thing looks wild. a little astra with 19 inch rims.

Jonneh Bravo Grand Master

Jonneh Bravo

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nooooo i want the chromies and PANADL plates, they suit the car perfectly. oh well i'll just have to wait for Jon's new beast whenever he gets it.

mmmmmmmmmm my new ride hey. hahahaha that will come whenever my stupid house sells. once thats out of the way watch out boys cause this sh*ts bout to get messy lol

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