AKWIKZ Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I picked her up from the port last Thursday. I just had the opporotunity to give her a bath and snap off a few shots. Keep in mind this is exactly as she arrived. I will be adressing the incorrect mirrors and such shortly. She is a 1973 Skyline. Very clean. Surprisingly clean to be honest. She is a bit of an odd bird though. Check this out. It was an original Japanese market car that was sent to New Guineau shortly afterwards. Then she made her way to Australia in 1976 and has been there until I bought her. Here is the really cool part. Her VIN is KPGC110015370. A real GT-R VIN. But she apparently left the factory equipped as a GT-X with an L20 instead of an S20. But she does not have power windows, which a GT-X model would have. I have discussed the oddities with people better schooled in Nissan history than I and all we have come up with is that the VIN stamp on the firewall is factory and un-altered. Here are some pics her with the '74. And check out the engine in the new one; It's an N/A RB20 with an aftermarket ECU controlling the ignition. A custom made intake manifold holds tripple Weber DCOE's. It sounds awsome. The distributor and plug wires you see are fakes. The previous owner wanted to make the motor look as much like an S20 as possible. It pulls pretty well too. I have an RB26 which will be taking it's place though, so keep an eye out for this drivetrain to be for sale shortly. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David K Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 That is a gorgeous car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 awesome! i actually got to drive one about 4 years ago! wish i can have one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buZy Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Very nice cars Brian, wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRTY260Z Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 How much did she end up costing you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal-s130 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Wow! I love the kpg...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotfitz Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I will be adressing the incorrect mirrors and such shortly. Brian I may be interested in those mirrors. Sweet cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannyvig Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 WOW so clean and sexy Hopefully i will run into you sometime in town. Do you ever take them to the pavilions or anything like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKWIKZ Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 Thanks guys. This one was a bit more complicated to get than the others. It was originally in Brisbane and I had to get it to Sydney in order for my friend there to get it shipped up here. So I spent a fair amount in logistics. I also had a new windshield installed as a precaution. All told I probably have about $11k or so into her. I need to get a few more parts still to really get her where I want. I have a set of Wats and an R190 L.S.D. I had originally intended to run but will be going in another direction. These are for sale in the classifieds if anyone is interested. I have an S15 six speed tranny that I will be mating up to the RB20 currently in the car when I sell the drivetrain. It will also come with the correct rear sump pan to be installed in a Z car. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKWIKZ Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 WOW so clean and sexy Hopefully i will run into you sometime in town. Do you ever take them to the pavilions or anything like that. I have been eager to get out to Pavilions. We need to make a get together of HybridZ members as there are quite a few here in Phoenix. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbob Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 I just want to say that I hate you and I'm jealous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZDrifter Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 I was at the pavalions a couple weeks ago...Had the Z in the corner and saw a couple people walk up to her not expecting what they saw and saw a couple people blank faced wondering what it was haha. I would definitly be interested in a hybridz meet there. I have to say I love those skylines...One of few cars I would give up mine to get... Is it hard to get them into the country? What about insurance and registering them? I would love to do a rb26 swap in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKWIKZ Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 They are easy to register and insure. Not too much hassel to get into the U.S. either. Just a matter of making sure the proper paperwork and taxes are taken care of. I need to get down to register this one next week hopefully. After that, perhaps I'll be able to get it out to the Pavilions on the 23rd. Let's see if we can get some kind of meet together for that weekend. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfreer85 Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Looking good, jealousy is an understatement. Would kill to get my hands on one of those. Keep us posted! Tyson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziza z Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 that is clean. good find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 I was just out at there last Sat. If you do go, post on here. I'd like to check your car out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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