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Marc's old school cruiser - 1984 Nissan Bluebird

Hey guys,

So over the past fortnight or so I have been hinting that I have purchased a nice older car - That being a 1984 Nissan Bluebird "Ventura" wagon :D

This all came about a couple weeks ago, when I was having a conversation to my Fiance's grandfather about his sisters old TD Gemini, I basically told him I didnt want to persue that idea as it was going to cost too much just to get all the rust cut out of it, and said that I was more interested in his Bluebird, as it is what I call a well kept car...

Then Friday a week ago, I got the news that I could have the car for bugger all, as my Fiance's grandfather wanted to fit a towbar to his Rav, so I did one better and bought him one, so that settled it :p Basically, I have bought a granny spec bluebird wagon (complete with original 8-Track player!! :eek::p) for just over $300 :D:D

As you can see below in the next post, I wasnt able to get full photos as the in-laws have gone on holidays, but she definitely is very straight for a 26yo car, only thing I could fault were a couple dings around the rear window, and a very very small bubble of rust in the sill, but other then that is awesome!!

So what are the plans for the car? Well to start off, some 80's era JDM wheels, tinted windows, little stereo and maybe a little muffler, but other then that its staying true to original.

I have been doing a bit of research on various Datto/Nissan bluebird forums, and have found out its quite easy to swap over brakes & suspension from R31 & S13 silvia's, and same goes with motors, with the 3 common being the CA18DET, SR20DET & VQ30DET, but I dont see that happening any time soon

Looks like a fun project. :D

Indeed, a very cheap streeter, that'll be kept in the family for a little bit longer ;)

nice ride man.... hmmmm waht rims u gettin ;)

and i think it needs to be a little lower too :D like tuckin rim low...

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Originally Posted by Mad Mat (Post 246633)

nice ride man.... hmmmm waht rims u gettin ;)

and i think it needs to be a little lower too :D like tuckin rim low...

Im looking at these Work rims - 15x6.5" +19 offset, which come with near new tyres for $500, but I think I could get it down a little further ;)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y26.../enkie5002.jpg

And I wont be going slammed on this one, I wanna at least go over speed bumps with this grocery getter :p

come on just a little bit??? 30mm please

maybe, but not too low, as I do plan on towing stuff with this car ;)

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Originally Posted by marcs_sp20 (Post 246637)

maybe, but not too low, as I do plan on towing stuff with this car ;)

the laser after it goes caaaarrrrbbbbbbboooommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmbbbbbbbbbbb :p hee hee jks

it doesnt have any oil problems, unlike a starry blue SP20 I know of :p

Now GTFO my thread!! ;)

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Originally Posted by marcs_sp20 (Post 246641)

it doesnt have any oil problems, unlike a starry blue SP20 I know of :p

i'm not fat........... i'm big boned............ :D lol

na not oil problems here.... lol just slowly doin my 2stroke conversion :D hee hee

Gee I remember that interior from the old Skylines, and then remember how bad the 80s skylines were **shudders**

Cool old car Marc.
I was thinking of getting myself an another old 280ZX and dropping a skyline motor into it this time.

this is going to be a interesting read marcs
im looking forward to seeing how this pans out

Z18T conversion or just work the t!ts of the L20B

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Originally Posted by woofy (Post 246644)

Gee I remember that interior from the old Skylines, and then remember how bad the 80s skylines were **shudders**

At least the Skylines had a decent engine.......shudder x2 with this though...........:eek:..........nothing personal Marc but you couldn't pay me enough to have that sit in my driveway...........fugly but, if you go nuts with it I'd be keen to see it I guess :confused:

nothing wrong with the interior, its pure 80's :p Also the L20 motor are a pretty decent unit to start with, and plenty of aftermarket goodies that you can throw at them, but thats not why I purchased it. Its becuase this now now been owned by 3 generations of family, starting off with my fiances great granarents, then her grandparemts and now us.

I dont plan on turning it into something that can do 200k's or handle like a go kart, its more of a cruiser, i'll leave the other duties to the SP20 :rolleyes: my intentions are simple, keep it simple.

and if we're being honest, I wouldnt be dead owning euro trash, but thats what modifying cars is all about ;)

Just noticed that it doesn't have a mechanical fuel pump so you could fit power steering to it.

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Originally Posted by marcs_sp20 (Post 247362)

I wouldnt be dead owning euro trash, but thats what modifying cars is all about ;)

Pretty silly thing to say Marc. Comments like this really subtract from your automotive knowledge & hinder anyone taking you serious. Just like pointing Demanius to this site. Gee thanks for that btw :rolleyes: I'll leave it @ that ;)