Marc's old school cruiser - 1984 Nissan Bluebird - Page 7

scott b · 28-09-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rupewrecht

Forget plates, buy wheels

i agree

marcs_sp20 · 28-09-2011, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rupewrecht

Forget plates, buy wheels

They're hopefully coming on sunday

phildough · 28-09-2011, 03:25 PM

Forget wheels and plates.
Fix the bloody damage on the SP20!!!

marcs_sp20 · 28-09-2011, 04:12 PM

Mazda will eventually be fixed, but its not a high priority.

The plan is get the wags running/looking/driving respectable so that I can park the mazda and get what it needs done all in one go...

NaughtyGT · 28-09-2011, 06:48 PM

hmmmmmmm........neglected Mazda will root you for ignoring it man

DavoAust · 28-09-2011, 08:59 PM

I reckon forget the plates and put it towards getting the astina fixed. The cost of the plates would get your door fixed at the very least

JDM323 · 28-09-2011, 09:05 PM

our bj2 took 20 months to get back on the road but was never forgotten or rushed resulting in a far better vehicle than before the tree jumped out in front of us the bluebird will let him make the sp20 a far better car with the right amount of time to do a thorough job looking forward to the end result marc good luck

marcs_sp20 · 28-09-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by NaughtyGT

hmmmmmmm........neglected Mazda will root you for ignoring it man

Cant get any worse!

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Originally Posted by DavoAust

I reckon forget the plates and put it towards getting the astina fixed. The cost of the plates would get your door fixed at the very least

Wife asked me what I want for my birthday, and would rather plates then jocks & undies

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Originally Posted by shaley323

our bj2 took 20 months to get back on the road but was never forgotten or rushed resulting in a far better vehicle than before the tree jumped out in front of us the bluebird will let him make the sp20 a far better car with the right amount of time to do a thorough job looking forward to the end result marc good luck

I dont think it'd take as long as 20 months, probably 6-12, but that would be to get all fixed, no more modifying it, thats what the wagon is for now

phildough · 28-09-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by marcs_sp20

I dont think it'd take as long as 20 months, probably 6-12, but that would be to get all fixed, no more modifying it, thats what the wagon is for now

I hope it won't take you that long to fix it as there isn't that much wrong with it is there?
And as far as mods go there isn't much left you can do to your car (except internal engine mods)

It took me a while to get my car fixed but thats because I had other major issues after the bus incident (namely I tried to teach my car to swim) but its all better now and about to get some major TLC in the next few weeks.

marcs_sp20 · 28-09-2011, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by phildough

I hope it won't take you that long to fix it as there isn't that much wrong with it is there?

Its not just the side damage, I want to repaint the bonnet, bumper, roof as well as remove all the dings & scratches, then you have the mechanical/suspension side.

What you class is minor really isnt. Considering im not going through insurance...

rodhog · 28-09-2011, 10:43 PM

WEll abviously you don't require Jocks or Undies but then again I'm single - can't have unfasionable stained undies - or thongs

but I have to say - Plates cool.

Wheels NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. I love the Hub caps

Sorry but for me HUB CAPS sickness - Genuine cool

as for the SP20 - it's just a car.

The Bluey is a classic in it's own right. I gareentee in pub drive one clean out side one - more will go - I remember when they came out or I had one or who and this had one.
maybe one or two lines and it's I remember when I blew away some kids in a SP20 iun my SSS.

( Yes I have written it to spite all SP20 owners as a Joke )

Oh if you need an bits of electrical for that model car - let me know I know a guy who proberly have a few special spares left over from his days of ownership.

marcs_sp20 · 02-10-2011, 07:33 PM

So it seems plans for rims & all those other parts just wasnt meant to be.. One of the rims has a dent in on the lip (still holds air) and those parts were sold

so the plan of attack now is to put a rebuild kit through the nikki carb, and respray the trx wheels.

So today I purchased a carby rebuild kit, 1.5" lowering block kit for the rear, and put a bid on some rear shocks.

I also completely stripped the windscreen shade ready for paint!

marcs_sp20 · 04-10-2011, 11:00 PM

So this afternoon I attacked the sunshade with a couple cans of paint, should look good once on

Also received my lowering blocks, got her super fast considering I only paid for them yesterday and they were shipped from Melbourne!

Threw a chrome exhaust tip on so that it hides the original piping...

And last but not least, won an auction on Ebay for some brand new rear shocks for $80, bargain!

Next on the list is front shocks, and purchase some cheap 15" tyres as the 2 chunky ones that are on the TRX wheels are cracked & 8yo = not safe!

Cheers
Marc

marcs_sp20 · 06-10-2011, 02:05 PM

Just a small update:

Had a look at my rear leaf springs, and they are already pretty flat, so either they have already been reset or they are borked, and im kinda thinking the latter

Also, I have been able to source some Twin SU's and manifold suit rebuild for $100 + postage from Gladstone, so the bloke is currently finding out postage costs, but considering they go for upwards of $500 just for the carbs, its a bargain!

Happy days ahead...

JDM323 · 06-10-2011, 07:49 PM

good score on the su's brilliant carb when tuned correctly

marcs_sp20 · 19-10-2011, 12:14 AM

Got a big box of packaging this afternoon :P

which also included my new addition to the stockpile - some Twin SU's

Will look at getting these rebuilt ASAP, so that I can get the car driving again before Christmas

Also did up the sums at how much the car has cost me in the past 14 months, and was a little surprised:

Car: $300
TRX wheels: $200
radiator: $50
Stereo: $250
Seat covers/dice: $40
Steering wheel & Boss: $80
Chrome dress rings: $60
Headers: $90
Sunshade: $50
Front springs/shocks: $50
Lowering Blocks: $60
Rear Shocks $86
Twin SU's: $140

= $1456! And a lot more to come yet

Cheers
Marc

derb · 19-10-2011, 09:11 AM

Lovely carbies! And don't try to add up your spendings on a car, you'l always end up surprised then depressed.

marcs_sp20 · 19-10-2011, 10:51 AM

Lol I gave up when I got to 15k on the sp20, that includes a rebuild

Rupewrecht · 19-10-2011, 11:21 AM

Ah that's cool! Got the rest of the orange intake cover though? As they look awesome in the engine bay.

marcs_sp20 · 19-10-2011, 01:04 PM

yeah I got it all, including a new filter as well

Undecided if I wanna repaint the intake orange, or go a black crinkle, or just run a couple couples

28-09-2011, 04:12 PM	#124
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	Mazda will eventually be fixed, but its not a high priority. The plan is get the wags running/looking/driving respectable so that I can park the mazda and get what it needs done all in one go... __________________

28-09-2011, 06:48 PM	#125
NaughtyGT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Baxter, VIC Car: Sooby B4 - Astina SP parting out Posts: 2,447	hmmmmmmm........neglected Mazda will root you for ignoring it man __________________ My Shepherds in the Avatar haha "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace" - Jimi Hendrix

28-09-2011, 08:59 PM	#126
DavoAust Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Car: Red '93 3000GT / Black '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 2,930 View Photos By: DavoAust	I reckon forget the plates and put it towards getting the astina fixed. The cost of the plates would get your door fixed at the very least __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you. '97 1.8L Hardtop '93 3.0L TT 3000GT

02-10-2011, 07:33 PM	#132
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	So it seems plans for rims & all those other parts just wasnt meant to be.. One of the rims has a dent in on the lip (still holds air) and those parts were sold so the plan of attack now is to put a rebuild kit through the nikki carb, and respray the trx wheels. So today I purchased a carby rebuild kit, 1.5" lowering block kit for the rear, and put a bid on some rear shocks. I also completely stripped the windscreen shade ready for paint! __________________

04-10-2011, 11:00 PM	#133
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	So this afternoon I attacked the sunshade with a couple cans of paint, should look good once on Also received my lowering blocks, got her super fast considering I only paid for them yesterday and they were shipped from Melbourne! Threw a chrome exhaust tip on so that it hides the original piping... And last but not least, won an auction on Ebay for some brand new rear shocks for $80, bargain! Next on the list is front shocks, and purchase some cheap 15" tyres as the 2 chunky ones that are on the TRX wheels are cracked & 8yo = not safe! Cheers Marc __________________

28-09-2011, 03:25 PM	#123
phildough Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brisneyland, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Frankenstina Posts: 2,868 View Photos By: phildough	Forget wheels and plates. Fix the bloody damage on the SP20!!!

28-09-2011, 09:05 PM	#127
JDM323 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: North Qld Car: 2002 BJ2 protege Posts: 1,241	our bj2 took 20 months to get back on the road but was never forgotten or rushed resulting in a far better vehicle than before the tree jumped out in front of us the bluebird will let him make the sp20 a far better car with the right amount of time to do a thorough job looking forward to the end result marc good luck

28-09-2011, 10:43 PM	#131
rodhog Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sydney Lakemba Car: mx-6 626 Gs300 Maz2 was 95 KF BA-HT Posts: 2,024 View Photos By: rodhog	WEll abviously you don't require Jocks or Undies but then again I'm single - can't have unfasionable stained undies - or thongs but I have to say - Plates cool. Wheels NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. I love the Hub caps Sorry but for me HUB CAPS sickness - Genuine cool as for the SP20 - it's just a car. The Bluey is a classic in it's own right. I gareentee in pub drive one clean out side one - more will go - I remember when they came out or I had one or who and this had one. maybe one or two lines and it's I remember when I blew away some kids in a SP20 iun my SSS. ( Yes I have written it to spite all SP20 owners as a Joke ) Oh if you need an bits of electrical for that model car - let me know I know a guy who proberly have a few special spares left over from his days of ownership.

06-10-2011, 02:05 PM	#134
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	Just a small update: Had a look at my rear leaf springs, and they are already pretty flat, so either they have already been reset or they are borked, and im kinda thinking the latter Also, I have been able to source some Twin SU's and manifold suit rebuild for $100 + postage from Gladstone, so the bloke is currently finding out postage costs, but considering they go for upwards of $500 just for the carbs, its a bargain! Happy days ahead... __________________

06-10-2011, 07:49 PM	#135
JDM323 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: North Qld Car: 2002 BJ2 protege Posts: 1,241	good score on the su's brilliant carb when tuned correctly

19-10-2011, 12:14 AM	#136
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	Got a big box of packaging this afternoon :P which also included my new addition to the stockpile - some Twin SU's Will look at getting these rebuilt ASAP, so that I can get the car driving again before Christmas Also did up the sums at how much the car has cost me in the past 14 months, and was a little surprised: Car: $300 TRX wheels: $200 radiator: $50 Stereo: $250 Seat covers/dice: $40 Steering wheel & Boss: $80 Chrome dress rings: $60 Headers: $90 Sunshade: $50 Front springs/shocks: $50 Lowering Blocks: $60 Rear Shocks $86 Twin SU's: $140 = $1456! And a lot more to come yet Cheers Marc __________________

19-10-2011, 09:11 AM	#137
derb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1993 BG Astina GT-X Posts: 1,822 View Photos By: derb	Lovely carbies! And don't try to add up your spendings on a car, you'l always end up surprised then depressed.

19-10-2011, 10:51 AM	#138
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	Lol I gave up when I got to 15k on the sp20, that includes a rebuild __________________

19-10-2011, 11:21 AM	#139
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	Ah that's cool! Got the rest of the orange intake cover though? As they look awesome in the engine bay. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

19-10-2011, 01:04 PM	#140
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	yeah I got it all, including a new filter as well Undecided if I wanna repaint the intake orange, or go a black crinkle, or just run a couple couples __________________