looks good.

keep this thread going and its sure to get popular

 

thanks dru! I just hope to get it running before I go to Wyotech next summer.

 

First went the motor and I decided to do a right hand drive conversion to make a complete 180sx Type X.

all 180sx were RHD not just the type x. the type x is just a trim level. rhd swap looks good tho.

 

Well thats what I mean, I want to make it to that trim level. The seats, floor mats, front bumper, etc...

 

whore yourself out to some rich folk and keep building, since you did the rhd conv already you better get the windows the rest of the small details...
good job
good luck

 

Sweet man! Looks great. Expect to get pulled over alot!

 

I live in Nebraska, I probably won't. Then I'm moving to a town in PA called Blairsville with only 3200 people this summer for a year at least.

 

why not buy a real 180sx? it probably would be easier (cheaper too) to buy one and import and legalize it.

 

I don't think it would be cheaper. Most legalized 180's go for about 12 - 15k and they are not easy to track down, especially living in NE.

As for doing it, The way I had it done was to put it on an alignment machine, cut out the area that has the holes that you need. I did it this way because apparently you need the cowel too because of the fresh air duct. And it was easier for the wiper motor conversion. So you cut out the cowel and the area of the firewall that you need (you might break your windshield) . TIG or MIG weld it in while its on the alignment machine and there ya go. I TIG welded mine just because I thought it would be a better weld that way.

 

I'm curious if there is information posted anywhere about exactly where you cut the firewall to do the RHD swap.

 

i can mig, haven't tried tig'ing yet. But it sounds pretty straight forward. I'm sure the shop I work at would let me do it if I could get it done in a timely fashion.

 

Ya it really isn't that hard. Many people just don't want to have to put it back together.

 

Quick question: What is a good silver to paint the exterior of the vehicle? I was thinking of going 2 tone silver on the bottom and black on the top, but I'm not sure.

 

you should make it a stock color that the type X had.

seams like alot of work just to sit on the other side of the car.

 

Great idea. Wow I am a blonde (those jokes do not just apply to girls) lol.

 

hey man where do you live at in NE? Im in omaha, im lookin for a 240sx, cant find any near, for a decent price...

anyway, you car looks pretty pimp so far!

 

O yea I'm around the 60th and L area Omaha, how about you? I'm not really sure where to look for a 240sx, have you tried nestreetscene people? O but I do know of a place between 42nd and 48th and L that has a white 240 and its either an 89 or 90 hatch. If your going east it would be on the right side. You can't see it from the street though.

 

Deep Pockets

Well I'm bored so I'm going to post what I propose the total is going to cost me, just to get it to run.

Left on loan for SR20 - $2000
Clutch - $140
Chassis Wiring (from Jarco) - $550
Driveshaft (driveshaft shop.com) - $380
Radiator (ebay) - $230
SMIC intercooler and piping - $100
Misc hoses etc... - $200
carpet - $150
downpipe - $90
Total - $3840

Over the next 8 months
Insurance -$560.
Gast - $500

So I'm looking at a grand total of $4900 by the end of May. I will have to work 35 hours a week at $7/hr. in order to make this kind of mney and be a student.

 

Damn looking good

 

I've decided instead of spending 550 for chasis wiring I'm gonna re-wire the damn thing wire for wire.

 

or... you could get a better job that pays you more.. and work less.

fyi, working at verizon wireless as a 'greeter' or any other place that has that type of work... they pay 10$ an hour.

 

wow thats pretty good. I was thinking about oriental trading company, they pay 9.50 be a telemarketer.

 

I'm making $10.72 to change tires.

 

damn... id' feel half bad tearing apart a 240 that was that clean... hope you get the cash to finish it though

 

Ya, thinking about it now I do feel kinda bad about doin it, but whats done is done. No use in crying over spilt milk. All I can do is clean it up and pour some more, lol.

 

Primed today, Paint tomorrow

Ok I primed it today and tomorrow I paint:

I noticed after the fog of the paint was gone that we had missed a little bit, but thats ok its just primer, Silver Frost Metallic paint is tomorrow. Were gonna have to but some bolts mixed in with the paint so it can keep mixing otherwise we'll get gray streaks of metallic.

 

why not go buy slingshot shots from a sporting goods store...

 

dont forget to change out the back side window to 180sx to make it complete
haha
gl with the project, lookin good so far

 

I bought 180sx decal covers that go over the 240sx on the window. It looks good, you really wouldn't be able to tell unless you were right next to it. Now I need that center tail piece, kouki lights are to damn much.

why not go buy slingshot shots from a sporting goods store...

I wanted it to look nice and the paint cost me just as much.