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Shaun's Silvia S12

Repaint The Car:


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Shaun

***StaGGeRed***
1.8 turbo (missing) CA18ET (not for long)

Engine

Stock - Missing Bits.

Wheels & Suspension
Unknown Alloys

Transmission

Stock

Brakes

Stock

Interior

Stock - Missing Bits.

Cosmetics

Stock Poor Respray.

Gadgets & Gizmos
Nothing Yet.

Plans: (no particular order)


  • Exhaust system.
  • Rusted arch needs sorting.
  • Paint job needed.
  • Engine transplant definately.
  • Some dishy wheels.
  • Stereo system.
  • Sort out suspension.
  • Sort out interior.

Very little info for you guys right now,
Nissan Silvia S12 1.8t - Getting it tomorrow hopefully as part of a swap with Mck and his amazing micra.
Fingers crossed we should be able to restore it back to life either with the standard
SOHC 8 valve engine or get another one from an S13 which is DOHC 16 valve.
Producing 120hp and 169hp respectively.
Will put up some pics as soon as it arrives as for now all i have is these:

Silvia.jpg


Silvia2.jpg


Thanks for looking.​
 
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Shaun

Shaun

***StaGGeRed***
You're not planning on going delivering tofu with it painted up like that are you?
Well after seeing it for the first time in daylight today i can tell you it needs a proper spray job so will be looking into colours. As you can tell it wasn't always white or black lol
Candy blue seems nice :p

Engine Anyone? Well what's left of it:
Engine.jpg
 
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Shaun

Shaun

***StaGGeRed***
Couldn't get more pictures as camera died so tomorrow morning after work i will try and get some more for everyone to see the devastation.
I am determined to get it fixed up and running so definately a CA18DET transplant is needed. :wasntme:
Bodywork is in good condition apart from a dead arch (rust)
someone painted the rubber trim around the windows, Why?!
 

markbognor

Ex. Club Member
Club Member
Back to red - its a good colour for a car of the period anyhow. Anyway, priorities, have you bought some dishy wheels for it yet? Get it off those high et 17s asap!
 
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Shaun

Shaun

***StaGGeRed***
Back to red - its a good colour for a car of the period anyhow. Anyway, priorities, have you bought some dishy wheels for it yet? Get it off those high et 17s asap!
Yes Sir!
First i think i may want it to actually move without me and McK straining our youthful backs... :blush:
 
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Shaun

Shaun

***StaGGeRed***
Red version for Mark:
SilviaRed.jpg


Personally i think i am gonna go for a nice glossy/metallic black or Pearl white.
 

martinb

Ex. Club Member
If you can find out if it fits in easily I know someone converting from there ca to an sr and would sell the lot on 86 thou with rebuild 30 thou ago :)

Think the wheels are Kahns

Good luck mate :)
 
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Shaun

Shaun

***StaGGeRed***
If you can find out if it fits in easily I know someone converting from there ca to an sr and would sell the lot on 86 thou with rebuild 30 thou ago :)

Think the wheels are Kahns

Good luck mate :)
Apparantly the CA18DET is a direct swap from the CA18ET same mounts etc. Would be nice if you could find out a price for me :)
 
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Shaun

Shaun

***StaGGeRed***
Right, First Day of 'Getting to know the Car' :

Untouched:
FirstDay.jpg


Nasty Stickers:
FirstDay2.jpg


Nasty Wiper:
FirstDay3.jpg


Filthy Car:
FirstDay4.jpg


Found a battery extension in the boot next to a puddle of water:
FirstDay5.jpg


Interior at the moment:
FirstDay6.jpg


Turbo Timer:
FirstDay7.jpg


Boot Sale:
FirstDay8.jpg


Stickers Magically 'Fell Off' :
FirstDay9.jpg


Wiper Vanished into Thin Air:

FirstDay10.jpg


Much Better:
FirstDay11.jpg


So Far So Good:
FirstDay12.jpg


Rusted Arch:
FirstDay13.jpg


Clean Bodywork Though:
FirstDay14.jpg


There Is Light At The End Of The Tunnel:
FirstDay15.jpg


Me Too:
FirstDay16.jpg


Lights Out:
FirstDay17.jpg


Had A Good Reason:
FirstDay18.jpg


Damaged!:
FirstDay19.jpg


End Of Day 1:
FirstDay20.jpg


Thanks for looking people! (Y)
 
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Shaun

Shaun

***StaGGeRed***
Think I should add a poll for colour preference?
I am thinking of either:
Totally White.
Totally Black.
A Stunning Purple.
Not for a while yet but need to work towards something.

I'll let you vote. Not necessarily decide though. :blush:
 

gtsnissanb

Official MSC Trader
Are you still looking for a ca18det? have you tried the sxoc they tend to go for next to nothing on there as the sr generally has preference
 
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Shaun

Shaun

***StaGGeRed***
Definately Expensive! was thinking much lower, like free? lol Have looked on the SXOC but you can't post unless you sign up and pay?
Martin might have a lead on one aswell fingers crossed.
 

gtsnissanb

Official MSC Trader
Definately Expensive! was thinking much lower, like free? lol Have looked on the SXOC but you can't post unless you sign up and pay?
Martin might have a lead on one aswell fingers crossed.

you dont have to pay you only pay for members area, im a member since 2007
sign up you do have a 200sx after all they also have an s12 bit i believe
im martin?? guessing you mean a different one lol
 

Ian

Ex. Club Member
I've not seen a CA18 on the sxoc for a while tbh. Seen them go for cheap though, Fuller was getting rid of one for £50.
 
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Shaun

Shaun

***StaGGeRed***
Yeah it was the other Martin, Martin. :D
Will sign up on the SXOC now.
I would like the CA18DET if possible a little more power too :D
 
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Shaun

Shaun

***StaGGeRed***
Looks like purple is winning. :D
looking forward to fitting my 'New' rear lights tomorrow and tidying up the inside a little whilst i sit in wait for an engine.
Been browsing the SXOC and it appears there is very little anywhere about the S12 but loads of S13 engines :p
Just need one to come through more recent a bit closer (moneywise & distance) then can get on with it.
 

gtsnissanb

Official MSC Trader
Looks like purple is winning. :D
looking forward to fitting my 'New' rear lights tomorrow and tidying up the inside a little whilst i sit in wait for an engine.
Been browsing the SXOC and it appears there is very little anywhere about the S12 but loads of S13 engines :p
Just need one to come through more recent a bit closer (moneywise & distance) then can get on with it.

Put up a wanted ad it's a very busy forum shouldn't take long
 
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Shaun

Shaun

***StaGGeRed***
Fitted some 'New' rear lights. They will come off again anyways when i start painting stuff.
Got loads of plans in my head already... :blush:

RearLightsNew.jpg


RearLightsNew2.jpg


RearLightsNew3.jpg
 
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Shaun

Shaun

***StaGGeRed***
Its black btw
Shhhh i only just got up. It's going purple anyways :p
You working today too?
Ken is gonna help me move the car around :D
You can come over if you have time.

EDIT: Just remembered you can't make it over here :(
well i could pick you up then :p
 
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Shaun

Shaun

***StaGGeRed***
Update:
Managed to get the car turned around in the garage today and cleared out the boot.
Took 45mins lol tyres are flat brakes slightly seized where it has been sitting :(
Love the front end of this car reminds me of the K10 era. :blush:
SilviaTurn2.jpg


SilviaTurn.jpg


Now all that i REALLY need to do is find an engine and swap it over. Having no leccy in or near my garage is gonna prove to be a pain in the rear end once again.
 
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Shaun

Shaun

***StaGGeRed***
Good news for the car Bad news for the wallet:
NewEngine.jpg


NewEngine2.jpg


NewEngine3.jpg


NewEngine4.jpg


NewEngine5.jpg


For £350 i will be gettingexedy clutch, turbo, ecu, engine harness, turbo elbow, alternator, power steering pump, viscous fan, brand new gates belts, fuel pump and a few other bits just need some relays for the ecu etc. and a battery and i should be rolling... well sort of.
 

martinb

Ex. Club Member
Looks good mate:) just hope the big ends are ok eh matey

The guy was removing his ca today for an sr but didn't have as many bits as youve got for the price
you have paid


Good luck mate
 
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Shaun

Shaun

***StaGGeRed***
Looks good mate:) just hope the big ends are ok eh matey

The guy was removing his ca today for an sr but didn't have as many bits as youve got for the price
you have paid


Good luck mate
Yeah me too!

Also he is delivering it to my garage from brighton :D
 

martinb

Ex. Club Member
Cool :)

Do you know if it mounts up to your gearbox and bell housing ok?

Fair play you've taken on a huge project, just hope you get her finished and do they old girl proud :)
 
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Shaun

Shaun

***StaGGeRed***
Cool :)

Do you know if it mounts up to your gearbox and bell housing ok?

Fair play you've taken on a huge project, just hope you get her finished and do they old girl proud :)

It has the exact same mounts and as far as i am aware the gearbox fits perfectly :)
She is gonna be so lovely one day!
 
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