shyam
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Sept 12, 2018 8:03:14 GMT
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I always have a soft spot for these, some years back, one evening myself and an old RR face called Hirst, were looking through Japanese importers websites, and the auto translation had renamed a certain version of a Leopard into "Leopard J Ferryboat". Best comedy name ever! haha well it is a bit of a ferryboat, absolutely huge! About the same length as a new 5 series.  |
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Last Edit: Sept 12, 2018 8:13:18 GMT by shyam
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Sept 13, 2018 0:50:09 GMT
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Very cool! I'll have to send a link to this thread to a friend of mine who has the US market version (Infiniti M30). haha thanks and no problem. He may have already seen it if he's on M30 facebook page. I had not seen it yet, but I must say it's stunning! |
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Sept 13, 2018 8:14:34 GMT
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That looks so good inside and out. Bookmarked - can't wait to see more of the big slabby breeze block
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Sept 13, 2018 22:15:17 GMT
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I think that thing looks awesome, and that's really saying something as its at least 30 years newer than the stuff I usually like. It's great.
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Sept 13, 2018 22:44:50 GMT
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wow ! stunner.
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shyam
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Sept 14, 2018 11:14:14 GMT
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haha thanks and no problem. He may have already seen it if he's on M30 facebook page. I had not seen it yet, but I must say it's stunning! AThanks for the kind words dude! That looks so good inside and out. Bookmarked - can't wait to see more of the big slabby breeze block haha thanks..just got couple subtle changes planned on the short term. And of course all the rust is currently being sorted before we hit winter! I have a SB3 Civic Motul replica track car to build first so this one will most likely be going into storage and only coming out very occasionally! I think that think looks awesome, and that's really saying something as its at least 30 years newer than the stuff I usually like. It's great. haha yes, well the 80's is my favourite era of cars. It was an era of belief and strong constructive competition between manufacturers all over the world. Now, with the enforcement of all these new rules and regulations, they all offer pretty much the same product that are all similar and mundane to drive! Thanks dude! |
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Last Edit: Sept 14, 2018 11:15:25 GMT by shyam
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jelmerc31
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Ja mar ik bin net benaud!
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Sept 15, 2018 12:13:36 GMT
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Thats a nice ride! It shares the chassis with the Laurel C32 and Skyline R31.
The engine looks like my VG30DET.
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1983 Datsun Laurel C31 3.0 V6 24v turbo--> 4.5 V8 32v
1986 Nissan Laurel C32 2.8 diesel
1984 Nissan Patrol 160 2.8i L6
1984 BMW E28 3.8 M5 sold
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 T.S sold
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 3.0 V6 sold
1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins turbo diesel sold
1978 Dodge D300 Cummins turbo diesel sold
1985 Nissan Patrol 3.3 TD sold
1988 Alfa Romeo 75 2.5 V6 sold
1993 Alfa Romeo 75 1.8i.e sold
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 1.8 turbo sold
1984 Nissan Patrol 3.3 D sold
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jelmerc31
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Ja mar ik bin net benaud!
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Sept 15, 2018 12:15:50 GMT
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Last Edit: Sept 17, 2018 6:07:24 GMT by jelmerc31
1983 Datsun Laurel C31 3.0 V6 24v turbo--> 4.5 V8 32v
1986 Nissan Laurel C32 2.8 diesel
1984 Nissan Patrol 160 2.8i L6
1984 BMW E28 3.8 M5 sold
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 T.S sold
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 3.0 V6 sold
1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins turbo diesel sold
1978 Dodge D300 Cummins turbo diesel sold
1985 Nissan Patrol 3.3 TD sold
1988 Alfa Romeo 75 2.5 V6 sold
1993 Alfa Romeo 75 1.8i.e sold
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 1.8 turbo sold
1984 Nissan Patrol 3.3 D sold
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Sept 16, 2018 12:36:02 GMT
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I remember seeing one of these for sale a few years back, they are very cool
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jelmerc31
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Ja mar ik bin net benaud!
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Sept 17, 2018 6:08:19 GMT
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My VG30DET is for sale BTW....
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1983 Datsun Laurel C31 3.0 V6 24v turbo--> 4.5 V8 32v
1986 Nissan Laurel C32 2.8 diesel
1984 Nissan Patrol 160 2.8i L6
1984 BMW E28 3.8 M5 sold
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 T.S sold
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 3.0 V6 sold
1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins turbo diesel sold
1978 Dodge D300 Cummins turbo diesel sold
1985 Nissan Patrol 3.3 TD sold
1988 Alfa Romeo 75 2.5 V6 sold
1993 Alfa Romeo 75 1.8i.e sold
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 1.8 turbo sold
1984 Nissan Patrol 3.3 D sold
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shyam
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Sept 17, 2018 11:23:40 GMT
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I remember seeing one of these for sale a few years back, they are very cool Thanks dude, maybe the same one as I've been informed it's very likely the only one in the country.. My VG30DET is for sale BTW.... Lovely motor, looks very tidy that! Yes, that's the turbo variant of the same engine in mine. Thanks for the offer but with 80k miles, mine is far from redundant! Will be detailing similar to yours. If I ever decide to change engines, it will most likely be the 300zx twin turbo engine or maybe if I'm feeling adventurous and go RB  |
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jelmerc31
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Ja mar ik bin net benaud!
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Sept 18, 2018 6:03:44 GMT
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The DETT won't fit because of the second turbo. It would hit the steering shaft.
RB is nice but only a 2.5L so in my eyes a step backwards... ;-)
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1983 Datsun Laurel C31 3.0 V6 24v turbo--> 4.5 V8 32v
1986 Nissan Laurel C32 2.8 diesel
1984 Nissan Patrol 160 2.8i L6
1984 BMW E28 3.8 M5 sold
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 T.S sold
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 3.0 V6 sold
1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins turbo diesel sold
1978 Dodge D300 Cummins turbo diesel sold
1985 Nissan Patrol 3.3 TD sold
1988 Alfa Romeo 75 2.5 V6 sold
1993 Alfa Romeo 75 1.8i.e sold
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 1.8 turbo sold
1984 Nissan Patrol 3.3 D sold
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Sept 18, 2018 7:30:10 GMT
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I remember seeing one of these for sale a few years back, they are very cool Thanks dude, maybe the same one as I've been informed it's very likely the only one in the country.. My VG30DET is for sale BTW.... Lovely motor, looks very tidy that! Yes, that's the turbo variant of the same engine in mine. Thanks for the offer but with 80k miles, mine is far from redundant! Will be detailing similar to yours. If I ever decide to change engines, it will most likely be the 300zx twin turbo engine or maybe if I'm feeling adventurous and go RB Thought i remembered seeing this from way back when dreadnought owned it in 2011. Wish i bought it when he wanted £700 for it! forum.retro-rides.org/thread/104542/1986-nissan-leopard-price-drop?page=1 |
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shyam
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Sept 18, 2018 10:34:58 GMT
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The DETT won't fit because of the second turbo. It would hit the steering shaft. RB is nice but only a 2.5L so in my eyes a step backwards... ;-) Ah dude, have you tried fitting one?? In that case it would need to be DET with 1 big 'fak off' turbo lol. haha yeah I did have that thought but I really like the flexibility and tuning options with RB engines... Thanks dude, maybe the same one as I've been informed it's very likely the only one in the country.. Lovely motor, looks very tidy that! Yes, that's the turbo variant of the same engine in mine. Thanks for the offer but with 80k miles, mine is far from redundant! Will be detailing similar to yours. If I ever decide to change engines, it will most likely be the 300zx twin turbo engine or maybe if I'm feeling adventurous and go RB Thought i remembered seeing this from way back when dreadnought owned it in 2011. Wish i bought it when he wanted £700 for it! forum.retro-rides.org/thread/104542/1986-nissan-leopard-price-drop?page=1Yes I saw this! Absolute bargain even 7 and half years ago. I can't speak for J prices on these 7 and half years ago, but prices for these in Japan are going up at a astonishing rate. The face lift models are still quiet cheap but the pre face lift models are going for silly money! They seem to be much rarer too. www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/NISSAN/LEOPARD/700050227630170609001/index.htmlwww.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/NISSAN/LEOPARD/700050227630160217001/index.html |
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Last Edit: Sept 21, 2018 7:52:00 GMT by shyam
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shyam
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So bit of a update.. I was led to believe there was only some minor scabbing and corrosion on the very ends of the sills.. Unfortunately, previous owner had vehicle fully resprayed without treating or dealing with any of the rust so it took an awful long time for body shop to unmask all the rust.. It meant I had to spend a lot more than I wanted to to have it all removed and repaired properly to give this motor another leash of life.    There were some more pics of the extent of rust and progression of repair but they were lost when I smashed my phone.  However, it's all been cut out, rust treated, plates welded back in, ground back, and sprayed over with hammerite.   Opted to have recovered areas sprayed in hammerite for the time being as there were some large unexpected costs thrown my way as more and more rust was uncovered behind paintwork. She'll be going back in this summer for a spray up in correct color. At least she's fully solid now! Gave the old girl a wash over the weekend too..      Also, a new addition to the collection, an EG Coupe !  Always loved these, handling is phenomenal ! |
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Last Edit: May 8, 2019 13:57:32 GMT by shyam
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shyam
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nice one (y). Forgot to mention before; raised up the coilovers by 35mm to give it a more motorsport/less slammed stance and replaced the busted PAS pump with a non-hicas 300zx z32 one (after a bit of research). |
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shyam
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Aug 20, 2020 14:22:41 GMT
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Not much to update... Since getting rid of rust, raising car, replacing power steering pump and general services, the main update is just being able to use her with complete peace of mind ! Got some wheels en-route from Japan, what do you think?  Also realigned that steering wheel:  Oh yeah, and I removed that windscreen strip sticker a while back, here's how she looks now..       I'm completely useless at updating on these forums, but have began with another project, Hopefully get a write up out there soon ! |
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Last Edit: Aug 20, 2020 14:31:39 GMT by shyam
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shyam
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Aug 20, 2020 14:46:32 GMT
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perfect wheel choice  fr€$h&m1nt¥ - Thank you sir, good to hear that. Couple inch smaller than current ones, but going for a more comfortable, meatier tire set up..  |
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Last Edit: Aug 20, 2020 14:47:31 GMT by shyam
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However, it's all been cut out, rust treated, plates welded back in, ground back, and sprayed over with hammerite.
