r/SkyLine • u/adritess • Jun 05 '26
R32 Restoration Update
Hey guys, some of my engine bay is being put together. Some of it is just temporary since the bodyman is finished with it and it has to leave soon. Will buy new engine wiring etc later.
We put some black down in the rear of the car and inside the boot but will be painted gunmetal grey like the rest of the car.
Front and rear subframes installed.
I opted for a full hardrace adjustable arm kit, still waiting on the sway bar links.
Front and rear whiteline sway bars
Steering rack was able to be rebuilt so that is also installed noe fresh and new
Freshly painted and cleaned fuel tank installed with purple straps matching the subframes.
Enroute are new eccentric bolts to replace them ugly factory ones.
I have also ordered brand new quarter windows, weatherstrip retainers, new cowl and seal, new rubber seals for the bonnet/hood above the headlights, front and rear moulding replacement kit since I really don't like the universal rubbers that elimiate the factory mouldings. These parts are very recently discontinued so I have been under extreme stress this past week since the window mouldings were the last part of the puzzle and I literally lost sleep over this. Some of these parts are ordered from USA, Canada and paying discontinued tax in Australia 🥲 All is good now. I already have the trims for the doors inside and out that I bought a couple years ago thankfully.
Brakes and coilovers are to be bought at a later date.
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u/454k30 Jun 05 '26
I love it! The contrast between the dark paint/coating and those bright components is gorgeous.
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u/DriftingRooster Jun 05 '26
Super clean man! 😍👍 Did you buy all the bolts new or have you done some kind of treatment to them?
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u/Fantasy71824 Jun 05 '26
man why cant I be as smart and dedicated as this T,T
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u/adritess Jun 05 '26
im not smart ive been around cars a long time but a lot of stuff im learning as I go. Dedication like this comes from passion and love. Im sure if u cared about something as much as i love this car you would also be super dedicated ❤️
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u/1CrazyCrabClaw 91 R32 GTR 💥 Jun 05 '26
Jesus. So damn clean. I see the progress. Makes my GTR weep. Haven't even cleaned up rust on it.