 Build Thread: 2004 Nissan 350Z Theft Recovery, Sold on 4/11/2012 |
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 May 30, 2007 - 10:38 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Aug 17, '03 From Bloomington, Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 62 (98%)  |
Hey all. This is going to be my offical build thread. I recently purchased a 2004 Touring Fully Loaded 6 speed Z. The only problem was, it was a theft recovery. The thieves presented a fake ID and had the car gone for a little over one hour! And this is the outcome. This car is going to take me a little while to get together because I'm a 19 year old college student. I paid for the car myself and have to pay for everything, so funds are limited after paying for my apartment at school, phone, insurance on the other car, gas, etc. Here are pics of the car as I bought it.
              Here's what I've got since I got the car:       Things I need: (bold= I have the item) Hood HID Headlights Passenger side fender Lower center console w/ AC controls Upper center console with gauges Airbox Nismo Front Bumper *on the way* Nismo Side Skirts Nismo rear extensions *on the way* Driver's side fender Door Sills BOSE headunit Radiator *on the way* Rad. support Engine cover Battery/other corner cover Front bumper reinforcement Headrest What else can you see that I need? Feel free to copy paste my list or just state things that you see missing that I need! This post has been edited by dustin15brown: Apr 11, 2012 - 7:01 PM --------------------  |
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May 30, 2007 - 10:46 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
What got cut?
Nice project. -------------------- |
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May 30, 2007 - 10:47 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '04 From California Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
Edit: Never Mind i see you have a hood, is it carbon fiber?
How about the Z emblems that go on the sides of the Fenders? This post has been edited by eggman40: May 30, 2007 - 10:49 PM |
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May 30, 2007 - 10:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Awesome purchase. Goodluck with it man!
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May 30, 2007 - 10:53 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '03 From Bloomington, Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 62 (98%) |
the front loom controls the fans, airbag sensor, horn, headlights maybe?
No i dont have the fender emblems, doors, fluid tanks This post has been edited by dustin15brown: May 30, 2007 - 10:54 PM -------------------- |
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May 30, 2007 - 10:54 PM
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 Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(Supersprynt @ May 30, 2007 - 8:46 PM) [snapback]563189[/snapback] What got cut? Nice project. Yeah...fixing that cut harness doesn't look like fun. Edit: Is the engine bay a different color than the outside from the factory, or are my eyes playing tricks on me? -------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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May 30, 2007 - 11:20 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 28, '02 From Europe, Lithuania Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE(dustin15brown @ May 30, 2007 - 8:53 PM) [snapback]563192[/snapback] the front loom controls the fans, airbag sensor, horn, headlights maybe? No i dont have the fender emblems, doors, fluid tanks It will be a total HEADAKE if you aint find the part or atleast whole front loom to fix these wires... -------------------- Ex celica owner - just a guy from other side of the pond...
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May 31, 2007 - 12:59 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 9, '05 From Oakland, Cali Currently Offline Reputation: 46 (100%) |
i think some TIRE WET coul do dsome good on those tires.....  jp....great project....hope i get to see this project next tine u come by...... 
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May 31, 2007 - 1:11 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 19, '05 From Nebraska Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
I've always wanted a 350Z or an older Z for that matter. I think the Z cars are beautiful cars. GL dustin, looks like alot of work ahead of you.
-------------------- Teh Celica sleeps for Winter '06. Suspension overhaul begins........
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May 31, 2007 - 2:36 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 5, '06 From Hayward,CA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
dustin you already got a Z right? how much did this one cost ya?
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May 31, 2007 - 6:20 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '06 From Augusta, GA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Nice find! You're lucky though, when I was working in College Park at a collision center, we'd get some pretty f'd up stolen recoveries! But nonetheless, your's looks in pretty good condition. If you don't mind my asking, how much did they let it go for? Salvage title?
Random Note: We had this G35 come into the shop one day, with 4 miles on it. Some noob porter (transporter) took it off the truck and smashed it all up. We got it and made it look like yours, no front materials. They were gonna junk it. Never found out what happened but it was crazy. -------------------- 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 1974 Datsun 260Z 1997 Subaru Legacy L Wagon Kind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet. |
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May 31, 2007 - 11:50 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '03 From Bloomington, Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 62 (98%) |
Coomer- Yeah it does seem that way... it seems really light in terms of the rest of the car... but it's had no paint work, body work, etc.
eggman- nope just an oem hood Romas- yeah I know  This is the part that worries me the most... I'm trying to find a rear ended Z to cut out its loom so i can replace or just cut it and solder them together. I really need to get a friend of mine here to take his front end off so we can inspect everything further.DeW- yeah that tire shine is top on my list of priorities! daazndood- nah this is my first Z. This is my second car (first one obviously being the celica!) Thanks for the comments guys... I hope to keep this thread as up to date as possible with assembly and all that jazz... It's going to be a great learning experience for me -------------------- |
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May 31, 2007 - 11:58 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '02 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Dustin- you should look for a damaged one in a salvage yard, maybe something totaled with rear end damage so you can get all the hoses and **** that you need.
That does look like a total headache, but the reward will be awesome! GL -------------------- Buy my Celica $2,500 - http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=76562&st=0
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May 31, 2007 - 12:01 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 15, '05 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
looks like a bit of a project, should look good when its done. I know something you forgot off your list
Greddy Twinturbo kit.... what?..its a must..lol |
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May 31, 2007 - 1:04 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Very nice, good luck -- keep the progress pics coming.
-------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
Current: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor |
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May 31, 2007 - 1:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
The bastards stole the headrests! The nerve!
-------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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May 31, 2007 - 1:46 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 28, '06 From Montreal, QC, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
ONE hour?!?!?! Jesus....
Good luck with the project man, and I agree with Valo : Greddy TT kit. Might as well do it while you have the whole front end off 
-------------------- One o'dem crazy Canadian freaks, eh?
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May 31, 2007 - 2:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Valo666 @ May 31, 2007 - 12:01 PM) [snapback]563414[/snapback] looks like a bit of a project, should look good when its done. I know something you forgot off your list Greddy Twinturbo kit.... what?..its a must..lol LOL....I was going to say Stillen twin screw supercharger kit. -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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May 31, 2007 - 3:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '03 From Bloomington, Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 62 (98%) |
haha sorry guys... There will be no TT, T, or SC for a while.... I wanna enjoy it in its current state for a couple of years... but if I get bored with it... Then all hell will break loose!
Tina- Yeah I agree completly with you... So if everyone could keep an eye out for me that would be GREAT!  EDIT: With the more I think about it, i thought about looking for a front end damaged one for the wiring looms and stuff because the salvage yard is more apt to sell it cheap if the rest of the engine is sh!t This post has been edited by dustin15brown: May 31, 2007 - 3:37 PM -------------------- |
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May 31, 2007 - 3:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 13, '05 From Poughkeepsie, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(dustin15brown @ May 31, 2007 - 4:36 PM) [snapback]563510[/snapback] haha sorry guys... There will be no TT, T, or SC for a while.... I wanna enjoy it in its current state for a couple of years... but if I get bored with it... Then all hell will break loose! Tina- Yeah I agree completly with you... So if everyone could keep an eye out for me that would be GREAT! EDIT: With the more I think about it, i thought about looking for a front end damaged one for the wiring looms and stuff because the salvage yard is more apt to sell it cheap if the rest of the engine is sh!t really? id rather have it in a fully front ended...some doored, lighted, and a hooded...maybe even headrested....lol just busting on u, that looks like a fun project. Good Luck man, 6gc will keep an eye out for parts. This post has been edited by devilsden97: May 31, 2007 - 3:41 PM --------------------  Kawi Love |
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