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  • KEN & MARY GT-R-KPGC110 replica

    Through a good friend of mine, I found out about a GENUINE one owner 1973 Datsun 240K GL 2 door coupe in white with only 51,000k’s on the clock and the history to prove it! This will be the perfect basis for a GT-R-KPGC110 replica, most commonly referred to as "Ken & Mary". Until the car arrives from QLD, this is the only picture I have

    I searched high and low for the right car; I have been all over the country trying to find the “right one”. I almost gave up hope until I found this car. I am a very meticulous person and although it won’t be a fast build, I can assure you that it will definitely be a quality one! The car has never had an accident and never had any repairs done which is what drew me in. It’s not museum quality but it is a well maintained 240k with a genuine history and I believe that it is the perfect starting point for a GTR rebuild. The owner, who is now 91, bought the car brand new in 1973 from Nissan and has done a fantastic job keeping it in such good condition. He was sincerely distraught when he was signing over the papers but I assured him that I’d give it a good home.
    Here’s a picture that I took while I was in QLD finalising payment and paper work.

    The car should be here on Friday. The plan is to enjoy it a little before I take it off the road for a full restoration. Anyone say old school camber

  • #2
    awesome
    Floccinaucinihilipilification

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    • #3
      Fucking fantastic find! Stoked on this

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      • #4
        Cracked it! So jelly

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        • #5
          Hell yea! This is going to be sick

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          • #6
            I swear there is something so amazing about classic old school Jap cars....I can't wait to see what tricks you pull out of your hat with this car! Amazing that you found one so clean...please keep it clean!

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            • #7
              I really hope you don't go crazy with this car... something about classics kept in their original shape is just awesome.
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              Originally posted by Ollie
              We all love to turn heads. Sub-consciously we're all materialistic attention-craving dickheads.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by MommysLittleMonster View Post
                something about classics kept in their original shape is just awesome.
                +1

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                • #9
                  Can't wait to see this. My heart will always have a place for Jap Klassix


                  W I L D M A N 'S R O D S H O P




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                  • #10
                    That's fantastic o.o Gonna be a helluva build.

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                    • #11
                      So it arrived today and had a proper chance to look over it with a mechanic mate.
                      The original engine is running quite rough (was fine in QLD), needs brakes and carbies need a rebuild. This has sped up my decision to take it off the road and restore it without driving it around as is.
                      Plans for the build are:
                      *Rebuild L24 from ground up with Webber carburettors and a lumpy cam.
                      *Convert from auto to manual (if anyone can help me source the bits I need for this, can you please pm me)
                      *Respray in white
                      *240 K Manual centre console
                      *GTR guards
                      *GTR spoiler
                      *GTR grill
                      *GTR badges
                      *GTR trim highlights (silver instead of woodgrain)
                      *GTR steering wheel
                      *New carpets
                      *restored dash pad (this one’s cracked)
                      *Wide Wantanabe with low offset (keep hubbies for shows etc)
                      I’ve taken some quick close ups from my phone so excuse the quality.. I will get some better pictures once I get a chance.. it only arrived this afternoon and as you can see it’s NOT a museum car and is in need of restoration.




                      As you can see no rust in the floors which is great

                      Interior is perfect..


                      Some may think I paid too much or too little but at least it’s in genuine original condition. Overall I’m reasonably happy and doubt I’d have found cleaner anytime soon.. I know my plans will disappoint many people but at the end of the day, it’s another classic on the road that’s been saved from the scrap heap and will get nothing but the best parts and service. It’s my car, I have always wanted an old GTR and I’m sticking with an original style build. I won’t be putting an RB26 or anything like that (although that’d be awesome) it’s not what I want or how I envisioned it to be (I’m an old skool kinda guy!)..
                      Last edited by stayclassy; 05-25-2012, 03:41 AM.

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                      • #12
                        Fwoaaahhh that interior is sexual

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                        • #13
                          i think you should keep the wood grain

                          i love wood grain

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                          • #14
                            fucking un-believeable.

                            I dont know what more to say, except I hope you do this right haha.
                            Originally posted by anth
                            Lucky they didn't come into your house and disrespect your whole family.

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                            • #15
                              pure sex on wheels...no GTR rep action keep that sexy lady stock except add slammage and wheels

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