MWR34 It finally begins R34 Conversion Front/Rear

[Oakville]

very nice indeed

[dudie]

hey man.

Mad props to you for taking on this project.
I got a couple questions though. Im a First Year Body Tech at a collision shop here in NW calgary, and i was just wondering how you plan on doing this swap. I see the R324 fenders will be sweet, that will amke it fit perfet..but for the sideskirts? I can see trimming them lengthwise..but what if they are too high and do not clear the ground..or what if they dont mount up anywhere on the stock sills?

My biggest question is how you plan on doing the quarter panel swap?? You gonna cut out the old one and rig up the R34 quarters to fit in place..or are you gonna throw em over top?

I would love to see the in progress pics of what the body shop does(assuming your not doing htis on your own)

[mwracing]

hey man.

Mad props to you for taking on this project.
I got a couple questions though. Im a First Year Body Tech at a collision shop here in NW calgary, and i was just wondering how you plan on doing this swap. I see the R324 fenders will be sweet, that will amke it fit perfet..but for the sideskirts? I can see trimming them lengthwise..but what if they are too high and do not clear the ground..or what if they dont mount up anywhere on the stock sills?

My biggest question is how you plan on doing the quarter panel swap?? You gonna cut out the old one and rig up the R34 quarters to fit in place..or are you gonna throw em over top?

I would love to see the in progress pics of what the body shop does(assuming your not doing htis on your own)

thanks dudie for your questions...

regarding the sideskirts.. Stock R32 gtr's have the small lip that detaches near front fender like a 2 piece look.
I am keeping them on, and adding the R34 Nismo Z-tune sideskirt onto this R32 Lip.
Now the fitting problem is the Z-tune sideskirt add on Contours the R34 sideskirt which isnt a straight line.
The Z-tune sideskirt will be cut to be flat and installed to the bottom of the R32 Skirt... also the z-tune is longer than the r32 skirt so it will be cut to resemble the 2piece seam and length.


now the rear fenders...



the R32 panels are being cut off.. same with the rear bumper panel.

Since i have the quarter panels, rear panel, trunk, taillights and rear bumper everything almost fits together without even being on the car... that makes it easier to fit and weld together and on the car.

[maxgohan]

wow, this is going to be crazy
can't wait to see the finished product

when's do you expect it to be finished? do you have a schedule in mind?

[hks_gtr]

Martin hopefully my g-ride will be assembled this or next month so I can come over there instead of you comming here and were going to need to sit down and chit chat over prices about this swap...

[mwracing]

Martin hopefully my g-ride will be assembled this or next month so I can come over there instead of you comming here and were going to need to sit down and chit chat over prices about this swap...

yeah finally.

just like your car, my insurance is still active while it sits/being rebuilt.

[Fr0sty]

mwracing.. how much does a front and back clip cost about?.. next year ill probably do the same thing as you but the only thing that im not sure .. and maybe you could fill me in on this.. how hard do you think fitting the back clip on would be of a problem.. granted that you are a pro yourself or have friends or are familiar with body work

[mwracing]

mwracing.. how much does a front and back clip cost about?.. next year ill probably do the same thing as you but the only thing that im not sure .. and maybe you could fill me in on this.. how hard do you think fitting the back clip on would be of a problem.. granted that you are a pro yourself or have friends or are familiar with body work

well, if your not picky and just want the look, you can probably find most of the parts in fiberglass, not OEM. OEM is what kills ya. just xenon headlights are almost 3,000.

if your a parts hunter and a worldwide forum whore, you might find most of the parts used.. but then again OEM has free shipping.. used doesnt.

if your lucky under 10k for parts

[hks_gtr]

yeah finally.

just like your car, my insurance is still active while it sits/being rebuilt.

tottaly worth it you never know what could happen or when you coulkd get it back or if even your insurance company will re insure it

[Fr0sty]

well, if your not picky and just want the look, you can probably find most of the parts in fiberglass, not OEM. OEM is what kills ya. just xenon headlights are almost 3,000.

if your a parts hunter and a worldwide forum whore, you might find most of the parts used.. but then again OEM has free shipping.. used doesnt.

if your lucky under 10k for parts

the only oem im willing to get would be the full front bumper back bumper.. + front and back fenders.. dont care about doors.. people wont see much difference.. would 10K for these item be ok since it most likely resemble your build and im thinking of working 1year to pay for these part

its a build in progress wich will take me probably 2 year total to plan and actually built ...

[specialedition]

YOOOO YOUR NUTS
but i love it! good luck with the project

[mwracing]

the only oem im willing to get would be the full front bumper back bumper.. + front and back fenders.. dont care about doors.. people wont see much difference.. would 10K for these item be ok since it most likely resemble your build and im thinking of working 1year to pay for these part

its a build in progress wich will take me probably 2 year total to plan and actually built ...

you know if i had to do it over again i probably would ask adam or daryl, one of the japanese sponsors.. buy everything on yahoo auctions..(fiberglass or oem parts) and get them to ship it all together.

[mwracing]

YOOOO YOUR NUTS

thats what everyone tells me... but atleast i have support from about 100 people worldwide. alot of aussies think im better than sliced bread.

[Fr0sty]

you know if i had to do it over again i probably would ask adam or daryl, one of the japanese sponsors.. buy everything on yahoo auctions..(fiberglass or oem parts) and get them to ship it all together.

oki ill take my time to shop around for the best prices on things i need anyway you got my blessing and dont listen to people dissing your idea

[Oakville]

Made any progress on the rear end Martin?