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R34 Front End Conversion


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I have started the front end conversion finally. Once complete I will do a "How to do step by step"

Process so far

Strip standard front and side skirts

Remove radiator, AC condensor, and all other parts fitted to radiator support

Remove radiator support

Fit fibreglass guards

Make custom bonnet hinge spacers

Mount bonnet hinges and bonnet and align bonnet and guards gaps

Fit front bar reo and headlights and align and fit front bar cover

Reshape inner guards/skirt behind radiator panel to suit r34 radiator support angle behind headlights

This is where I am up to. Need approx 1-2 more hours work fitting radiator support and one last trail fitment of the whole front. Once that is gone and perfect the radiator support panel can be welded in.

Then it will be just a respray of the full front and front doors, and put it all back together

More details and photo's to come, just need more time :laugh:

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silly question time - why the fibro guards? are they any different to the OEM steelies?

Looks good BTW

oh and ummm... theyre not... fibro....

However, should you choose to use fibro guards, please use a water-based paint when you get to that point - it's better for you AND the environment! :(

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Hey DS; looking hot! Good to see all our goodies have played their part in your build!

Can't wait to see the final result!

Unfortunitly R34 GTT bonnet hinges are different to GTR and the R34 GTT bonnet catch is the same as the Stagea, so I had to buy genuine new GTR hinges and GTR bonnet catch

Still have not fitted the R34 brakes yet, but will do soon.

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Grille sold to EAG4IT

He's got an S1 :P what would he need it for?

Front bar still availiable, needs minor repair $300

My 40th coming up this weekend - I'll ask my good wife, she's feeling pleasant towards me atm.

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