Thread: Project Save an Egg begins

NOW FOR SALE here:

http://www.sr20-forum.com/cars/34748-nx-project-500-georgia.html


Went to look at a 93 tonite. Dead batt had to jump it off. Got a good chance to look it over while owner found some jumper cables.

Issues:
- needs a tranny (1-2 shift crunches bad and 5th gear doesn't exist)
- needs a clutch too
- driver side cv boot torn
- needs a battery and/or an alternator (runs with a jump, but headlights start dimming out above 6000 and it starts sputtering beyond 6500 rpm)
- needs driver side front fenders
- no back seat
- cluster lights go on and off as you drive (might be related to issue 2 above or possible loose wire somewhere)
- world's shortest short shifter feels like crap
- motor mounts shot
- rear brake lights on at all times
- driver side rear light cracked

Highlights:
- rust free shell. I checked rear strut towers, hatch area floor, and front door jambs and all look great.
- good ole SR20 pulls strong through 6000, then issues above
- power windows work, but pass side seems like it is out of the track (needs help to stay aligned on the way up)

The guy really didn't know anything about the car. I heard some timing chain noise and he tried to tell me it didn't have a timing chain "It's got a timing belt" LOL. Motor sounded good overall, I've got to get a good tranny and clutch in there to know for sure. He didn't know about the axle nor the motor mounts being bad. I asked him what he wanted for it and he said $800. I used the Rodney technique and pulled out less cash and asked if he would take it. He accepted.

I have several of the things I'll need in the garage already. Pics to come in the morning.

sweet!post some pics...im parting an nx out...lemme know if i can help in the restoration....

nice, its in good hands now

I need a driver side front fender to start, and I likely need the pass side as well.

First, the good pics:


Door jambs:


Rear strut towers:



The best view is from about 30 feet:

Issues:

Need a driver side fender:


Looks like some one hit a bumper block or something similar at some point. Front lower bumper spoiler is broken at the 2 usual points and the pass side fender is bent upwards. Fender might be salvageable and I have another front lip in the garage.


Driver side tailight broken and the real panel is bent:

last time I went to the pull a part south yard there was 2 NXs. 1600s but just thought I'd let you know.

happy, the lower spoiler is most likely fine. its just bent cause its attached to the bent fender. if youve taken off a nx nose before you know what im talking about.

nice score bro, rust free is the way to be !!

im going to look at an orginal 70k 93 nx2k tomorrow. if its clean its mine !! guy claims its mint.

stratton.

looks like a pretty nice egg to repair good find

Looks good.
LMK what you dont have in your garage for it.
I probably have some of what you need.
I do have a good stock used clutch yo could have for the price of shipping.