peter t Posted December 28, 2012 Posted December 28, 2012 Well as always happens when I am on holidays, one of my kids seem to come up with something urgent for me to do. This time my sons old Corsair decided to shiver itself. As it originally cost ME 500 bucks plus all the extra to make it reliable, I decided enough is enough, so had a look around and found a one owner SR31 Pintara last registed in 2007. What a gem, replaced all hoses, fluides, timing belt and brake pads. Runs like a dream and has so much more power than the Corsair even though it has the same motor. Gave it a wash and wax today and not looking forward to the hand over day. Will give it a few good runs before the keys are handed over to make sure everything is OK. Just love these old cars. Quote
RB30X Posted December 28, 2012 Posted December 28, 2012 Nice work. I can't wait to do this for my boys....... Hang on!! Quote
peter t Posted December 28, 2012 Author Posted December 28, 2012 One thing about it, I love fixing up the cars and he always pays me back. Or should I say gives the money to his mother. Some times I think I am missing something. Quote
RB30X Posted December 28, 2012 Posted December 28, 2012 I'd be picking out all these cool old cars to choose from then I'd be like, hang on where are the passenger and side air bags and abs :-) Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted December 28, 2012 Administrators Posted December 28, 2012 Nice 1 Peter I very nearly bought an r31 skyline but decided on a fuel efficient ae92 corolla sx instead when I was a student. It's amazing what routine e service work can do to an old car. I was just thinking today about the fact that the newest car I've ever owned is a 95 rx7 and even that's getting on in age now. I can't see myself ever buying a new car just too much value lost and older cars you can still turn spanners on. Only CON is safety features missing. Quote
C.A.R. Posted December 28, 2012 Posted December 28, 2012 Wow, A 4Cyl Skyline! At least they won't get done for speeding... Quote
Agno Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 Those 4 cyl skylines are very easy to slot an sr20 into, or a ca18det from an early silvia uses the same engine mounts Quote
peter t Posted December 29, 2012 Author Posted December 29, 2012 Thanks guys for the comments. This car is a daily driver for my son, so I have to make it as reliable as possibles due to me being away a lot with work. This car is a gem for him as he is not a rev head and does not know which way to do a nut up or undo it. God help him if he gets a flat tyre. Mind you he is only 30 years old. His sister on the the other hand is a total rev head. But no matter how old they are they are still your kids and you have to help them. Danny has been going through a bad period with depression but is coming along good and now this car has really perked him up. Took it for a test drive today for about 40k and it come up tops so now all it needs now is a new rear muffler and a radiator check . Daughter on the other hand is studying to be a lawyer. Might need her one day if I get caught being a hoon in the Z. LOL. Quote
RB30X Posted December 30, 2012 Posted December 30, 2012 30yrs old? Thats how old I am, I should hit my Dad up for one. Quote
peter t Posted December 31, 2012 Author Posted December 31, 2012 Nice 1 Peter I very nearly bought an r31 skyline but decided on a fuel efficient ae92 corolla sx instead when I was a student. It's amazing what routine e service work can do to an old car. I was just thinking today about the fact that the newest car I've ever owned is a 95 rx7 and even that's getting on in age now. I can't see myself ever buying a new car just too much value lost and older cars you can still turn spanners on. Only CON is safety features missing. Totally agree with you Gav. In regard to saftey features, if you are taught to drive properly with regard to speed and road conditions combined with the capabilities of your vehicle and driving ability, there would be no need for all the air bags etc that are in cars today. Only problem is all the idiots on the road, or are they just idiots with very small amounts of grey matter who think they are better drivers than Dick Johnson etc. At least racing car drivers do their stuff on the track not on public roads. Quote
peter t Posted December 31, 2012 Author Posted December 31, 2012 Seriously Pete....needs more LS1 Sorry mate, but I do about 120k a year on the road and I see some scary stuff from people who would probably think they are race car drivers or would like to be. Only problem is they are driving family sedans or SUV's with Mum and the Kids on board. Quote
KatoKid Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Understand.....but would be a killer sleeper with the Pintara badges on it! Quote
zzzzed Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 I just got given a u12 pintara TI. With a ka24de 5 speed. Those ka24de's are torque little engines. I wouldn't mind fitting one to my 1200 coupe. Quote
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