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Still waiting to get her bumpers back but three photos of her whilst out for a morning drive today.

Way over priced IMHO..

Refitting the rear lights was a bigger challenge than I first thought. I knew I had to make all new internal rubber gaskets but the twelve threaded bolts on each light were so bad I couldn’t re thread them. Out came, the angle grinder, 24 new bolts were made from M5 threaded rod, the old ones were removed after a lot of swearing and the new ones fitted with a dab of thread lock for good measure. Everything is back in and looking good. Just need the bumpers back now.

So pleased for you mate. I promised my wife when I got mine I wouldn't mod it and it was a finished car.. oops..

That's lovely. Great project.

its a lot of money. make him wait as long as you need. That's his problem, not yours.

Thought that was Steve Cram on the video . Not sure if they have since fixed the boot release since I had my 2016 Nismo but if they haven't its a pain in the arse so don't think yours is broken. You have to click to release and then click again to lift so its impossible to open with shopping in your hand. Great car though so have fun when she arrives Wednesday Paul. You wont sleep much Tues night I bet. Martin

Nice progress Col. I certainly have had a few challenges to overcome myself which tests your resolve but its all the more satisfying when you overcome them. Looking good.

Thanks Gareth. Hope all is well with you.

So pleased today as re fitted my rear c pillar badges and front light surrounds. Now all re chromed. Looks great.

Thanks Andy. Hope you guys are all well. Stay safe mate.

had mine wrapped on my old 350z, possible but tricky.

Done a bit of cosmetic tidying today. Shelf under the glove box and ignition was a bit crappy with scratches on the hardboard. Covered it with speaker box carpet. Much better now. Going to tidy up that messy wiring next.

Sad day but the Nismo is waiting in the wings.

Going to arrange a min meet in August Col so will include you..

Thanks mate. Its only 1 of 2 registered here in the UK as SSS. Saw the WD episode too.

Small update. All my light clusters and pillar badges are almost ready for collection. The triple SSS pillar badges have been completely redone. The SSS and the chequered flags have been syringe injected with enamel and look fantastic. You cannot find originals of these and the replicas are around $800 a pair. He's done a very impressive job. Full photo library and pics to follow next week. UPDATE. ALL DONE. Just the bumpers to go.

don't let it put you off, great cars...

As stated previously this is a common weakness. My car had light use under my ownership and I am not a big person. The leather still got worn on the side bolster where your thigh rises over it getting in and out. I found using Auto Glym leather balm on a weekly basis helped keep the leather soft and from wearing. Not ideal but you could put a towel over it as you get in and out if you are fanatical.

All I have spoken to ACE CAFE today and secured our annual date with them for Sat June 5th 2021. This has been a popular event in previous years so hope to see a good turn out again next year. Something positive for us all to look forward too. Keep Safe Martin

All ok mate. Hope to see you soon.

PM sent, see my build thread. My guy can do that for you no problem with proper chrome.

Hope you are keeping well Andy and we can meet up before the winter months descend.

Thanks I negotiated a great deal. £300 for the light clusters, badges etc and £450 for the pair of bumpers which included removing some minor dents, welding the holes from the over riders I am removing. Drove over to see the progress yesterday. Here's some photos. Next stage is for him to re enamel the SSS badges in red and cream and to satin black some areas of the light clusters. Collecting next Friday. Bumpers will be another few weeks.

Just a small update. Shes pretty naked right now as the rear and front light clusters, c pillar badges and bumpers are all away being re chromed. I wont post all the little jobs as there have been too many. I have purchased a new pillar antenna and re located it from the front wing (shouldn't have been there at all) and fibre glassed the hole. Whilst the rear bumper is away for chroming I have removed some self adhesive reflectors they fitted to cover some holes in the rear with and fibre glassed and flattened them. All will be made good when she gets her full bare metal respray in 18 months time. Oh, and fitted the exclusive SSS steering wheel I sourced from overseas, Last photo is her with her lights in before she went away. Decided to remove the rubber over riders on the bumpers to provide a cleaner look.