#
It is currently Thu May 23, 2013 12:26 pm


Post a new topicPost a reply Page 2 of 2   [ 36 posts ]
 Go to page Previous  1, 2
  Print view Previous topic | Next topic 
Author Message
opelboy76
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 2:17 pm 

Joined: Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:37 pm
Posts: 481
Location: Sugarhouse, Utah
:? I notice you're in nz, what does that equate to over here in the us?
Top
 Profile  
 
opelboy76
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 2:21 pm 

Joined: Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:37 pm
Posts: 481
Location: Sugarhouse, Utah
as for the welding, turn up the heat a little (or the speed down), and aim it more toward the thicker material so you don't burn through the thin stuff.
Top
 Profile  
 
jt191
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 8:49 pm 

Joined: Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:26 am
Posts: 393
Location: Midwest, USA
opelboy76 wrote:
:? I notice you're in nz, what does that equate to over here in the us?


That engine was not available in the US. That engine was only available in Japan, in late (rectangular headlight) 117 Coupe XE and early Piazza XE and XF. Australia and New Zealand have a thriving industry of buying used cars and used parts in Japan for export and resale. But those engines were not federalized for the US so Customs would be a problem.
Top
 Profile  
 
opelboy76
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:34 pm 

Joined: Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:37 pm
Posts: 481
Location: Sugarhouse, Utah
crap
Top
 Profile  
 
hudson
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:57 pm 

Joined: Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:04 pm
Posts: 12
JT191 wrote:
opelboy76 wrote:
:? I notice you're in nz, what does that equate to over here in the us?


That engine was not available in the US. That engine was only available in Japan, in late (rectangular headlight) 117 Coupe XE and early Piazza XE and XF. Australia and New Zealand have a thriving industry of buying used cars and used parts in Japan for export and resale. But those engines were not federalized for the US so Customs would be a problem.


JT191.. I'm not 100% positive about the year in the States, but in Canada you can import anything with 4 wheels and use it on the road as long as it's more than 15 years old. The states may be more like 20 years if I recal correctly.. at any rate it can be done

_________________
hudson
Top
 Profile  
 
jt191
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:48 pm 

Joined: Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:26 am
Posts: 393
Location: Midwest, USA
hudson wrote:
I'm not 100% positive about the year in the States,


Between homeland security and the environmental protection agency, US Customs has gotten just short of ridiculous lately. Engines get extra scrutiny.
And they apply the same requirements to things imported from Canada as they do if it were imported directly from Japan, so there is no sneaky back door way around it. A lot of Canadian salvage yards simply refuse to ship to the US.

Today the news said that states have been granted the right to force higher fuel efficiency requirements than the federal government. This may only mean that states can outlaw sales of new cars that do not meet higher requirements, or it may mean they can apply those requirements to existing vehicles... It won't be getting better soon.
Top
 Profile  
 
Garant
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:40 am 
Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:45 pm
Posts: 2724
Location: Alta Calif. Sur
i certainly hope that you see the project through ... very cool
i like the look of this body style more than the datsun 410/11
Top
 Profile  
 
john
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:11 pm 
Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Fri Oct 12, 2007 8:57 pm
Posts: 8678
Location: Fort Worth, TX, USA
hudson wrote:
I'm not 100% positive about the year in the States, but in Canada you can import anything with 4 wheels and use it on the road as long as it's more than 15 years old. The states may be more like 20 years if I recal correctly...


It's 25 years here. :x
Top
 Profile  
 
cute wee gem
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:57 am 

Joined: Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:30 pm
Posts: 41
Location: NZ
burabuda wrote:
i certainly hope that you see the project through ... very cool
i like the look of this body style more than the datsun 410/11


Will be back into the project soon. The link below contains the reason I've not been working on the Bellett.

http://www.oldschool.co.nz/phpbb/viewto ... 17&t=16586
Top
 Profile  
 
F3ared
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:48 pm 

Joined: Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:39 am
Posts: 310
Location: Melbourne, Australia
The tx sedan turned out good man, please dont put a Toyota motor into it :cry:

_________________
[F3ARED] 76 Isuzu Gemini Coupe - forged G180z, EFI, 525hp Turbo, 6years and still building...

Daily 78 Isuzu Gemini Sedan, stock G161z, Rodeo EFI, 500hp roller, 157rwkw. Fun :D
Top
 Profile  
 
opelboy76
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 9:52 pm 

Joined: Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:37 pm
Posts: 481
Location: Sugarhouse, Utah
that g200 would be sweet in the gemini 8)
Top
 Profile  
 
hudson
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 6:51 pm 

Joined: Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:04 pm
Posts: 12
Nice job on the Gemini!

_________________
hudson
Top
 Profile  
 
Stationwagonguy
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 1:17 pm 

Joined: Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:26 pm
Posts: 1031
Location: Detroit
I'm in love with every car you own. Damn.

Any new progress on the Bellet? Any more pics of the TX coupe?

I need to learn more about Isuzus now. Because.... damn. They really made some sexy cars. 8)
Top
 Profile  
 
RobSA
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Jul 03, 2010 4:42 am 

Joined: Sat Jul 03, 2010 3:57 am
Posts: 4
Location: Adelaide
Hows the project coming along?

Cheers
Rob
Top
 Profile  
 
cute wee gem
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Jul 04, 2010 1:36 am 

Joined: Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:30 pm
Posts: 41
Location: NZ
Sorry guys no progress on the Bellett :(

Haven't touched it in over a year. I have been working on a few other projects and doing paint jobs for other people.

Just have to finish my GX71 Mark II (which should only be a month or 2) then on the silver TX Gemini I need to finish the turbo engine swap and re-paint the car. So expect to see some updates in about a years time :oops:

Then finally I will start/finish the Bellett :D
Top
 Profile  
 
opelboy76
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Jul 04, 2010 5:47 pm 

Joined: Sun Apr 20, 2008 12:37 pm
Posts: 481
Location: Sugarhouse, Utah
keep us posted on the gem too :D

_________________
Hey you dang woodchucks! Quit chuckin' my wood!
--------------------------------------------------------
Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post a new topicPost a reply Page 2 of 2   [ 36 posts ]
 Go to page Previous  1, 2


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  


Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group
610nm Style by Daniel St. Jules of Gamexe.net