REBUILDING A BARN FIND R32 SKYLINE | PART 7

Summary

The video follows the barnfind R32 Nissan Skyline rebuild project. After months with no updates, the owner visits the body shop working on the abandoned, non-running Skyline he bought cheaply. Despite failed DIY attempts to fix major roof damage from a forklift, the shop has made good progress straightening the body and installing an aggressive widebody kit. More work is still needed on the paint and interior, but the shop estimates completion in 2 weeks. The owner reflects on the risky project, hoping the cheapest R32 in the country will ultimately not turn out too badly despite requiring extensive repairs.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video is about restoring an abandoned R32 Nissan Skyline.
• 🚗 After fixing the fuel system and wiring, they got the Skyline running for the first time.
• 🛠 The bodywork needed a lot of work, so they sent it to a body shop.
• 👷‍♂️ The body shop installed a new body kit and worked on straightening the warped roof.
• 😟 The roof had been badly warped from being picked up by a forklift.
• 🎨 The car is now being prepped for paint by sanding everything down first.
• 🖌 Once primer is applied, imperfections will show and can be sanded again before final paint.
• 🙌 The team is hopeful the car will be done in about 2 weeks.
• 🚙 The interior still needs to be replaced and the suspension repaired.
• 🤞 The cheapest R32 in the country might turn out decent after countless hours of work.

Q & A

What car is the narrator restoring in the video?

The narrator is restoring a 1990s Nissan Skyline R32.

What condition was the Skyline in when the narrator bought it?

The Skyline had been abandoned and left sitting for years when the narrator bought it. It wouldn't start, had body damage, and needed a lot of work.

What repairs have been done to the Skyline so far?

So far the fuel system has been refreshed, the alternator wiring fixed to get it running, bodywork repairs done, and a new body kit installed.

What was the main issue with the Skyline's body?

The roof had been badly warped from the car being picked up by a forklift, leaving a large gap to the windshield.

How much progress has been made fixing the roof?

Some progress has been made straightening the roof, but it still needs more work to get it completely straight and sealed properly.

What paint shop is helping with repairs?

The car is being repaired at Royal Drip Works paint shop.

What still needs to be done to complete the restoration?

The interior needs full replacement, suspension arms need rebuilding, engine may need rebuild, and final paint and bodywork refinement.

When does the narrator expect the car to be complete?

The narrator is hoping to have the car back from the paint shop in about 2 weeks.

How much did the narrator pay for the Skyline?

The narrator paid $7000 AUD for the abandoned Skyline.

Has the restoration been worthwhile so far?

It's too early to say if the restoration will be a success, but good progress is being made despite the poor initial condition.