New EK9 user

[sf_takeshi]

A few months ago I got a badly rusted EK9 for $3000.
The floor has a large hole in it due to corrosion and I am looking to fix this, first.
I am having a hard time finding many parts here in Japan as well.

I'm sure I will ask a lot of questions.

PS: Sorry for my bad english

 

[iRELOADED]

that hole doesnt look too bad, should be able to cut out the rust and make a new pannel with some sheet steel

 

[terry_em1]

Just patch it. I wouldn't bother replacing with new/donor floor panel.

My EM1 suffers from rust too. Had it repaired by someone who's very good at metal fabrication.

 

[sf_takeshi]

Thanks for the replys.

My plan is to rivet 0.8mm steel plate.
(Welder is available, but I am afraid of affecting the ECU and meter cluster, so I opted for the riveted repair.)

I am currently working on the rear performance rods and will next start on the floor repair.

 

[terry_em1]

Thanks for the replys.

My plan is to rivet 0.8mm steel plate.
(Welder is available, but I am afraid of affecting the ECU and meter cluster, so I opted for the riveted repair.)

I am currently working on the rear performance rods and will next start on the floor repair.

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When you weld, you disconnect the battery to avoid that issue.

 

[DMEK9]

Welcome to the forum....always nice to have Japanese enthusiasts on here!
$3000 is a very good price even with some work needed...

 

[Dcharles_Ek9]

Welcome! Becoming rare to find ones that are not rusted. And $3000 is a deal if the motor and transmission are in good working order. Look forward to seeing the progress.

 

[sf_takeshi]

Thanks for replys.

Yes, I am very lucky.
A collector was selling EK9 in poor condition when he was adding to his new collection.

I also own an older Nissan Silvia of the same age, but EK9 is very labor intensive.
I feel my love for the EK9 deepens with each time it takes that much labor.

Yesterday, I removed the rear rust and repainted it.

(Rear bumper mounting support was very rusty)

 

[iRELOADED]

When you weld, you disconnect the battery to avoid that issue.

THIS.

Even if you rivet it, make sure to weld around it. If you dont then water will bet between the pannels and rust it out again in no time

 

[sf_takeshi]

THIS.

Even if you rivet it, make sure to weld around it. If you dont then water will bet between the pannels and rust it out again in no time

Thank you for your valuable advice!

My current idea is to cut a large piece of the rusted floor and rivet a panel bonded steel plate to it, but I would like to consider the method of welding steel plate and then applying the panel bond later.

Thanks anyway.

 

[sf_takeshi]

It has been a long time since my last post, but I finally finished the repair.
I ended up riveting 0.8mm galvanized steel plate and sealing it with lots of panel bond.
It will probably last 3 years...

The next step will be to all paint. (This will be done by a professional company).

 

[Dcharles_Ek9]

Pretty clean repair job! My interior and inner sills need some repair work as well, I like this approach with the rivets, will you still weld?

 

[Teeky_JDM]

Thanks for the replys.

My plan is to rivet 0.8mm steel plate.
(Welder is available, but I am afraid of affecting the ECU and meter cluster, so I opted for the riveted repair.)

I am currently working on the rear performance rods and will next start on the floor repair.

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I have some OEM EK9 Rear Bumper Stiffners for sale here

 

[sf_takeshi]

かなり綺麗な修理作業です！内装と内側のシルも修理が必要です。リベットを使用したこのアプローチが気に入っています。それでも溶接してもらえますか?

返信ありがとうございます。

現時点では溶接の必要はないと思いますが、数ヶ月様子を見て溶接するかどうか判断したいと思います。
雨でもドライブできるようになったので楽しみたいと思います！