Hi My name is George, I live in geelong, have just started a mechanic apprenticeship and also inherited a 1984 gazelle from my grandparents. I have been told it was a jap import and it does have the fj20 motor. It has a been a bit knocked around but nothing major and it is not running too smoothly at the moment but it has not been driven much for the last 5 years or so. I am looking to build this car up during my apprenticeship and I will be in need of some advice and help getting parts and what not. Not really sure where i should start but i was goin to get the body cleaned up and it running properly first then i was thinking i will get the brakes and suspension upgraded before doing too much work on the engine. I will put photos up in due time and keep posting about what is happening if my bank balance allows.
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Jdm Gazelle
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, Jul 23 2012 04:36 PM
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Posted 23 July 2012 - 04:36 PM
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Posted 23 July 2012 - 04:52 PM
Hi George, and welcome to S12Silvia.com!
Quite an interesting sounding car you have there by the sounds of it. The only real way to confirm if it's a JDM Gazelle or not is to have a look at the model number on the VIN plate. If you quote the number here I will be able to tell you what you have.
If it is a Gazelle import, you have a very rare car on your hands. The only other JDM Gazelle I know of is James' Gazelle RS-X.
Good move fixing up the body first I reckon. These cars respond well to suspension work as well, you should have enough power with the FJ to keep you happy for a while. There is plenty of information and write ups on the site on different suspension set ups.
Looking forward to seeing some pictures mate. You can upload them directly from your computer to the site here.
Feel free to post any more questions, there are plenty of members who will be more than willing to help you out.
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Quite an interesting sounding car you have there by the sounds of it. The only real way to confirm if it's a JDM Gazelle or not is to have a look at the model number on the VIN plate. If you quote the number here I will be able to tell you what you have.
If it is a Gazelle import, you have a very rare car on your hands. The only other JDM Gazelle I know of is James' Gazelle RS-X.
Good move fixing up the body first I reckon. These cars respond well to suspension work as well, you should have enough power with the FJ to keep you happy for a while. There is plenty of information and write ups on the site on different suspension set ups.
Looking forward to seeing some pictures mate. You can upload them directly from your computer to the site here.
Feel free to post any more questions, there are plenty of members who will be more than willing to help you out.
Enjoy your stay!
Matt.
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Posted 23 July 2012 - 05:09 PM
Welcome George , i to am from Geelong , and have purchased a 1984 s 12 Gazeiie , just had doug and the boys at rally motors get mine going well , we must catch up , youll; have to join us at the classic japan show in Melbourne on November 25th , this year , and well help each other get the parts we need . 
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Posted 23 July 2012 - 08:37 PM
Hi George, welcome aboard mate. As a fellow Victorian with an FJ powered S12, I can help you out with any issues you may have. I'm looking forward to seeing pics of this thing
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Posted 23 July 2012 - 09:57 PM
Hey!
Welcome to the forum, sounds like the aking of an epic car there man, cant wait to see some progress. Get some pics up of her as well!
Cheers, Mike
Welcome to the forum, sounds like the aking of an epic car there man, cant wait to see some progress. Get some pics up of her as well!
Cheers, Mike
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Posted 24 July 2012 - 10:18 AM
Depending on what you want to do with it, you have a great start.
Rally, circuit a competent streeter, will be good either way
Rally, circuit a competent streeter, will be good either way
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Posted 24 July 2012 - 04:26 PM
Pics of car/engine etc to confirm type!
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Posted 26 July 2012 - 07:15 AM
what cool grandparents to have an fj s12 haha... awesome stuff.
congrats on the pick up and welcome to the forum mate.
congrats on the pick up and welcome to the forum mate.
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Posted 26 July 2012 - 07:03 PM
Seems there a fair few people anxiously waiting to see pics of this S12....
I know I am
I know I am
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Posted 30 July 2012 - 08:48 PM
i think we all are 
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Posted 31 July 2012 - 08:31 AM
+1 for a huge amount of interest in this vehicle.
I thought I was the only one with a RS-X Gazelle!
I thought I was the only one with a RS-X Gazelle!
Parts currently for sale:
Mickey Thompson ET Street Slicks - $400
S12 & S13 Factory Alloys - $100ono /set
Plus loads more spares in my shed, just let me know what you need!
Mickey Thompson ET Street Slicks - $400
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Plus loads more spares in my shed, just let me know what you need!
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Posted 31 July 2012 - 03:13 PM
pics or it never happened! 
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Posted 31 July 2012 - 08:04 PM
yes were are these pictures .
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