Project Recap: Nissan Skyline GTR
This legendary Hakosuka has officially been rescued thanks to the talented team at Griot's Motors. Over the course of the year, this Skyline made its way through each department of our shop for much-needed metal work, paint touches and an engine bay refresh.
Having a dynamic team pays off when what is meant to be a "refresh" project runs into rust. Though the work turned out to be more extensive, we succeeded in our mission to freeze the clock so that this GTR can be enjoyed for years to come.
Fabrication
- Made new floor pieces from scratch
- Rebuilt cowl bracing and lower portions of the rear lower quarters
- Replaced inner lower quarter
Paint
- Media blasted underside and engine bay
- Color-matched and repainted engine bay
- Added seam sealer to underside; coated in color-matched liner
- Repaired and painted fender flares
Mechanical
- Removed engine, measured and adjusted camshafts
- Removed, disassembled and rebuilt gearbox
- Reassembled using factory and period-correct components
- Tuned and tested for optimal driving experience












