1st & 2nd Gen Photo Request
01-09-2010, 12:11 PM
#1
1st & 2nd Gen Photo Request
Hi guys. I've been experimenting with site banner designs over in the Photoshop Forum, and am currently looking for front-end photos of all generation Maximas. Very specifically, I'm interested in shots where the roof line flattens out.
Here's what I'm going for. Notice how the undercarriage and roof line are both close-to-level, the tires are clearly visible, but the photo doesn't have any wide-angle distortion.
Apparently this is an uncommon angle, probably because most photos are taken at eye-level. I've been trolling through the member rides, CarDomain.com, and even Auto Trader, without much success.
Of course, winter may be an awkward time to make this kind of request... it's not like people are going to go take pictures of their car at this time of year. But if you have something to offer, please post it here, or PM me for contact information.
Thanks!
Here's what I'm going for. Notice how the undercarriage and roof line are both close-to-level, the tires are clearly visible, but the photo doesn't have any wide-angle distortion.
Apparently this is an uncommon angle, probably because most photos are taken at eye-level. I've been trolling through the member rides, CarDomain.com, and even Auto Trader, without much success.
Of course, winter may be an awkward time to make this kind of request... it's not like people are going to go take pictures of their car at this time of year. But if you have something to offer, please post it here, or PM me for contact information.
Thanks!
Last edited by Rochester; 01-21-2010 at 05:59 PM.
1st gen
01-13-2010, 07:44 AM
#5
Bump on this...
C'mon guys, someone in the 1st & 2nd Gen forum has to have the right kind of photos that we can line up next to these guys! I'm sure at least one of you own a camera, right? (Well, down south, or on the west coast, considering the crappy winter weather of late.)
C'mon guys, someone in the 1st & 2nd Gen forum has to have the right kind of photos that we can line up next to these guys! I'm sure at least one of you own a camera, right? (Well, down south, or on the west coast, considering the crappy winter weather of late.)
Last edited by Rochester; 01-21-2010 at 05:58 PM.
01-14-2010, 06:17 AM
#7
01-15-2010, 12:09 PM
#10
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 91
Mine is a bone stock 2 tone gold/champagne 1987. I can probably get a pic of it like you want. Can you crop out the back ground? How do I post it in a thread like Big did?
it might be easier to just PM your email to me and i will attach a pic back.
it might be easier to just PM your email to me and i will attach a pic back.
01-15-2010, 12:39 PM
#11
Thanks, man.
01-16-2010, 12:54 AM
#12
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member...74_39_full.jpg
this one is of my 2nd gen a while back, I think it is close to the type of shot you want
this one is of my 2nd gen a while back, I think it is close to the type of shot you want
Last edited by Mr. Blue Sky; 01-16-2010 at 01:29 AM.
01-17-2010, 06:23 PM
#14
Guys, thanks for the photos. My project has a 2nd gen image that I found online, and I think I've gone as far as I can with the design I was working with. I appreciate the efforts. Thanks again.
01-21-2010, 02:00 PM
#18
not much didnt really have time to tweek it, had all supporting mods though, except for the HKS boost controller, was running the stock turbo rom with nistune. i aint leaving no time soon though buying a nother car with taxes, and the modding will commence. i will be getting started by next month permitting all the parts are available.
first gotta put on my newly painted shoes.
flat black center and gloss black rim with green bolts.
first gotta put on my newly painted shoes.
flat black center and gloss black rim with green bolts.
02-13-2010, 02:39 PM
#21
Hey guys, I know I didn't find exactly what I was looking for, but I do appreciate everyone's help here. Looks like there a vote going on.
http://forums.maxima.org/feedback-su...ew-banner.html
Option 1 is mine, btw.
I'm sorry I wasn't able to get a 1st gen lined up, but I did manage a 2nd gen, so please only dis on me half as much.
Thanks again, guys.
http://forums.maxima.org/feedback-su...ew-banner.html
Option 1 is mine, btw.
I'm sorry I wasn't able to get a 1st gen lined up, but I did manage a 2nd gen, so please only dis on me half as much.
Thanks again, guys.
02-15-2010, 07:42 PM
#26
http://forums.maxima.org/feedback-su...ew-banner.html
Sorry, arsonist. But thank you anyway.
02-24-2010, 07:02 PM
#28
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: SF Bay
Posts: 32
Well, sorry I missed the deadline... ;(
Anyway, What you see below is a virtually un-blemished 1982 Datsun Maxima Diesel!
I've been looking for a runner for the last several years that would be a viable drivetrain transplant candidate for one of my 240Z's! Think "Turbo charged, bio-diesel 240Z sports car!" and you'll see where I'm going here. 40+mpg on veggie oil with ridiculous amounts of torque!
This example was purchased by a 62 yr old woman for her husband who drove it infrequently for about 14 years until he passed away in 1995 when it was parked in the garage where it sat for the next 15 years...
This thing was immaculately maintained by the local Nissan dealer and on the original owner's passing, her son put the car up for sale on Craigslist where an intrepid Rob Fuller, of Z Car Garage in San Jose and my willing accomplice, noticed it and gave me a call. The car was in Novato, too far away for either Rob or myself to get some time off work to inspect it. Fortunately, a friend and another Z car fanatic, lived only a few blocks away from this time capsule and volunteered to go over and take a look at it. His report was as follows: "Holy crap, this thing is immaculate!". At which point, we gave him the green light to get the car before some of the out of state vultures were able to snap it up and part it out for the diesel stroker crank on yet ANOTHER boring 3.1L stroked Z car...
The plan is to add a turbo to the existing car, convert it to veggie oil, and drive it to the Japanese Classic Car Show in Irvine outside of LA this year. Once the turbo/veggie conversion is completed, we'll swap the driveline into my "spare" 240Z chassis. This was the end of my original plan, but this car is in such good shape, I've decided to take the motor out of my 1983 280ZX Turbo and swap it back into the Maxima to make it a Turbo sedan that never needs to be smogged since it's registered as a diesel!
The car is missing one center cap and has some wear on the rear bumper where it looks like something was leaning on it for part of it's 15 years in storage... And that's it, I mean REALLY, those are the only things wrong with this car!
Anyway, here are the pics. Enjoy!
Anyway, What you see below is a virtually un-blemished 1982 Datsun Maxima Diesel!
I've been looking for a runner for the last several years that would be a viable drivetrain transplant candidate for one of my 240Z's! Think "Turbo charged, bio-diesel 240Z sports car!" and you'll see where I'm going here. 40+mpg on veggie oil with ridiculous amounts of torque!
This example was purchased by a 62 yr old woman for her husband who drove it infrequently for about 14 years until he passed away in 1995 when it was parked in the garage where it sat for the next 15 years...
This thing was immaculately maintained by the local Nissan dealer and on the original owner's passing, her son put the car up for sale on Craigslist where an intrepid Rob Fuller, of Z Car Garage in San Jose and my willing accomplice, noticed it and gave me a call. The car was in Novato, too far away for either Rob or myself to get some time off work to inspect it. Fortunately, a friend and another Z car fanatic, lived only a few blocks away from this time capsule and volunteered to go over and take a look at it. His report was as follows: "Holy crap, this thing is immaculate!". At which point, we gave him the green light to get the car before some of the out of state vultures were able to snap it up and part it out for the diesel stroker crank on yet ANOTHER boring 3.1L stroked Z car...
The plan is to add a turbo to the existing car, convert it to veggie oil, and drive it to the Japanese Classic Car Show in Irvine outside of LA this year. Once the turbo/veggie conversion is completed, we'll swap the driveline into my "spare" 240Z chassis. This was the end of my original plan, but this car is in such good shape, I've decided to take the motor out of my 1983 280ZX Turbo and swap it back into the Maxima to make it a Turbo sedan that never needs to be smogged since it's registered as a diesel!
The car is missing one center cap and has some wear on the rear bumper where it looks like something was leaning on it for part of it's 15 years in storage... And that's it, I mean REALLY, those are the only things wrong with this car!
Anyway, here are the pics. Enjoy!
Last edited by lww; 03-07-2010 at 03:33 PM.
03-07-2010, 03:15 PM
#38
Member
Join Date: Oct 2000
Posts: 159
lww - You have a beauty! Reminds me of what my '81 Maxima looked like when I first got it from my grandpa in 1999. Sadly, Midwestern winters are VERY UNKIND to this era japanese car. My interior is the same color (gotta love the melon color!) Here is mine (photo taken last year):
Last edited by 81Max; 03-07-2010 at 03:19 PM.
03-08-2010, 05:26 PM
#40
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Posts: 159
center cap
Good Luck! If you find any, you better hoard them. I have been looking for them for a decade. I had all mine in '99, but one by one they vanished. I rarely see one (on craigslist) that has any of them. I bet you lose another one before you find any replacements.