Datsun-credible!

Post by **DimeAttack** » 18 Jun 2011 21:24

Here is my 1972 2 door project! I picked it up after it had been sitting for 6 years with a blown out rear spring cup. I thought it didn't have too much rust...

but... the more I pull off to repair, the more rust I find!

Post by **5teN** » 18 Jun 2011 22:46

shit is that the SDSS mechanics shop?!? awesome!

dp61 · Post by **dp61** » 18 Jun 2011 23:26

Wow good on you for being brave enough to tackle that one! I drove by it daily and thought about buying it for a parts car but couldn't find any part of it that didn't need attention....would love to see it during and after the fabricating and welding process!

Post by **DimeAttack** » 19 Jun 2011 15:28

Hey guys, yup SDSS auto shop! those pics were taken in about November, and I've done a bunch to it since, just have to post the pics (soon!) And yeah, it needs a bunch of work, but it fires up and runs really nice!

Post by **DimeAttack** » 19 Jun 2011 15:37

More pics...

Post by **DimeAttack** » 19 Jun 2011 15:41

and more!

Post by **DimeAttack** » 19 Jun 2011 15:55

After wanting a 510 since high school, I couldn't resist when this one came up for sale! I got a great deal on it, even with all the rust, it was a local car and very well maintained mechanically. I only had to charge the battery and replace the fuel pump and filter and she started right up. Cool. But sooooooooooooo much rust! oh well, time is 'cheap'.

Post by **DimeAttack** » 19 Jun 2011 16:11

280ZX front strut swap, I've cut the front springs for kicks and giggles, but will run Specialty Engineering lowering springs when funds magically appear

I lowered the spring hat about an inch to get nice and low and I've got Tokico adjustable inserts to put in as well.

Post by **DimeAttack** » 19 Jun 2011 18:51

I built a new exhaust, 2", and modilfied the collector where it comes off the manifold. I'm not sure if it'll work, but cutting out the restrictions to get more flow seemed like a good plan. We'll see how it turns out when its on the road.

Post by **DimeAttack** » 19 Jun 2011 18:58

Cut cut, weld, weld, weld, more weld...

Post by **DimeAttack** » 19 Jun 2011 19:10

Then it gets finished!

Post by **DimeAttack** » 19 Jun 2011 19:17

And the biggest job for me is fixing the upper frame rails. They are both kinda terrible! But... that means I get to hone/develop my metal fab skills.

Post by **two_68_510s** » 19 Jun 2011 20:14

That is some rust!

Amazing courage going after this one, but, it is only metal!

Great job. Nice to see it come back.

Post by **DimeAttack** » 19 Jun 2011 20:49

Thanks, there sure is a lot to practice on, but up here in BC it's wet a lot of the time. Wonderful breeding ground for rust.

on with the fender fixin...