What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)

Post by **mellis18** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 2:16 pm

Added teardrops and horns. Also trying to decide to go with LP frame or not.

Post by **Linda** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 2:56 pm

Looking good, Robert!

Linda

theunz · Post by **theunz** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 4:26 pm

I like it frameless at least in the picture, almost looks like the numbers and letters are painted right on the car. Maybe it's just the red letters on the frame I find distracting. Either way it's got a nice a~~. Mike

Post by **C.Costine** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 4:33 pm

mellis18 wrote:Added teardrops and horns. Also trying to decide to go with LP frame or not.

Is there a Datsun amongst all those reflections behind the lights?

nismou20 · Post by **nismou20** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 11:53 pm

Like the Black on black, definitely attracts more attention.

dustybarn · Post by **dustybarn** » Sun Aug 16, 2015 8:49 pm

Got the clutch sorted (new master cylinder and a pushrod adjustment) and now the car can start, run, AND shift! Now all I have to do is make it stop.

Sukhi · Post by **Sukhi** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 1:12 pm

Been working on the car over a couple of weekends and have made some good progress.
1. restored center console
2. restored radio faceplate
3. bought and restored shift plate (though still trying to screw it down)
4. tightened shifter linkage
5. Replaced Carpet

here are a few shots.

msampsel · Post by **msampsel** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 2:10 pm

mellis18 wrote:Added teardrops and horns. Also trying to decide to go with LP frame or not.

Looks like you indeed got a good deal on your paint job!

Skyman · Post by **Skyman** » Sun Aug 23, 2015 10:41 am

Well, it was actually yesterday. I swapped out my 4.11 rear end gears and dropped in some 3.90's. I think. Damn, it is fun to go fast(er) again. I mean top end fast. Not a ton of difference. I can now cruise at 80 at 5000 RPM instead of almost 6K. I also fixed a leaking rear axle seal. After careful inspection I found the PO used a screwdriver or something to remove the oil seal damaging the axle. A little work with the dremel and some very fine sandpaper and all is smooth. No more leaky.

msampsel · Post by **msampsel** » Sun Aug 23, 2015 1:10 pm

placed on carbs, filled the radiator. Recalled why I tossed all my OEM wire clamps years ago and tossed the new ones in favor of the
not so numbers matching stronger hose clamps. Discovered leakage from the new nipple on the new water pump.
Dumped some anti freeze took off the nipple and applied some thread sealer and installed.

Put in new plugs and installed the alternator and fan belt. Ho hum stuff.
Hoping to have a cold start tomorrow!

Curtis · Post by **Curtis** » Sun Aug 23, 2015 1:28 pm

msampsel wrote:placed on carbs, filled the radiator. Recalled why I tossed all my OEM wire clamps years ago and tossed the new ones in favor of the
not so numbers matching stronger hose clamps. Discovered leakage from the new nipple on the new water pump.
Dumped some anti freeze took off the nipple and applied some thread sealer and installed.

Put in new plugs and installed the alternator and fan belt. Ho hum stuff.
Hoping to have a cold start tomorrow!

Does this mean your WYAII is almost done?

msampsel · Post by **msampsel** » Sun Aug 23, 2015 3:17 pm

@Curtis, Yes!

Well I hope it starts and runs that is ....
Lowering blocks in the back are not a part of the original dash paint

Also need to redo my clock but that can be a separate WYAII

Post by **mellis18** » Sun Aug 23, 2015 5:43 pm

Added some sound deadening material to interior.

Post by **C.Costine** » Sun Aug 23, 2015 8:10 pm

mellis18 wrote:Added some sound deadening material to interior.

What did you use? is it the heavy stuff? How thick?

Post by **mellis18** » Mon Aug 24, 2015 11:14 am

C.Costine wrote:
mellis18 wrote:Added some sound deadening material to interior.
What did you use? is it the heavy stuff? How thick?

Accumat Hyperflex.

Got it from Dean.

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