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Re: Project Unicorn, the resurrection of 1967.5 Datsun 2000 SRL-00342
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:05 pm
by Gregs672000
Museum quality, wow.
Re: Project Unicorn, the resurrection of 1967.5 Datsun 2000 SRL-00342
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2020 5:25 am
by spl310
Thanks! Beautiful work btw
Re: Project Unicorn, the resurrection of 1967.5 Datsun 2000 SRL-00342
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2020 4:08 pm
by funkaholik
NOS fuses? Way to take it to the next level.
Re: Project Unicorn, the resurrection of 1967.5 Datsun 2000 SRL-00342
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 10:59 pm
by spriso
I have not updated Project Unicorn in quite a bit, so I'll show some recent progress.
The following content was used in another thread, but should also paste it here as it is related to this car:
Here is how I repaired a broken door limiter bracket on Project Unicorn:
Here is what I started with-- the door limiter bracket had ripped out of the door, allowing it to over extend-- in addition to that, the retainer clip in the A-pillar was broken, and for bonus fun, the entire A-pillar was filled with dog food that some sort of rodent had squirreled away:
Once all the dog food was vacuumed out of the A-pillar, I could start to access the damage. The door was removed for paint, and we rebuilt and welded on the retainer bracket-- a very straight forward repair. How I was going to get the clip into the A-pillar took a little time to figure out...
First, I went to this image-- this is a shot of an A-pillar that I replaced on my wife's 1500 project-- I wanted to see how Datsun installed the clip on inside of the panel-- once we saw that, I just needed a parts car:
Fortunately, Eric Straw had a roadster parts car and I was able to cut open an A-pillar to get the retainer clip out and to figure out how I was going to re-attach it:
These are riveted in from the factory, and with the door now back in place, that would not be possible to reinstall in that fashion. After looking at it for awhile, I drilled out the rivets so I could use normal fasteners:
In the end, the screws would not work (with the door reinstalled), so I ended up using Allen head screws with the Nylocks, and that worked out beautifully:
Re: Project Unicorn, the resurrection of 1967.5 Datsun 2000 SRL-00342
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 11:21 pm
by spriso
Re: Project Unicorn, the resurrection of 1967.5 Datsun 2000 SRL-00342
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 11:42 pm
by spriso
Reviving More Systems
With the replacement wiring harness provided by Curtis hooked up, it was time to add a battery and cables to see if we could bring more systems back to life.
Jim Tyler and I discussed several styles of battery to put in the car, and it was finally decided to keep the stock Type 24 battery. A NOS battery tray was sourced for the battery to sit on:
Jim provided a 67.5 battery hold down, and I had the battery hardware rezinc plated, and a pair of battery cables from Jim were also added-- nice and clean:
With the battery sorted, it was time to make sure that everything was grounded properly, everything connected, and to triple check everything under the dash-- lots of fun:
Out in the front of the car, Ross from Sports Imports provided us with a replacement Toshiba headlight to replace the missing unit that I had:
With the battery connected, I checked systems, and was very pleased to see lights!
So great to see systems come back to life-- after sitting dormant for nearly 35 years, this car is slowly coming back...
Re: Project Unicorn, the resurrection of 1967.5 Datsun 2000 SRL-00342
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 11:52 pm
by Alvin
EPIC update! Can we see the interior?
Re: Project Unicorn, the resurrection of 1967.5 Datsun 2000 SRL-00342
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 12:07 am
by spriso
Interior Details
There is so much work to getting the interior done.... first started with the triangle panels under the dash-- hood release and four way flasher units installed and adjusted for correct operation:
The center console with the heater controls always soaks up many hours to get everything correct. Masking off the side panel before super trim adhesive is sprayed:
New vinyl installed:
Heater and vent controls all zinc plated, lubed, and reinstalled-- if you like puzzles, take these apart with out photos, and reassemble a few months later...
Add a NOS cigarette lighter:
Install, and adjust, and adjust, and adjust again and again, until things work smoothly:
Turn signal assembly, cleaned, re-lubed, and repainted:
Seats were torn down for rebuilding:
The frames were sent out and powder coated and all the hardware was re-zinc plated. New Pirelli webbing was purchased and the seat bases were re-webbed:
Headrests were torn down too for refinishing:
Starting to come together-- still lots to do on the inside, but getting closer:
Re: Project Unicorn, the resurrection of 1967.5 Datsun 2000 SRL-00342
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 12:22 am
by ted heaton
Michael, I am seeing a problem.
Only 1 metal post clip on the hood "T".
Ted
Re: Project Unicorn, the resurrection of 1967.5 Datsun 2000 SRL-00342
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 12:23 am
by spriso
Rollout
Project Unicorn has been on jackstands for a long time-- I really owed owner Ken some new images of the car to show him the updates. New 15" Panasport wheels came from Dean at Datsunparts.com, and after a lot of debate (and a great consulting session with Alvin) some 195/55/15 Yokohama tires were mounted on the car. The original 14" magnesium wheels will be restored and I have a NOS set of vintage set of period correct tires will go on the car for shows, but for everyday driving duties, the 15" wheels were a logical choice.
Wheels on, and on a drizzly Oregon afternoon, the car was pushed out into the Oregon sunshine...
We hope to start this car up in the next few weeks-- it will be going to Portland to the engine builder's dyno facility where we will do the first start and engine break in on a rolling chassis dyno-- of course photos and video from that event will be shared!
Stay tuned!
Michael
Re: Project Unicorn, the resurrection of 1967.5 Datsun 2000 SRL-00342
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 12:25 am
by spriso
Ted wrote;
Michael, I am seeing a problem. Only 1 metal post clip on the hood "T".
Yes, noted, ran out of speed nuts-- it's on the whiteboard to be corrected.
Sharp eyes, sharp eyes...
Re: Project Unicorn, the resurrection of 1967.5 Datsun 2000 SRL-00342
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 1:23 am
by JT68
Uber nice, what a stunner! Wow!
Re: Project Unicorn, the resurrection of 1967.5 Datsun 2000 SRL-00342
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 8:00 am
by theunz
Beautiful car and lovely engine bay, however the modern battery caught my eye. Have you considered using one of the imitation battery toppers. With so much attention to detail I think one would really help with the authenticity.
Re: Project Unicorn, the resurrection of 1967.5 Datsun 2000 SRL-00342
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 10:52 am
by Pjackb
love the attention to detail
Re: Project Unicorn, the resurrection of 1967.5 Datsun 2000 SRL-00342
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 11:23 am
by Mattk
That's Gorgeous! Mad Skills! Wonderful Attention to details!