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

Post by **Linda** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 8:05 pm

I clayed my car with Meguiar's clay for the first time ever. It was surprisingly easy. I washed it first, then used some clay lube spray and it went very well. Since it removes all wax I used some liquid spray wax for now.

Linda

RBMann · Post by **RBMann** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 9:28 pm

Installed a firewall brace for the brake master cylinder. Put the windshield washer tank with new pump back together.

Gregs672000 · Post by **Gregs672000** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 11:26 pm

Linda wrote:I clayed my car with Meguiar's clay for the first time ever. It was surprisingly easy. I washed it first, then used some clay lube spray and it went very well. Since it removes all wax I used some liquid spray wax for now.

Linda

Feels like butter now? I love that smoooooth surface!

Curtis · Post by **Curtis** » Sat Dec 19, 2015 2:42 am

Not for my car. I got bored since I was told stay home today and recover from anesthesia. So I made some wires for the 69-70 headlight circuit.

Stretch · Post by **Stretch** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 1:54 am

Didn't accomplish anything today, but the last few weeks have been busy. Goal is to fire car for the first time next week; trying to get things finished so once it's running I can DRIVE it!

Finished installing the restored dash and all the wiring, thanks Curtis for your custom engine harness and expertise! Glass guy had a real hard time installing the windscreen; Just Dashes made my rebuilt dash a touch thicker than stock and there was interference in the bottom corners for the gasket/glass. If anyone is thinking of using Just Dashes mentioning this may be a good idea. I couldn't be happier with the finished dash though and would highly recommend them.

Also had JT68's SS exhaust system installed by VIP performance in Portland. What a great looking setup this is and thanks to Jim for providing this beautiful system for my car.

Kim's SS letters for the hood solved my weird issue of misaligned holes and crooked letters. Lot's of elbow grease to polish but a perfect solution to my problem.

Folks who come to our shop think the stance on 1034 is spot on, though clearance under the pan is just a little more than a buck. I'll have to watch the speed bumps.

Here the car patiently sits waiting to be started for the first time since 1981. Fingers crossed!

theunz · Post by **theunz** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 8:35 am

Really looking good Paul. I've yet to get my windshield installed, but have already noticed that with my dash cap there is very little room in the corners for the rubber. This will be one of the few times I give in and let someone else do something on my car. I understand getting the SS trim back on is no fun at all! I can visualize cut fingers, and various tools and bad words flying across the garage!! Any idea how much actual time it took him? Mike

Curtis · Post by **Curtis** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 10:12 am

I've been waiting for this car to fire up. Paul and I exchanged some emails yesterday on a wiring question.. He made my brain work.

TOYSUN · Post by **TOYSUN** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 10:35 am

Hi guys,

I'm waiting for my lady and drink a cup of coffee

DatsunCup.jpg

Best Regards
Mario

msampsel · Post by **msampsel** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 10:38 am

I took a pick of "oil pan room" with lowered front springs (Michael Young's) and 185 70 series 14 inch tires just for grins.
The pan shows a few battle scars over its 42 year existence, most recent is the floor jack rubbing it ... oh well

Stretch · Post by **Stretch** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 11:00 am

Mike, it took him four and a half hours to install the windscreen, so a long time. He said it wasn't fun but we agreed it turned out great.

I should have removed the defrost grills for the install however, several teeth got busted out, my own fault on that...

theunz · Post by **theunz** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 11:45 am

Thanks Paul, good advice on the grills, hadn't even considered that being an issue! FOUR and a 1/2 hours!! Double sure I don't want to tackle that one now!

theunz · Post by **theunz** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 11:46 am

msampsel wrote:I took a pick of "oil pan room" with lowered front springs (Michael Young's) and 185 70 series 14 inch tires just for grins.
The pan shows a few battle scars over its 42 year existence, most recent is the floor jack rubbing it ... oh well

Try a two dollar bill

Post by **Linda** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 12:05 pm

TOYSUN wrote:Hi guys,

I'm waiting for my lady and drink a cup of coffee

DatsunCup.jpg
Best Regards
Mario

Walmart has those, very easy to order with your pic
http://photos.walmart.com/walmart/logge ... rt_xffrevi
Linda

Post by **mellis18** » Fri Dec 25, 2015 12:09 am

Rebuild of master cylinder.

msampsel · Post by **msampsel** » Fri Dec 25, 2015 6:40 am

Stretch wrote:Didn't accomplish anything today, but the last few weeks have been busy. Goal is to fire car for the first time next week; trying to get things finished so once it's running I can DRIVE it!

Here the car patiently sits waiting to be started for the first time since 1981. Fingers crossed!

Hope to be blessed with a pseudo obligatory "cold start video".

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