69 SRL 07024 resto custom

[pebbles]

All cut and trimmed by hand,,with the bosch 4in grinder, a 90 degree dotco with 2in discs, a strait dotco, and an air powered dremel, no plasma cutter.

Been there, done that. It's a lot easier with a plasma... but it sure can be done with simple tools if you need to!

Keep up the great work David!

Michael

Your website has made my work progress possible, I print the photos and staPle them to the wall,lookat em about 50 times then whack! I Admire The style of your cars!!!

[pebbles]

I rented sprisos jig in FEB, and around that time checked into powdercoat,,,I thought it would be $1000. I was shocked actually, to find out that JB Sandblasters and PowderFab in Arlington Wa would do it for $450! Frame and front suspension components. I probably could have taken a few more pieces as well, but just didnt have them ready. I usually blast and paint my own stuff, but 450? well worth it. saved ALOT of time, and should be more durable.

[Alvin]

man you are tempting me...must resist frame-off!
$450 sounds like a steal!

[pebbles]

man you are tempting me...must resist frame-off!
$450 sounds like a steal!

Deterant for frame off; just think about the down time!!!

[pebbles]

Finally got my hubs and studs done,, Thanks Eric B my datsun mentor (Nice mill too), David Patten of FUTO FAB, and Dean. A true roller this time, I had to drop the SR20DE in, (coaxed by Michael) Driveline next, then some homework on the plumbing, electrical and such. No turning back. bodywork/paint will take 2 years MAX,,,Back in 03, I painted Erics 660z(403ci), that took 2 years, but Im ten years older now. ugh

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[692000]

Looking good...

What suspension(lowering springs/shocks) are you using for front/rear? I thought i saw some gr2's then gas in another pic?

[pebbles]

Looking good...

What suspension(lowering springs/shocks) are you using for front/rear? I thought i saw some gr2's then gas in another pic?

It had old Nissan comp springs and big swaybar and konis on it, I used the bar and springs. Gas adjust onthefront, gr2 on the rear stock springs on the rear. Using what I have for now, the shock combo worked Great on VWs ( gas rear gr2 front, rear engine). It's not going to the track. We'll see how it works if it ever hits the street !!!

[pebbles]

Cold and rainy day,,,in July! I didnt wanna work on the dash,,,,,didnt wanna sand Andy hmm, I did something EASY,,,bolted on the SPRISO alt bracket, and W/P pulley,,easy.
Pulled the front pulley,,,gonna lathe the front and rear belt grooves.

[TacomaBoy]

Meaning you have a 3 groove balancer and a 4 groove belt? My situation anyway. I'm going to try Ratsun for a bit of help on possible interchange... If there is one. Looks sweet.

[pebbles]

The stock sr20 balancer has accommodations for 3 belts. I only need one. Perpetual balance in Arlington will be the next stop.
You are getting close to driving, I hope august is nice!

[TacomaBoy]

Yea , I'm ordering up an intake snorkel tonight which should allow me to start it when I finish a bit of wire intagration. Long road. I'm sure the payoff will be well worth. I still need a brake up-grade for front. Been waffeling a bit on that. I'll have made a decision by Oct. anyway for some more off season activity.

[Tomakze]

My vote: 300zx conversion... I am in the process myself! Great parts availability, great stopping power, great heat distribution, and it's cool as hell, too!

Just my $.02

[jamesw]

Cool. I have all my parts together for the ZX swap as well - except for the hoses and cross-over host fittings. Where did you get yours Tom?

Cheers
James

[s15to311]

Whoa, I'm sorry I missed this thread! Very awesome detailed build! You are moving very quickly too, I'm kicking myself for not doing a frame off.. it just seems like it would have been easier at this point!! haha (although probably more time consuming).

[pebbles]

Well, two of the rear bumper bolts were broken off and I couldn't get at them,, "while I'm there" syndrome whuuut ,,, seriously. Frustration was setting in, well it felt like I was painting over 3 paint jobs,,, so I just went " down to bare metal". It's been really fun so far. Rejuvenating, great therapy.
It's inspiring and informative for me to see yours and other projects progress as well.