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datsun65 wrote:Just when I was ready to throw in the towel waiting for the machine shop...progress!!
Picking up the rebuilt U20 on Saturday
Zoom in on the pic and you can see the evil L is notched from chain strikes. Monitor it closely, reinforce it or cut it off!!!
Another thought... While the engine is out, check the cam timing, especially if the head has been cut or you're running a non stock cam. Much easier to do with the engine out. I can't tell you how much difference this has made in my engine, as mine was way off. If needed, JT68 has an adjustable gear at a very reasonable price.
Re: 1967 SRL311-00529 - Bringing her back
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 11:11 am
by Roman
Gregs672000 wrote:
datsun65 wrote:Just when I was ready to throw in the towel waiting for the machine shop...progress!!
Picking up the rebuilt U20 on Saturday
Zoom in on the pic and you can see the evil L is notched from chain strikes.
Oooooh, I see that!
Re: 1967 SRL311-00529 - Bringing her back
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 7:11 pm
by datsun65
Zoom in on the pic and you can see the evil L is notched from chain strikes.
Old chain, old news
Still tons of loose ends (including a leaky water pump), but today was the first U20 start. Engine started up without a fuss.
Re: 1967 SRL311-00529 - Bringing her back
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 7:52 pm
by jamesw
That is awesome news Dan - and it sounds pretty good. Glad you are bringing her back to U20 power.
James
Re: 1967 SRL311-00529 - Bringing her back
Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2016 9:03 pm
by datsun65
Back on the #529 project...
She is back on the ground with a new Brake System. Now onto some electrical and interior restoration. New Door panels and original 67.5 seats coming soon.
Re: 1967 SRL311-00529 - Bringing her back
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2017 11:57 pm
by datsun65
Dirty and dusty, but the car is back on the road (well, for neighborhood driving). Took #529 for a quick spin this evening. Lots of loose ends still, but see light at the end of the tunnel.
New stock door panels arrived & Reassembly of center console is next
Re: 1967 SRL311-00529 - Bringing her back
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 12:46 pm
by Gregs672000
Congratulations Dan! Car looks great!
Re: 1967 SRL311-00529 - Bringing her back
Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2017 2:51 am
by datsun65
Thanks, Greg.
It is pretty thrilling just driving her around the neighborhood with the U20. First night she was together, I took her for a brief ride around the block...again & again & again & again
Currently cleaning up all the under dash connections/wiring and then will reinstall the center console.
Re: 1967 SRL311-00529 - Bringing her back
Posted: Tue May 02, 2017 7:45 pm
by datsun65
#529 is now a daily driver and recently completed its first weekend trip (about 400 miles) to Nismo Fiesta in San Antonio, Texas. Very pleased with the end result of this daily driver project.
At the office on May 1st, 2017.
At the local high school parking lot.
At Nismo Fiesta 2017
Couple of shots around Houston
Re: 1967 SRL311-00529 - Bringing her back
Posted: Tue May 02, 2017 8:39 pm
by Ed Mason
Looks great, another one on the road!
Re: 1967 SRL311-00529 - Bringing her back
Posted: Tue May 02, 2017 9:27 pm
by notoptoy
She looks lovely!
Re: 1967 SRL311-00529 - Bringing her back
Posted: Tue May 02, 2017 10:36 pm
by bakerjf
Turned out great!
Re: 1967 SRL311-00529 - Bringing her back
Posted: Tue May 02, 2017 11:24 pm
by Alvin
what a turn around! Great work Dan!
Re: 1967 SRL311-00529 - Bringing her back
Posted: Wed May 03, 2017 6:03 am
by S Allen
Nicely done. Looks like a winner.
S
Re: 1967 SRL311-00529 - Bringing her back
Posted: Wed May 03, 2017 8:00 am
by jamesw
Great job Dan! Glad she's back on the road and looking good. I love the 'old guy' hat!
