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ok i finally found one in decent condition. I've always wanted one and i'm extremely happy with this purchase.....

67.5 Datsun 1600 Roadster

brought in a humongous trailer...it does not run, carbs need to be replaced.

After trying to maneuver her on the ice we finally puled her up and into her new home





Until next time...


Plans were to get it running, do some body work and drive it in the spring/summer.

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got it running on its own...kinda. Installed a new fuel pump. I then got it running off the tank after i added about 4.5gallons but then it started to run really ****ty after 20 mins...guessing its picking up debris and junk from the tank so i'm gonna drain it and clean it tomorrow.

quick updates....

removed motor after i got it running...decided to make a longer and more unique project.

I had an extra motor laying around so i decided to see if it fit.




yes hood closes


and some celebration followed

stock intake fit but its too bulky

Cleaning up bay and test fitting half rad, (i know it MIGHT not be enough to cool it but we shall see) had to notch the frame but everything will get some support welded on.





Another test fit with modified gte manifold and yes that's a turbo...

Haven't decided on what rear will go in and what suspension i will use. I will be fabbing up some motor and tranny mounts next. Once that's done i will be removing everything and pulling the body from the frame. The project is on hold as i've been tinkering with the supra.




I realize the car will handle ****ty after this and will def. be heavier but i dont care, i want it to be able to cruise with it.

ok now that my white lexus is gone i can concentrate a little more on this...here's an update/tease. Had to relocate the alternator. Still waiting on some parts to continue. Currently working on the mounts and turbo placement.







mounts have been made....here's a teaser....still have a lot more work but will keep this updated!

started working on the "Exhaust" my welding is pretty bad...need practice but this build isnt pretty to begin with so ah well...



progress is slow but steady....should have the radiatior and IC mounted soon

no real progress, still mocking up the trans mount and figuring other things out. However i did buy some wheels for it....couldnt resist at the price.


lugs nuts need to be very small in diameter...



Ok still working on the intercooler piping...until i can find a good local tig welder i will use a bunch of couplers heh...very tight space so i think this is the only way to route the pipes...for now. Don't mind the tape as the radiator isn't mounted yet. Need it there to make sure nothing is in the way.

Very long way to go still....

Motor went in this weekend. Forgot to take pics of it installed....gonna finish bolting it down and start the work on the wiring soon. I also got another project so hopefully that wont affect the progress on this.

Rod Bearings done.

motor is bolted down, trans is bolted down. intake is back on. baby steps lol

started to put things back together, bought some cheap headlights for the time being....just trying to plan things as i go.





Waiting on a few things then i'll start the wiring process.

^^ that stopped in April...recently started back up.

So after a long summer i Finally was able to get back to working on this....

Drilled and tapped the fuel rail since i couldnt use the stock return location because the throttle body was hitting the fitting. Plugged up the original.


I also moved the dipstick and welded a new mounting tap.


I did the oil filter relocation, i'll add a cooler later on.


Added a new filter.


Started to do the wiring.....not the best of pics



Hope to have more wiring done and fuel tank done soon.
Feels good to get back to this!

I apologize if this thread isn't well organized as i just copied and pasted from other forum. I was hoping to have this done by now but things are a little hectic in life right now and i've kinda been getting back on track.

I will be running the fuel lines soon and cleaning and sumping the stock tank.

Lots to do but i've gotten optimistic since i'm back in the shop.

First jz swap I've ever seen in a roadster!
reminds me of the BGT 2JZ:
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Will the stock hood fit?
What transmission are you using?
how will exhaust be routed after downpipe?

thanks for posting!

Crazy! I like it!