dirtbike daron Posted September 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) funny because for the longest time i was wondering, "why do my welds constantly turn out like shit?" then i looked into it and my polarity wires were set up for flux core non gas welding! This was only a couple months ago when i realized that and then all of a sudden i could weld like a human being. DERPpppp:lol::lol::lol: Edited September 13, 2009 by dirtbike daron Quote Link to comment
jeks180 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 hahahhahaha good stuff buddy, its tommy. I might hopefully be getting one of these soon if the wagon sells hahahaha Quote Link to comment
dirtbike daron Posted September 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 updates feel good. :cool: Almost finished this stuff but it started raining and i couldnt tack some of the sheet metal all the way up. hopefully by the weekend ill have some pics with the sub frame up and the car tested in the ground before i start mocking for the fuel cell. cheers! Quote Link to comment
dirtbike daron Posted September 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) oh yaaa i guess i could add this in too... did some surgery on the rear panel as well as shaved the bumper mounts. Edited September 30, 2009 by datzenmike Quote Link to comment
Yakuza Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 man im loving this wagon...cant wait to see it complete or atleast on the ground on its own 4 feet...:D Quote Link to comment
dirtbike daron Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 today i finished up some welds and finally threw the rear end up. bolted up nicely as stock. here are some funny pics because of the stock front height and left rear flat haha. i also spent quite a bit of time rubbing on the vinyl top which ended up looking great. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Nice & low in the rear now. What are your plans for shocks out back? Quote Link to comment
dirtbike daron Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 my plans are for GC rears. not sure on the shocks they use on their rear package but i've not yet decided on which unit to use or on the spring rate but would appreciate ideas or advice. Quote Link to comment
1badsrd510 Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I got 300pounds in the front......and 250 in the back......for some people back is stiff.....for me moderate.....but if you planing to track it do 275..... my plans are for GC rears. not sure on the shocks they use on their rear package but i've not yet decided on which unit to use or on the spring rate but would appreciate ideas or advice. Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I got 300pounds in the front......and 250 in the back......for some people back is stiff.....for me moderate.....but if you planing to track it do 275..... I did the same thing, kind of :D I got a set of T3 rear coilovers with 300lbs springs. They felt a little stiff since I had a set of 185s laying around I tried those, a little on the soft side...... I think if I was to purchase coilovers for the rear again I would get something that is really adjustable. T3 uses Koni shocks in there coilover setup. They only dampen on retraction, kinda lame in some instances. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 shaved the bumper mounts. That's hot :cool: Quote Link to comment
Yakuza Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 like i said im loving this wagon....its original paint too? grrreeatt...nice color...nothing but +'s..great job man... keep them coming..:D Quote Link to comment
69FJWagon Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 my plans are for GC rears. not sure on the shocks they use on their rear package but i've not yet decided on which unit to use or on the spring rate but would appreciate ideas or advice. my experiance with GC rears is they dont have enough droop and you end up lifting the inside rear tire when you are driving the car rather hard (FREEWAY ON RAMPS:D) I am un sure if they have addressed the issue or not. depending on how you plan on driving this you can order double adjustable rears from Troy but they are pricey... all though if I didnt already have an extra set of his non adjustables from my 2 door I would have spent the money on doubles for Lisa's 510, I am running 275lbs springs and adjustable sway bar in the rear and plan on upping it to around 300-325lbs with NO rear bar soon , like the old saying goes "you get what you pay for" and when it comes to shocks I tend to buy the upper end of shocks because of that reason... My .02 :D great looking Wagoon cant wait to hear how it feels to drive Clayton Quote Link to comment
bsd510wag Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 it looks great your work is ridiculous Quote Link to comment
dirtbike daron Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 learn from experience. just closed up my gas lid opening in the quarter of the wagon and when you think you are welding SLOW enough for it not to warp.... it does anyways. i ended up having to cut a big relief straight downward to let up a giant contraction in the metal. it WAS perfect quarter and now requires major reworking. Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 When you get done w/ that one, you wanna come do mine? Hehe Badass man. Props. Quote Link to comment
dirtbike daron Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 sure if you lived a little closer. maybe fiberglass it-pretty easy.:D Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 You should just finish out a rising sun there :D Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I agree what ever happened to this car? Quote Link to comment
Yakuza Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I agree what ever happened to this car? X2...??? :D Quote Link to comment
WAGON JON Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Yeah man! Get that guy BACK to finish what he started! Quote Link to comment
dirtbike daron Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Very funny. Im not an avid posting gentleman at all lately. I will post some pics of recent progress ASAP as a ka24e is now fitted as well as full s13 right hand drive. Quote Link to comment
510kevin Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 cant wait to see more pics!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Very funny. Im not an avid posting gentleman at all lately. I will post some pics of recent progress ASAP as a ka24e is now fitted as well as full s13 right hand drive. Its all good man, i was just skimming thru some old projects and what not, saw this and remembered it and was excited about it and seeing it get done. Figured i would revive it :D Quote Link to comment
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