KiloTango1200 Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 The Sedan back up in the air for hydraulic and suspension work to get it back on the road. Front suspension parts I acquired about 10 years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Can't wait for there to be two 1200s on the streets of DFW... :rofl: And when yours and Tim's coupes are done, that will be 4!!!! :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
njoz1200ute Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 I had no problems driving my 1200 up mountains. With the stock A12 engine it would match the speed limit even on the steepest parts of the US interstate system. Maybe i need to go to the gym, haha 1 Quote Link to comment
njoz1200ute Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Custom 1200 Ute side vents I have been making :) 3 Quote Link to comment
Dguy210 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Custom 1200 Ute side vents I have been making :) Nice I like the spacing on the rays. I've been working on something similar for the front air vents... not done yet though, guy at work is going to lasercut them for me (screen would mount under to prevent leaves from entering). 3 Quote Link to comment
KiloTango1200 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 All new hydraulic clutch parts ready to install. Just need to re-read the instructions for adjustment before installation. Any advise on the adjustment? Quote Link to comment
KiloTango1200 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Dis-assembled the spare front struts that I acquired about 15 years ago. Going to soda blast and re paint them. I also did an operational check. Hardly any resistance on compression but a lot more on rebound. Datsunfreak says the strut fluid has lost it's viscosity. Time for new fluid and o-rings. Quote Link to comment
littlejason Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 I think I bought the same master cylinder. I swapped the pushrod for an adjustable one, I think it was from a Z. 1 Quote Link to comment
njoz1200ute Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Just thinking ahead for when I start working on my 1200 again. If I got all new hoses for the heater, new heater valve, radiator, etc... and bought a new radiator....How do I ensure that my A14 is clean when I run it the first time. I am worried about filthy bits clogging up my new hoses and radiator (when I eventually get them) Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 How do I ensure that my A14 is clean Backflush the entire system first. 2 Quote Link to comment
racer135 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Jeff use the device in the last post Remove thermostat housing and thermostat Bolt housing back on without thermostat Remove the bung/plug from the engine block on the manifold side of the block near the engine mount (use 14mm 6-point hex socket only) Flush engine using pictured device jammed into thermostat housing outlet until water comes out clean from the bottom radiator hose pipe and the bunghole in the block near the engine mount Quote Link to comment
njoz1200ute Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Thanks Guys. I will store this info away for the future. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Why use the kit? This works just as well: remove thermostat housing and lower radiator hose. Stick garden hose in thermostat hole and run the water until it comes out clean Quote Link to comment
racer135 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 The kit appeared to have fittings to make a seal where you poke the hose in so you can get some pressure in there and really blow the shit out of it. I suppose you could use a rag but I'm sure that tool would come in handy for other things. I wish I had bothered to flush out the current engine I'm running so it didn't just block the tubes in the recently recored radiator I had. Quote Link to comment
njoz1200ute Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 The kit appeared to have fittings to make a seal where you poke the hose in so you can get some pressure in there and really blow the shit out of it. I suppose you could use a rag but I'm sure that tool would come in handy for other things. I wish I had bothered to flush out the current engine I'm running so it didn't just block the tubes in the recently recored radiator I had. Your clogged tubes is why i asked the question, forgot it was you who had the misfortune. Trying to avoid the same fate Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 this it is bunnys 1200 http://community.ratsun.net/topic/60774-bunnys-1200-coupe/ Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Finished my engine bay wiring!! :thumbup: 6 Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 drove it for the first time in over 5 years since we bought it fixed a bunch of stuff see Bunnys 1200 in the 1200 section http://community.ratsun.net/topic/60774-bunnys-1200-coupe/ 1 Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Actually started mine up for the first time in about a month yesterday. I just installed a completely rebuilt rear axle and new ZTherapy carbs, and it's just been sitting :angry: 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Finally installed my rocker moldings... 1 Quote Link to comment
110 Datto Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Sunroof time. Getting ready for summer. Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Sunroof time. Getting ready for summer. Was there already a hole in the roof? :o :crying: :no: Quote Link to comment
110 Datto Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 The roof line was pretty wavy. This will prevent hours of body filler sanding. The edges are a bit weak. Probably will reinforce the underside with metal strips or fiberglass. Quote Link to comment
racer135 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Last month I picked up a set of Solex 40PHH carbs off an 18RG Toyota. Hoping to rebuild them to suit an A10 engine I picked up in December and have it in and tuned/running to drive down to the next All Japanese Day car show that is on again in just under 3 weeks. The one in Feb was the 'Classic' (cars older than 30 years(?) only), this one is the 'Premier' (all jap cars regardless of age). Going to panel-swap it, put all my worst panels on it, with not one panel the same colour as another haha. 1 Quote Link to comment
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