Just Joel Posted February 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Since I'm replacing my factory mirror with fender mirrors, I needed to fix the factory mounting location. Over the years, the original mirror had been bumped, smacked and abused leaving a nice dent around the base of the mounting bracket. I think to myself "no problem, I'll just take off the inner door panel and tap it all flat.” As a lot of you probably know, the only access to this area is a small hole just behind the door handle, not exactly convenient for metal work where the mirror is mounted <_< So after figuring out how to wedge my arm down inside the door, I managed to slowly (very slowly) tap out the dent... Next I welded the mounting holes closed and skimmed the area. Like the other repairs, I top coated with the red rattle can enamel... Later Joel Quote Link to comment
erikcarter Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Isn't the adjuster missing the lock nut? Also has anyone rebuilt a steering box on a 510? I am redoing the front end on my goon and I was wondering if it is necessary or are they fine with a fluid change? Quote Link to comment
Just Joel Posted February 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Isn't the adjuster missing the lock nut? Also has anyone rebuilt a steering box on a 510? I am redoing the front end on my goon and I was wondering if it is necessary or are they fine with a fluid change? Yep... That pic was a little early. The lock nut was reinstalled ;) Later Joel Quote Link to comment
Doctoraudio Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Looks, Pimp. Getting ideals for next year! Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Thanks Keeper, I'm working on the fenders right now and I can't help but dream about the day I can drop this thing off at your house so you can make her beautiful ;) Your build threads have been inspiring too say the least. That makes the wife and I smile. Always enjoy your build. One step at a time til it's done. Allow for more time on every drive, for those who want to til you all about when they had a Datsun. Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 epic thread revival from the depths of hell met up with joel and finally got to see his goon and ratsun he hasent been slakin 1 Quote Link to comment
Just Joel Posted March 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 LOL yeah, the only thing I've been slacking on is updating my build thread :P thanks for coming over today, nothing like talkin dato for a while to re motivate ya ;) Later Joel Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 damn sir your car is too cool enjoyed the read check out my wagons and the erely similarities....by the way i was the first person to talk to you at blue lake... tall guy black and neon green tee shirt...alos asked about your dist...sorry my friend back home is a cheap skate...fer the record in person this goon is the tits....highly reccomended... http://community.ratsun.net/topic/39556-projekt1972-wagon/ i powwdered all my parts at my shop and would love the chance to help u out in a future project if u got any...loved the dr's onthe car... exactly the way i thought they would fit... Quote Link to comment
jalen Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 BUMP :devil: Quote Link to comment
Loren O Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 It's great to see this thread resurected!!! I used to follow it a few years ago,along with the green goon thread (also resurected recently). Now if only Jun would update his build thread, & Goki would post in "Goons check in" regularly, it would be just like old times,back when I started my goon. Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Funny when I read 'little red wagon' I thought of this! You have a great start there, looks to be nice and clean, especially that interior! These two pics look alot alike Quote Link to comment
jalen Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Need a Bench seat. ;) Quote Link to comment
Just Joel Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Holy shit, back from the dead and I didn't even know :p the car has been running and driving for two years now and I keep telling myself I'm going to get this thread up to speed at some point but it's just such a daunting task :( Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Cool cars never fade away. Quote Link to comment
Janksun Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Car looked good at canby man! 1 Quote Link to comment
Just Joel Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Thanks man... she's come a long way since the day I drug her out of that barn. Really should update this thing someday :p Quote Link to comment
greengoon Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Yes you should. Especially since it sounds like you've done more to it. I'm sure I'm not the only one who wants to know :) 3 Quote Link to comment
Just Joel Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Haha... Soooo much has happened at this point it would take forever to catch up :( someday, when I have plenty of time on my hands, I'll get this thing up to date... promise ;) till then 9 Quote Link to comment
greengoon Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Beautiful! Love the wheels. What are they? Quote Link to comment
hosestop@msn.com Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Hey can you post a pic of the 1971 R. front maroon fender I need to paint a car that color soon and want to see a shinny fender and what is the factory color code ? I call it Dr. Pepper . Quote Link to comment
Just Joel Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Beautiful! Love the wheels. What are they? These are 15" SSR mkIII's 7.5j and 7j that I completely restored, but they will be coming off soon and will be up for sale... I have something new in the works ;) 1 Quote Link to comment
Just Joel Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Hey can you post a pic of the 1971 R. front maroon fender I need to paint a car that color soon and want to see a shinny fender and what is the factory color code ? I call it Dr. Pepper . The front fender is actually spray paint... I just buffed it out. It was/is temporary. The front fenders were crushed when I bought the car so I straightened them and hit em with a little color till the rest of the car is ready for finish down the road :) 1 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Fuckin' love this goon....... 1 Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hott damn that's a fine lookin wagon. If and when you decide to sell the wheels let me know. Quote Link to comment
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