king bee66 Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 the 12 on the license plate says its an a12. ...nah man, not really Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 who beside df know wot dis is? Datsun 140Z or Sunny Excellent? Japanese street sign says it's a Sunny Excellent... ? :rofl: Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Every time you say I'm not allowed to guess it just makes me answer even faster... ^_^ 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 It's a Datsun. I'm not seeing the problem. 2 Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 just a game DF & I like to play (been doing it since the old 1200 forum days) it's a KPB210 (that's a mouthful!) Nissan Sunny Excellent factory massaged fenders, hood & core support to make room for an L-Series they did pretty well in racing as they had combined less weight with higher hp engines 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 L motor in a B series? Who does something like that? That's ludacris. 1 Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 re: stretch found some pix of a 140Z version from south africa heavily modified car but you get the idea Quote Link to comment
Raggleflaggle Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 i really like the idea, but for as much work you could have a KA... Quote Link to comment
ericsb210 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 That is a factory car. The B210 in Japan and South Africa came from the factory with an L14 and later an L16. They were marketed as aforementioned as a PB210 Sunny Excellent in Japan and a 140z and the 160z in South Africa. They were also factory with a completely different gauge set. Look up datsun1200.com go to the wiki page and then navigate to the B210 page, you will find everything about the B210. Quote Link to comment
ericsb210 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I looked at purchasing a PB210 from Japan in the past. It was very doable and less expensive than one may think. The reason I didn't pull the trigger was the right hand drive. But, I am warming up to the idea. New cars are so stupid expensive and they all look alike. I really could rock a PB210 coupe l16. We will see. I still am contemplating doing it. If I decide to, I will document everything here on Ratsun. 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I looked at purchasing a PB210 from Japan in the past. It was very doable and less expensive than one may think. Just as an FYI, they are even cheaper in South Africa, and the exchange rate between the US Dollar and the Rand has been quite good lately... And if you stay away from coastal cars, there's a LOT less rust to deal with. ;) Quote Link to comment
ericsb210 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Sounds like a good idea. Thanks datsunfreak Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Unfortunately, still RHD. ^_^ Quote Link to comment
ericsb210 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Maybe I could get some one to 3D print a dashboard for a LHD. With that in hand I believe the switch would be possible. I definitely want another B, I believe this is the way I will be going. I am tired of getting the USA version and then trying to make a JDM package, which is near impossible. Quote Link to comment
Cleopatra Jones Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 You better make friends with someone that knows Maya or Rhino or one of them other 3D modeling programs. That's gonna cost ya! The printing isn't so bad. It's getting someone to render it for you that costs you. Quote Link to comment
ericsb210 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 I would be happy with a RHD, the 3D print is a dream. But eh, you never know. Quote Link to comment
Cleopatra Jones Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 I wish I knew how to use the programs. I had my 1/4 panel emblems created this way. I had already redrawn it. Just needed it extruded for 3D. They wanted $100 to do something that took not even 2 minutes to do. So I said F* that I'll do it my damn self. Downloaded the trial version of Maya and a week and a half later ( :rofl: ) I had my 3D file. But once I figured that shit out it seriously should've taken someone seconds to do. I'd LOVE to be able to make that stuff. Would certainly help out when you can't get certain parts anymore. The program alone is $3675 :w00t: Pipe dream.....for now. Technology is getting better. Can scan stuff these days and have a print made. Quote Link to comment
ericsb210 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 It is a lot of money and the printers are not cheap. But if a person was any good and not so greedy. I could imagine they could break even in a short while. The problem is every one wants 110% on their investment instantly. Quote Link to comment
ericsb210 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 But wow would it be nice to have that availability to you when keeping a car on the road or restoring it. Quote Link to comment
Cleopatra Jones Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 A friend of mine actually owns Maya. He's still a noob but when he was helping me figure it out it kinda re-sparked his interest in learning. I may have to push, I mean nudge, him back into it. He can practice making parts for my car :) He was thinking of getting a printer as well. They start at $500 to astronomical. Yeah, it would be pretty amazing to have that capability. I need to start making for friends in that industry :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
king bee66 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 re: stretch found some pix of a 140Z version from south africa heavily modified car but you get the idea you could have a 3 course picnic on that core support Quote Link to comment
ericsb210 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 I always wondered if they did that to give the ability of 6 cyl L. Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 not sure why i havent noticed this before dual hood latch!?! B) Quote Link to comment
Lonestar Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 not sure why i havent noticed this before dual hood latch!?! B) Looks like one is the hood latch pin that keeps the hood sealed shut while the other is hood release catch. If that makes sense, I know what I'm talking about but I don't know the right terms for it. Either or Barabuda, please do keep posting these tasty 210 pics! Quote Link to comment
ericsb210 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 I believe that safety device has saved many a life. I know it has mine. Quote Link to comment
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