Alchemist Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Belated Happy New Year Josh! It's exciting to see you continuing to make progress at the beginning of the new year! That's a robust rear end setup and visually appealing too - very nice! Ernie Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Thanks Ernie! One more piece I had to make. The ebrake cable moves in and out when the suspension cycles. Since it was going through the stock hole in the control arm it was gonna chafe..... See this pic: So I drew up a simple sleeve that is held in by a E-Clip: Turned it on the Lathe: Then opened the through hole in the arm to 0.625" and clipped her in! Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 One last little detail. Needed a way to get the control arms off the car without disconnecting the ebrake cables up front. I just cut a slot to slip the cable through. Slide the sleeve down and attach the e-clip.... Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 I reamed the bolt holes 0.002" over the bolt shoulder Diameter and will make a 0.013" sleeve for where the bolts go through the steering arm. This way it will have no slop and locate the same when I take it apart next time without requiring the toe be reset. I've seen how Techno Toy accomplished this but didn't like the solution they came up with. This is more robust. Made the sleeves today...... Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Spent a little time today clearancing the body for the control arms and cross member. Still gotta weld out and grind them down. Troy broke one of my coil over shafts on the shock dyno while testing. Hopefully he got the new one and they'll ship out Monday :) Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Drilled the CV Joint SHCS's for safety wires. Hopefully I'll get some time today to work on the sheet metal again. Gotta work on my other 720 4x4 today.... Quote Link to comment
Twodoordime Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I please myself to this build thread. Quote Link to comment
Alchemist Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 It is all the "little details" combined that make the difference! From my experience, having been in automotive restoration "professionally" for over 30 years, I can see that you enjoy the challenge of the modifications you make to the car. For those of us that truly enjoy fabrication, even the smallest fabrication detail (e.g. bolt sleeves) brings much satisfaction knowing we are making progress and knowing, as I just mentioned, the smallest of details combined, make the difference along with the sharing of the experience thru pictures. I know for me, comments shared, both positive and not so positive, inspire, motivate and fuel me to work harder to see the car to fruition. Very nice craftsmanship Josh! I enjoy watching your progress. Have you made a "definitive choice" on a color hue? Thank you for continuing to share your progress photos and looking forward to view the car in it's sartorial splendor when completed! Ernie Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Thanks for the kind words Ernie. I'm switching jobs in the next month and I won't have access to the machining tools anymore. Luckily I have machined all the parts I need for this build... The new job is with Laser and CNC Routers. I'm hoping to paint the car next year. Until then it will just be in "shake down" mode :) The color will be a light blue/silver kinda like a Portifino Blue. It should look real nice with bright polished chrome and the black wheels ;) Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Stayed at ProCNC. Now I'm the Production CNC Planning/Programming Department Lead..... Decided to buy myself a new toy :rofl: 2000 Audi S4 :ninja: Still waiting on my coilover sbefore I can make progress on the 510.... Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 mmm S4. I love those interiors, so tight, and of course they always smell like a euro car. Quote Link to comment
denis.drc Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Nice work, Josh! I thought I was privileged working with the tools I have.... I'm jealous! Your car and ground-up build are amazing! I'm 100% subscribed. Excited about your S4 too. I work at 2Bennett, hit me up if you have Audi related inquiries. Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks for the kind words :-) I'm loving the S4! Project has ground to a halt. Waiting on my coilovers..... and been working two jobs. Good thing is my car fund has been replenished :-) I'll be moving in the next month and have way more space. Once settled this thing will come together fast. Got a new toy! My coilovers will FINALLY be in my hands next week... Stay tuned! Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Can you tell me on the Hobart, if the voltage only has 4 settings, or is it variable? Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 4 voltage setting. Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted February 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Getting ready to get some work done again soon.... Ordered Front Powerslots, street performance pads, one more stainless brake line, new bearings/seals and caliper paint. Next step is get the front struts together, welded and painted. Then the car can be back on the ground for final fitment/alignment and panel attachment. Waiting for the coilovers has been killing me. I've spent like 1.5 years to get the perfect coilovers..... Should be next week...... Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted February 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Got the powerlsots, pads and new brake line. GOnna pick up the seals and bearings tonight. Troy said my coil overs shipped yesterday and will be here tomorrow :) Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 I bought another 510 today. It needs a new driver quarter and tail light panel but it comes with some donor parts. Its in much better shape then my chassis.... I might switch everything over... We'll see. Pics coming soon.... Funny thing is the spare rear clip I got with it has the tail lights I want :) Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 after all the work you put into this shell your gonna switch it now???? Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Maybe. I would keep the shell for a later date. Either one will become my next project anyways... We'll see. I have to get it home and give it a good inspection. I have reservations about spending 3g's for a paint job on a car that has been wrecked and is generally in rough shape. The new one looks really clean. Here's a slew of pics. It was on craiglist so some of you have already seen these. Gonna be 1-2 weeks before I bring it home. It has a bunch of spare parts and even has an orange needle cluster with tach :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 The motor looks fresh :thumbup: The add: 1972 Datsun 510 2 door PROJECTI bought this car as a project and never had the time available to remove it from project status. I'd classify it as "somewhat" assembled. A few things that need to be rectified:The crumple damage in the rear drivers side cornerThere is no hood latch assemblyBusted bolt on the windshield wiper motor assemblyBusted bolt on the hood assemblyRear passenger side brake cylinder and brake line need replacementNeeds a turn signal relayHorn assembly plastics are shotNeeds new tiresNeeds a batteryI'm sure there are other issues that will need resolving but this is a titled car with engine. The engine was briefly tested back in 2007 but I've never had the car on the road. The car itself isn't a rust bucket. It has been stored in my garage not outside in some field under a tarp. I have fenders, grill and other basic parts although they are not installed on the car. I also have the rear end and trunk chopped from another Datsun. Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Got some goodies today......... Let the fun begin :) More pics later 1 Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 You bought a new cabinet?! Sweet! 1 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 The cabinet came with the coil overs... Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Nice deal then :thumbup: Troy must be running some sort of special for those then :rofl: Quote Link to comment
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