datsunz Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Well, cold weather is coming so I have been spending a lot of time on the Datsunz. This 66 roadster came from Ca. 4 years ago and sat in NJ. It was being sold as not having a tranny in it. When I went to get it in NJ, he never looked under it and was told the tranny was "Gone". It was all there but the inspection/oil pan was off (yes it's a manual, they came with them, wish they did now) and you could see one tooth is missing from some gear. I made a gasket and filled it with fluid before I verified which gear, oh well. Unstuck the brake master, no luck on the clutch master, ordered a 75 620 clutch master for cheap and got it running and moving and braking. All electrical works and the heater. Needs a new top. Rebuilt the carbs runs great, has headers. I powder coated the rims chrome and a thick clear and put cheap china tires on it. Will get 20 day plates next week and see what she's got. One gear will be screwed up, but I will find out which one. 8) The 520 has been rattle canned by me, powder coated the rims and just painted the interior with a brush and Rustoleum Quart of Sail Blue (same as outside). The paint from the brush and the quart is much more glossier and thicker than from the can. Now I know why people roller their car with Rustoleum versus rattling it. It self levels from the brush or roller so it is much thicker and you get a much better value for your money. The truck runs great, I took it for a cruise last weekend and it was great except for the fact it has a solid tranny mount and the cab vibrated like a jackhammer (was crazy loud), but I have a remedy for that coming soon muwaa hahaha... The 4.88 low gearing didn't help either, but other than that she was perfect. L18/U67 4 spd. Thought I'd post something up. Chris http://s304.photobucket.com/albums/nn183/srpowdercoating/66%20Roadster%2067%20520%20Datsunz%20of%20course/ Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Hi there Datsunz, they both look like good drivers.:rolleyes: I do beleave that your taillight lenses are in backwards or upside down on the 520, backup lights to the center and turn indicators to the outside, but maybe you want it that way.:thumbup: wayno Quote Link to comment
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