izzo Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I already have a roll of wire for you, brand new Flux core right? I don't have a bottle or the kit to install it on my lincoln welder. Can't wait to get over there :D I just did some quick repair welding on my 720. plug on the exhaust mani popped out :lol: Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted April 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Flux core right? I don't have a bottle or the kit to install it on my lincoln welder. Can't wait to get over there :D I just did some quick repair welding on my 720. plug on the exhaust mani popped out :lol: I'm not sure, it was some wire datsnoob's welder uses, he had a mig but I'm not exactly sure what kind. Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 alright, check it if you can. Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted April 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Getting right back to it, started yesterday but wasn't able to finish, should be able to finish today if I can get a good amount of project time. I'll post picks when done Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted April 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 As you can see below, the drivers pan is totally shot, even the seat mount is toast, the beam is salvageable but pretty much all the steel in this area is rotted beyond repair. Thx z therapy for selling me these floor pans, it was part #1 on the list. Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Your pics remind me of so many 510 floors i have looked at. Most people get scared and reject the buy with pans like that. Cool to see more and more getting repaired. Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted April 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 I picked the worste condition Datsun I could find, I knew I was going to box the fenders and cut s lot of body up so I didn't want to mess up a dime that was in good condition Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted April 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Plus it will be really rewarding to drive it and know that I saved a true classic jdm that will never be made again Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted April 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 finished sizing and mocking the drivers side floor pan, just need to clean and prime it and its totally ready for welding!!! she really come along way, but their is so uch more to do, i have found that its best to remove everything you dont need first, rust, old beat out parts... then start to build, i am not as familure with rust as most due to growing up in yuma a.z where their is no rust. so once the pan is fully prepped and primed i will move my efforts to the tunk pan, then the engine bay, then ill be able to move to the real fun body work for the fenders. thx for reading guys, happr easter. Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted April 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 these pictures really suck so ill take some with my good cam instead of my i phone. Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Finished off the cutting and fitting the floor pans and bam!!! I fell sick so fast it wasn't even funny, puking and head ache and leg cramps. I'll finish the floor pans an trunk pans this sarurday, I hope I feel better soon Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted April 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 I have to work this Saturday to make up time off while I was sick. Can we do the welding Friday izzo? The pans are ready, if we can't make it Friday I'll just move on to the trunk pan and get that ready. Thx again for helping dude I really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Working 10-7 friday :\ Saturday i gotta clean up the yard (its that time of year), but youll be working anyways :lol: Sunday is lookin alright tho. Don't thank me yet, i haven't even done any welding :rofl: Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted April 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Lol dam man I work Sunday's, I can have someone their though if your cool with that, my cousin Ian is familiar with the car so he will be able to help just as I would I'm off work Sunday at 5:30 maybe we can do it after that? Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted April 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Today I finished priming the drivers pan and prepped the full rear pan both sides, as you can see below their was rust but actually nothing needed to be cut out this time, thank the jdm gods. :) Ground out an sanded down all the rust an got the first coat of rust primer down, she is starting to look a ton better. One step at a time, and I'm almost finished with the first step!!! Thx for reading guys, go team ratsun!!! Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted April 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Letting it dry before second coat Quote Link to comment
skunk Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 nice man, its coming together. starting to look like a project car and not a parts car. LOL j/k Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted April 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 totally, its been a long job and i have plenty left to do, just happy to be done with this part and will be able to move to the next, im hoping that pretty soon ALL the rust will be finished and done with Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Coming right along man! Is Izzo going to come and do some welding for you soon? Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted April 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Hope so, been having scheduling issues but it will work out Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted May 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 My birthday is tomorrow just in case anyone wants to get me some parts Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted May 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Or maybe Steve pepka can come give me my dream car. The car that inspired me to build my box flares dime Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 I've got some rust I'll send you for your Birthday. Looks like your running low. Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted May 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Lol very funny. :) Quote Link to comment
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