Sealik Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I hate to be a 'stickler'..... :lol: But.....you should have Grannys 510 in there instead...???? And an LZ on one stand..... :) Quote Link to comment
merlin Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Low is the goal - I have front and rear coilovers for it and am going to make the local version of the Penultimate crossmember... I have several options for wheels, I have 13x7 Libres for that classic look... I also have some Snowflakes, but they won't be wide enough now... I'd like something that looks like the Snowflakes bec ause this car will be my "Snowballs Chance Racing" car... the Snowflakes are stupid heavy though. Merlin Quote Link to comment
merlin Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I hate to be a 'stickler'..... :lol: But.....you should have Grannys 510 in there instead...???? And an LZ on one stand..... :) Once I get primer sealer and a dust coat on this, that is the plan Stan- 2 weeks out?... Quote Link to comment
merlin Posted January 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Day 8- Cleaning up the details finished and cleaned up a pile of welds, found a few more soft spots under the gas pedal, cut the shifter hole better for the tranny... Anyone got a l20b ZX 5 speed set up and a tape measure handy? how much room do i need for the shifter hole forward of the front edge of the seat xmember? I'd like to patch the tranny tunnel before I paint etc. welded up t he fender mount antenna hole AKA the "rust vent"... Here's the fiberglass rear valance i got from Classic Datsun Motorsports. ... and lastly, my messed up front Valance... lots of hammer and dolly work on that one.... Tomorrow... sanding and Eastwood metal prep treatment Quote Link to comment
merlin Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Zinc coating the body today. Been sanding and detailing every chance I get, which ain't been often. pics later. Quote Link to comment
Sealik Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Zinc coating the body today. Been sanding and detailing every chance I get, which ain't been often. pics later. Guess I should drop by and crack the whip...... :lol: Quote Link to comment
merlin Posted February 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 been a bit since i updated this took a few weeks off but have been back at it for about 10... stripped to bare metal and ready for Eastwood Fast etch.. fast etched rear quarter effing rotissierie pin dropped out , the back end hit the ground and i did this ... it all hammered out but i'll have to do a repair patch where the quarter it the corner of the engine stand leg.(blue paint transfer) underside stripped etched then coated with a good thick layer of Zero Rust my leeetle friend the Shutz gun ... paintable undercoating - two coats stem to stern incldund the wheel wells as she sits as of tonight... engine bay has been primed and given 2 coats of white Tremclad aka Rustoleum, interior has been coated with a thick layer of white Zero Rust started layering bondo on the roof, but picking up too much junk... need to do a really good shop clean before i do anything else Quote Link to comment
merlin Posted March 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 It's Bondo Saturday! looks like I'll use about 20 lbs. but I expect all but about 5 will end up as dust.:P I heart air tools I split, derusted and resealed the bottoms of all 4 doors... a pantload of rust in the door bottom seams that wasn't visible from the outside. Bead blasting the door hinges and a few other fittings so I can remount and align all the panels before I high build primer the bastard. I hope to have it on a rolling stand instead of the rottisserie by tomorrow - gotta weld one up. the 2 engine stand rotisserie was worth its weight in gold, highly reccomend the idea if you can make one safely. Quote Link to comment
merlin Posted March 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 why you should open up your door bottom seams... Quote Link to comment
merlin Posted March 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 ahh bondo! primer! More Zero Rust! Quote Link to comment
yellowdatsun Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 I love the trailer fender flares! Awesome way to think outside the box. Plus that metal is thick, will work great to hold things together. Quote Link to comment
merlin Posted March 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 The half circle trailer fender for a 15 inch wheel is nearly a perfect match for the 510 arch. Tack heat and hammer as you go and it works out really well. And you're right, it's strong as heck and you use less filler to bond on the fiberglass flares. Quote Link to comment
merlin Posted March 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Double post Quote Link to comment
deltapeco Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 nice.very nice.I want a garage so bad. 1 Quote Link to comment
merlin Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Mucho Hi Build primer... Quote Link to comment
WAGON JON Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 So whats going on with the rest of this build? :blink: Quote Link to comment
merlin Posted August 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 WagonJon I have a great job. I run 5000 square kms of essentially untouched wilderness camping area for the government. Downside... I work about 2700 hours in 7 months. The plus side is i get december 1 to april 1 essentially off. Next project update dec 1 1 Quote Link to comment
WAGON JON Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 WagonJon I have a great job. I run 5000 square kms of essentially untouched wilderness camping area for the government. Downside... I work about 2700 hours in 7 months. The plus side is i get december 1 to april 1 essentially off. Next project update dec 1 Ah ok, I'll wait for the next seasons exciting episode! 1 Quote Link to comment
merlin Posted October 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Cleaned the shop of work stuff, rolled it out of the corner... resume project! 1. finish putty, sand and paint body 2 install 4 wheel discs, front and rear coilovers, subie LSD 3. install LZ22 efi and Z 5 speed. 4. wait for snow to melt... Quote Link to comment
Twodoordime Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Someday when i get a garage i will copy your engine stand rotisserie. Good job i look forward to seeing this car on the ground Quote Link to comment
fuzz's '71 510 Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 So it's past Dec. 1st, where are the updates :P Fuzz Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 dec. 16 :hyper: where are you!! :frantics: :crying: Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Merlin you in Japan yet? Quote Link to comment
merlin Posted December 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 another week til i'm in Japan. been working on the l20b 5 speed swap in my 521, which every little nut and bolt has snapped on, so its taken longer than needed. Jan 4th i will get back on this pig. I got robbed a few years back so i lock down or move everything to relatives when i travel, so all my tools aren't around right now for safety reasons. Quote Link to comment
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