goichi1 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Hello all, I've decided to start a Project build on my self imported 1973 Datsun Sunny pick up that I drug back from Japan after just completing a tour of duty over there. First a little about me for those who don't know me: I have been around the Realm for a while, built a Bluebird Coupe and tinkered on a few other cars in my life. You can check out the coupe thread over on the Realm if you like, it was a blast to build and now fun to enjoy, but it's time to start a new project. I wanted a Hakosuka, but that didn't work out, so I found this little gem that I now call Roxy. She is pretty much stock, just put a very used and abused set of wats on it just before shipping it, patched up the muffler and changed a few brake cylinders and that was about it. Braved the roads of Japan and drove it to the shipping yard and then off it went. Waited a few weeks and asked Jeff if he would help a brother out and he did, I met him and Dave and headed out to pick up the Coupe and Roxy, all went pretty well with only a few stops for a clogged fuel line..... made it up to Whidbey Island and Jeff had the privilege or driving little Roxy the entire 2.5 hour trip!! Ok, so here we go, it's going to be a moderate restore, nothing over the top and I am still debating a motor swap because it runs so nice. I have collected a few parts for the resto, there is not much rust and everything is there, so it could turn out great. There is a lot of body work to be done on the left rear, but it's not that bad. ....as with any of my projects, all input or advice is appreciated, don't get bent if I don't listen, sometimes I tend to unintentionally ignore folks..... getting old I guess!! Quote Link to comment
Guest 510kamikazifreak Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 What no pics Fixed it for you :lol: Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 welcome back sometimes I tend to unintentionally ignore folks. soooooo, aboot those pix... :yawn: Quote Link to comment
goichi1 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 hang on, having trouble with the pics......damn photobucket!hahaha...... Quote Link to comment
goichi1 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 ....and they say the realm is rough!! :blink: I thought this is where all the cool folks hang out! hahahaha..... Quote Link to comment
INDY510 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 . That's why we all left and came over here ....... . . :lol: Quote Link to comment
goichi1 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Does anyone recognize this guy?? Quote Link to comment
goichi1 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 yeap.....I haven't been too active anywhere lately, busy relocating. back to the top to see a few pics...... Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Me likey! Cant wait to see what you do with this! And we are cool! just are one demand is pics! Without pics we cant figure out if you are a noob or not. Quote Link to comment
goichi1 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 This is back when they dropped it off at my house in Japan..... Quote Link to comment
goichi1 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Me likey! Cant wait to see what you do with this! And we are cool! just are one demand is pics! Without pics we cant figure out if you are a noob or not. ...yea, I had to figure out how to work this site, forgot you need to host the pics first, took me a minute, I think I got it now!! ...I can tell you want I am NOT going to do to this one.....that's spend over $30,000!!! lol!!...trying for the "budget" build this time!! Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Does anyone recognize this guy?? theres no one driving!!! :blink: Quote Link to comment
goichi1 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 lol....Jeff lost his famed favorite hat when he stuck his head out the window on the I5, he instantly turned into the wolfman!! so look for it on your way to canby, he will pay big bucks to get it back!!! Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 This thing is rad. Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 lost his famed favorite hat Quote Link to comment
goichi1 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Thanks! I wish I could get it to Canby, but I think we were damn lucky to get it home the other day, it runs fine, just needs to be gone through good, needs all rubber hoses replaced, probably needs bearing repacked, all the usually stuff when a car sits for a long long time. I think it sat for about 12 or 15 years before I got it, maybe longer, it only has about 60,000 km's on it.. The throw-out bearing squeals too....lots of work ahead!! Quote Link to comment
Rob W. Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 that is one seriously nice ride! Why didn't we get all these nice rides overe here? can't wait to see this one fully restored. let's see the engine bay now that you can post pics. Quote Link to comment
goichi1 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Thanks, I don't know what happened to the engine pics, guess I deleted them somehow....I will take more tomorrow. It's a stock 1200cc, not much power. I have an SR20DE for it, but not sure if I will swap it or not...still have yet to decide. Quote Link to comment
goichi1 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Here are a few of the interior and engine....really simple little truck!! Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Beautiful truck man :cool: Quote Link to comment
goichi1 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Thanks! it's actually in really good condition, just a little rust bubbling in a few spots, but the inside of the bed is hardly dented at all, looks like nothing was ever back there.....I really can't wait to tear into it, the more I walk by it and think about it, the more I want to start working on it....maybe soon!! Quote Link to comment
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