]2eDeYe Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Oh, totally. But could I describe it over the internet? Who knows... :rofl: But here we go... Do as above, but... 1. Drill 4 holes in the 1200 seat track to correspond with the spacing of the 240Z seat mounting holes front-to-back. 2. Attach a two pieces of flat strap (1" wide, 1/8" thick steel) to the bottom of the 1200 tracks via bolts and nuts, going from side-to-side, one front and one rear. 3. Drill holes in the straps to line up with the Z bolt holes. Basically same as above but instead of welding a brace between the track, you bolt flat strap to the bottom of it. Like so. :) 4 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Like so. :) Yeah, pretty much exactly like that. ^_^ 1 Link to comment
njoz1200ute Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Thanks guys. I'm buying some steel soon and going to have a go at this for my 1200 project. I've got some aussie Autotechnica race seats that are basically cheap Monza knockoffs. Its a tight fit but they are very comfy Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Its a tight fit but they are very comfy Everything is a tight fit in a ute/bakkie. :rofl: My buddy Steve who has one here used a cut down Mazda B2000 pickup seat. He's 6'2", so his is the only ute I can drive... :P Cut down, notched for the shifter, and refoamed... In the truck... 4 Link to comment
njoz1200ute Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 That looks the business! I should put my seats up for sale and do similar Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I should put my seats up for sale and do similar It would definitely give you a lot more leg/head room. :thumbup: But a Kirkey allows the most head/leg room. B) Link to comment
KiloTango1200 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 With the OH SHIT! seat belts installed. I would still be nervous driving this thing with a bench seat. 1 Link to comment
Diego'73_620 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Wow. Just wow. What an amazing 1200!!! That all white looks badass! 2 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Thanks. ^_^ Link to comment
njoz1200ute Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Got a box and some other bits for it today. So time to get it back up on jackstands and run the positive cable under the car... I was advised on 1200.com to run my battery cable to an "isolater" mounted on the strut tower in the engine bay. Are you planning to do this or run straight to the starter? Anyone advise where to buy an "isolater"? Link to comment
Duncan Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I think they are referring to a Ford-type starter solenoid. If the cable coming from the battery gets shorted somehow, the solenoid will isolate it from taking the car wiring with it. I'm doing a remote battery location in my wagon project, and I'm using a heavy duty disconnect switch. Same principal as above, just a different way of doing it. I was advised on 1200.com to run my battery cable to an "isolater" mounted on the strut tower in the engine bay. Are you planning to do this or run straight to the starter? Anyone advise where to buy an "isolater"? Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I was advised on 1200.com to run my battery cable to an "isolater" mounted on the strut tower in the engine bay. Are you planning to do this or run straight to the starter? Straight to the starter. Anyone advise where to buy an "isolater"? Sorry, but I do not. I'm doing a remote battery location in my wagon project, and I'm using a heavy duty disconnect switch. Same principal as above, just a different way of doing it. IMO, this is a better idea than an isolater. I have thought about it, but decided against it for this car. Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Took my gas door to the paint store and had them mix up some paint to match and put it in a can... Dug out the rear spoiler... Got it cleaned up and sanded down and gave it a test fit... Wanted to get in into primer today but had to spend a lot of time trimming it a bit here and there to make it more symmetrical. Hoping to get it primed tomorrow and maybe put some paint on it... 4 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 And yes, I'd rather have the really tall Japanese spoiler, but it's also nice to have something less common... 1 Link to comment
goes2fast Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Took my gas door to the paint store and had them mix up some paint to match and put it in a can... Dug out the rear spoiler... Got it cleaned up and sanded down and gave it a test fit... Wanted to get in into primer today but had to spend a lot of time trimming it a bit here and there to make it more symmetrical. Hoping to get it primed tomorrow and maybe put some paint on it... You should pull a mold off it first, and sell them. Every time I find one for sale, I'm broke, and when I have a little extra money, none to be had! :( 2 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 You should pull a mold off it first, and sell them... But... nice to have something less common... ^_^ I'll think about it. :thumbup: 2 Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 They sell battery isolaters at O'Reilly Auto, but I'm not sure why you would need one. Isolaters are used on motorhomes so your alternator charges the storage batteries but the starter and engine accessories don't draw power from them. 1 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Started looking at how I want to mount the spoiler and we don't really like what a poor footprint it has to attach to the trunk. It's basically hollow inside so you just have about a 1/2" lip at the front edge to attach it to the trunk. So, we decided to fill it with expanding foam... :rofl: After this cures I'll shave the foam down to fit the trunk surface so it will have a more stable footprint, and hopefully reduce the risk of the spoiler rubbing through the paint on the trunk. Then we'll use some double-stick tape in addition to the mounting screws... :thumbup: 3 Link to comment
goes2fast Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I would glass over the foam for a solid suface to stick the tape to. Also easier to pull a mold off of, hint hint! :rofl: Link to comment
njoz1200ute Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Looks like you were serving up some sort of meal with the paper plates nearby :sick: 1 Link to comment
goes2fast Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Looks like you were serving up some sort of meal with the paper plates nearby :sick: Spoiler with wipped cream topping! :rofl: 2 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 I would glass over the foam for a solid suface to stick the tape to Good idea. I was thinking about doing something to that effect... Looks like you were serving up some sort of meal with the paper plates nearby :sick: Actually, no. :rofl: I keep the paper plates around for mixing up small batches of body filler. ;) I have a metal plate I normally use to mix filler, but disposable beats the heck out of cleaning the plate all the time. Especially when you just need a little bit, and you need it quick. :thumbup: Link to comment
Hung Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Finally caught up with the thread. Simpy amazing work, can I come check out the car sometime since I'm local? :thumbup: Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 can I come check out the car sometime since I'm local? Sure. :thumbup: Foam cut to shape and sanded... Foam 'glassed over and primed... I was originally thinking of keeping it satin black, but after seeing it in white primer I definitely made the right choice... ^_^ Also got tired of dusting my engine once a week, so I finally put the hood back on... :rofl: 5 Link to comment
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