datsunfreak Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Before:Added some bolt-on flares, JDM Sunny grill, and JDM fender mirrors:New wheels will be on soon... Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Did a little photoshop wheel test fit... 1 Link to comment
WICKED JESTER Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 that looks bad ass 1 Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 That car is bitchin' :cool: Link to comment
69FJWagon Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 I need a bigger garage... I want a 1200 even more now love the flares :D Link to comment
slodat Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 I've never liked the fastback 1200's as much as the sedans... until now! Nice work! Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 I was looking through my collection of GC10 skyline photos looking at color combos on the cars with bolt-on flares. This combo jumped out at me... White paint, black flares, gold centered wheels... What do you think?? Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Nobody likes the gold??? ;) Link to comment
yello620 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 No, i don't. But it is not my car either. Gold centered wheels were cool in the 80's and have seen better days now. But i guess that everything makes a comeback, but should it? Sorry, just my opinion. But i am really enjoying the rest of your build, makes me want a 1200. Wife would kill me. Really like the flares. Jason Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 I'm about 95% sure I'll do the flares black and the wheels a flat dark grey center/polished lip (like Watanabes). Link to comment
Icehouse Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 I like the gold way better! I think the front needs to come down a bit though.... It has 510 syndrome! 1 Link to comment
bonvo Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 i agree the gold looks really good Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 I think the front needs to come down a bit though.... Jeff, do you mind if I wait until it actually has an engine in it before I lower the front more? :D Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 i agree the gold looks really good What about bronze? Was thinking about that today... Link to comment
Gensaiken Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 What about bronze? Was thinking about that today... I think a darker gray would work well. Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Got some work done this weekend... MadDat crossmember showed up Saturday, so the engine may go in sooner than expected... Got the RHD pedal box installed in the car and working. Column goes in next weekend... Since the RHD pedal box I have is set up for a cable clutch (not hydraulic), and clearance is tight around the intake manifold, I decided to peruse other options. I found that if I welded up the cable hook on the end of the clutch pedal and re-drilled it, I can hook up the pushrod for the clutch master cylinder and mount it backwards inside the dash. :D Then I will run a new clutch hardline from there to down beside the trans where it needs to be. I may end up making a remote reservoir to make it easier to fill and keep an eye on, but I might just keep it there so it's invisible once the car is finished. I know it's a bit crazy, but it WILL work. Now I just need to build a VERY beefy mount for the master so there's no flex. Link to comment
808DA6 Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 What motor ya got going in there boss? -Brian Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 CA18DET. :D Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Here's a shot of one in a 1200... 1 Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 That's beautiful :D So many awesome Datto models that I never knew existed are popping up on Ratsun lately... The 1200 (besides the 320 trucks, I first found out about those on nwde) is one of the first ones I saw on here when the board first started and I was like, "What the hell is that? I want one" :D Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted April 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 2eDeYe;54145'']The 1200 is one of the first ones I saw on here when the board first started and I was like, "What the hell is that? I want one" :D Good luck, they aren't too easy to come by. ;) I do know of a nice driver on the west coast for a decent price (considering how clean it is)? :D Link to comment
ggzilla Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 That 1200 engine compartment looks "made to fit a CA18DET", doesn't it? Fills it up quite nicely. But why the RHD conversion? Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted April 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 That 1200 engine compartment looks "made to fit a CA18DET", doesn't it? Fills it up quite nicely. It is the best fitting of all the modern engines in a 1200. I thought about an SR20DET but the CA18DET is shorter by about 2.5-3" and lighter by about 30-40 pounds. It does seem to be almost "made for it". :D Link to comment
VRTSid Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 that thing is shit hot. I love it, I like the grey flares... Link to comment
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