'73 1200 Coupe Project, aka Timmy

[datsunfreak]

Post some pictures of the tires when u have a change to mount them.

 

Did you think I wouldn't? ;)

[datsunfreak]

Got some JDM front side markers. Several people told me they don't fit the hole in the USDM fender...

 

JDM vs USDM

 

 

 

Turns out they were wrong. Bolts straight up to the USDM fender and covers the hole very well.

 

 

 

New wheels test fit. This is with a 20mm spacer, and the wheel edge is just flush with the lip of the flare...

 

[datsunfreak]

Ordered some brackets from mklotz for the front brake upgrade, as well as new calipers, rotors and pads. Should have all that in this weekend and get the front back on the ground so I can do the rear flares. :thumbup:

 

Impromptu poll: Not gonna stay all silver on the wheels, so debating satin black center polished lip or all satin black...

 

Crap photochop

[datsunfreak]

Something from page 4 to talk you into it, or out of it... :P

 

[Tristin]

All satin.

[DAT510]

All Satan.

[Tristin]

All Satan.

 

[]2eDeYe]

:lol:

 

I'm diggin the lip. Could always do the lips later.

[datsunfreak]

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Could always do the lips later.

 

Best way to do this is to decide before putting the tires on. If I'm going all black I have to paint the back side of the lips before the tires go on. One it's all black, it's "permanent".

 

The wheels are cheap enough that I could buy another set later if I regret the decision to go all black. Or even buy another set and have both styles and change at will. :P

[Laecaon]

All satin.

[datsunfreak]

Okay, poll closed. All satin black it is. :devil:

[mattyhacks71]

^Yayyy! Praise satan yall

[datsunfreak]

Thanks to Mike Klotz I was able to finally get something done on the front brakes. Pick up a pair of his caliper adapter brackets and went to work.

 

Old 1200 brakes:

 

 

 

New bigger/better brakes:

 

 

 

 

You'll notice I also removed the struts and swapped them side to side for better clearance (moves the calipers to the front), and installed the 2.5" long ARP studs. :thumbup:

 

And since the new calipers use a banjo bolt fitting instead of a screw in line, I replaced the rubber brake lines with stainless braided lines that have banjo fittings on them. B)

[mklotz70]

Purdy :)

 

Morrisun deserves most of the credit for these brakes. I simply brought his idea to life.

 

I'm glad to see another kit installed. I've sold a bunch of various kits over the years and have only gotten to see a few of them actually installed. Thanks! :)

[datsunfreak]

I'm starting to think no one is reading this thread... :rofl:

[Tristin]

I always read your threads... :console:

[datsunfreak]

Thanks buddy. :blush:

[ggzilla]

Me too. Nice work on the brakes.

[datsunfreak]

Nice work on the brakes.

 

Thanks. Hard to tell from the pics, but they are quite a bit bigger, but still fit behind my 13" wheels. :thumbup:

 

Here's Mike's comparison pic:

[Laecaon]

I lurk. I love 1200s. I just cant justify getting one.

[datsunfreak]

I just cant justify getting one.

 

Try harder. :P

[Mirrorimg]

I lurk.

 

This. I look at all the build threads and admire the progress. I had a build thread on another website for another car. Although I didnt get many posts in it, there were a good amount of views and various PMs I had regarding it. So remember, just because people dont post, doesnt mean they arent watching :)

[datsunfreak]

just because people dont post, doesnt mean they arent watching :)

 

I guess that's my fault for never once looking at the number of page views. I just post and post with no replies and start to wonder if I'm only doing this for my own amusement. :rofl:

 

I shall keep the updates coming then. :thumbup:

[Tristin]

I have no input on 1200 stuff :( I always enjoy progress oics though...

[Josh K.]

always watching :-)