datsunfreak Posted September 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 if you would be so kind as to measure the width of that rear spoiler both where it kicks up at the ends of the trunk lid and the overall width it would be much appreciated. My 210 needs something similar and I have never seen a 1200 in person to compare the scale of the 2 cars. I'll gladly measure it, but I can already tell you it is about 3-4" too narrow. And your car being a sedan, the angle would likely be all wrong too. :crying: Link to comment
dukerollo Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Well, shit. The hunt continues. Much appreciated though. Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Well, we decided center exit was the only way, so off we went... Fitted up the ANSA muffler tip and measured to see how much off center the pipe was. Tape measure said it needed to take a jog to the left of 6". As it turns out, the u-bends I bought were exactly 6" side-to-side. So we cut it in the middle, flipped one pipe over and welded it back together... I put that in the car, tacked it to the first s-pipe, then tacked on the tip, then popped it all out for Tim to finish weld for me... After that, I scrubbed it down and treated it to a coat of high temp black... Got it fit back into the car to check fit and tolerances. Appears to go around everything like it's supposed to... Beaver panel gap is quite good, and it appears to be perfectly centered under the plate holder... Clearance around the axle flange is tight, but decent. I will probably switch these stubs out for 610 drive axles to get me another inch of clearance... Very happy with how it came out since this is my first ever exhaust system... :thumbup: View from above... Still need to make a rear hanger, but otherwise it is done. :thumbup: 11 Link to comment
hobospyder Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 looking good :thumbup: 1 Link to comment
Duncan Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 That does look good, and avoids the "burrito launcher" look. Nice job! :thumbup: 1 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 avoids the "burrito launcher" look. Not sure I know what that is? :rofl: Something like this? If so, we call that the "fart cannon"... :P Link to comment
Duncan Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 exactly :thumbup: Not sure I know what that is? :rofl: Something like this? If so, we call that the "fart cannon"... :P Link to comment
N a o Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Looks AWESOME!! :thumbup: 1 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 This is the longest thread in the world, but I dig it. http://community.ratsun.net/topic/40582-mrbigtankers-521/ ^_^ 2 Link to comment
dimlight65 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 I didn't want to say anything until I had a chance to grok it in person again, but I was right in my assumption that this picture is wrong! In person, the pipes are NOT as crooked as they appear here in this photo. Methinks there might be something wonky in thine camera... or something. 1 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 I didn't want to say anything until I had a chance to grok it in person again, but I was right in my assumption that this picture is wrong! In person, the pipes are NOT as crooked as they appear here in this photo. Methinks there might be something wonky in thine camera... or something. It happens when you're not shooting "straight down the barrel" for a photo this close up. The curse of using a phone to take photos... 1 Link to comment
njoz1200ute Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Yeah you put the 1989 texas rego sticker on 10 degrees counterclockwise too! Jk jk jk :-) 1 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Yeah you put the 1989 texas rego sticker on 10 degrees counterclockwise too! Jk jk jk :-) I didn't even have a driver's license in November 1989... :rofl: Crazy that it's been that long it's been since this car has been driven... 1 Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Well, how much longer til it's ready to be driven again? 1 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Well, how much longer til it's ready to be driven again? My birthday is December 21st and that's the goal. :thumbup: It's honestly a pretty short list at this point... Rear stainless brake lines (should be done in two weeks) Install handbrake Bleed brakes Swap clutch master (it's leaking) and rebleed clutch Install gauges (not as easy as I make it sound) Replace ball joint boots Wire up fuel pump Install battery box and positive cable Install drive axles and driveshaft 2 Link to comment
dimlight65 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Crazy that it's been that long it's been since this car has been driven... I guess it would be rude to point out that I actually drove it once in 1992, so I won't do that... oops. 1 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I guess it would be rude to point out that I actually drove it once in 1992, so I won't do that... oops. You just admitted to breaking the law on a worldwide forum. Now who's the dope, huh... 3 Link to comment
Rhapakatui Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 http://community.ratsun.net/topic/52593-street-racing-read-first-before-posting-your-story/?do=findComment&comment=861095 http://community.ratsun.net/topic/64010-whats-the-fastest-youve-ever-gone-in-a-510/?do=findComment&comment=1141542 Driving an unregistered vehicle is only illegal on publicly maintained roads. Maybe he took it to the track/pasture. 2 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Driving an unregistered vehicle is only illegal on publicly maintained roads. Maybe he took it to the track/pasture. I know where he took it. B) And I was just havin' a laugh... :rofl: 1 Link to comment
dimlight65 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 You just admitted to breaking the law on a worldwide forum. Now who's the dope, huh... Psh, find me in Oklahoma. 1 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 It's about to get a little more baller up in here... B) Been looking at this wheel on the Mooneyes website and threatening to buy it for awhile now. Keep hesitating because I'd never seen one in person, and the size seemed a little too small... Walked past their booth at JCCS and there it was. And the size feels perfect. So... :thumbup: 2 Link to comment
dimlight65 Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 So Herb Tarlek, you gonna buy a white belt and matching loafers to go with that? 2 Link to comment
KiloTango1200 Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 So Herb Tarlek, you gonna buy a white belt and matching loafers to go with that? So Herb Tarlek, you gonna buy a white belt and matching loafers to go with that? Wow, I haven't heard Herb's name mentioned in 20 years. But I think that the steering wheel would work on the car if clean driving gloves were used at all times. Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 So Herb Tarlek, you gonna buy a white belt and matching loafers to go with that? Maybe... I think that the steering wheel would work on the car if clean driving gloves were used at all times. It's actually a very hard, smooth surface. It is not susceptible to getting dirty at all. But I will make sure I wash my hands before I drive it. :rofl: 1 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 So the wheel comes with a "horn button", but no way to attach it... :rofl: Typically you would get a Grant hub kit and it would have what you need. Since I'm keeping my quick release, I dug through the stash to find the one piece of the hub kit I actually need... Took my old wheel off and went to fit the new wheel onto the quick release, then found out it would not exactly bolt right on... My hub uses larger 5/16" bolts, not wimpy 1/4" bolts like the Grant hub, so I drilled them out one size bigger and we are good to go... Popped over to the hardware store for some new bolts, bolted it all together and popped it on... :thumbup: You may also notice I reclocked the hub release so that the release pin now points straight up. I think it'll be better for this wheel that way. Well, less fingerprints on it anyway... ^_^ 5 Link to comment
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