Duncan Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 +1 :thumbup: That looks killer. Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Spent last weekend making the daily look more like the 1200... :rofl: Hoping to get some work done on the 1200 tomorrow though... :thumbup: 3 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Rear spoiler came back from the paint shop, so that's something at least... :rofl: 5 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Decided that even though it's hot, it's time to knuckle down and get this thing roadworthy. That way when the nice weather arrives next month I can drive it instead of work on it... :rofl: Got all the wheels off and decided to bleed the brakes today. Even using a power bleeder it took forever... :frantics: Because the rear calipers have to be mounted on the bottom of the control arm, the bleeder faces down. Thinking this would not be ideal for bleeding, I started scratching my head and came up with this crazy plan... Unbolt caliper from carrier, leaving carrier and pads in place. Took a micrometer and measured the thickness of the pad/rotor/pad in place. Then started looking around the shop for something solid that is a similar thickness. As it turns out, a 2x4 piece of wood is the EXACT same thickness. :P This worked GREAT! Got all the air out of the system, and the pedal feels good, AND no leaks! :cool: Even the hydraulic e-brake works like a charm. It's funny that because the rear brakes lines are maybe 12 feet long it took several minutes to get all the air out. The front lines took about 3 seconds. :thumbup: Whittled three things off the list today, so it's getting close to a test drive now... Left to do: 1. Check/change trans fluid 2. Finish dash wiring 3. Replace and bleed clutch master 4. Build rear exhaust hanger 5. Rebuild and install rear drive axles Following a successful electrical system test, then we pour some gas in it and see if it fires up. So cross your fingers... :thumbup: 5 Link to comment
Duncan Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Almost there and looking good! Are you bringing it to JCCS this year? Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Are you bringing it to JCCS this year? I was planning to, but short of finding a truck and trailer to transport it, there's just no way... :crying: Not brave enough to try a 1200+ mile drive in a car that just got finished the week before... :rofl: 1 Link to comment
bilzbobaggins Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 God damn. Just read all of this. Thank you. Was a good read and ate up 4 hours of a 15 hour day. Can't wait to see a video of it running 1 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Just read all of this. Thank you. Was a good read Thanks. :thumbup: Can't wait to see a video of it running That's a good idea... :rofl: 1 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 After installing the GPS speedo, started thinking about what to do with the new speedo cable I installed. I see guys install a GPS speedo but never mention what they did with the cable... :rofl: So after removing the cable completely from the car, it occurs to me that the speedo pinion is now going to leak like crazy, so how to remedy that... Came up with an idea on how to fix it, but it involved cannibalizing a speedo cable. Not wanting to cut up a brand new one, I rustled up an old crusty 620 cable. Neat thing about it is that the screw on bit at the trans end not only has a knurl on it, it also has a hex on it to tighten it with a wrench. Cut the cable apart and slid that off... But still need a seal for it, so I figured out the hole in the "nut" is the exact same size as a penny. ^_^ Put a little silicone down in the hole, mooshed in the penny, then put a bit on it as well... Screwed that on, and now it shouldn't leak from the speedo pinion. :thumbup: Tried taking the bumper back off to fiddle with the right side bracket to get it to come out 1/4" to get it even. Tried a million different things, none of which worked out like I wanted. Said fuck it and pushed the left side in 1/4". :rofl: 2 Link to comment
dukerollo Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Gonna steal your penny idea. I was going to try to weld it up, but I'm not sure what it's made of. 1 Link to comment
S30Jay Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 I love this car! Always liked 1200s.... This one is very much my taste. Nice work on the bumper brackets, clever idea and the tuck is just right. Funny how much difference just the spacing can change the look. I'm eventually going to do something similar on my Z... I'd like those tucked in tight as well. I've never seen those GPS speedos either, that solves the problem of mismatching due to tire size change or rear gear swapping. And they look killer too! 1 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 I was going to try to weld it up, but I'm not sure what it's made of. Same here... :rofl: Doesn't quite feel like aluminum or steel. Forgot to check if it was magnetic... ^_^ I've never seen those GPS speedos either, that solves the problem of mismatching due to tire size change or rear gear swapping. That's exactly why I wanted to try one. Planning to play around with tires sizes and gear ratios to get it exactly how I want it. 2 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Once again, something I dreaded doing turned out to be super easy... ^_^ Took about 7 minutes to get the old clutch master cylinder out... :rofl: Side by side with the new one... Changed out the clevis on the back from old to new. Took about 3 minutes to install, and another 3 minutes to bleed it. Job done... Now just to finish the exhaust hanger, install the rear axles, and wire up the gauges. Then time for fun... B) 4 Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Hey DF, i have this steering wheel with horn button. (Not a pic of my wheel, but mine is identical) Its too small in the splines to fit my 510, so I'm pretty sure it can only fit 1200/b210/b310 or something like that. Is this an item of interest to you, or to other 1200 owners? Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Hey DF, i have this steering wheel with horn button. (Not a pic of my wheel, but mine is identical) Its too small in the splines to fit my 510, so I'm pretty sure it can only fit 1200/b210/b310 or something like that. Is this an item of interest to you, or to other 1200 owners? Pic doesn't seem to be working for me? Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Weird. Even when you quoted my post it shows the pic. I will dig up the pic I have of mine, it's just a crap pic. Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Does the link show you the pic? http://1.1.1.1/bmi/farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2947229921_a6d90cfcc4_o.jpg Edit: turns out I have decent pics of it in my photo bucket I don't remember taking 2 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 That is a B210GX wheel, and yes it only fits a B210 or a 1200, nothing else. And they are coveted by owners of both. ^_^ Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Awhile back someone asked where my hood prop holder came from. I recall it was from some late model Pathfinder, but couldn't recall the exact year... Was recently helping a friend work on his 2011 Nissan Rogue and noticed it had the same holder, so... :thumbup: And yes, I modified it slightly... ^_^ 2 Link to comment
njoz1200ute Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 ^that was me. Thanks! 1 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted October 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Finally trimmed the front spoiler to fit around the flares so I could get it to the paint shop today. :thumbup: First a rough cut with the dremel... Then sanded it smooth... Then a test fit... Now off to the painter... ^_^ 5 Link to comment
njoz1200ute Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Both Jay Leno and his chin would be proud of that chin spoiler! 3 Link to comment
dimlight65 Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Need to paint it red so it'll be The Crimson Chin! http://i.imgur.com/PjpKxDB.jpg 1 Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted October 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 Need to paint it red so it'll be The Crimson Chin! Well.... ^_^ Got it back from the painter today. He did a good job, came out great... Now that it's nice and pretty and shiny, I did this to it... :rofl: 5 Link to comment
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