ProjectFeint Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Hello everyone my name is Richard, I'm new to the forums and datsuns and thought it would be a good idea to start a build thread and introduce myself.I got the car a few months ago off craigslist and my current plan for it is to make it a reliable daily/occasional drifter by the end of september, which probably wont happen but its good to set goals :rofl: Anyways here are some pics let me know what you thinkSome celica supras with slight rash that need to bored out and painted,these will be going on soon Quote Link to comment
Will Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Welcome! I remember seeing that one on craigslist several months back, but it didn't have the stickers on the dash at the time. What are the wheels that are on the car now? They look kinda British. Quote Link to comment
betojr82 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 nice car good luck on your project Quote Link to comment
ProjectFeint Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Thanks!! You are correct they are midland metallic supa nova MKll wheels, couldn't find too much info on them but they're starting to grow on me :lol: Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Looks goog. You should remove the rubber bumper over-riders and it needs moar loar. Then just daily it... Welcome to the site. Quote Link to comment
ProjectFeint Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Hmmm hadn't thought about removing the front rubber bumpers... and yush loarr :thumbup: its the priority atm Quote Link to comment
ProjectFeint Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 ~update~ took apart cluster, cleaned up the lenses, and replaced the bulbs with leds literally night and day difference i would recommend this cheap mod to anyone whose clusters are dimming cost about 30$ to replace all of them. The pictures don't do it justice but its still pretty dramatic Before: After: 1 Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 nice car man but im begging you dont drift it its a 73 610 coupe the rarest of all 610s drifting it is an easy way to destroy it that and it just doesnt have the steering angle needed to drift Quote Link to comment
Will Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 They actually look kinda cool with the raised sections polished - definitely a 70's look, but I think they match up with the car really well. You are correct they are midland metallic supa nova MKll wheels, couldn't find too much info on them but they're starting to grow on me :lol: Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Hey, welcome. Nice, clean 73. Like Bonvo said, I urge you not to drift this beauty... I think by September, if you spend any amount of time working on and searching out parts, you'll come to the same conclusion; the car you have is far too precious and rare to put into a wall. Looking forward to seeing your progress :) 1 Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 all in all the only thing these cars really need is a drop and some nice wheels here is my 73 i think there is a link to my build thread in my sig i have turned every nut and bolt on a 73 if you need any help let me know also post pics in the 610s unite thread Quote Link to comment
ProjectFeint Posted April 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 So ive been in hiatus for a few weeks now, researching and ordering parts for the datto. Anywho here is some pics!!! .> 280zx struts taken apart and perches welded by a friend today.... in case your wondering the seat is more uncomfortable than it looks :hmm: My dresser/parts bench a much needed new shift boot off a 620? not sure but it fits needs some TLC :( getting started on this tomorrow Quote Link to comment
ProjectFeint Posted April 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 nice car man but im begging you dont drift it its a 73 610 coupe the rarest of all 610s drifting it is an easy way to destroy it that and it just doesnt have the steering angle needed to drift thanks bonvo! i try to use the word drift very lightly, a few parking lot sessions and broad open spaces to practice ;) Quote Link to comment
ProjectFeint Posted April 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Hey, welcome. Nice, clean 73. Like Bonvo said, I urge you not to drift this beauty... I think by September, if you spend any amount of time working on and searching out parts, you'll come to the same conclusion; the car you have is far too precious and rare to put into a wall. Looking forward to seeing your progress :) Thanks for the welcome and yeah... Came to that conclusion pretty quick hahaha. Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 pitching it sideways in a open parking lot is all good just be careful with it what are you planning exterior wise? Quote Link to comment
ProjectFeint Posted April 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Exterior wise bolt on zg flares, celica gt fender mirrors, vw lip, hood pins (had a hood fly up on me on the freeway, not fun) and not too sure what i want to do with wheels and paint scheme yet. Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 thats almost exactly what i have planned for mine Quote Link to comment
ProjectFeint Posted July 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Welp its been a while since my last update ,been having a bad week with receiving wrong parts from ebay -.- but alot of progress as well. The l18 took a poop so I pulled it and am prepping the bay for paint at the moment as well as refreshing the front end suspension. Quote Link to comment
ProjectFeint Posted July 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 ZX struts almost done and shifter bushings Square shaped Z car rear sway bar bushings for the 610 stock fsb + strut rod bushes + sway bar bushings Stripped bay getting ready for a mild shave and paint :o so naked! More to come Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Those are some delicious looking parts you've got there. 1 Quote Link to comment
Boaty Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Out of curiosity, where'd you pick up those rotors? Looks like a super fun project! Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 what color is the bay going to be Quote Link to comment
ProjectFeint Posted July 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Out of curiosity, where'd you pick up those rotors? Looks like a super fun project! powerslot, they had a special on ebay Quote Link to comment
ProjectFeint Posted July 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Im thinking silver, but its still up in the air Quote Link to comment
ProjectFeint Posted July 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Minty sidemarker light bought off a member here ^-^ Practicing on the new HF welder to get started on the engine bay and such :D Quote Link to comment
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