Woody620 Posted May 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 It looks like it's getting sooooooo close to drivable ;) is it running yet??? Sarcasm? lol Quote Link to comment
Woody620 Posted May 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Still for sale though... ='[ Quote Link to comment
Woody620 Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 picked up a z32seat with no rips in the junkyard on 50% off day! cost me a whole 18 bucks! also got my z31 hubs and rotors for 5 lug front, and ordered my clutch hydraulics so I will be driving it up into the garage in this next week to do the welding, cleaning and assembly, then all it needs is a master cylinder and new rear brakes and Ill be driving this thing! Quote Link to comment
Dirttrack510 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 I'm not sure why you wanna go to 5 lug, I'd be concentrating on getting it road worthy there's sooooooo many wheel choices for the stock 4 lug bolt pattern. Either way, it looks to be coming along nicely Quote Link to comment
Woody620 Posted June 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I am getting it road worthy first, I need front brakes, 5 lug z31 stuff is more readily available and it was easier to get. jeep steelies come in great sizes for almost no money also. don't mind the ghetto gas can or me getting slapped in the ass. Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Good progress Brandon ! :thumbup: and... nice to see me old L28 live again/enjoyed !! :devil: If you end up keeping the car are you still planning L28et ? Quote Link to comment
Woody620 Posted June 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 not entirely sure, Ive gotta fix my other 2 cars and the clutch on my bike before I think of doing anything too extensive like that. Quote Link to comment
Woody620 Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 but I guess this might answer you question. also having a little bit of trouble with my 5 lug conversion. the z31 bearings are too small for the spindle am I supposed to run the s30 bearings? Quote Link to comment
ClassicDatsun Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 not on yet, but here they are! where did you get those wheels from? ive been looking for a set like that but in black. do they fit the sock bolt pattern or will you have to run adaptors Quote Link to comment
Ryoskatekov Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Whats the exaust set up? L28, stock header, straight pipe? and how are you guna fit a 5 lug on a 8 lug wheel? Quote Link to comment
Woody620 Posted June 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Classic Datsun- I got them from summit racing, theyre barts. I actually got rid of these and I doubt Ill be getting another set, they came extremely out of round and a friend who bought another set said his were really out of round also. they were unable to balance well enough to stop vibration. even as low as 45mph. Ryoskatekov- they are 4 multi-lug, not 8 lug. I wont be using them. and my exhaust is a 6-2-1 header with 2.25 back to a "performance" muffler (forgot the brand). the muffler wasn't on it in the videos though. I picked up an s13 tanabe rear strut bar and started modding it to fit the front. Quote Link to comment
ClassicDatsun Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Classic Datsun- I got them from summit racing, theyre barts. I actually got rid of these and I doubt Ill be getting another set, they came extremely out of round and a friend who bought another set said his were really out of round also. they were unable to balance well enough to stop vibration. even as low as 45mph. thanx for the info ive heard that this is due to the wheel being spun of the center hub or some thing like that they need a special machine to balance them Quote Link to comment
Woody620 Posted June 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 they say they need to be lug centric balanced (which I did) but it doesn't matter. they are such poor quality the barrel is actually not lined up with the face making the wheel essentially bent. theyre meant to be dirt track throw away wheels. not worth it, just get diamonds, theyre better quality from the sounds of it. Quote Link to comment
ClassicDatsun Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 diamonds :confused: are they in the same stlye? you'll have to post a link for me i don't think ive heard of them before Quote Link to comment
PrimeLuxeZ Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 By diamonds he means Diamond racing wheels. Quote Link to comment
Woody620 Posted June 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 s13 rear strut tower brace, modded and on. Quote Link to comment
converted_to_datsun Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Keep up the good work dude! Glad to see this thing on the road Quote Link to comment
Woody620 Posted June 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 definitely not on the road yet. I'll post my to-do list to let you guys know where Im at. -weld and install rear exhaust-adjust pulleys-weld frame, patch floor, & spare tire floor-clean and paint interior floor-clean and install seals and floor plugs-make seat mounts-mount dash and wiring-mount battery-finish timing -weld and install diff-install suspension bits-figure out z31 front hubs & rotors -buy wheels?-buy brake hydraulics-buy fuel tank?-buy radiator and hoses -install trunk latch and align driver door-make front lip and mount front cowl-figure out wiper motor wiring Simple stuff, Im just still kind of recovering from surgery and broke from not being able to work. Quote Link to comment
Woody620 Posted June 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 5 lug mockup. Big project, frame cutting. Someone stole mah wheel! And all that steery springy stuff behind it!? O.o Quote Link to comment
Woody620 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 pulled the harness. trash pile. ready for wrap up. one weld is good enough for knuckles right? juust kidding adjustable lca welded and painted looks like royalty. Quote Link to comment
Woody620 Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 finished up the frame. stock steering angle vs my modded steering angle. (stock side is even toed out a bit from lowering) Quote Link to comment
Woody620 Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Brakes. Quote Link to comment
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