datsunfreak Posted October 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Moar wider = Moar better Definitely. Tim is living in fear that with this much weight up front it'll be an understeering pig. But with the spring rates we are running, and maybe a 225 tire, I don't think it will be. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Kirden Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 225 is wider than the rear tires on my 620... I'm not worthy! :no: Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted October 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 225 is wider than the rear tires on my 620... I'm not worthy! :no: It currently has 205s up front and 225s in the back. We will most likely be going 225s up front and 245s rear. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Kirden Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 :blink: I'm running 195s up front and 205s in the rear... I think you guys may be over-compensating :P Oh, and if you still have that fishplate grill from the blue coupe, send it to GA for me. I want is so bad! lol kthxbye :hug: Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted October 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Oh, and if you still have that fishplate grill from the blue coupe, send it to GA for me. I want is so bad! lol kthxbye :hug: Don't know what "fish plate" means, but no. :rofl: Went with the new owner. He's out your way, though. Look him up. I think he took my grill off and put on a '77-78 coupe grill. Quote Link to comment
Kirden Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 lol, fish plate is the grill that looks like it has gills on the sides near the lights. Thats what it was referred to the first time I saw it so thats what stuck with me :P Just wondering, will this B210 sport no bumpers are are you guys going to go the JDM route? Heck, with y'alls skill, something custom may even work. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted October 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 will this B210 sport no bumpers are are you guys going to go the JDM route? Heck, with y'alls skill, something custom may even work. I modified a 1200 front bumper to fit, and it looked decent, but Tim didn't like it. He digs the no bumpers look so it'll probably stay that way. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted October 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 But if I find some JDM bumpers for a decent price, and he keeps it long enough... :rofl: 1 Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 dimlight65, on 25 Sept 2013 - 12:32 PM, said: Bought a pair of Explorer/Mountaineer zorst mani .... we are planning to use those units backwards for clearance reasons. When we swapped a 302 into a Pinto that's what we did. Used fairlane exhaust manifolds pointing forward, it worked a treat. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted October 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Well, the passenger side worked perfectly. The driver's side? Not as perfect... :rofl: Fits well, but doesn't point down as well as it could... Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 When we swapped a 302 into a Pinto that's what we did. Used fairlane exhaust manifolds pointing forward, it worked a treat. Yes, those tiny manifolds are pretty light, and tight to save space-BUT pretty restrictive. The early Hy-po K-code 289 cast exhaust with the 2 1/2" outlet are less restrictive. The early 351/W are similiar, cheaper, but might have some smog crap on them. Nice thing about the cast iron manifold is that they can be easily trued up on a mill, and fitted with no gasket. They keep the engine compartment cooler, and are a savings over a ceramic coated tubular header. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted November 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 As part of finishing this project, we had to take a break and do some upgrades to the shop itself. B) New light over the welding table... New lights over the main two work bays... And best of all, new shop fridge... :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
dimlight65 Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 I'm thinking of a "Hello Kitty" tattoo on my butt. Thoughts? Just kidding, I'm not even close to thinking about doing that! 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 I'm thinking of a "Hello Kitty" tattoo on my butt. Thoughts? Just kidding, I'm not even close to thinking about doing that! You know you want to. Quote Link to comment
dimlight65 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Hard to argue with logic like that! Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'd get a hello kitty tattoo if someone else were to foot the bill. Quote Link to comment
dimlight65 Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 We're supposed to go to the shop tomorrow. I'm not sure if I'm going to bring the Seven and replace the battery or continue working on Lil' Wiggly. We'll let y'all know later. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted November 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Got the engine brackets straightened, braces welded on to them, and re-installed. Radiator test fit again... Clearances are a little better... Lower hose shouldn't be too bad... I believe we are planing to get a 90 degree neck welded onto the top radiator outlet so we can fit a hose to it without resorting to moving the alternator. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
dimlight65 Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 As you can see from these pictures... oh wait. I forgot to take pictures. Anyhoo, today I fabbed the aluminium bits to make the upper radiator hose work. Now I just need to find someone to zook them together and onto my radiator. I also rebuilt the upper radiator core support we cut out to make inserting this huge donk possible. Then I built my dipstick tube and made sure it clears both the number three (Or is it seven? This is my first V8.) spark plug and the zorst manifold. I believe it will work. I'll try to take pictures when I go back later in the week. Quote Link to comment
COOCHaDAMus Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Got the front brake pads replaced, should get the rears in next week. Decided to make some brake line progress... Tim picked up a hydraulic parking/cutting brake As you can see, Tim modified the bracket a bit to mount an adjustable proportioning valve on the side.Now you can dial in the rear bias on the fly. :thumbup: All bolted in and plumbed. Not the prettiest thing, but it works. :thumbup: Hope to get the rear pads in and the brakes bled next week. :thumbup: that rear brake cylinder is wicked. that would be a nightmare if it ever ever leaked. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 that would be a nightmare if it ever ever leaked. Eh, all of it is easy to get to, so... :rofl: Quote Link to comment
dimlight65 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I'll try to take pictures when I go back later in the week. Yeah, that didn't happen. I do think I have the radiator installation finalized though. We'll see if it passes John's approval tomorrow. Perhaps HE will post a picture or two of my progress. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 And pass it does! :thumbup: Radiator test... New upper neck looks good... Custom cap hole... B) Made a stabilizing brace for the top panel... And test fit the grill... Grill fits good, but not so sure the turn signals will. May have to get crafty there... 3 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 That. Is. Awesome! Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Crafty? JDM bumpers. Problem? Seriously though-shit looks good. Gettin' there. Quote Link to comment
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