CGS1948 Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Was the factory wiring so bad that you had to toss it, or you just wanted a fresh start with a more modern wiring system? Quote Link to comment
dimlight65 Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Was the factory wiring so bad that you had to toss it, or you just wanted a fresh start with a more modern wiring system? A little from column A, a little from column B Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 It should be a badass little ride when it is finished. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Kirden Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Is the a 24 circuit set? I have been looking at different kits and it seems that hot rod has a good kit at decent prices, but I thought their 24 was too much for my 620 (power nothing :P ). Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 I believe this is the 12? Slim chance it could be 18, no way it's 24. ^_^ Heck, 12 is usually more than you need for almost any Datsun... :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Kirden Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Yea, I was wondering why in the world you would need the 24. The only reason I mentioned it is the fuse box in the pics are the same ones shown with the 24 set. The 12 and 18 only show one reloay in the lower right corner of the fuse box (looking at your picture). The 24 also comes with GM style connectors and lots of other thing that you would probably never need on a Datsun. At $400 for that kit, I think I'll stick with the 18 circuit ($270). Quote Link to comment
dimlight65 Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Yea, I was wondering why in the world you would need the 24. The only reason I mentioned it is the fuse box in the pics are the same ones shown with the 24 set. The 12 and 18 only show one reloay in the lower right corner of the fuse box (looking at your picture). The 24 also comes with GM style connectors and lots of other thing that you would probably never need on a Datsun. At $400 for that kit, I think I'll stick with the 18 circuit ($270). Yes, it is a 12 circuit kit. Yes, it does come with Gubment Motors style connectors, most of which I toss. There is one horn relay attached to the box, and the two flasher units of course, along with a whole bunch of unused fuse locations... probably about 12 of them, now that I think about it. Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Any more progress updates, Pics? Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted May 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 The wiring has been a bit of an asskicker, to be honest. Completely rewiring a car is one of those things that sounds awesome... until you do it. :rofl: Also we had to take a break on this for a week or two to yank the engine out of a 1200 Tim is selling on. If we make better progress next week I'll post up a few oics. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 The wiring has been a bit of an asskicker, to be honest. Completely rewiring a car is one of those things that sounds awesome... until you do it. :rofl: I totally understand,literally: A "Can Of Worms"... Also we had to take a break on this for a week or two to yank the engine out of a 1200 Tim is selling on. If we make better progress next week I'll post up a few oics. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
dimlight65 Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 The wiring has been a bit of an asskicker, to be honest. Completely rewiring a car is one of those things that sounds awesome... until you do it. :rofl: Meh, it really isn't all that bad. Yesterday I had to run one more wire to the rear and re-rewire the taillights. Turns out the GM turn signal switch (which I'm NOT using) is apparently where the brake lights and turn signals are combined and/or divided, depending on how Juan looks at it. The Hot Rod Wires kit I installed in the Seven either did it differently or I actually read those instructions before starting. Whaddayagonnado? Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 How's the little B210/5.0 coming along? Any new pics? Quote Link to comment
dimlight65 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Well, the car has been put on pause until we get moved into the new shop. We should be starting that process next weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment
dimlight65 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Ok, the car is at the new shop now... of course it will still be a couple months before we are ready to work again, but it IS there! Sorry, no oics... unless Datsunfreak took some when I wasn't looking. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted July 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Sorry, no oics... unless Datsunfreak took some when I wasn't looking. Only with the doors closed... :rofl: 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Looks like the perfect place to be building Datsuns :) Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted July 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 I think so. And the guy we are renting from is a Ratsun member. B) Quote Link to comment
dimlight65 Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 I'm still looking at it through the opposite of "rose colored glasses." I'm sure it will grow on me though... much like the fungal infections and parasites we're going to succumb to at this place. Wait, did I say that last part out loud? Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 sry Batman and Robin on cable tonight :lol: Quote Link to comment
dimlight65 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 We came to a decision today. There is a car show at my work on September 27th and I'd really like to enter this beast. We don't have enough time to finish the move and the car so we're postponing the move. So, I'm going to pay another month's rent on the old shop so we can a) get back to work on this project, and 2) move in October when it isn't... August... in Texas. 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 You can see Tim's car is a little shy in it's new home... :rofl: 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Starting getting the transmission ready to install today. We are using a T-5 transmission from an '89 Mustang GT, which as you may know uses a mechanically operated clutch. That simply will not do. Tim ordered up this cool hydraulic throwout bearing conversion kit. It's a very nice bit of kit. :thumbup: Installed: It comes with a new front bearing plate as you may be able to see from the pic (old plate in the background). The new plate has a slightly smaller diameter sleeve on it to better suit the hydraulic throwout bearing collar. Simply a matter of removing one, swapping the bearing race from the old to the new, and bolting the new one back onto the transmission. As you can see one of the bolts gets replaced with a guide pin to keep the bearing collar properly oriented during use. Next week we will drill holes in the top of the bellhousing to feed the hydraulic hoses through, then we should be able to bolt it together and put the engine/trans into the car for good. :thumbup: 2 Quote Link to comment
dimlight65 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 To Quote Mike Meyers as Dieter: "I'm as happy as a little girl!" "UND NOW IZ ZE TIME ON SPROCKETS VEN VE DANCE!" Quote Link to comment
dimlight65 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Pressure plate bolts arrived today but we're still short flywheel bolts. I guess we'll get the throwout bearing set up but won't be putting the tranny on the engine this weekend. Quote Link to comment
dimlight65 Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Well, that'll learn me to post before looking on both the front and back porch! The flywheel bolts did arrive today so we may get the engine in after all... I wouldn't hold my breath though. 1 Quote Link to comment
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