NZDatsunchris Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Hi, Im Chris from New Zealand, Ive been into my Datsuns for a few years now. Im a coachbuilder by trade and have had fun chopin up my datsuns and others. Im currently own a Datsun 1200 2dr wagon-CA18DET Current project Datsun 260C Coupe-VH41DETT Waiting in the cornerproject Datsun 720 Ute - Ratrod inspired Daily driver project Here is a couple of pics, I load up more if your interested. http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m14/dattochriswagon/IMG_1929-1.jpg Quote Link to comment
Guest DatsuNoob Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Sweet azz, cuz! I had a tui once, it's a good drop. Can't get 'em here in the states though. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Nice Datsun collection you have. The 1200 2 door wagon is my fav. How hard ar eparts to find down there? Quote Link to comment
NZDatsunchris Posted June 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Yeah mate, Tui has gotta be my favourite beer. Cheers for the comments.The wagon is getting close to the finish line. Parts are not to bad in the 1200 range down here, But 2dr wagons are quite rare here. The 720 ute has had a update as of last week,I spotted Fisch's Artwork of the 411 wagon, It inspired me so much that i got the angle grinder out and grinded back to Bare metal a rising sun! Its now just starting to surface rust!! Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Nice collection, what is this? Me like :cool: ...and welcome to ratsun :D Quote Link to comment
NZDatsunchris Posted June 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Its a KH330 Datsun 260C coupe, also known as cedric in some parts of the world, Its 4.9m long,has two interior door handles, electric windows,power steering, air con, from a 76!!! Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Its a KH330 Datsun 260C coupe, also known as cedric in some parts of the world, Its 4.9m long,has two interior door handles, electric windows,power steering, air con, from a 76!!! holy shit that things a datto i thought it was an old buick of some kind Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Nice projects dude! I'll be watching the build photo's for sure!! I also noticed the 2 door wagon back windows pop out, thats rad! Quote Link to comment
NZDatsunchris Posted June 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Here is the last 2 years of updates in a round about order for the wagon One of the many Datsun nz arties i had in my old garage My Datsun tattoo, More planned, actually thinking of getting Fischs art work of the 411 wagon if it cool with him parts wagon for the rear quarter Quote Link to comment
NZDatsunchris Posted June 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Summary of wagon, CA18DET engine and 5 spd box Toyota hilux LSD dif with bluebird rear disc and callipers 280zx front struts and brakes Subaru water to air intercooler Standard interior except for stering wheel and hidden gauges Repray in factory Orange Quote Link to comment
NZDatsunchris Posted June 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 And here is some more pics of the 260C Coupe and one of the 720 The 260 had been sitting in a paddock for ten years ,hence the condition, there are only four other coupes imported to nz Quote Link to comment
CharlieBucket Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 great projects! the 260c is crazy. how big is that car? i think Fisch is making ratsun famous. i bet he will be pleased with the tattoo idea. full color chest piece? you have seen all his drawings right? Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Damm i had no idea the wagon has had all that work done to it. Very impressive. Quote Link to comment
Seedy Al Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Oh my god Its you, you feind Serously, these guys are sweet, i recently joined, and they are mean Mean Allan Quote Link to comment
NZDatsunchris Posted June 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Cheers guys, Yeah the wagon has been on the go for 2 years now, im hpoing to have it on the road in the next 6 months. Seedy Al, You are right this place rocks. so many Datsuns in the style they should be in! Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 im really interested in how the wagons gonna turn out Quote Link to comment
Dattodevil Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Yeah those projects are mint! Quote Link to comment
NZDatsunchris Posted July 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Another update, Grinded the paint off the bonnet for the sweet rising sun, it rusting up real mint now. Got the new CA turbo engine in and mounted, made intercooler mounts and tig welded on, bolted new guards and front apron on, and also just brought my new adj coil kit, short shocks and new ball joints. gotta order up some T3 camber plates from the states now and the front end complete Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Sweet! Love the pics! Thanks! Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Awesome progress..& the rust rising sun is my fav. out of all ive seen:D Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Time to clearcoat that rust :D Quote Link to comment
fastdadd Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 it looks like someone droped a pumpkin on your hood:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 lol...those are definitely not the appropriate masks for stripping or painting :D Quote Link to comment
nismopu Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Are those subaru air to water coolers pretty common down there? I would love to get one but are damn near impossible to find here in the states. Awesome work BTW! peace. Quote Link to comment
NZDatsunchris Posted July 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 Cheers for the great comments guys. Yeah the rising sun is gettin a few looks here. haha The subaru water to air intercoolers are so plentiful as all the legacy boys replace them with big dirty front mounts. I picked up my one for NZ$20 with the cooler /radiator/pump and lines. cheap as chips its fits perfectly in the 1200 and there is such minimum pipework so fuck all lag. From what i hear they start becoming un efficient at 250hp. but i think just over 200 hp is gonna be plenty enough to get me into trouble on the street Quote Link to comment
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