datsunfreak Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Got bored and cleaned the car and took some photos. Too many new mods too list, so... :D Click photos to enlarge... Quote Link to comment
quadjr4 Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Looks really good i love that color :cool::cool: Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 And here's the photos from 6 weeks ago... Quote Link to comment
reese Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Thats how you git er done! Very nice work.. Quote Link to comment
allen dodson Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOks GREAT Quote Link to comment
sr71sss Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 always loved that color, reminds me of one of the local guy in ssf that had one painted that color actually it was '57 chevy bel air color but looks the same i think, nice work on the car, wow 6 weeks and its all purdy now, wish me luck as I will be getting back to body and paint after almost ten years of actually doing my last car!!! conrad Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 These two came out almost like my '55. I called it 'Robin's egg blue' Quote Link to comment
72dyme Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 where did u get the lower black lip from? how is it mounted, from the back? Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Lovin the new pix. The backgrounds make the car look even cleaner!!! Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 where did u get the lower black lip from? how is it mounted, from the back?I know 720 4x4's have a very similar rubber scraper like that which mounts with studs from the back. Quote Link to comment
fastdadd Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 i like the front corner markers Quote Link to comment
CharlieBucket Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 she looks like a movie star! Quote Link to comment
djlotus Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 she looks like a movie star! funny story... Quote Link to comment
compression Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Hey John, you should photoshop a new color on the wheels, the two blues clash with each other. I cant believe it took only 6 weeks to transform it like that. amazing! Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Hey John, you should photoshop a new color on the wheels, the two blues clash with each other.I cant believe it took only 6 weeks to transform it like that. amazing! I have to respectfully disagree. They look sweet, and it would be a shame to paint those authentic wheels. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 These two came out almost like my '55. I called it 'Robin's egg blue' So does Datsun. ;) This color is #567 Robin's Egg Blue. i like the front corner markers Me too. :D Hey John, you should photoshop a new color on the wheels, the two blues clash with each other. I wanted them to contrast. If they match, it's a little too 80s for me. If I paint them a different color (and I may), it'll be satin black. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 I have to respectfully disagree. They look sweet, and it would be a shame to paint those authentic wheels. I agree. These are really way to rare and unique to change. The blue spoke version of this wheel was very limited production, and never sold in the US. But black would look nice... :D Also, if you look closely, you'll see the DATSUN stripes I put on the car before painting it are an exact color match to these wheels. I haven't been able to bring myself to put the stripes back on, but if I do they will really tie the wheels into the overall scheme. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 where did u get the lower black lip from? how is it mounted, from the back? This is usually referred to as the "Mitcom Flexdam" by the guys who've been into these for a long time. They were originally built by Mitcom in the late 60/early 70s, and later made by a whole host of companies (most commonly Dobi) and for lots of different applications. The top half of it is fiberglass and painted body color, the lower half is rubber so it doesn't break going through a dip or steep driveway. This one is an original Mitcom, bought from BRE in '73. It was on my red '71 but it got cracked one time when we took it off the trailer. I took it off, stored it in my parts stash and basically forgot about it and then sold the car. When I was doing the body work on this car I found it and decided to repair the crack and get it painted to match. Here it is on the red 2dr: Quote Link to comment
72dyme Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 thanks for the info, I never knew that. Is there any repo or OG ones that you know of. Its amazing what you can do in 6 weeks, I wish i had the time and money...It looks amazing Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 thanks for the info, I never knew that. Is there any repo or OG ones that you know of... Haven't seen any recently, but they do pop up on ebay often. Might also try over at http://www.JapaneseNostalgicCar.com. To the best of my knowledge, they have not been made since Dobi went out of business in '96. :( Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Saw this one at JCCS, pretty sure I was told it was a Dobi by the owner... Saw this one at JCCS also, was told it was a Wings West piece from back in the day. Notice it's the same design, but ribbed for some reason (no jokes!)... Quote Link to comment
pl521sss Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Love that color Wait, already told you that :D Black wheels will complement your ride better (my opinion). Need to learn how to take photos like that. Quote Link to comment
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