greengoon Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Hey everyone! At the prompting of BRE510 -- he and I go waaay back -- I check in with my goon. She's a '72 with 80,000 original miles, stock L16, stock 4speed. I got her 6 years ago in Seattle. Flew up there one Saturday and drove 800+ miles home to Salt Lake. No problems, even got about 30 MPG! I put in a StreetBeat rag top and had the aging vinyl top redone. I lowered the suspension with shortened strut towers and Ground Control/Eibach springs and 3" blocks in the back. Well, it wasn't low enough so I fabricated a new top strut mount, new front leaf spring perch and had the rear leafs dearched. Then I cut a big hole in the interior, raised the driveshaft tunnel and put it all back together. With the seat and carpet back in it appears stock yet when the air shocks are on empty, the axle rests on the rear subframe. My plans are to replace the air shocks with bags eventually to help with the ride and bottoming but all in all it handles and rides well at this height. Wheels are ebay specials Infinity M30 with the center cap removed. These wheels are the perfect offset and tuck nicely at all four corners with no spacers or adapters. So far, I haven't found other wheels that fit this well. Not a ton of Datsuns in Utah but I did just get word of the "Utah Import Meet" this weekend. Maybe I'll crash their late model party and see what kind of interest I can generate... Some more shots here: http://s490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/99datsun510/ Quote Link to comment
69FJWagon Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 As always your wagooon looks great I love the wheels and the stance, havent seen any updates on cardomain in sometime. Glad you made it to Ratsun Clayton Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Dude that wagon is sick!!! This is my favorite shot :D I did the same thing to a buddy of mines goon. I didn't do that nice of a job though, It actually got in a wreck about a year ago :( He still drives it but one of the rear doors is smashed shut :( Did you cut the peanut shaped bump stop holder off? I did, it was worth about another half inch of travel. His car rides sweet at that height to!!! Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 grEEn gOOns rock :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Nice goon. :cool: Lawerence told me about your wagon, I looked it up online great job. Welcome to ratsun. You should cruz that thing to JCCS. :D Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Love the ragtop :cool: Quote Link to comment
BRE510 Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Mr. D-man, welcome aboard. Your goon will get lots of kudos and luv:thumbsup: Quote Link to comment
ppeters914 Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 That's why I was looking for a 510 wagon.....until I got my $20 411 wagon. Love the green and the rag top. Quote Link to comment
Cruez Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Ok.. Don't have more pics yet... I'll try to get them soon.. However, I actually drove the car for the first time Sunday since I took it all apart 2 years and 3 months ago... I'll try to get a vid of it running (only have a 3' section of exhaust on it at the moment :D ) Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Greengoon what a clean wagon!!!! & its green...like mine :D Do you have any pics of it w/ just the 3 inch block? Rims & top are different & are a nice touch too. Quote Link to comment
greengoon Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Greengoon what a clean wagon!!!! & its green...like mine :D Do you have any pics of it w/ just the 3 inch block? Rims & top are different & are a nice touch too. Pac- Thanks for the comments. We do share a unique color. I don't think I've seen more than 3 or 4 of this green including yours (none as clean as yours) and I think I've only seen a handful of factory vinyl tops on wagoons. I was stoked when I saw your thread, you got a great deal! I'll keep an eye on the progress. Here are a few pics with the 3" blocks before I cut it up. I have the Infinity caps as well. This was back before the minivan backed into me (worst day of my life...story for another time) By the way, I have a roof rack in storage if you are still in need of one. Came with the car (not on it). I love the racks but i have too much going on on my roof already. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Thanks for the love. Yeah got a great deal & she runs very well. The rims are 15's right? & did you ever have issues with the driveshaft hitting the tunnel w/ the 3 inch blocks installed? Id love a roof rack for mine..the part that freaks me out is drilling into a ding free roof / having to drop the headliner possibly to tighten the bolts-nuts. PM me with a price if you like :D Quote Link to comment
greengoon Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Dude that wagon is sick!!! This is my favorite shot :D I did the same thing to a buddy of mines goon. I didn't do that nice of a job though, It actually got in a wreck about a year ago :( He still drives it but one of the rear doors is smashed shut :( Did you cut the peanut shaped bump stop holder off? I did, it was worth about another half inch of travel. His car rides sweet at that height to!!! Thanks for the comments. I did take everything out, short of cutting into the subframe and then added a little disc bump stop. It still bottoms if I carry any weight but it's well worth it. I see you're a big fan of slammed on stock rims so I dug up a better angle without my dog in it. I like that look too. I go back and forth between the whitewalls and the low pros. Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Thanks for the comments. I did take everything out, short of cutting into the subframe and then added a little disc bump stop. It still bottoms if I carry any weight but it's well worth it. I see you're a big fan of slammed on stock rims so I dug up a better angle without my dog in it. I like that look too. I go back and forth between the whitewalls and the low pros. Yes I have a hubcap problem :D I do like rims, but no one goes low enough for them IMO. To me there is nothing better than a stock rig slammed with the original caps. I would have caps on my SR car if they would fit... Stupid bigger brakes... I also wish all my rigs were lower!! As of now I don't have the time to build any of my cars exactly how I would want them, if you know what I mean :D Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 the part that freaks me out is drilling into a ding free roof / having to drop the headliner possibly to tighten the bolts-nuts. mine stock/factory rack is attached w/ sheet metal screws. nuts/bolts would be nice. :D dont drill the roof. get another gOOn! Quote Link to comment
nckzck Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Greengoon, What size tires are you using on the Infiniti wheels? I like the look of the wheels, and it would be an inexpensive upgrade until I can afford the 16 inch Panasport rims that I want for my wagon. Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Green goon that is an unbelievably awesome goon! One of the best stylistically that I have seen! Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 O.K. guys the red goon is done. All I have left to do is block the rear, get my registration done, Wax it and off to jccs. It's pretty clean, I'm really happy with the look. I'm running 17" wheels but lookin for something more JDM. :cool: Quote Link to comment
slodat Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 datrod - photos!!! Quote Link to comment
73dat Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 pics,or is going to be a surprise........................:D Quote Link to comment
fastdadd Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 no photos and it never happened Quote Link to comment
denveratsun Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 You Goon guys are makin' me green with envy...:lol:... I am seriously considering picking one up really soon, the one I have in mind has been in a field for years..ran when parked...straight though...clean light blue 71. IDK if I have the time, but I sure would love to drive one around.:blink: Quote Link to comment
xtrmemtnmn Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 After looking at all these, I have always liked the goons, now I have to add one to my collection. Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 pics,or is going to be a surprise........................:D Bingo. :D JCCS 08 Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted September 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 I got my goon back yesterday! It needs to be cleaned! No pix as of yet. :( John, I can't wait to see your goon! :D Quote Link to comment
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