jun Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I say I won't bring back another set of wheels from Japan, but I'm determined to find a clean set of Star Sharks in a nice offset, or Riverside Riverges. For reference, 3 14x6.5J fit in a cut down box just makes the size requirement for check-in luggage, and 1 in a suitcase packed with clothes- perfect. LAX customs laughed when they x-rayed my baggage and realized I had a full set of wheels in my check-in baggage. Just make sure you get a ride to the airport because I couldn't imagine trying to take a series of trains to Narita with a box of wheels. Although if you're already in Chiba, you're a lot closer. I usually stay in Tokyo (Meguro-Shinagawa area) so it's a bit of a hike by train. I've brought back as many as 5 NJS keirin frames at one point, along with several crank and hubsets. I have 2 Kalavinka frames, one custom made for me, the other is a restoration project that will get repainted in the same color as my wagon, whatever that color may be. I do live in Socal- and have missed every JCCS event, sadly. I will be there this year though! @ DRIVEN I'll have to check my hard drive when I get home for shots of the JDM wagon trim. My wife actually snapped all the pics at Refresh as my friends and I were too busy chatting with Masato-san and going through all his goodies. It was "refreshingly" daily driver looking though, and I'm assuming has been repainted at some point of its life. Drum brakes up front too. Forgot to ask if there were plans for this wagon, or simply a parts chaser...too busy wiping the drool off my chin soaking in everything at his shop. Quote Link to comment
benzo Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I say I won't bring back another set of wheels from Japan, but I'm determined to find a clean set of Star Sharks in a nice offset, or Riverside Riverges. For reference, 3 14x6.5J fit in a cut down box just makes the size requirement for check-in luggage, and 1 in a suitcase packed with clothes- perfect. LAX customs laughed when they x-rayed my baggage and realized I had a full set of wheels in my check-in baggage. Just make sure you get a ride to the airport because I couldn't imagine trying to take a series of trains to Narita with a box of wheels. Although if you're already in Chiba, you're a lot closer. I usually stay in Tokyo (Meguro-Shinagawa area) so it's a bit of a hike by train. I've brought back as many as 5 NJS keirin frames at one point, along with several crank and hubsets. I have 2 Kalavinka frames, one custom made for me, the other is a restoration project that will get repainted in the same color as my wagon, whatever that color may be. I do live in Socal- and have missed every JCCS event, sadly. I will be there this year though! @ DRIVEN I'll have to check my hard drive when I get home for shots of the JDM wagon trim. My wife actually snapped all the pics at Refresh as my friends and I were too busy chatting with Masato-san and going through all his goodies. It was "refreshingly" daily driver looking though, and I'm assuming has been repainted at some point of its life. Drum brakes up front too. Forgot to ask if there were plans for this wagon, or simply a parts chaser...too busy wiping the drool off my chin soaking in everything at his shop. Yeah I get to travel with my friends passes so I have no luggage or weight restriction so I can bring wheels back if needed. chiba is closer but still lugging boxes of wheels is a bit of a pain. I would laugh if I saw a wheel in a suitcase. how often do you go to japan? I have been there 4 times in one year. and may be back in april. sweet pics your wife took of the wagon. that car is clean. It can get distracting talking and looking at all the items he has. it is refreshing as he is not stingy or greedy about stuff. seems like you are steady into bikes or the fixed gear scene. I just picked up a mission bikes valencia frame and almost done with my motobecane and have my daily commuter 80's univega converted but I run a coaster brake rear wheel. lots of fun. I am cheap when it comes to bikes as i don't want to get it stolen as bike theft is big in san francisco. maybe if I come down to so cal I can meet up with you and kick it or bring my bike and go riding? Quote Link to comment
Claudman Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 I have some new wheels on the Green Wagon, Wantanbe RS8. and am getting ready for the Mitty at Road Atlanta. Take a look: Quote Link to comment
nullbound Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 That's hot. ^^ Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted January 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 ^ I agree! Wow Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 That's hot. ^^ grEEn hot! :w00t: Quote Link to comment
greengoon Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Very nice! When my green goon grows up it wants to look like yours. :D Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 GREEN RULES !! & Jun TY for posting the pics of when you were in Japan...very kool. Quote Link to comment
imtb Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Here is pic of my new mirror. I didnt want to drill any holes so I found this one flebay. I think it looks pretty cool. I fired up my LZ2.2 this weekend ready to take it for test drive hopefully today. Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 I just got home with my '68 GOON! I'll start a new build thread! I'm excited :P Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Bob what is the vin number on your 68? Our's is 1100 kinda low. The "8" in the vin code just means wagon. here is a pic of our wagon in "drivable" condition, it still needs a few things but it drove back about 15 miles from the exhaust shop. 1 Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted February 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 yay! Another GoonSquad member! Quote Link to comment
jonesy510 Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 The goon squad is gunna take over the datsun scene!!!! :) Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted February 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 just a small update for me... I finally put in new seats in my goon :) oldskool looking buckets -ゴキ Quote Link to comment
ariascarlos1990 Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Are those plastic? I just took a set out of my goon. hahh:D Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted February 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 hehe yah...i got the pair of Jaz poly bucket seats for $40 and it beats the hell out of stock (was starting to hurt) <_< Quote Link to comment
jonesy510 Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 i was thinking about putting some buckets in my goon to but not sure what one i want. i was also thinking the ones from kragen cause they are pretty cheap haha Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 i have a pair of ol skool solid seats w/covers (& uses twine to secure :lol: ) like what youd find in a dune buggy... or in this boat :D Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted February 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 those like kinda neat! :blink: Quote Link to comment
ariascarlos1990 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 I have some I'm trying to get rid. lol Quote Link to comment
johnbureezu Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Ice^^^ The goon lays perfect man. minitub right? got more pics? I know you have thread on that one but I cant find it. Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted February 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Yay new (old) rims! ...and it came with some weird TUBE tires! They need a good cleaning and polishing... anyone have tips? PAC-Man, please chime in! ーゴキ Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Ice^^^ The goon lays perfect man. minitub right? got more pics? I know you have thread on that one but I cant find it. No mini tub, the fenders where rolled by the PO using channel locks so 5x7 zero's fit after we swapped in the IRS with no issues. Later we would like to get some 14x7 zeros so it can go a bit lower. Right now the tires hit the top of the fender wells, we don't want to cut anything on the inside just to keep the inside unmolested. It will be at Golden Gardens this year for sure!!!!! Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Goki- i like the baja seats & new rims. On the ones i have i wet sanded them with 220, 320 then 600. Followed by Mothers polish by hand a few times. Keep in mind the more you sand, the shinier they will look in the end. Heres my strutless wagon awaiting the 280ZX parts to be installed... Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted February 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 thanks for the input PAC-Man! How about after you paint them...did you clear-coat it? Did you apply anything to the sanded surface to "seal" it? Does it fade after a while? (sorry so many questions...this will be my first attempt at rim restore) Quote Link to comment
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