How to keep the Datsun passion alive?

[Dat Lurka]

I'm about to buy another Datsun. That's a good way to keep the passion.

[hang_510]

i have a wagon that my ex turned into a project ~6 years ago.

i've bought and sold 2 510's, rebuilt both of them and then bought a sedan i rebuilt and still have.

the wagon needs someone with rust repair skills to move on... :hmm:

 

a little at a time things still get accomplished for it.
the motor choice has changed several times. the first choice is in the sedan still.

[Skib]

having some Ratsun buddies to fuck around with helps when your unmotivated.

 

its difficult to get over demotivation by yourself.

[k-autic]

for me its a mix of it all the sex the organizing the tools the working on others cars/trucks, the pics the ratsun, but most of all just enjoying a nice drive in my datsun! :)    but snow is a problem damn snow :mad: i think you should take it down n atleast sit n chill in it for a bit check the fluids o something wont be long before you start feelingg that passion that will have you messing wit it a lil bit here n there! 

[The Taterhead]

Following build threads help. My advice, Go sit in it. Take a deep breath. Get out and look at the body lines, the details. This always helps me. A couple weeks ago I put a new rearview mirror in it. It took longer to get the screwdriver than to put it in but just that sparked me to start on the 280zx strut swap. Mine's been down since I bought it. With no money it's hard to stay motivated. Like everyone else has said, do a little at a time. Even if it takes years you will still be pleased with the outcome.

[Farmer]

Take a trip to Canby this year. That will help

 

[spitznoz]

i think to keep motivated you have to keep her running and driving. once you strip the car it starts to loose its meaning and becomes a lawn ornament  all three datsuns ive owned was always running or i know will run conditions. 

 

ps i got another 1 a week after i sold my wagon! i would like to share with you guys not trying to thread jack. This once started up when i looked at it at the sellers house but it has an idle issue hopefully its an easy fix 

 

[Skib]

lol you have that now?

 

hit me up if you have any questions particular to the car.

 

its a fun one to drive :rofl:

[Skib]

also, its very important there be at least one boobie pic in your build thread.

for ya know.... motivation an shit lulz

[hang_510]

suspension checks also help motivate & stimulate

 

[Dat Lurka]

suspension checks also help motivate & stimulate

 

 

Can I borrow those? I need to check my offroad shock absorption. 

[Z chopper]

set a goal a week or a month like, washing the car maybe get some friends and family that are into dattos or can atleast understand your obssesion over for a bbq and some wrenching on cars. Over even just bench racing.

[datzenmike]

Drive around the block in your Datsun.... naked.

[Stupid_fast]

Blew the head gasket in my 510.

 

 

 

Got my Z started the next day after doing barely anything on it for weeks.