fisch Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Congrats Craig, you did more to the car in the last couple weeks than most do in a year, including myself! 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted April 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Congrats on the success! The late night thrash before an event is one my most cherished aspects of this hobby. When we dig deep and focus under pressure... The things we can accomplish - pretty amazing. Congrats Craig, you did more to the car in the last couple weeks than most do in a year, including myself! Thanks guys. It was tough and I couldn't have done it without Al. I sent him a text last weekend after I finished installing the old motor and heard that terrible engine noise again. He was able to find this rusted short block sitting in the bed of a 620 about 20 miles south of Eugene. Problem was, truck and engine were being sold together. Well, he bought the truck and towed it up here.. and I got to work rebuilding the engine. 1 Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Nice!! I'm right behind you. Just waiting for some silicone intake piping.. Great work man, that dime looks and sounds tits! Oh I guess I'll need exhaust too.. lol. 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted April 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 When I bought these seats it was missing this metal bar that holds the headrest seat skin on. I called Recaro and a few of their US seal dealers looking for the part. I never found anyone that had it. So... today I bought a scrap piece of sheet metal and cut it to shape. Then did this: 3 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted April 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Then with this part, I was able to do this: 4 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted April 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Also I can't post those pictures without giving huge credit to Mike Klotz. He made me some new headrest sleeves that goes down into the seat and supports the pole. Another part that is NLA from Recaro. Thanks again Mike! Only took me a year to install them.... lol 3 Quote Link to comment
denmarkboy Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 I've been so busy and the weekend was so busy , I haven't had a chance to share the pictures or the journey . But I will catch up pretty soon and share . Dude you busted your ass on this car, and that lemon of an L couldn't keep good man down . Glad to be a part of your dimes story . 4 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted April 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 I've been so busy and the weekend was so busy , I haven't had a chance to share the pictures or the journey . But I will catch up pretty soon and share . Dude you busted your ass on this car, and that lemon of an L couldn't keep good man down . Glad to be a part of your dimes story . I'm too stubborn to give up on that shitty block... it's gonna go to the machine shop for a second opinion. lol 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted April 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 NOS 510 armrests and stock floor mats 2 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 And I'm jealous. I want some Quote Link to comment
moath Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 NOS 510 armrests and stock floor mats Does your 69 have any carpet? The autocross class rules for the SM class that my car will be in stipulate that carpet should be retained, but I haven't ever had carpet to speak of. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted April 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 I believe these cars came with either rubber mats throughout or carpet. When I got my car it was stripped, but there were remnants of old grungy carpet inside. Does your 69 have any carpet? The autocross class rules for the SM class that my car will be in stipulate that carpet should be retained, but I haven't ever had carpet to speak of. Quote Link to comment
ctdavid73510 Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 I'm curious if you have any picture the linkage for your carbs. The car I just purchased has an L20 with Dual Side Draft SUs but the linkage is missing. Not sure where to source this and may have to fabricate. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 The linkage between the carbs is available from nissan still. The j linkage is the same as the stock carb linkage. I'll dig up some pics. 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 I got the other headrest skin on and installed. I found these air fresheners while in the bay area. JDM yo. 3 Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Should of bought a case!, what store? Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 I'm curious if you have any picture the linkage for your carbs. The car I just purchased has an L20 with Dual Side Draft SUs but the linkage is missing. Not sure where to source this and may have to fabricate. here you go 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Should of bought a case!, what store? Some Asian store in Vallejo. 1 Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Man those carbs look immaculate! I forget the story on those. Z-therapy or did you restore them? Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Man those carbs look immaculate! I forget the story on those. Z-therapy or did you restore them? Definitely Z-therapy! 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 And so it begins..... body work 2016. Dropped of the trunk lid to be dipped. I figured... It was worth the price to not have to fuck with stripping paint and treating surface rust. I need to pick up some epoxy primer and get to work! 2 Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Industrial Finishes for all your body work needs.... Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Industrial Finishes for all your body work needs.... Always. Nice folks over there. 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted May 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Swapped the trunk lid for black.. Other one is getting dipped. The black one looks like shit, but I wanted to drive it around. 1 Quote Link to comment
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