PDX Matt Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Thanks, it's a pretty simple fix and seems to be working well. Word of wisdom for those that do this fix, I recommend sealing it up very well with durable RTV silicone. The piece also have a "cut" in it so be sure to hit that up with it as well and it will be fine! Quote Link to comment
rick9two Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Matt! You are a genius. Did the fix about 3 weeks ago Took a video of the finished product Thanks PDX Matt once again 1 Quote Link to comment
PDX Matt Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Very nice Rick, glad to see you fixed it. How are you gonna get the metal ring out? I kept mine in but I'm wondering if I should've taken it off. Quote Link to comment
rick9two Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I cut it out with a grinder, did want it to be rattling as I drive Quote Link to comment
PDX Matt Posted August 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 So I was inspecting my hoses yesterday and have noticed for awhile that my PCV hose was bent and all kinds of messed up. Got around to replacing the PCV valve and the hose too. Who knows how old this hose was but I didn't like what I saw inside. It appeared to be almost completely clogged. Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Blech! :sick: What's in that hose?! Nice truck! Good to see it being cared for. Wish mine was still original paint and not blacked-out. Quote Link to comment
PDX Matt Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Did some small work today. Received my Broadway Mirror. For those that want an attached mirror and still be able to use your sun visors, the 240mm is a perfect fit and leaves about a half inch between the mirror and visor when pulled down. Mine is convex style (gives me great visibility out of my slider window). Also took a few hours to finally detail my engine bay. It was pretty nasty, had dirt/oil caked around the valve cover and on the sides. Here's before: And after: Finished at the car wash: 2 Quote Link to comment
arizonajones Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Nice truck! Do you have a favorite auto parts store and/or junk yard you could recommend in PDX? Quote Link to comment
PDX Matt Posted August 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 What are you looking for? I've been to a few places in the Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 they engine bay came out great, good to see you fixed the block breather tool! Quote Link to comment
arizonajones Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 What are you looking for? I've been to a few places in the PDX area. I'm looking for a source for a used air pump system (mine has been removed), used exhaust parts, and seats. Also looking for a source for new stuff (like gasket replacement kits) that is more Japanese-specific than Autozone. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment
PDX Matt Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I go through RockAuto on the gaskets and replacement parts. www.rockauto.com Quote Link to comment
PDX Matt Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Grabbed a new seat today and referred a new guy to the board. More low and front lip coming soon! 2 Quote Link to comment
PDX Matt Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Someone caught a pic of my truck at the local meet. 4 Quote Link to comment
PDX Matt Posted August 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Moar low! Met up with Karlin in Tigard today to tackle project "moar low." Bye bye leaf springs New leaf spring setup Lowered the front more as well. Turns out I was sitting on the bumpstops We found a friend a block over :thumbs: Were you wondering about the missing high beams before? Was working on DIY amber high beams. Ratsu...NW Datsuns style! All cleaned up and done! Going to tackle lowering the rear more once I can find some smaller tires. Thinking 185/195 series. 2 Quote Link to comment
PDX Matt Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Dipped front bumper and door handles. Wheels are next. 2 Quote Link to comment
PDX Matt Posted August 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Got the wheels dipped two days ago and after many hours and fabbing I don't want to admit to I finally got my Camaro lip fitted yesterday. Also installed new JDM turn signals. 2 Quote Link to comment
paisa13 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Hey bub, I sent you a PM. I ended up doing a fix myself which worked out very well. I went to Autozone and bought a "coil spring booster," then trimmed out the rubber to size to fit between the rubber cushion "hoop" and the bearing. I cut it to just the right size so that it was a tight fit between the hoop and bearing. Hollowed it from the inside out so that it would fit snuggly with the hoop. It doesn't budge at all and I imagine this rubber is much more durable than the rubber used in the replacement parts. I did this from under the truck and used a razor blade to trim all the destroyed rubber from the hoop. Went over a bump too hard and the old rubber crapped out. Copied this from you and it worked awesome! Thanks :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 IM likeing this.Love the Camero Lip If you went more than 3 inches you could raise that carrier bearing up to relive some stress on the end of the trans so the drive line lines up a little better. Datto510 had a buzz on his 5 speed in his 521 and then lifted the carreier bearing up a little and it stopped the whinning Quote Link to comment
KlassicMotion Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Yeah, it looks great! Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 has this one sold yet matt? Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Matt seems to be pretty MIA as of late. Quote Link to comment
Hooligan Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 A buddy of mine texted him about the truck and was told that is was SOLD Quote Link to comment
KlassicMotion Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 I had heard it was puffin smoke, and he was thinking about selling it.... Time for another build!?? Quote Link to comment
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