rattadat Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Hey guys, Well its been a long time coming, but i just picked up a 1977 Datsun 280z. I feel I got a screaming deal on this one. Got tons in store for this beauty. Parts on the way and ready to finally do this. i just wanna say thanks to Travis Land for amking this possible. Much love to you kid. Anyways here are some photos of her. 3 Quote Link to comment
hampemberg Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 CONGRATS! IT´S A VERY NICE ONE, ENJOY Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Even the tread says Z on them. Quote Link to comment
rattadat Posted September 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 haha I never noticed that. Unfortunately and not so much at the same time I have 15x9 Rota Shakotans with 205/50.15 Toyo Proxes coming as we speak Quote Link to comment
rattadat Posted September 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Well i have my wheels coming. As well as the suspension. I am a sucker for orange Datsun but I was thinking about switching it up to a newer color. I have been thinking about the new Dodge Dart Header Orange. I would love input on this. Quote Link to comment
rattadat Posted September 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Last night I got a hair to see if i could bring back this old paint. It took about 5 hours and couple knocked back to do. I used Turtlewax's Color Back. Anyways this is what i came out with. Can actually reflection :w00t: Cant wait for my wheels and Suspension to get here so I can put my flares on and get rid of that rust. 1 Quote Link to comment
rattadat Posted September 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Went out for a drive after cleaning her up. 2 Quote Link to comment
kuro_Yosh Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 :thumbup: :thumbup: She's beautiful man. Great job bringing the color back 1 Quote Link to comment
rattadat Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 A little bit of bad news...Today on my way to work i noticed the temp gauge rising above normal. On the last little hill down to work i seen some white smoke coming out of the exhaust :crying:. So it looks like the motor wil be gone thru a little sooner than originally planned. theres no way i can do just the head gasket without taking care of the small oil leaks and engine grime.... looks like a good time to just take care of it all. 1 Quote Link to comment
Homeboyx Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Sweet ride!sucks about the BHG.. Quote Link to comment
rattadat Posted September 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Look what came in the mail!! Sweet Sitting next to a 16x7 4 Quote Link to comment
rattadat Posted September 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 i have come to a decision. 205/50 is the way to go. I found a used on to test fit. Now I really want my suspension to show up :frantics: Quote Link to comment
captaingamez Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Looking good man. How long does that color back last? Quote Link to comment
rattadat Posted September 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Looking good man. How long does that color back last? im not sure, but my z will always be inside so I'd imagine quite a while. The bottle seems as is if it would be two full applications. Although i would assume that the next time i use it (if my body work and paint is not done) it will be alot less work. Quote Link to comment
rattadat Posted September 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Well two came today. Apparently someone mixed up my discontinued tire order and they are in Amarillo TX. Perfect....... :confused: . Well anyways they will be here in 2 to 3 weeks cause i didnt want to pay extra freight..WTF extra freight!!!! ugh Quote Link to comment
rattadat Posted September 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 mounted :) 2 Quote Link to comment
rattadat Posted September 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 ouchy......totally worth it! Quote Link to comment
Work280 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Triple t is so cool. I spent almost double that last year with them. There stuff that they put out is to notch.. Good choice Quote Link to comment
rattadat Posted September 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Triple t is so cool. I spent almost double that last year with them. There stuff that they put out is to notch.. Good choice Good to know, thanks. Their stuff just looks quality. Quote Link to comment
rattadat Posted September 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Triple t is so cool. I spent almost double that last year with them. There stuff that they put out is to notch.. Good choice You must have got the complete strut assemblies? I just got the build your-own. Not only because i didn't really have to loot, but because I think it will be a neat experience. Decided on 92 Toyota Mr2 strut cartridges. Quote Link to comment
Work280 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Quality is an understatement!! I work about an hour from them and I got to pick up stuff from them and the shop puts amazing work and the rigs they got as daily drivers and as projects are crazy cool. And the stuff can handle a real beating. My z has a lt1 with a t56 6 speed and will all the stuff from them just hasn't shown any sign of flex or wear. The stuff is worth every penny Quote Link to comment
Work280 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 I bought all the rear end for the q45 swap. Diff mounts, axles, hub mounts, bump steer spacers, front wilwood five lug swap hubs, brake brackets, rear a arms, mustache bar, and rear a arm braces. I bought the weld on stuff too just haven't had time to do the work Quote Link to comment
rattadat Posted September 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Quality is an understatement!! I work about an hour from them and I got to pick up stuff from them and the shop puts amazing work and the rigs they got as daily drivers and as projects are crazy cool. And the stuff can handle a real beating. My z has a lt1 with a t56 6 speed and will all the stuff from them just hasn't shown any sign of flex or wear. The stuff is worth every penny That's a beautiful thing :)...Thanks for the reassurance. Not that I really needed it. I'm super stoked to make this S30 mine. You have a build up for your Z? I'd love to take a look Quote Link to comment
rattadat Posted September 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Got ambitious tonight after work. An hour later I got some monster truck stance. B) It looks like I have some serious clean up ahead of me. Some serious yuk wiring. Gunna have to cut the harness apart to see what kinda cobbled together garbage hides in there Dirty Girl Monster truck Zed Good night for tonight 1 Quote Link to comment
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