JM Classic Imports Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Hello everyone! Joe from JM Classic Imports, New to the club and looking forward to getting to know everyone! We are a rotary specialist shop in philomath but we also dabble in many other makes and models of cars. We have had many fun datto projects in our past and are looking to take on many more. We are hopeful to obtain some knowledge in wiring and sensor, motors and models. We are starting a couple builds this winter including a turbo rotary 620 and a 240sx rhd conversion. We will be needing some insite into these tasks at some point and hope to get guidance here! Thank you!! Be sure to follow the builds as they come on facebook or check us out online at www.jmclassicimport.com 4 Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Welcome! Good introduction. Got any pics of cool projects to post here??? Link to comment
Dawa Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 boo rotary datsun :) ka/sr/turbo 620s are nice and have been done and done, but whats rare is a nissan inline 6 620 (L or rb) but anyways, welcome and youve definitely come to the right place for datsun knowledge 1 Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Or a FJ20.Booya Link to comment
ArchetypeDatsun Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Or CA18DET ha! Link to comment
Dawa Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 nah those are too easy :) 1 Link to comment
ArchetypeDatsun Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Oh...ok, fuck it get a TB48DE in the 620! 1 Link to comment
JM Classic Imports Posted September 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 lol we are open to all build options. We know rotary engines better than anything else, and we love the wrap up. That about sums up our devotion to it though. We are looking to let go of the rhd 240sx clip we just got in though. We are looking to find a 620 for the shop truck, we are not sure what the build plan will be, we have just been kicking around a rotary as we have many on hand! We are looking for a few people to inform me of the difference between the s14/15 and the silvia. Are there chassis differences? we see many kits going on the 14 series, just curious if they are the same car, rebadged? Sorry for the noob question lol Link to comment
Komeuppance Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 s13 = bro. s14 = elite bro. s15 = omgjdmtytebromaxx. Very interchangeable. -Robert 2 Link to comment
Wankelwaiver Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I recommend a quick Google search of JM Classic Imports & Joe Maddox... Nooooo way I'm taking my car to someone who's main ad strategy is talking $hit on others, making claims of training he can't support and posting hateful craigslist ads attacking other shops. How about you list who you trained under and for how long? ... There's a thread on Rotary Car Club that's ridiculous... It'll show up in your Google search Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Nice first post.... http://www.jmclassicimports.com/#!about/c786 I particularly like the quote: "because no matter what job i have had, i have been coveted as a gift to the business" lol... not many people say that about themselves. Link to comment
Jesse C. Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 They do have forums dedicated to only the S-Chassis cars. Why ask a bunch of Old Datsun Guys? Link to comment
scooter stuff Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Newspaper to mask off windows...Really?!!! Link to comment
JM Classic Imports Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 I recommend a quick Google search of JM Classic Imports & Joe Maddox... Nooooo way I'm taking my car to someone who's main ad strategy is talking $hit on others, making claims of training he can't support and posting hateful craigslist ads attacking other shops. How about you list who you trained under and for how long? ... There's a thread on Rotary Car Club that's ridiculous... It'll show up in your Google search definatly not my strategy at all. I was mearly pointing out past expereinces and one of two reasons for starting up the shop. One is to help those the other shops will not help even when they can, and two build cars.. Simple as that. As to RCC and the rotary forums. That site is a good reference place as is rx7club, but its long since abandoned, the five people who post are sadly not who i am appealing to and am not supprised to see such comments and lack of interest in current and past dealings with things pertaining to their groups. The only mistake made there was posting not as a person but as a business. The confusion and drama only exists because they cannot understand that its for those to see past expereinces and the true workings of all the local shops, not a attempt to get business. We are far to busy to get in anymore, as i am sure the other shops are as well. We also know it is not possible to hurt those shops in any way. It was stated for those who might be searching around to get an idea of who is working where and why they are. :) About my training. Well, its kinda hard to go to school for rotary mechanics, most schools dont touch it and the couple who do, well, anyone here seen a mazda reman motor, not even pineapple or fd3s engineering will say they are worth a shit.. so there is no place to go, the best one can do is learn through those around who seem to know best. I have spent a little over five years doing nothing but ( i mean nothing but ) working on these cars and motors. I have traveled over 100,000 miles getting motors to learn on, meeting people, helping the main shops, attending every tech session offered. Pretty much living in and around those in the NW with shops and the best cars. Before those five years i was working on body and paint. learning again from professional shops and helping many others personal projects..... So i have about ten years hands on, as close to professional training as i could get. Before that i was into music, i have a knack for it and was busy playing 20+ insturments and deciding if i cared anough about the BS to attempt a career in it.... Oh and as to my basic mechanics skills, i am well trained, not a professional, but 85% are not actually professional. AST certification is a open book course online and most shops dont even require but one on site mechanic to have it for legal purposes.... Hope this clears some things up. Although it seems a bit fishy that you are a rotary name on a datsun forum... I came here becuase i have some nismo shit and will later be doing dime and 620 projects and will need some info.... But hi, nice to meet you, i think you got the wrong impression about why i say things, its no drive for money or business.. Just to point out people and places as i have experienced them and why i am now in the position i am with my shop :) Link to comment
JM Classic Imports Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Nice first post.... http://www.jmclassicimports.com/#!about/c786 I particularly like the quote: "because no matter what job i have had, i have been coveted as a gift to the business" lol... not many people say that about themselves Hi! I know it sounds funny, but that quotes floating around for a reason. Untill i started working for myself i had ever past employer cry when i left. I have a very good work ethic and i put myself at times to far into my jobs. Most people cannot or will not say that about themselves, i know, however most people did not go from base to top in months in every job they had. but i can see how that might look funny :) Link to comment
JM Classic Imports Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 They do have forums dedicated to only the S-Chassis cars. Why ask a bunch of Old Datsun Guys? oh i was just asking about that chassis as i got a clip in and seemed like a topic that might be ok here. I am actually here for info on dimes and 620, hardbodys ect.. I am on nissans northwest, sylivia ect as well... Just sparkin up conversations is all. Link to comment
JM Classic Imports Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Newspaper to mask off windows...Really?!!! Yup, the guy i did that job for did not pay me for it, and the supplies he offered were limited. I also know that most of the products used by most collision shops are not needed, but are there for looks. Nickel ads are just as affective as the rolls of masking paper they use. I have some, it was a waste of money.. I have no overhead and no real bills due to things like that, so i can do jobds like that for people for cost, or sometimes (when using nickel ads for masking) FREE! :) :) :) Link to comment
scooter stuff Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Yup, the guy i did that job for did not pay me for it, and the supplies he offered were limited. I also know that most of the products used by most collision shops are not needed, but are there for looks. Nickel ads are just as affective as the rolls of masking paper they use. I have some, it was a waste of money.. I have no overhead and no real bills due to things like that, so i can do jobds like that for people for cost, or sometimes (when using nickel ads for masking) FREE! :) :) :) FAIL! Link to comment
JM Classic Imports Posted September 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 lol i know, i am not working at a shop like yours. thats ok.. Pssttt, every single one of your ' marks is actually a ? mark...... It?s should be It's right? So hey maybe less shit talk and a little more inward focus. Nice shop btw :) Link to comment
JM Classic Imports Posted September 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 mhmm That bee is to die for! Seriously, love the work, love the shop.. Why the hate, i am not in competition, and not saying you should not use the papers of your choice when you can. should i just expect this type of attitude from site? I guess it is a internet forum... Ok, forgot i said anything here, i will stick to just tossin out random questions when i need them. Link to comment
JM Classic Imports Posted October 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 We have a few new Right Hand Drive builds and some turbo rotary cars being built right now! These and some future dimes can be viewed here: Website-www.jmclassicimports.comFacebook-https://www.facebook.com/jmclassicimportsPhone- 1-541-620-438Email- JMClassicimports@hotmail.comThanks! Be sure to like us on facebook! Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Nickel ads are just as affective as the rolls of masking paper they use. Actually, they are not. Those newspapers have hundreds of tiny little holes in them. Proper masking paper does not. If you are going to use cheap newsprint to mask with, you should at least use 2-3 sheets/layers and dust a fine mist of paint/primer over them (and let it dry well) first. It will at least clog up most of the tiny holes. And for someone representing a business, you should really make a more concentrated effort on communication skills like grammar, capitalization, and spelling. If reflects poorly on your business when your posts are bordering on illegible. 1 Link to comment
JM Classic Imports Posted October 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Nice. Yes. They are different. But if you have the ability to use windex or acetone on a piece of glass there is no difference. Except for assholes who like to point out that a 69 superbee a person has is actually a coronet rebadged. Only douche bags who have nothing better to do and nothing to contribute speak up like that. To how my grammar is, if I was a english teacher asking you to sign up for my course you would be right. But this is not a post for a link to find a good scholar but a mechanic. If you think that my grammar and punctuation are what make me or my business qualified to build cars I think I don't need your business anyways ;) Positive group I found here wow. Link to comment
HRH Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 English. Proper noun. Should be capitalized. Just sayin' Link to comment
K_trip Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 If you think that my grammar and punctuation are what make me or my business qualified to build cars I think I don't need your business anyways ;) I checked out this post, and your web site, whatever. :yawn: I have came to the conclusion ... I won't be reading anything that you post here. Believe me, we have a mutual feeling - I don't want to do business with you. ;) Link to comment
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