isomswim Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Damn. oh well. maybe you got something else I need but I dont know I need it yet Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 maybe you got something else I need but I dont know I need it yet Probably. Keep that in mind. B) Quote Link to comment
mcordero8 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Can't wait to see it when your done. Let me know what you do with your dash and bezel. I am currently working on my interior and I am looking for ideas. Quote Link to comment
isomswim Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Got some more slow work done today. Got one kickpanel card cut out and slightly fitted. now to get some carpet on it and a speaker in there. Also worked on getting the smog stuff removed from "new" manifold. Its all rusted shut so pretty slow going. Mail call Another plastic sheet for passenger door "new" uncracked exhaust manifold from Klassicmotion LEDs for dash and interior. Anyone know the bulb type for the DX cab dome light? Quote Link to comment
JoeCool Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Looks great so far! Quote Link to comment
isomswim Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Alrighty weekend update. Got a little work done today. New plugs came in from rockauto For unknown age the old plugs look pretty good. Not totally wasted but needed to be changed Center console and custom auto shift knob are in Passenger kick panel and speaker are mounted Got my bumper brackets cleaned up, painted and mounted. Got rid of the ugly bumper "bulges" Hopefully I can get my manifolds put back in this week. I ordered a gasket set but the exhaust gasket is way to small. Maybe I'll just cut my own 1 Quote Link to comment
isomswim Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Alrighty HELP needed. I have bought or ordered many stupid bulb sockets and none of them have worked. They are for the instrument panel and I am only missing 1. I bought some on eBay and they are slightly too small. I just bought one from AutoZone and that was def too small. From what I can tell everywhere says they are supposed to be 1/2" sockets but that is not right. Every single one I have gotten has been too small and marked as 1/2". Any help appreciated. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Pic of the one you need? I may have a few... Quote Link to comment
isomswim Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 The one on the right. The others are what I found elsewhere Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Are these the ones that twist into the back of the gauge cluster? Quote Link to comment
isomswim Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 yes Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 I just disassembled a 1200 cluster so I should have a few... May even be able to snag a few from one of my many spare 510 clusters... How many do you need? Quote Link to comment
isomswim Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 I just need one, but I guess I could keep a couple on hand. So 3 total. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 I just need one, but I guess I could keep a couple on hand. So 3 total. Wanna drive over here or do I need to drop them in the mail? Shoot me an email at johnroperphoto@gmail.com. Quote Link to comment
isomswim Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Alrighty truck is back in working order. So I pulled a duh moment today. While everything was apart I had gone ahead and replaced the spark plugs. After I got everything back together today it wanted to start but wouldnt stay running. Figured it was from everything just sitting for a few weeks. Finally took a look at the wires and I had miswired the 3-4 plugs. *Doh* So finally running nice and smooth again without a huge hole in the exhaust manifold, Thanks to Klassicmotion. Also got some interior work done. Both kickpanels are in and speakers mounted. Started wiring the radio but not sure where to mount it yet. Door panel for passenger side is 50%done. Have it cut just not trimmed yet, or taped up. 1 Quote Link to comment
isomswim Posted March 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Got a few things done today. Waiting a few things to finish dash then I can get it all back together and on the road again. Grille is back on. It's pretty cracked up in some areas so a new one may be in the works soon. I just ordered a Ratsun grill badge to set it all together. Passenger door card is all done and mounted in. And the best mod so far. The PO had a Hulk key thing, but my Wife saw this piston one at Lowes and told me it would look cool for the Datsun keys Also mounted Clear/Amber front turn signal lenses 1 Quote Link to comment
isomswim Posted March 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 So putting my dash back together and of course I SHORT OUT the gauges. This then affects all of the interior lights and will not turn on with lights on. Finally cause another short that fixes the interior lights to the light switch but no luck on the gauge lights. Fuel gauge def works, but not sure about the temp gauge. Ugh wiring fun begins Quote Link to comment
isomswim Posted March 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 So after some planning, frustration and shorting out fuses I am going with aftermarket gauges. Going to build a frame for the new gauges to to sit where the stock ones should go. Got Equus gauges. Speedometer, Tach, oil Press, water Temp, Fuel, and Volt Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Sorry it didn't work out. :blush: Aftermarket gauges do look really cool in there though. :thumbup: The 3 3/8" gauges fit in the holes very well. Bigger requires a good bit of cutting, but also looks cooler. :rofl: Quote Link to comment
isomswim Posted March 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 The Speedo I found is going to fit perfect. The Tach and fuel gauge are much smaller than the provided holes, which is why I have to fashion a new bracket for eveything Quote Link to comment
isomswim Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 God what a freakin day. Got started on putting my new temp gauge in. Went to bolt the adapter to the water temp housing and POP, nice big crack in the bottom half of the housing. Damn over torquing. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 POP, nice big crack in the bottom half of the housing. Damn over torquing. They never need to be as tight as you think they do... B) Let me know if you can't find another... Quote Link to comment
isomswim Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 They never need to be as tight as you think they do... B) Let me know if you can't find another... Yes sometimes I forget I'm working with Aluminum. Found a Brand new one for decent price at Nissan parts zone. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Found a Brand new one for decent price at Nissan parts zone. Cool! :thumbup: FYI, If you back out on the aftermarket gauges I have a spare set of 620 gauges that should be good... Quote Link to comment
isomswim Posted April 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Been awhile but kinda waiting for parts and funds. Preview of things to come 1 Quote Link to comment
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