Ranman72 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 we got some tires mounted today and Jackie cleaned out the inside and bleached the floor we are getting ready to get this thing on the road it has 280zx struts ,ground controle coil overs, tien camber plates a very clean headliner, and we have an uncracked dash to put in it 185 60 14 front and 195 60 14 rear [/url] 2 Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 1973 some say its the best year 1200. Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I like the early tucked in bumpers I might modify the bumper brackets what do you use to lower the rear blocks or ? is there anyplace you can get them Quote Link to comment
graveltrapp Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I used 2" blocks on my sedan. You may want to rent a wheel arch roller or try the bat method with those tires on the rear. Although a different setup than mine, I suspect you will be tearing up the sidewalls in a short time if lowered. I see a tach. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
AZ_L320 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Always nice to see another 1200 getting ready for the road! Quote Link to comment
pwee4u2c Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Dang that's a nice setup Quote Link to comment
powerbench Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 The floors look pretty solid. What motor is in it? Quote Link to comment
KiloTango1200 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Looks like it has very minimal rust. Very nice. Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I used 2" blocks on my sedan. You may want to rent a wheel arch roller or try the bat method with those tires on the rear. Although a different setup than mine, I suspect you will be tearing up the sidewalls in a short time if lowered. I see a tach. :thumbup: I will have to check when lowered I had 205 70 14 on the rear stock height on her old 1200 and it rubbed with 2 people in the back it has a small amount of rust around one drain hole under the drivers seat I will cut it out and replace a small area and yes factory tach car has stock 1200 motor with a 32/36 Weber I have a flat top piston motor with a GX head that will go in eventually with either single or duel side drafts 2 Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Nice! Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Ranman bring it to manteca on Friday Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted February 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Ranman bring it to manteca on Friday not driveable yet Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Ok -_- Quote Link to comment
unionmine Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Do you have any more info on the front strut conversion. I tried zx struts not even close to mounting to the knuckle on mine Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 ZX struts are the most popular swap for 1200s. Yes, the knuckle needs to be changed. Better yet, keep the lightweight 1200 strut and fit 280ZX brakes to it. Lighter means better handling and smoother ride. See http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki/index.php?title=280ZX_Brake_Upgrade 2 Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Do you have any more info on the front strut conversion. I tried zx struts not even close to mounting to the knuckle on mine this was already on the car when I got it but I believe you use the b210 or 210 ball joints Quote Link to comment
Dguy210 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Do you have any more info on the front strut conversion. I tried zx struts not even close to mounting to the knuckle on mine http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki/index.php?title=280ZX_Strut_Swap ZX struts are the most popular swap for 1200s. Yes, the knuckle needs to be changed. Better yet, keep the lightweight 1200 strut and fit 280ZX brakes to it. Lighter means better handling and smoother ride. See http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki/index.php?title=280ZX_Brake_Upgrade I'm using this method myself, may even be cheaper actually as calipers and such for this are pretty cheap off rock auto. Mklotz kit is very affordable and very good quality.... 1 Quote Link to comment
68Datsun510 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Can i install the carpet!? 1 Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 got a new after market grill and front and rear and door rubbers all for latergot some work startedJackie removing the water pumpno drive line this isnt right wrong one on wrong side and turned sideways Jackie removed the radiator and grillthis was pushed in this took care of that a small 15lb hammer and wood dollyPOS fuel pump has to go changing this whole set up out for new weber and manifold that is not broken 1 Quote Link to comment
68Datsun510 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Hell yeah, im about to leave for work in a few, wish i could have joined... Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 the only bad rust on the car no rust here better day pics awesome patina fun run yesterday cuz you have to have a play day now back outside for more progress 2 Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 POS fuel pump has to go Ditch that awful oil filter, too. ;) This looks like a great little car. Love the patina. 1 Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 and POS fram has to go but that would happen with the oil change anyway 1 Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted March 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 so today went good Jackie got the grill, radiator , water pump thermostat and housing,old intake exhaust and the one from the other motor thats good pulled I got the shock mounts turned and new shocks installed I also got the old gas tank removed and the new one installed with all new fuel lines (FUEL LINE PRICES ARE RIDICULOUS NOW) the old intake and exhaust wasn't even bolted together and had no gasket between them this would have been a major exhaust leak new fuel tank inside and outside old gas tank old gas tank inside (UGLY) this looks more proper gas tank in old shocks motor ready for new stuff new water pump, thermostat ,intake exhaust from other motor , fan belt etc 2 Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 this will be running in no time! are you going to buff the paint? Quote Link to comment
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