Mattndew76 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Going to change the fender arch to accommodate the tread? Large bolt on guards? 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Going to change the fender arch to accommodate the tread? We discussed that today in fact. I am of the opinion that we need to lengthen the fender openings a bit, maybe 2-3" longer. I believe Tim is on the fence about this. Large bolt on guards? That would be interesting, but probably not... Quote Link to comment
dimlight65 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Going to change the fender arch to accommodate the tread? Large bolt on guards? The Dodge Omni flares we have on there fit pretty well... in MY opinion. If we must, we must... but I think we're going to be fine. 2 Quote Link to comment
DaBlist Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 The Dodge Omni flares we have on there fit pretty well... in MY opinion. If we must, we must... but I think we're going to be fine. Once upon a time you found four Omni fenders or are they available after market? Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Once upon a time you found four Omni fenders or are they available after market? About 7-8 years ago we got lucky and found two Omnis in one junkyard. :thumbup: Been looking off and on for aftermarket fenders for awhile since I wanted to do steel flares on my 1200. They are out there, but at roughly $60 plus shipping each, that's $260-280 a set. JY fenders were $20 each. With the VW Rabbit flares that some use (similar look to these), you can buy just the flares as a "rust repair" item for around $30-35 each. And shipping is cheaper. 2 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Because this project needed another level of wacky, we decided to do a rack and pinion swap. So we picked up a complete 240Z front suspension... Pan looks like it was made for this kooky idea... Speaking of the pan, we had to make some minor modifications. Since this is made for an external pump, which we will not be running, we had to make a change... So out come the cutting tools and... No more pipe... Got a stock pickup tube from the stash... And gave it a test fit with the crank scraper out. Looks promising... We'll need to modify the scraper panel to be able to install the pan with this tube in place, and we are thinking of making the pickup tube screen a little smaller in diameter so the trap doors work more efficiently... 4 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Dammit! You guys make me want to move closer. Love those fenders. (12,000th post!) 2 Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 M&T Mfg. sells the flares waaaay cheaper. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 M&T Mfg. sells the flares waaaay cheaper. I thought it was you that said the rabbit lips were $30-35? :rofl: Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Dammit! You guys make me want to move closer. Come on! I'll finish that truck for you if you do. :rofl: Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Dammit! You guys make me want to move closer. Love those fenders. (12,000th post!) creepiest shit on ratsun to date 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 creepiest shit on ratsun to date Think about that. This is Ratsun. That can't possibly be the creepiest thing said this week alone... :rofl: 3 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I've said way more fucked up shit in the past week. Not seeing it? Then you haven't been reading. 2 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Raised the back up 2" to see how it would look, then decided to chuck up a fender and a front wheel for the lolz... This is awesome! :devil: Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 This is awesome! :devil: I know! :frantics: But Tim says we can't run it that high. <_< Some time next week we will figure out just what the best height is when we mock up the front suspension. :thumbup: 2 Quote Link to comment
dimlight65 Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 I know! :frantics: But Tim says we can't run it that high. <_< Some time next week we will figure out just what the best height is when we mock up the front suspension. :thumbup: Putting words in my mouth again. If it has to be this high, so be it. 2 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Putting words in my mouth again... Well, it is my favorite leisure-time activity! 2 Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 M&T Mfg. sells the flares waaaay cheaper. https://www.mtmfg.com/vw/2497/Volkswagen-Rabbit-Cabriolet-Sheet-Metal-I-1975-84-Golf-I-Rabbit Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Wow. That is cheap... :P Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Took the springs and top hats off the 240Z struts and installed my camber plates, and bolted one strut in... Not too shabby. Definitely need some 1" spacers in the back to even out the track width, but we will withhold judgement on that until we install the crossmember and lower control arm... It will turn to full lock at this height without hitting the inner structure, but it just clips the fenders on the front and rear edge. Will probably need to trim at least 1/2" off those for clearance in bump... 3 Quote Link to comment
Hung Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Just went through all 18 pages, this build is awesome. Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Is that you Hung Vu? Quote Link to comment
Rhapakatui Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Is that you Hung Vu? Nope, This guy. 2 Quote Link to comment
dimlight65 Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Just went through all 18 pages, this build is awesome. Well, welcome to our little neck o' the woods. Quote Link to comment
Hung Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Is that you Hung Vu? Hung but not Vu Well, welcome to our little neck o' the woods. Thanks, it'll be much cooler when I actually find my car. Quote Link to comment
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