Georges510 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Picked this 1973 2 Dr out of Ben Lomond about a month ago, it was parked under some big redwood trees and was in need of much love, so that's where I come in. Here are some pictures before I loaded it up to bring home. Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Damn posted in the wrong place how the hell do I move? You can't, but if you ask nicely a mod will move it for you. 1 Quote Link to comment
Georges510 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 I am new to this , so were do I need to go to ask to move? Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 They will see it. Just keep posting more about your build. 1 Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Nice rear window defogger, a true 73 option, as well as Fiber optic headlight and wiper switch knobs, and reinforced door skins. 1 Quote Link to comment
Georges510 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 loaded it up and brought it home, my boys are excited to help out. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Hi George. Fill out your profile page with what cars you have so it shows up on your posts. It appears to be a '70-'72 and the bumpers look darn good for a 40 year old.. 2 Quote Link to comment
CrazyHawaiian760 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Picked this 1973 2 Dr out of Ben Lomond about a month ago, it was parked under some big redwood trees and was in need of much love, so that's where I come in. Here are some pictures before I loaded it up to bring home. Thats a nice starting point! Quote Link to comment
Georges510 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 When I got the car home I decided to let it sit on my trailer until I made up my mind in what direction I was going to build this car, wanted to make it a nice driver, car came with an L20B, roadster clutch, and a 280zx 5sp . So now I begin by stripping the body and repairing the rust, getting all the exterior body work done and in final primer. so motor comes out and body gets stripped and repaired. Quote Link to comment
Georges510 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 drivers front fender rust repair 3 Quote Link to comment
earlyvws Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Sweet George. Glad to see u start a build thread. I can't wait till we can Cruz our datsuns together! There are some great people on this site that will give good advice. To everyone else reading. Don't be fooled by his newbie status. George is among the best fab/ body paint guys in the Bay Area. I hope to have George paint one of my cars one day. 1 Quote Link to comment
earlyvws Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Oh and Mrbigtanker will be by in 5..4..3..2... He's the Man, he runs this shit. Don't piss him off, I've seen drop a complete motor on some newbies head once. 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Very nice and why would I drop a motor on his head and i aint got shit except some ratty old Datsuns. Cool body work I'm going to take a try at it myself except I dont have your skills. Very nice ill be watching you. :thumbup: :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
Georges510 Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Rust repair on drivers quarter panel front lower side. Went over to my buddy Joe's " earlyvws " where he put some bends in some sheet metal for me. patch starting to take shape Time to test fit the patch. done welded in place. 2 Quote Link to comment
earlyvws Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Nice work George 2 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Now thats funny,did you notice my shoes.lol Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 And you guys are friends,there goes the neighborhood. :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
earlyvws Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Shit u saw it. I just deleted it cuz I was laughing my ass off, then got worried it might not go over to well Quote Link to comment
earlyvws Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 The shoes are awesome. I spend 2/3s of the day looking like a homeless person wearing clothes that smell pretty bad. So how I look I don't give a shit. It's my fab look. Quote Link to comment
earlyvws Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Here's my shoes. U sure u want to do bodywork. It sucks. I hate every minute of it. 2 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 No i am not sure i have done it before,no were near your guys caliber,but i will give it a try. Nice shoes by the way. :rofl: 1 Quote Link to comment
Georges510 Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Worn out shoes are the best to work with all broken in,,,,lol 1 Quote Link to comment
Georges510 Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Now it was time to move onto the rear drivers side lower quarter panel, someone put in a patch panel but did a poor job,so I had to cut it out and redo it the right way, I also was not happy that someone decided to cut out the rear wheel well lip to fit a wide tire, so for now I welded in a new one and will be trimming it later before final primer and once I get all the suspension and wheels figured out. previous patch work patch work repaired new wheel well lip welded in Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Very nice I will say one thing well i am sure more but you guys go to town.Right on.Just dont let the cheap Ratsun guys jump on you. 1 Quote Link to comment
Georges510 Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Very nice I will say one thing well i am sure more but you guys go to town.Right on.Just dont let the cheap Ratsun guys jump on you. I just like to do the job right the first time, been doing this for a while and really enjoy it, here is the last build I completed a few months back not a Datsun but shows what I like to turn out. Enjoy here is a link to the build: https://www.facebook.com/george.v.freitas.7/media_set?set=a.10200532836593552.195777.1537320663&type=3 1 Quote Link to comment
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