DatMo 275 Report post Posted August 25, 2014 Today, i picked up a 73 goon!!!! I'm damn excited. It's a shell but I've got suspension on the old 510 that'll swap right on. Exterior is decent. Interior can use some help but original seats in some good condition. my damn favorite!!! I'm just waiting on a l20, a coil, maybe a xmember and then I'll be rolling!! Yup, her name is Autumn. Here's some pics. There's no engine! I'm gonna paint some things and what not. You'l all see soon enough. and bare with me. they're in the dark. I'll show more soon. I'm EXCITED 3 Share this post Link to post
mrbigtanker 7,910 Report post Posted August 27, 2014 Is that a 73? I thought 72 was the last year of that style ,or am I wrong,which would not be the first time. Looks like a good start also. 1 Share this post Link to post
q-tip 11,431 Report post Posted August 27, 2014 Nice score kid, good to see you back in the game! 1 Share this post Link to post
DatMo 275 Report post Posted August 28, 2014 Is that a 73? I thought 72 was the last year of that style ,or am I wrong,which would not be the first time. Looks like a good start also. It's a 72. just realized i wrote 73 in the beginning. thanks man. It'll be aweose when it's done! Nice score kid, good to see you back in the game! I couldn't resist. This time, it'll be a build thread, not a newb asking questions. Share this post Link to post
q-tip 11,431 Report post Posted August 28, 2014 We all started out as newbz.....well most if us anyway :lol: 1 Share this post Link to post
DatMo 275 Report post Posted August 28, 2014 Quick question, are l16's in wagons not common at all? I found a cheap l16 for the swap but I cannot seem to find anything that some one has had one in there on a build. They also build l20's but I feel like I"m never gonna be going that fast... Share this post Link to post
hobbes_the_cat 358 Report post Posted August 28, 2014 Wagons came with L16's just like the sedans. If you're going to put the time into a rebuild or even a quick swap you might as well go for an L18 or L20b. That's why you don't see them as often these days. Stock L16's are usually given away or scrapped unless it runs reeeeeally good. Share this post Link to post
r0p0doe 1,262 Report post Posted August 28, 2014 Quick question, are l16's in wagons not common at all? I found a cheap l16 for the swap but I cannot seem to find anything that some one has had one in there on a build. They also build l20's but I feel like I"m never gonna be going that fast... Get an l20b dude, you wont be hauling ass unless you modify it. If you throw in a 5spd you'll be good on the frwy Share this post Link to post
DatMo 275 Report post Posted August 28, 2014 Wagons came with L16's just like the sedans. If you're going to put the time into a rebuild or even a quick swap you might as well go for an L18 or L20b. That's why you don't see them as often these days. Stock L16's are usually given away or scrapped unless it runs reeeeeally good. I found a complete l16 for 200 so i figured it'd be a good buy. Get an l20b dude, you wont be hauling ass unless you modify it. If you throw in a 5spd you'll be good on the frwy my 510 isn't gonna be that fast even with an l20.... Share this post Link to post
r0p0doe 1,262 Report post Posted August 28, 2014 I found a complete l16 for 200 so i figured it'd be a good buy. my 510 isn't gonna be that fast even with an l20.... But it will be good to have the lil extra man Share this post Link to post
freetheoranges 515 Report post Posted August 29, 2014 L20b here. Look into it. I want to see day pics! Nice looking GOON. Share this post Link to post
DatMo 275 Report post Posted August 29, 2014 I'm looking into any l20. It's the issue of finding one soon. My whole build is waiting upon that one item. You'll all see some nice pics soon. Share this post Link to post
DatMo 275 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 Does anyone know where this piece goes? I can't remember exactly but i have it layin around and i think it's for the xmember? Share this post Link to post
russaroll 791 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 Does anyone know where this piece goes? I can't remember exactly but i have it layin around and i think it's for the xmember? you should have 2. i think they go where the front sway bar is so you can bolt up the belly pan. here. these should help. 1 Share this post Link to post
DatMo 275 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 you should have 2. i think they go where the front sway bar is so you can bolt up the belly pan. here. these should help. Interesting, I've never had a belly pan so i guess it's useless kinda. Share this post Link to post
DatMo 275 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 So i put in a xmember. cleaned up it nicely and painted it black. I can't seem to get the steering suspension on. it seems to slip on but i cannot seem to do it. lol. I'll have wheels on it very soon hopefully. Considering a 5 speed. Don't know if it's worth it and I can't seem to find one out of a 200sx for the direct bolt up. Not looking to go through the extra trouble. Share this post Link to post
DatMo 275 Report post Posted September 1, 2014 Bought a set of mikuni's. I'm wondering where you guys got your velocity stacks from? Also still looking for a l20. a 5 speed and a drive shaft. :( Share this post Link to post
r0p0doe 1,262 Report post Posted September 1, 2014 You can get stacks from anywhere what size mikunis u get? Share this post Link to post
DatMo 275 Report post Posted September 1, 2014 You can get stacks from anywhere what size mikunis u get? Not 100% sure. I had just bid on them on ebay and happened to win. I know they're for 510's and I'm assuming maybe 40? Here's a pic of em. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-1600-Formula-Pacific-carburetor-nismo-motorsport-datsun-510-/141385978790?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=FTYgpOT2TaIA1BhvXYkmgtbXN1I%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc Share this post Link to post
r0p0doe 1,262 Report post Posted September 1, 2014 Not 100% sure. I had just bid on them on ebay and happened to win. I know they're for 510's and I'm assuming maybe 40? Here's a pic of em. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-1600-Formula-Pacific-carburetor-nismo-motorsport-datsun-510-/141385978790?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=FTYgpOT2TaIA1BhvXYkmgtbXN1I%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc Those look like 40"s but I'm no crab guru, check this site out for parts.Busta Nut showed me it n I got filters for my stacks here, might be places closer if your in a rush... http://www.piercemanifolds.com/category_s/172.htm https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=solex+40+velocity+stacks Share this post Link to post
DatMo 275 Report post Posted September 2, 2014 Those look like 40"s but I'm no crab guru, check this site out for parts.Busta Nut showed me it n I got filters for my stacks here, might be places closer if your in a rush... http://www.piercemanifolds.com/category_s/172.htm https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=solex+40+velocity+stacks No rush at all. ain't even got an engine LOL but i know what i want so i might as well get the parts. This is like my dream build most definitely What'd you buy? I'm not sure what size in inches work. i want as long as possible. haha. gotta do more research. anyways, teared down the interior and put some carpet almost. Will be done this week probably. Also getting my suspension done asap.. Share this post Link to post
r0p0doe 1,262 Report post Posted September 2, 2014 I got the mesh screen filters because the sponge type wouldn't clear 2 of my side draft stacks by my power brake booster. Share this post Link to post
DatMo 275 Report post Posted September 2, 2014 I got the mesh screen filters because the sponge type wouldn't clear 2 of my side draft stacks by my power brake booster. I'll definitely look at my options. Thanks Really excited about getting this build. A lot of progress coming Share this post Link to post
