five1oh Posted April 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2018 Nice how did you install the 1600 badge on the back? It's the eBay one. I have a real 1800sss one with the prongs but didn't want to install it. The eBay one comes with 3M double stick tape on the back. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted April 14, 2018 Report Share Posted April 14, 2018 Love it. So clean. 1 Quote Link to comment
five1oh Posted April 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Installed my other pillar vent however I will be switching screws since these ones I feel are slightly too big for the holes. I have only one that is the right size that I will be matching. I also installed my freshly painted interior trim moldings. Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Quote Link to comment
five1oh Posted April 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Decided to start installing my harnesses.......to be honest I am a little overwhelmed as I have/had no clue where things go. After unravelling the factory bends (LOL) started to take shape and guide me with what to do. Then I started grabbing my accessories like gauge cluster, steering column cover, signal switch, heater defroster, etc, etc. Most of the plugs I started to match but there are still a bunch I need to figure out. Wiring is NOT my strength. First thing I did was clean off the harnesses with some simple green and I installed the fuse box. As an FYI i purchased P510 harnesses for the whole car. While my car has a lot of higher end SSS options and with me wanting to install some other factory add ons from other cars it will take me some time to figure out. For instance I want to use my lighted switches from 1973 since I heard the 1800SSS coupe had them. The plug for the wiper switch will work but the headlight switch has a different plug but the same amount of wires....hopefully I can figure it out but I may have to run the Japan switch since those cars had different parking light switched and flash to pass etc etc. If anyone has a Japanese P510 wiring diagram it would be super helpful. Anyways on to the pics! Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Because I am broke I used my 1973 backlit heater panel but it wouldn't fit so I had to cut off the light bucket....sorry guys: Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr I have been saving this center section since high school :thumbup: :thumbup: :) :) It is a perfect uncut piece with the factory blanks (obviously I will be running my foglight switch and more than likely a cigarette lighter but this is oh so cool). Couple this with my factory map light switch and it will be perfect Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Also going to run this super nice SSS gauge cluster. Looks like my Skyline one :rolleyes: Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment
five1oh Posted April 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 I have been wanting to install my hood latch release cable but needed the harness in to do so since it is routed through the top of the rubber grommet on the fire wall: Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr I had my daughter help me test it and it works perfectly :cool: 4 Quote Link to comment
gmkeegan Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Why not buy a new grommet? do they not make after market ones. Love the SSS dash!!!! Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 I fuckin love you and hate you. Man this is a really nice build keep it coming i need the motivation. Bravo 2 Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 Amazing progress. Your car is looking really nice. I agree with you on the grill - leaving it as is. It's not a bad thing to show its age. --carter 1 Quote Link to comment
five1oh Posted April 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 1/4 windows are ready for paint :) Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr I changed out the screws on the pillar vents......much better now. Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr I tucked the wire harness behind the steering column. I still need to mount it with P clamps but still working on routing and understanding where everything goes. Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr I picked up my 63di cam from Rebello Racing along with new springs and a head gasket. Motor is getting put back together on Thursday :) :thumbup: Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Quote Link to comment
five1oh Posted April 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Front Bumper installed :thumbup: Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr While scouring for more hardware to mount my bumpers I revisited the front crossmember. I knew that the hardware I placed there was incorrect so I decided to check my shell and it was awesome because I found the correct bolts AND mounting plates. I cleaned them up and changed out the hardware on the car: Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Quote Link to comment
five1oh Posted April 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Engine VIN ID tag mounted. I am planning on stamping it but need to buy the stamps first: Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr REAR BUMPER INSTALLED: :w00t: :) :) :) :) :) :) :) Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment
five1oh Posted April 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 ........................................so i did a thing................................ After much thought and work on my taillights I decided with as NICE as this car is turning out I was really getting bummed about installing the lights I had.......don't get me wrong they are super nice and would've been fine but I had to fix a bunch of mounts, create my own rubber gaskets, and I wasn't feeling good about it. When a NOS set came up for sale I could not resist. Probably not the best financial decision but they are DEFINITELY worth EVERY penny. Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr 3 Quote Link to comment
five1oh Posted April 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment
five1oh Posted April 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment
five1oh Posted April 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 so I guess this means they are not NEW OLD STOCK anymore............................. :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :) :) :) Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr 6 Quote Link to comment
five1oh Posted April 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Time to paint my calipers.........one thing I never knew when I got them is that they needed to be painted. I thought the gray color WAS paint and ran them on WANABRE for a year. When swapping to this car I noticed they had started to get surface rust so cleaned them up with a wire brush and painted them with high temp black paint. While I was working on the rear I pulled my halfshafts to give them a coat of paint as well. I know I have at least one bad U-Joint so that will be getting replaced before re-installation: Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr CAN"T GET ENOUGH OF THAT REAR END!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr Untitled by five1oh2010, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Nice progress... very clean.... I got one comment.... I see you have a new ( or reground ) cam. Did you give any thought to the rocker arms? When i did my cam i was told the rockers should be replaced with new ones or have the old ones reconditioned... 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 seriously... what the f.. damn damn damn. Never let this car see water.. it's too nice. 2 Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Wow looks fucking amazing. Keep up the good work I gotta go jerk off a bit 4 Quote Link to comment
KELMO Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 That tail lamp set.....too bad about the kids college fund. :poke: Wow, just effing wow. Don't take this wrong but your ass end looks awesome. The CAR's ass end guys......jeez. 2 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Engine VIN ID tag mounted. I am planning on stamping it but need to buy the stamps first: I used my Snap-On stamps but the numbers were just a little too big. I have been told the stamps you get from Harbor Freight are the correct size, though. https://www.harborfreight.com/36-piece-18-in-steel-letternumber-stamping-set-63676.html They offer 1/8", 1/4", and 3/8". 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 And you know that grill has to come off right? ^_^ Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Glad to see you got covers to protect those fancy tails. I saw them (the NOS tail lights) on Yahoo Japan and despite their insane price, I figured someone would still have to have them... 2 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Bad ass man. 1 Quote Link to comment
spriso Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Very nice on the lights... good call. Looks like it is coming together nicely... 2 Quote Link to comment
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