Jordon KE...

Shifter assembly was quite sticky so stripped it out and gave it a birthday. Full of old grease and hair. All buffed, painted and lubed up.. Working like new. Ah also gave some interior bits a clean and paint while they were off. Steering wheel all done.

Today got some rust fixed in the sill, what a pain in the ass welding a new piece of steel in. Turned out ok though. Removed all the crap in there and primed it. Also sanded the sill panel and primed that and the drivers side floor, both look really good. Discuss //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/44320-jordons-1980-rg620-datsun/

Managed to get the steering pretty much finished last night. Just need to get some new Castle nuts then it's all done. Attacked the floor with a wire brush on a grinder, looks pretty mint quite stoked about that. Photos to come

Anyone know of any well side trays around? Look of them is so much nicer

Finally got a bearing for the steering box. Reassembled and installed it. Only got so far though so hopefully get all the steering parts greased and put back together this week. Also been doing more painting on the chassis to tidy up the surface rust. Once the steering is all done I'll finish cab rust so there aren't any leak. Meaning the carpet can be finished and put in

+ 1 on the dream wagon Looking good, want to see how the 20v fits, putting one in my KE20

That's all good, I might be able to repair mine but need to set up the shaft in the lathe to be able to fit a new bearing.

I met the old owner in the street, so tidy this ke. Loved it, I tried to find an excuse to buy it but couldn't haha. Have fun with it it's a great start to a project.

went for stock wheels painted haha, nice and cheap and i quite like the look. what is peoples opinion on fiberglass panels?

Haven't had much to do with this recently, had to fix some rust for a wof which was a pain, right up under the dash so had to remove pedal box and bits under there and steering column. got it done and was in a rush and while putting steering back together broke the steering box. after getting over the lack of motivation i managed to remove the pedal box with a bit of heat, FBH and a bearing puller. cleaned all the bits up but couldn't do much more as i need a manual for re installing bits correctly and new seals and bearings for the box...i thought i might as well give the wheels a clean while i had them off and got a bit carried away. ended up giving them a paint and polish. what else.. fixed some rust in the guards and under sealed some of the chassis and inside of the wheel wells. i also need some new front guards and as mine got damaged by a truck at work still trying to work some thing out with photos. untill thenhttp://www.nzdatsun.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=6573&p=73003#p73003

Picked up some stainless steel fasteners for the deck, started stripping the deck as well. While the deck dries I've started on the rust. There's a bit there, and in the usual places. Front guards and doors need a bit of work. Also saw some in the cab which sucks. Oh also got one of the speakers mounted under the dash but can't find much space for another one.

I actually have to go out there at some point next week probably. Can take your struts out

When I used them I was disappointed with the job and heard some bad stories from previous employers. And pricey. I used metal immersions every other time. He does acid dipping sandblasting powder coating etc. all my bits have come back awesome and he also does a seaview run regularly

Purchased some new vinyl for the flooring, Annika cut it up and is about to start sewing it. Its good having a personal upholsterer!! Also got a new head unit and some 4"Speakers to fit up under the dash, tried making some brackets today but the lathe tailstock was jammed so spent the morning fixing that. Couldn't be bothered making the brackets after that so started stripping the wood off of the deck to see the condition. Needs sanding down and staining, think i'll go a lighter colour. Also thought with t his project i should keep it to a list so nothing goes over the top so found the good old whiteboard and put thought up a list. Main thing is to get it on the rd so once a thermostat housing arrives ill take it for a wof, that gives me 3 weeks to get the carpet and deck done and sounds hooked up and mounted. Photos to come once i get imageshack sorted again

Finished off the underlay and test fitted before gluing down, fitted really well so will get some adhesive spray and finish it off then work on some vinyl flooring. Got the radiator back in along with heater and radiator hoses, just waiting on a thermostat housing inlet which it looks like brdflu can sorce me one, then take her for a wof!

Sweet, cheers man. Haha haven't even thought about wheels for this yet... Tridents would probably look alright

Discuss away if you want. where can i find a thermostat housing. Project: //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/44318-jordons-1980-rg620-datsun/?p=1357431

so replaced all front brake cylinders and adjusted + bled them. The mrs (Annika) found a good rug for the seats, suits it really well Removed and flushed water lines and radiator,replaced hoses as they were rock solid and cracking. The radiator was full of lime stone and crap, stained all the concrete at work, oops. all good now and got all the bits for engine service. need to find a thermostat housing or make one as the one on there is stuffed. oh also cut some under lay up and got Annika to sew it on the weekend.

So i was offered a Datsun 620 ute about a week ago for a price i had to seriously consider, now my corolla is far from finished but decided i had to get this while i could so now im the proud owner of an awesome Datsun!!! Its running its original sd22, 2.2 diesel, with only 55,000 kms on the clock, interior is pretty good bar the carpet, body needs some attention with dents and rust, chassis looks pretty rust free, deck is a wooden flat deck that will be reconditioned, brakes are pretty poor and its as bouncy as a boat Plan is simple, fix brakes, service, wof, drive! Chip away at body and deck. Discuss: //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/44320-jordons-1980-rg620-datsun/

Awesome!! Very jealous of the condition

Hey man i just left my apprenticeship, its in hydraulics but may interest you? If you are pm me.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=660871988&ed=true Hi all Annika and i are looking for a flatemate. Its a tidy 2 bedroom apartment in Newtown with a lovely view. It has a nice sized living area, shared bathroom and kitchen. The living room and bedroom are furnished already but bed room furniture can be removed at your request. car port negotiable but also has a lot of on street car parking. There may be some renovations happening soon but nothing major. $170.00 p/w + power and internet (usually very good bill prices) If anyone is interested you can pm me or contact me on 0221618903

And hopefully the company you working for would also put you through welding tickets and maybe forklift license etc

I think an engineer is some with a a degree, BA etc. where as if you have a certificate then you should really be calling your self some thing like a 'mechanical workshop engineer' And then on top of that you could add 'trained in fitting/turning or fabraction' etc etc. im currently doing my 2nd year mechanical engineering (certificate), 1st year was a bit of everything. then i got a job in hydraulic engineering after one year study but doing my certificate in fitting and turning which also covers diagnostics and maintenance haha. im on $15 p/h, but someone like my foreman whos has been doing it for about 7 years (including his 3-4 year apprenticeship) is on $65-70k per year. i also have to take into consideration that if i do my apprenticeship through my current company then thats another 14ish k over the next 2 years that they'll pay for so that bumps my hourly rate to approx $18.5 p/h before tax. Just an xample of other things you have to take into consideration .