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    Zeubin's 1972 Datsun 240z

    in Projects and Build Ups

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    Okay so with the Lockdown I have time to update this thread finally.

    Panel works and Rust bits:

    The paint was bubbling a little in each of these spots so It was easy to identify. Worst was the left hand dog leg. There were a few older patches in the lower door skins that just needed a tidy up and sand back.

    Pretty happy that it was all panel and no chassis as expected :)

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    Beach Hop 2019

    in Upper North Island Region

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    Fizzing!

    Do we want to meet up for the Friday night laps somewhere?

    I'll probably hit up my usual watching point at the culdesac at the end of hunt road by the beach if anyone wants to join.

    Would be neat to get a train going. Might see yas there.

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    Zeubin's 1972 Datsun 240z

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    Rust found has been minimal as expected. Behind rear arches, in the rear dog-leg and the bottom of the front quarter panels. Would have spread over time so good to get it chopped out anyhow.

    Found out she has been in a bit of a crash probably back in the 70's since the rear left panel on it was bonded with lead joins (proper OS). Doesn't bother me since the repair has stood the test of time very well.

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    Zeubin's 1972 Datsun 240z

    in Projects and Build Ups

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    So the old girl has been sent to the painters for a bare metal re-spray (not removing interior or engine+drivetrain).

    After doing a couple of Gumboot Rally excursions, the stickers they give you were a bit too strong for the poorly bonded paint applied by the previous owner and it peeled off :/ 

    So after a bit of saving I've stripped her out and decided to invest in some panel and paint. Also got a full weatherstripping rubber kit and shiny new badges out of the states since most of them broke when taking them off.

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    Zeubin's 1972 Datsun 240z

    in Projects and Build Ups

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    Fresh progress!

     

    I finally got an exhaust system for the old girl that doesn't look like it was made by a 6th former in metal tech.

     

    A while back, I ordered a stainless Fujitsubo Legalis R system from RHD Japan out of... Japan.

    The guys at RHD were really good to deal with, no hassles at all.

     

    I decided not to go Octopus leg headers mainly because I like my orange air box and I researched to find if you don't upgrade the engine, there can be back pressure issues with general performance.

     

    I kept the 6 into 2 stock manifold and had Sinco fabricate from the stock manifold to just behind the firewall out of stainless and they did a better job than I was expecting. Very happy with the result.

     

    The two main reasons for the upgrade are the look of the can on the back and that the crappy system was leaking all over the place. Also, it sounded wimpy.

     

    Here are some Pics :)

     

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    Also before: PITSTOP! 

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    After:

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    Also after:

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    I was specifically looking for the vertical stack and diagonal cut. I then found out it's like that on the 432 models which is kinda neat.

     

    She has a good rumble now and looks the part.

     

    Bonus pic for rebel points:

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    It can be our little secret.

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    Zeubin's 1972 Datsun 240z

    in Projects and Build Ups

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    Oh wow I do need to update this.

     

    Went to Nats. Got stung by a bee between me toes. Couldn't drive. Still had a blast. 

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    Shortly after that, the engine came out. There was nothing particularly wrong with the way she was running, but I wanted to be sure that gooey stuff that I could see behind the frost plug when the clutch was done wasn't too severe. Also, I'm a fussy prick and it looked scummy :)

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    Opened up the go-box and found the bottom two inches of the block was full of brown silty goop from rust and coolant dropping out of solution is my guess.

     

    So the block came out, got soda blasted and re-painted. New cam chain, new rings, new head gasket, carbs cleaned out, new water pump, new fan belt, starter reconditioned, coolant overflow bottle installed, rocker cover blasted, all new frost plugs, resurfaced inlet valves & seats, replaced valve guide seals, probably some more stuff...

     

    Came out looking much better. 

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    I had a retired mechanic friend-of-a-friend do the difficult stuff. Engines have too much potential to grenade for me to risk my meagre skills.

     

    And that's it for build thread stuff. Next is still the exhaust.

     

    Apologies for the pic of my sexy feet.

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    Zeubin's 1972 Datsun 240z

    in Project Discussion

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    Hey Grant,

     

    I slapped a few bags of concrete on the front while it was in the garage to (ineffectively) squish the front down and it sort of worked.

     

    I hear the thing to do is swap the rears for the front springs but that's a pain in the arse so I'm gonna roll it as is.

     

    Alternatively there is the old chop chop.

     

    Handling is really good so don't want to mess around too much

    WTD: Exhaust Fabricator Hamilton/Waikato

    in Upper North Island Region

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    Hi there,

     

    I need an exhaust length of about 600mm made up.

    It will run from the factory manifold of my L24 at 1.5' dia and connect to the new twin 2' Stainless Fujitsubo system I have had shipped in from Osaka. 

     

    Basically twin parallel pipes start 1.5', bend, bend end at 2'.

     

    I want it stainless if possible to go with the other shiny bits.

     

    I have contacted Coby Exhausts but the guy sounded reluctant/grumbly and I'm not into that. Also wouldn't do Stainless.

    Also rang up "Pro Flo" Custom header shop in Sunshine Ave but the phone was disconnected?? No response, I guess they're closed down.

     

    Can anyone recommend a shop or person that will do a good job. Don't mind price if it reflects quality. 

     

    Timeframe is before nats.

     

    Thanks in advance,

     

    Reubin

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