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Long time no update, that's because there's been no progress. I attacked the LH sill, it was farrrrked. And who even did these rust repairs on this, what a lol.... Had a solid replacement to put on and a brand new folded sill too, tacked it all up and then cut the old outer sill off, then got the new one on. Got everything straight, checked three times and began welding. Wallah, looking much better!

Long time no update. Car has been tucked away in the shed, out for a drive here and there and the 6 monthly wof run. We've got a friend who will drive in to Datsun Nationals in Nelson for Labour weekend, so few jobs done. 3000 grit sand and polish, oil change, oh and I put my SSR MK2's on for a looksie................. image hosting websites

Cam is going strong, 1500kms of ripping round, haven't had any issues to report. Did a decent loop today, about 250kms of varying road type. Next step is to CC the pistons and the head again to up the CR a bit, slightly more boggy down low and I think upping the CR a bit will help this. ALSO. SSR MK2's are back, need to be painted. These were fully intended for the Wagon build, but with the rust progress not happening - I think these can do on the Sedan for now. Watch this space

The time has come... What a full on weekend getting this done. Stage 6 camshaft from Auckland Cams, 5.8kg flywheel & new clutch. Something I have been wanting to do for sometime but haven't had the opportunity. Saturday - pulled engine & box, installed camshaft and timed up as per specifications (18 deg adv), installed lightened flywheel and new clutch. Engine back in and carbs bolted on, chokes changed to 32mm from 31mm (need some 34's) and the main jets upped from a 125 to a 130. Engine mount changed as I found it was broken in half (lol) and causing the radiator fan to hit the shroud... I thought this noise was the clutch being fk'd hence why I got a new clutch and installed the lightened flywheel... alas I was wrong. Sunday - First start, ran for 20mins at 2000rpm and then went for a sedate drive! Sunday afternoon, drove to Mount Maunganui for a beer and some chips, then hauled ass home, man does this machine sound great on full song. Video: Discussion:

Cheers! She's coming together, only been 4 years

Has anyone got any advise on cam installs, this needs to be dialed in and I'll need to re drill the cam gear to suit. Both of which I have not done before. Cars in Tauranga and I'm hoping to do this on Saturday coming (17th Feb)

I ordered a new rear 1/4 from Aussie in September and it finally arrived 28th December. I was excited so got stuck in! Images do the talking, ohhh and I got to use the Christmas present I brought myself - a Plenishing Hammer Yuck. Rot behind, removed back to solid metal. Remade and replaced the first inner section. Corner support for the panel remade. This is where the bumper comes around and bolts back into the car. My new toy, what a machine this is. Absolutely made mince meat of making the curved panels, something I've been needing for a while. Curved in two directions, identical to the old one. Welded solid back in place! Rust treated, primed and painted black (not photographed) New panel clamped up for fitment prior to cutting it to suit. Very well made panels and fitment is bloody good. Thanks Automotive Panel Craft Australia. Welded and spot welded in place, ready for a grind. Ground and ready for primer................... Progress feels good and its looking a million bucks from where it was! Discussion; https://oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/86954-120whys-75-datsun-2-door-wagon/

December was busy, bare metaled the shell and got some 1k primer down. Going to attack the panel beating with this primer on, then sand back to remove and redo with 2 pot epoxy. There are too many dents to warrant using epoxy now as it would just need to be redone (and I havent finished rust repairs yet). I worked on some small rust to catch up - engine bay, doors, radiator cross member & RH 1/4 window rust.

Some film images from 2022 Datsun Nationals that I organised last year. We spent the morning on the drag strip, afternoon doing a grass autocross followed by a 60 person dinner. Sunday was a drive to Castlepoint, lunch at Tinui pup then cruise to Martinborough. I say cruise lightly, it was more a sprint There is a bunch more photos about, it was an awesome weekend https://photos.app.goo.gl/iYnSCnW6hemBWeV59

Datsun's love rust, this car is not immune to it either. 8 years of paint has done very well all considering. Bathurst was on, so a good chance to get stuck into it and also work on Dads SSS. Forgot to take finished images. Blended the paint and buffed it in, happy with the blend! NZ Datsun North Island Meet - New Plymouth. We had 4 120y come along, a good drive from Auckland to NP, around the mountain and back!

Phase 3: 1/4 panel behind door, inner sill and sill. This was fun, lining everything up and having an opportunity at getting the gaps right on the 120y (making them better than factory as they are shiet). The 1/4 panel is from Automotive panel craft in Aus (these guys have saved me with this build) and the sills were rolled years ago. Poor girl developing rust while I fix the other inside Next stage, phase 5: RH 1/4 Window rust repair. Encouragement is welcome:

Had fun last year at 2022 Oldschool Nats. Bit of a delay in photo updates, but hey Had some issues with timing and crank key wearing. I couldn't get the thing off the line very fast! Sorted now, so should be ready for Drags 2023!

Phase 2: Hinge mount reconstruction. Phase 2 involved some cuts from another car I managed to pick up. This made the process much quicker, something I usually done have the luxury of! Old cut out, new one cut to fit then rust treated & primed then painted. Tacked it in and aligned the door to ensure gaps were set correctly before fully welding it in place. Photos don't show the work in the sill (jack point support & 2mm plate for strength). Happy with the outcome, much nicer not being able to see through the floor & sill! Photos talk: Phase 3: 1/4 panel behind door & inner sill. https://oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/86954-120whys-75-datsun-2-door-wagon

Cheese! Well, not so much anymore. Replacement floor & inner sill, merging into the door hinge mount. A solid weekend spent getting this stage underway. Looking a tad better now! Replacement floor from Automotive Panel Craft in Aussie. Phase 2: reconst ruct the hinge mount. Discussion:

Engine bay before the motor came out! Suspension dropped, car on trolley ready to get stuck in!