Chris.QCR Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Discuss; viewtopic.php?f=18&t=14454 Hi, Im chris and this is my Datsun 1200 2dr wagon. Ive owned it for 1 yr now and ive dummy mounted a CA18 with plans to drop in a Turbo one once purchased. Fabricated a new tunnel, A custom X-member also sump notch. In the process of taking every panel back to bare metal and fixing rust and will end in full respray in orginal burnt orange.Suspension will be 280Z struts and brakes with adj coilover conversion. Hilux lsd in the back running discs as well. Wheels are 13x7 Jilba racing wheels,very JDM. Water to air intercooler setup and CA18det bluebird radiator. Hope to have it done be Feb 08 for the Datsun club meet at Southern Festival of speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris.QCR Posted May 24, 2008 Author Share Posted May 24, 2008 Been a long time , But here is a update, A big one. Galant window wiper motor Brand new door handles Reconditioned steering The real Datsun club membership The wagon on its last day together with my 260C coupe, Since moved in with inlaws Moving it across town with my ol 2dr /2 seater DX My Jap import bus seat covers My 180B booster with Mazda Familia M/C My Rear quarter donor wagon The rear quarter My new CA18DET and box My ARC plumbback bov My new fuel system My RB20 afm My Practically new coupe Dash!!! My sweet tool kit My 13x7 Jilba racing wheels back from being repaired, Just a polish up now Nardi steering wheel engine bay bare metald efore epoxy primer 3 gauges and head unit in glove box Just before transplant after surgery The hilux lsd diff in place The 2 sets of holes, One for mazda pattern for my mags, the other datsun pattern for down the track? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share Posted November 19, 2010 I wont bore you with the many garages ive moved my wagon to and from. But ive recently brought my own house and in turn a sweet garage. Ill put some pics up of the wagon in its current state. The CA18DET and all the adj suspension has been in and running and removed for paint. Im currently panel beating and getting it ready for paint. Still got the KH330 260C coupe. Brought a 69 521 Ute also which is my daily when its not giving me grief. Mrs has got a 78 Datsun Cherry with 14x6 Hoshinos and front lip spoiler. Got a new engine for that too whcih is getting bike carbs on it. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted December 5, 2010 Author Share Posted December 5, 2010 Here is what ive been up to this week. Brought a 720 with Z16 and column change with disc brakes Removed the 521 cab and the 720 cab and about to mount the 521 cab on the 720 chassis. Should keep me busy this week but everything looks to be lining up nicely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted December 8, 2010 Author Share Posted December 8, 2010 After a wee while aligning the cab on the chassis. Ive got it mounted. All the mounts were 10mm to the inside of the existing holes so i re drilled them and put some big washers on. Looking mint. NOw gotta mount the booster. clutch cylinder and radiator. then its wiring time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 Go the Clutch cylinder and Steering mounted today. Bit of cut cut here and there and drilled a couple new holes and all good. Tomorrows plan is to mix a 620 booster with a 720 master cylinder then bolt it to the 521 firewall 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted December 20, 2010 Author Share Posted December 20, 2010 Ok . Soo end of year festivites have consumed my evenings and the hangovers have consumed my days. But got into it this arva and got a 620 booster m/c setup bolted in place on the 521 and got the 720 radiator mounted in the 521 and plumbed up. Gotta sort out remainder of column shift rods and brakes lines plumbed up to 620 m/c and my good friend Brendan is sorting out my wiring this week. Maybe a skid for Xmas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted December 22, 2010 Author Share Posted December 22, 2010 Righto. Got the front lowered today. Also go the driveshaft back in. Not much to go now Sits a bit to low for my liking. On bump stops. Will most likely raise it a little bit Also not running those wheels/tires on the front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 Progress. Got a battery tray made and mounted and also mounted coil. Brendan been playing around with the wiring sortin things out and where they go. Its gettn there! A couple nights this week after work and it should be ready for a fire up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 Righto! Big thanks to John!!! He figured out the column shift. A bit of mucking around and got it all bolted up!! Also over the last few nights with alot of help from Brendan ive got the brakes bleed,all the vacuam lines sorted. Wiring all tidied up, Discovered that my 1200 speedo cable and accelerator cables have connected up the to the Z and 521 componetry. Cut the last of the inner guard out of the way to clear the suspension arms. Havent got much more to sort out really Bleed the clutch. Mount the deck Wire up the rear taillights again and take it for a road test!! Pics after deck is mounted tomorrow!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 Took the 521 for its first drive with new chassis under it. Awesome power for a 1600. Still having trouble with column shift. Cant find reverse and the gear shifts are really tight. Hopefully sort it out tomorrow. Just a couple wires to connect for the tail lights and it should be cool Brendan gonna tune it up tomorrow and all going well ill be driving it out to Rangiora for the hotrod show weekend! Here are the pics. Ill sort out some new steels and tires at some point. Gonna paint the new steels army olive drab with a nice sized whitewall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 Cheers guys. Didnt make it to goon for the hot rod show. Had some last minute faults. All sorted now and looking good. Painted the cam cover and the ufo today and then my mate Mark pinstriped her up! Looking good now!! Not bad for Marks first time on a car aye also Dressed up the engine a bit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 Righto. Some motorvation kicked in over the last week or so. Since the last update. a 4 spd floor shift gear box went in. 510 Front Spook Bumper Mounted Nardi Steering wheel with homemade boss kit Foam Hoodlining Im trying to get it comfortable for winter at moment So retro fit a heater. Fit sound deadning in and carpet. Seal all hole in firewall and seal windscreen Also shorter bump stops to go in And if anyone can help im after a 4.1 or 3.9 H190 Diff head to drop my revs at 100km . Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 Actual Work on my wagon! Brought a shit ton of panel supplies Also had GC's the likes of Joe come round and sand up a storm on me wagon I finished welding my last door skin This coming saturday ive got 1/2 doz mates coming over for sanding mish then primer! Block it back over the week after and blow some colour on the old girl!!!!! So freakin motorvated for my wagon right now. Cleared my garage out to get in the centre which makes things easier to work on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 Righto. Saturday was good. Got heaps of sanding done. half the panels gapped. A sill section welded in After next session its primer time Big thanks to Josh,Mush,Joe,Andy,Dan,Brendan Here some pics Getting really excited about the wagons progress! Door skins replaced on both doors 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Here is primer pics! Done the engine bay /Interior/ Underside of bonnet/Door jambs/Inside of tailgate Stoked. A little more sanding on the body then i can primer that then its just the two doors which have a bif of sanding to do. Hopefully prime the body next weekend then flick some colour in the jambs/inside.engine bay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Update! Me,nick,josh & don fitted up my CA18DET into my wagon this afternoon whilst a little drunk and dressed as pirates! It went in really well! Looks amazing and the engine bay doesnt look that bad either! So stoked to finally have it in the painted engine bay Ive also since sold my 260C coupe & 521 ute to other Datsun folk so i can focus more on my wagon. It appears to be working. Still got my Cub50 scooter and Lloyd 600 Bobber 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 Updates. Still getting body ready for paint. Josh has been a massive help with this. Its primed for the last time and now getting blocked back. Also scored some mint doors to replace my bog filled ones. engine is not far from starting once intercooler and intake are ready to be picked up. Its all going good. Gonna push real hard for oldschool nats roady with a little help from my friends 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 Had a few hours on each day of the weekend. Tidyed up a few bits and bobs. Got the handbrake lever mounted further back. Got exhaust tunnel welded in. Gearbox mounting plates welded in. Tis all looking good. Also made a panel for my 3 gauges in the glovebox. All and all its coming together nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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