punk_a_saurus Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Build Thread //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/26655-now-slonlos-1973-datsun-240c/?p=677289 sup. what do you guys think about the rust for wof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Choice man, your mate is right, if it's just little shitty bits and not near any latches etc, then you will be fine. It looks pretty fucking close to being as tidy as mine, could easily be so with a little work, I reckon. Just out of curiosity... what do you consider "cheap". You can PM me if you like. Also, I prefer the grille yours has, same as KK's old Mustard Whale, I thought they were a wagon grille but perhaps not or perhaps yours has been replaced. Or it's some weird version, not really that up on the Cedric's to know for sure. Perhaps it's due to being a 240C and not a 260C. Hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark105 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Also, I prefer the grille yours has, same as KK's old Mustard Whale, I thought they were a wagon grille but perhaps not or perhaps yours has been replaced. Or it's some weird version, not really that up on the Cedric's to know for sure. Perhaps it's due to being a 240C and not a 260C. Hmmm. very much agree re grill. looks tidy, go for a wof anyways, they will tell you what you need to fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 sick ride - can't wait to see what you do to it.. let me know if you have any questions re parts fitment/lowering issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Also, I prefer the grille yours has, same as KK's old Mustard Whale, I thought they were a wagon grille but perhaps not or perhaps yours has been replaced. Or it's some weird version, not really that up on the Cedric's to know for sure. yah it's earlier 240c grille Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punk_a_saurus Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 shot guys and yeah i think the old owner said something about it being a different grille but i cant remember last week... anyways whats the best way to go about lowering it?? will i have to get some blocks made up for the back or do people sell them? what do you think is the ideal height? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punk_a_saurus Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 i may even sell the beast yet because im unsure if i want to pour all my money into this LOL... may swap it for a kp or ke??? you never know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 shot guys and yeah i think the old owner said something about it being a different grille but i cant remember last week...anyways whats the best way to go about lowering it?? will i have to get some blocks made up for the back or do people sell them? what do you think is the ideal height? Fronts - I had custom springs made for mine by Snells - I am sure if you rang up and asked them for the super low 240C front springs you are on the right track (I can most probably dig out the invoice number for a reference if you are actually interested) - have also recently cut half a coil off the front and it sits really nice now and still captive. You will also need to cut off half the front bumpstop but they are super hoooge anyway Rear - I made 62mm lowering blocks (50mm RHS and two 6mm plates welded on top) and they are just right also Any lower and it does start to bottom out on bumpstops quite harshly over potholes and big surface changes - but it could go another 10 - 20mm lower all round as long as you weren't doing uber milage roadtrips or dailying it like I was. but the answer to what I think is the ideal right height - its AS LOW AS YOU CAN GO!!! peace out - PS - what sort of cash are you thinking if you do sell it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punk_a_saurus Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 PS - what sort of cash are you thinking if you do sell it? well whatever you think its worth really... im more keen on swaps than anything else because i do want a project car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 had a WOF check? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punk_a_saurus Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 nar not yet... i kinda wanna wait till i get back from holiday so i can fix all the shit wrong with it in 30 days so i dont have to pay twice lol. found out today that one of the heater hoses is fucked so if anyone has one for sale pm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 just get generic heater hose from Repco man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punk_a_saurus Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 got one of my mates to suss out a set of gold hundy spokes and whitewalls for me today.. should be picking them up in the next two weeks if all goes to plan. could i request a photochop from someone plz????? could you sack it on its ass with a white roof and gloss redd bottom half, and some hundy spokes??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punk_a_saurus Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 UPDATE- is now for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloNLo Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I have acquired this automobile. Now back to you regularly scheduled programing Oh and mods can I get an Amen/ name change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Sawted. Done anything to it as yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloNLo Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 i have started looking at the electrical issues (no headlights and shit) checking front brakes as one was dragging a bit on the way home. will look at a rebuild kit for both maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloNLo Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 reckon i could pass a wof with 4" lowering blocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Hahaha no, max is 2inch Resetting leaves was cheap last time I checked, More worth your while after getting blocks/u-bolts made up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegoose Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Hahaha no, max is 2inchResetting leaves was cheap last time I checked, More worth your while after getting blocks/u-bolts made up repco retail on 2" blocks is $160 reset however much you want = $150 just a bit more of the road time is all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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