Filthy_ Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 Hello, I started a build thread for this a long time ago but have since forgotten my log in information, and have been continuing to document my process on a local drifting forum, so this is the transplanted version. Last summer I picked up a '71 goon. My original idea was to just rat around in it as a daily driver, which I did... but as we all know, that can only last so long.I've been into cars for a long time, but this is the first one I'm attempting to do completely myself (with a little help here and there obviously) I really love this car and can envision what it's going to be one day. I figured that a Ratsun build thread would be necessary, I know how many talented people there are on this forum, and I hope that people wont hesitate to speak up, because I'm way in over my head on this thing.Also, I don't claim to be a wiz fabricator or mechanic, but this is something that I've always needed to do, so here it goes.1Here she is not long after purchase, cut coils and blocks, sittin' ok. Burning tons of oil and running horribly.2Here's the folly that started it all, a little back story: My buddy Tommy had his 240sx towed from his house, it wouldn't run and had been broken into and parts had been stolen off of the engine (IC piping and what have you). The tow yard was going to claim the vehicle, so I swooped in like a hawk and payed the tow fee. I picked up the car from the lot, and after spending just over $600.00 (including tow) I had a beat ass 240 hatch with a blacktop sr swap sitting in my driveway.3So, not really knowing wtf I was doing i started to seal 1971 playboy magazines into the engine bay (in retrospect I wish I had waited to do this, because as we all know, plans change.4567It's not a huge problem though, Everywhere that I started to seal rust free, and it's holding up remarkably well, even without a final clearcoat. I just wish I could have por15'd it all first.8So I moved, and the car sat for a few months while I dealt with other things, but I finally found a spot for her to call home for the winter, and it's only 2 blocks from my house.910I share the shop with this crazy bastard.11Planned for the future and bought a bunch more smut.12Powdercoated some stuff.13Finally got around to removing the bumpers, fenders, and valence. I was saddened to find this...141516But, I just figured it would be another learning experience, because I doubt this will be the last car I build in this shop.17bought some supplies.18Attacked full force with a wire wheel19Picked up some T3 rods, and sort of mocked it up.20Ripped the SR.21stripped it down and cleaned as much of it as I could.22Puchased almost everything for the springy bits in the front.23Scored an intercooler from my buddy Tommy (different Tommy) that i think may work out.2425Just more cleaning. Quote Link to comment
Filthy_ Posted December 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 26 More rust, and some awesome wasp nests. 27 Resulting plates from said rust. 28 29 Pulled the valve cover off to have a looksie, and everything looked great. No serious wear or gross build up. 30 Ugh. 31 looking towards the near future (yes i know it's backwards). 33 Christmas came early...twice. 34 pretended to know how to weld. 35 mating the 13 clutch master to the 510 pedal box. 36 37 template time. 38 Started to fix the massive hole in the floor. 39 Strut inserts showed up, I hope they work, sw-20 KYB's. 40 flossin', can't wait to get my coil overs together. 41 42 Got back on a tig torch, they welds didn't look too horrible for my first go in 5 years. I need to get some smaller fill rods, and a lot of practice. Also ordered a full sr20 gasket/seal kit, and Mckinney Poly motor mounts, woop woop. Quote Link to comment
Filthy_ Posted December 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 So over this shit. Slowly coming back together. I couldn't put the exhaust side back on because one of the fucking studs is broken off in the block. Started soaking it with liquid wrench tonight... don't really know wtf I'm going to do but hopefully it will come out easily. bohemouth dick bmc, pretty excited about it. And a nice Fuel cell found it's way to me! spring perch welding action. front suspension mock up. I dunno. Powder on all of this stuff soon. sweeeeet. Also picked up the 31 spline 8.8, and found someone to shorten it. Hopefully I can find a way to drop it off this week after I figure out a proper narrowing measurement, and hopefully tear up the floor in the back soon for some back half action. Motor mounts showed up this morning, heading to the oven tomorrow to bake my strut tubes and the little steering linkage chongers. Update tomorrow. this powder fucking sparkles! I was planning on doing bronze on the tubes, but I think I might re-do them in wrinkle black... what do you guys think about the silver on the tubes? I like it but my gf thinks wrinkle black would be way more tits. Also, I've completely finished the rust repair on the front end and am prepping for por15. I had a bottle of argon smash my fucking toe last night so I had to call it early, and crush a few drinks. It's broken for sure. so stupid. Quote Link to comment
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Laecaon Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 I like this wagon, the blue is awesome! Quote Link to comment
Filthy_ Posted December 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 I like this wagon, the blue is awesome! Thanks, I love the shitty rattle can bre paint job. I'm not changing anything about the exterior. Also... I'm planning on 4 linking the rear, and bagging it. My goal is to lay frame. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 Thanks, I love the shitty rattle can bre paint job. I'm not changing anything about the exterior. Also... I'm planning on 4 linking the rear, and bagging it. My goal is to lay frame. Sounds like a good plan. Im debating whether or not 4 link is in the future for my wagon. I had actually done a photoshop of my car that looks fairly similar to your's. 1 Quote Link to comment
Filthy_ Posted December 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 Oh whoa, that does look like mine... but super clean. Nice whip. Quote Link to comment
Filthy_ Posted December 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 Here's a picture of my other car. I wish I could say that I did this all myself, but I basically just ordered the parts and did the powdercoating. This one is almost finished, but on the back burner until drift season comes around. Made 430 to the ground on 10 psi. I plan on the 510's engine bay to be as clean if not more clean than this. Actually one of the guys who built this car for me is on this forum. Chambo, at MAC autosport in Denver. Quote Link to comment
daf Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 Love the engine bay, that is epic Quote Link to comment
Filthy_ Posted December 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 RB25? yes. gt30-76R Quote Link to comment
Filthy_ Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 updated. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 This makes me like this goon even more! Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment
Filthy_ Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Hey, thanks man. Does anybody know where I can find New LCA bolts? The tapered ones, preferably with washers and hardware? Quote Link to comment
Jewosh Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Thanks, I love the shitty rattle can bre paint job. I'm not changing anything about the exterior. Also... I'm planning on 4 linking the rear, and bagging it. My goal is to lay frame. I really want to 4-link the rear in mine and bag it too! Keep me posted on how it goes cuz hopefully I'll be doing the same thing soon. How are you going to get that low in the front? Bags up there too? Quote Link to comment
collision and customs Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Here's a picture of my other car. I wish I could say that I did this all myself, but I basically just ordered the parts and did the powdercoating. This one is almost finished, but on the back burner until drift season comes around. Made 430 to the ground on 10 psi. I plan on the 510's engine bay to be as clean if not more clean than this. Actually one of the guys who built this car for me is on this forum. Chambo, at MAC autosport in Denver. I have three 620's one 510 coupe and this is my Silvia with RB25DET GEN2 1 Quote Link to comment
Siqx20 Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Im keeping an eye on this thread.... Quote Link to comment
Alex Datsun Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Are you on zilvia too, feel like i seen it in there. Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 nice engine bay who needs color when you got boobs Quote Link to comment
Topher88 Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 I like this Quote Link to comment
cyrusthevirus Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 i like smut Bay mine was called Heineken bay in 2010 Quote Link to comment
Filthy_ Posted January 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Updated. Are you on zilvia too, feel like i seen it in there. Only to buy and sell parts, never made a post otherwise. I really want to 4-link the rear in mine and bag it too! Keep me posted on how it goes cuz hopefully I'll be doing the same thing soon. How are you going to get that low in the front? Bags up there too? Actually, if you look at the other picture, it was taken while we were measuring for the travel and the perch and collar aren't welded yet, it's just sitting on the knuckle, essentially being completely bottomed out. Quote Link to comment
Filthy_ Posted January 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 I have three 620's one 510 coupe and this is my Silvia with RB25DET GEN2 You sir have one of the cleanest cars, and swap that I've seen yet, respect. i like smut Bay mine was called Heineken bay in 2010 Pics? Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 What sort of oven and powder coating system are you using? Quote Link to comment
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