datsunfreak Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 I tend go a little left of that. And that is why you can't find parts. ^_^ I've had a few Corvettes, and keeping an eye on the '68-'70 models as well.. This. Chrome bumper C3s are badass, and you can buy parts for them. :thumbup: 2 Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 These are the rear hatch torsion rods for my wagon which I plan on installing soon. One of them has a bend in the center which I *assume* provides more resistance and would guess holds the hatch in the "UP" position. Does anyone know which position these install? I did it one time before and (of course) got them in backwards. Even with the correct tool, they are a pain to install, and would rather do it once if possible. Thanks! 3 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 These are the rear hatch torsion rods for my wagon which I plan on installing soon. One of them has a bend in the center which I *assume* provides more resistance and would guess holds the hatch in the "UP" position. Are you sure it's not just bent? ^_^ Last I did one, I don't recall that dip? I ended just installing them on the hinges, off the car, then bolting on one hinge, and using a big pry bar to twist the other hinge into position. I also remember it being the fucker of all mothers to do... 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Or say fuck it and figure out how to put gas struts on it... :thumbup: 3 Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted August 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 It's been 5 years since I last put them in, but there is a right way (Hatch stays up fine) and a wrong way. (Hatch won't stay up) The guy I got them from took them off a wagon being parted, and I unbolted them myself. I suppose one could be bent, but the bend is exactly in the middle of the bar, and just looks to precise to be an accident. (Not that I have ever damaged anything myself or anything....) As I recall, I bolted the hinges to the car, then tweaked the rod with the tool and held it in place with one hand while putting the bolt in with the other. It's been quite a while, but I recall there are some brackets that bolt onto the hinges to hold them in place once the torque is applied. I recall laying on my back and installing those damn things on the roof :) I'm definitely enlisting some help from my buds at the shop this time.. Are you sure it's not just bent? ^_^ Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted August 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Best idea yet :thumbup: Or say fuck it and figure out how to put gas struts on it... :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
Son_of_a_Datsun_Guy Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Or say fuck it and figure out how to put gas struts on it... :thumbup: I second this. I've been meaning to get on this for almost a year and just keep getting sidetracked. 1 Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted August 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 I second this. I've been meaning to get on this for almost a year and just keep getting sidetracked. My daily driver has a rear hatch similar in size to the wagon. I keep looking at the struts on it and wondering..... Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 I also remember it being the fucker of all mothers to do...I'll try to get a pic of mine this weekend.Been meaning to replace the light with LEDs 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 My daily driver has a rear hatch similar in size to the wagon. I keep looking at the struts on it and wondering..... Pretty sure the A10 wagon has gas struts. Just saying... As would a Sentra wagon, 210 wagon, etc. ^_^ Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted August 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 Was fitting the hood today (which can be quite barbaric) and I managed to push too hard in the wrong spot. Put a nice dent into it, (which was fixed) but it needs to be repainted. Not too big a deal though, as there was a spot I was trying to decide if I could live with or not. That dent decided that for me. 4 Quote Link to comment
S30Jay Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 The setbacks on this thing frustrate me Duncan. I'm glad you can keep patient. It's totally worth it btw. The car is looking gorgeous! Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 The setbacks on this thing frustrate me Duncan. I'm glad you can keep patient. It's totally worth it btw. The car is looking gorgeous! Thanks Jay. With the only exception being the hatch, every bolt on panel on this wagon came from another car. Doors, hood, fenders, cowl panel, etc, etc. Having to take extra time in fitting them was expected. The fender thing is still a mystery to me, though :) There's no way I was making it to JCCS this year, so there's no real pressure. Just taking my time trying to do a nice job on it. Thanks or your kind words. :thumbup: 2 Quote Link to comment
KELMO Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Don't know if these will help but...... If need be, I could probably get some better shots. just need to clean out the back of the goon. 1 Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted August 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Thanks Kelly. You just triggered a re-occuring nightmare of having to put those things back in :) Actually, with the tool I made, it wasn't the worse thing I've had to do.. Did you notice one with a slight bend in the middle like the one I have? I was wondering if there is a distinct way to tell which bar goes where. The first time I put them in, I had them wrong and the hatch wouldn't stay up. When closing it, you could tell the weight wasn't properly counterbalanced. Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted August 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Took a nice week off from the wagon. Needed a breather from it for a bit.. Had a very weird spot near the middle of the hood. It was right on the downward ledge that runs to the center section in the hood. (The little 1/4" drop) Couldn't quite get it right, and I had ALL the guys at the shop look at it. After screwing around with for most of the day, I think we figured out where the problem was. Got primer and guide coat on it, and I can't see the spot when it's wet and shining, so I'm thinking we're good.. Also got my self inflicted dent repaired :crying: 2 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 You can still make JCCS. Yes you can. 1 Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted August 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Sure. Pigs can fly, too.... :thumbup: They would turn me away from the gate because mismatched seats, no carpet, and no door panels. You can still make JCCS. Yes you can. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Sure. Pigs can fly, too.... :thumbup: They would turn me away from the gate because mismatched seats, no carpet, and no door panels. ok 1 Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted August 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 ok Don't want to show it anywhere until it's ready. Next year, for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Don't want to show it anywhere until it's ready. Next year, for sure. got ya, just looks so close. 2 Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted September 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Painted this last week. Was planning on sanding and polishing today, but it was insanely hot in the shop. I got this all flat with 1200 grit and got the hell out of there. I left at 2:00pm and it was SO HOT, there was little to no traffic on the way back! 2 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Painted this last week. Was planning on sanding and polishing today, but it was insanely hot in the shop. I got this all flat with 1200 grit and got the hell out of there. I left at 2:00pm and it was SO HOT, there was little to no traffic on the way back! Looking good Mark. You still have 20 days to JCCS. Cmon. Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted September 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Looking good Mark. You still have 20 days to JCCS. Cmon. I just registered :) 2 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 I just registered :) No way. Right on. First place right there. 1 Quote Link to comment
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