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The front clip we purchased happened to be orangie like the stock one , we would have never straightened that mess ,so far everything measured up good ,Nick bought adj. lower control arms and TC rods from techno.and will get 280zx struts and of course welded and painted engine bay 918 orange .The pilot Nick is happy ,no more canyon speed runs we hope.100_3438.jpg]

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Sr20de S13 model, changing intake manifold , has different heater metal tubes from S14 , will need both cut and weld on 5/8 tube with 90s , it is like building a race motor removing so much stuff for a Freddy copy manifold , it really cleans up Sr20 and makes easy access for oil filter , on other hand is taking like four hours to remove and modify ,so not a quick thing but worth it , I hear a little more HP. like 30 on a det .Also scored a Jasma import header for Green 521 sr20de we will hope it fits or maybe coil overs and remove torsion bars .

Pic. of a 1950 Buick customer that came by for AC hoses on another car he is doing ,he wants 6k for this 4dr with rebuilt straight 8 sick !

Pictures of Z welding coming soon ! and small stuff on Camino coming down to paint soon !100_3455.jpg[/url [url=http://s1183.photobucket.com/user/Alleycatgarage/media/100_3459.jpg.html]100_3459.jpg100_3440.jpg]100_3442.jpg

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SR20de S13 na intake install, more for the 521 truck loyal followers - Well I spent too much time, after looking at 521 truck heater pipes,decided to weld on 1/2 " pipe like 521, where was 3/4 on SR20de now is 1/2 and plan to loop under manifold for vibration to firewall , need to re hose idle control etc, (MUST HAVE HEATER)

521 Green truck is to far now to turn back , purchased these at Long Beach car swapmeet (cheap)- Aldan coilover front shocks adj, and rebuild able 12.5 eye to eye , and I have springs, so good bye torsion bars and new upper mounts should be coming soon , now the hot charcoals 100_3465.jpg 100_3464.jpg]100_3463.jpg100_3466.jpg]

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More 240z front frame replacement ,here is Jessie tigging ,laying down triggering his foot side ways because he hates mig welder he only tiggs everything ,

1971 El Camino ,guide coat reveal someone danced on roof had like 10 little spots after this even .[url=http://s1183.photobucket.

521 Cactus GREEN shop truck sr20de going in soon ,where is 521 Clan nobody puts in input regarding removal of torsion bars , and new upper and lower shock mounts .

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Nicks Z car got some 918 orangie paint , looks great most can't tell was smooshed !

283 Chevy punched out to 310 I think ,has rollerrockers and a cam , AC ,cool brackets ,was in 1940 Woody ,set up for a very narrowengine bay ready to go with tans , ! we are selling for cust. he got a LS1 itb inj.

Last pics of Aussie/german shepherds hybreds my sons like Red Eye dog is seven months old , the other is Z dog 100_3481.jpg100_3480.jpg]100_3445.jpg100_3443.jpg100_3475.jpg100_3477.jpg100_3479.jpg[

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521 shop truck project is moving along .521 Cult followers please respond + or -

This may be first time the truck has ever been in a garage , I purchased in 29 Palms desert and they had no garage , anyway here it is cutting out stops and other stuff for coil over front shocks and goodbye torsion bars , as mentioned I purchased 12.5 coil overs shocks decided to go a little shorter so purchased 11.5 hotrod coilovers for 350 and tack welded mounts in .

Re. trans ,I will cut center of torsion bar x member out to weld tabs for removable stock Silvia x member to go with SR trans .

Re. AC may need to be remounted to clear steer box or should we use 240z rack and pinion to clear ac pump ?

 

When I had my wrist surgery my right wrist was so bad they put a metal plate in ,so no more throttle twist ,it breaks my heart to quit ridding but I must the big bikes anyway ,so here is my super MOTURD I will be selling soon 1989 ATK us made with anti dive rear end and traction control by braking motor never lock rear tire so check out 605 beast ,has illegal Baja design headlight cost 500 lit up the desert at night when had dirt tires on it , been parked twelve years in container .

 

 

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I am asking 521 loyal followers to chime in and only run me over a few times !

 

Moar Datsun 521 shop truck getting done with coil over front shocks ,trying to get back on it between cust cars ,after front end is assembled I will cut out center trans x member and fit Silvia one for removable one it needs . and a friend came by in this Aston Marton GT thing ,moved pretty fast had a P. car sound100_3504.jpg]104_3529.jpg104_3528.jpg104_3527.jpg

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Another RB25det Z car monster -needs some fine tuning ,intake manifold and intercooler piping work ,brakes and electrical ,Jess will get it running like the other one ,which would get me in a lot of trouble , these are nice swaps when done rite !350 est hp.

Orange primered truck almost done in primer for now ,was a lot of work ,will paint later.

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Nicks Z car got some 918 orangie paint , looks great most can't tell was smooshed !

283 Chevy punched out to 310 I think ,has rollerrockers and a cam , AC ,cool brackets ,was in 1940 Woody ,set up for a very narrowengine bay ready to go with tans , ! we are selling for cust. he got a LS1 itb inj.

Last pics of Aussie/german shepherds hybreds my sons like Red Eye dog is seven months old , the other is Z dog

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Looks just like Oscars brothers and sisters :D

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Hi Steve what do think of a RB25det in a 56 Ford truck only because it is very different ,( I will never do a chevy in a Ford) and I like the sound and I have one ,hey post canine oics .

The RB25det 260 Z getting complete re-wire of motor and other stuff tagged for later useage , had a bunch of wires twisted together and tapped ,intake will so much clean up side of motor ,also RBs have a factory oil cooler device near filter we may delete for a remote filter set up ,check out pile of wire removed !750F forsale please take vintage iron.

Datsun 521 sr20de with coil over front suspension looks great ,most problem at this time is Aletnator clearance to pitman pivot shaft. 521 Clan please chime in with input will be back on soon or run me over a few times.. .104_3636.jpg[104_3635.jpg104_3634.jpg104_3628.jpg104_3627.jpg104_3619.jpg104_3624_1.jpg104_3626_1.jpg104_3623_1.jpg]104_3625.jpg

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Back to paint class ,painting a 2006 Ford rear van door and it is light gold so I threw some gold in some leftover Honda silver and made a base coat to help met. gold cover easier came out close only got a pint of lt. gold also .

Another pic of BRE boys red Toyota Corona GT ,NICE .240sx theft recobery 800.104_3646.jpg[=http://s1183.photobucket.com/user/Alleycatgarage/media/104_3639.jpg.html]104_3639.jpg104_3644.jpg104_3645.jpg

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The last two weeks the shop has turned into a SR20det 240sx shop , repaired three of them .I guess someone has to fix these Silvia cars .Last pic is Bernies nice 71 vintage cruiser for Tendril/Ray .Last pic my rad ATK super Moturd I can't ride anymore after wrist surgeries I must sell left side kick monster., 104_3665.jpg104_3666.jpg104_3668.jpg104_3669.jpg104_3663.jpg104_3567.jpg

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Hi Steve what do think of a RB25det in a 56 Ford truck only because it is very different ,( I will never do a chevy in a Ford) and I like the sound and I have one ,hey post canine oics .

 

 

 

 

Honestly, I've been debating the RB into my 56 210 wagon to replace the stock strait six :lol: 

 

 

 

Doggie pic? 

 

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You live in beautiful country Steve ,lucky dog also !my black 510 505 4dr ,I hate to sell ,need money and sell 59 Brookwood later as running car.

S14 2dr getting done slow , also doing a 71 Camino still here at shop .Have five boxes of clean factory manuals on classifieds , check it out some gems mostly near 80s .104_3677.jpg104_3675.jpg104_3688.jpg

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1971 El Camino got back on list , that is red primer sealer , red paint jobs need this base ! , needs one more light sand to paint will rent a booth .

510 s14de car is also starting to move again ,check out how straight it is !I am back doing bodywork so booth will be working soon getting electric squared away and dedicated air compressor for booth.

Z shop dog had litter of hybrid pupps ,father is same breed Australian and german shepherds will post a couple shots .104_3763.jpg104_3761.jpg104_3764.jpg104_3760.jpg

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While prepping door jams found a couple more cracks and more old filler weld up and try and paint door jams soon ,I am never happy , just need to paint for my contractor (always have faces in bodywork)

16x7 +10 Weds professsors forsale on craigs list too much at 1500 but we have 45k 510s now !,

620 sr20det in to get some problems worked out ,needs some stuff re-worked out .

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No brake booster? Single reservoir master cylinder? (or is that reservoir serving both front and rear?) Was that needed to clear the top-mount turbo? Looks like you have a lot of electrical work to clean up for the owner. 

 

 

620 sr20det in to get some problems worked out ,needs some stuff re-worked out .
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Re. brake master , it is a wildwood single no vac. booster , I am running a system like this with four wheel disc , seems to feel ok .

Time capsule 521 .

Had to reweld front edge of camino door cracked when was adjusted so rework door edge also a little on fender and finally got some money and worked on booth now almost ready ,lights and fan .

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Installing a set of Futofab STEEL fenders , they fit pretty good a little adjustment needed to have less gaps at door but I can say good products Dave ! we are painting white after fitting .

Back on dream green 510 with S14 na motor , why did they paint red in 70s all paint must go ,anyway coming out good will post in Datto Projects because Jess started a post there on sr20de s14 90k restore project .

Puppies born 4-14-16 today is 5-23-26 getting big ,my son Dean in town and friend Pace holding puppy looks like him , , all taken one may become available , a guy is not sure yet.DSCF5094.jpgDSCF5107.jpgDSCF5108.jpgDSCF5087.jpgDSCF5112.jpg[/DSCF5081.jpgDSCF5109.jpg

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