1978 Datsun B210 - Vintage Race Tribute Build Thread & Questions

[B2Fresh]

Kool little helper you have there.. Make sure his hands get all greasy so moms knows that he's a great little helper..

[5280Datsun]

Hahaha! Will do!

[5280Datsun]

So, I verified the part number of the exedy with rock auto, amazon and exedy's site, my mechanic just called and said it wont fit! His english isn't so good, so thats about all I got from him. Any idea why he'd say that?

[5280Datsun]

Ok. I've calmed down a bit...

 

Found a shop to rebuild the old OEM pressure plate and disk, a bit more, but it will be done tomorrow. That way I won't have to wait on shipping and can return the other one to the potential idiots at Exedy/Amazon that shipped and stamp the wrong part (TBD?)!

 

Anyway, they do all sorts of specialty clutches, they had some 66 Ferrari in there rebuilding the whole clutch too since the guy couldn't find one for 2 months! Best part is they are down the street!!

 

Theclutchplace.com

[superjesus]

nice i'll be following the build closely from now on :)

 

especially for the mechanical bits  looking to upgrade my carb  and exhaust too some time in the future 

 

looking forward for the finished build 

especially the paint job :)

[5280Datsun]

OK, so, it's been a long cold road out here. 

 

I got my strut clamps to lower it, but it has been so damn cold and snowy, it's been tough.

 

Got out a few weeks ago with some other Datsun guys:

 

 

 

Got some more vintage goodies:

 

 

Last couple snow storms, got stuck this week and ordered some chains. My Toyo "all seasons" aren't that great in the snow and ice!

 

 

 

 

Got emissions done, 78-81 in CO need a sniffer test, which it passed with flying colors.

 

 

 

When the clutch got replaced the mechanic noticed the water pump leaking from the weeping hole (pre failure leak)

 

So I ordered a new pump, gasket, thermostat and belts while I am in there.

 

Also been having some WEIRD electrical issues, so I ordered a new voltage regulator as well to hopefully fix it. 

 

Weirdness included:

 

Random non-working Temp/Fuel

Dome Light randomly working

Dash lights dim, now they're not working

Running tails went out too, brake lights working.

 

Going to be replacing all that tomorrow at the local DIY Auto Repair.

[5280Datsun]

Few updates:

Installed the VW MK1 lip-

 

 

Removed bumper and covered it with sheet metal, plastidipped black until paint and new bumpers-

 

 

SLAMMED the front. Cut 2.5 coils and on factory struts... Rides fine on smooth road, but naturally, not much travel and bottoms out. Next is custom coil overs though and fender roll or flares (yeah, it rubs too and the liners are removed).

 

 

 

BEFORE:

 

AFTER:

 

 

Thanks for looking! 

[PineClone]

Here is the seals. These are form Advance Auto Parts.

 

 

Installed:

 

 

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Also got some little things in the mail and my clutch!!

 

 

 

 

 

Great info 5280...Just wanted to report on my experience with these Ameriseal window seals (for the rear pop-out windows). Similar to your report, it took some time to get the old surface cleaned up after removing the old brittle seals. Lots of black gunk underneath...I did the best i could and finally said "good enough!".

 

The Ameriseal seals fit perfectly, and the black channel trim looks almost identical to the original. I bought mine through the local NAPA.

 

Result: They look good, and block the road noise. Major improvement in that regard. However, water still leaks through to the inside, probably worse than it did before replacement. I think if the clamp could be adjusted to be tighter (i don't see any way to do that) it might make a difference. Not sure if anything else can be done.