datsunfreak Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Taking delivery on Wednesday, but couldn't wait to start a build thread on it... :rofl: The 1200 guys will know this car from this thread: http://community.ratsun.net/topic/68901-72-1200-bucket-build-in-texas/page-1 Pretty much where it was when he got it... Externally it still looks somewhat similar, but with some excellent work done underneath by mister Coda. I'l post some more pics of where it's at this weekend. :thumbup: As for where it's going, it's against everything I believe in but I will probably not flare it. I dig the 200SX mesh and will try to keep those. I have lots of stuff I bought for my other 1200 project that I never used, so that stuff will find it's way onto this. Stay tuned... 3 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 I'll just leave this here... ^_^ 7 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 How much longer must I wait until I get to see what I signed up for? 3 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 How much longer must I wait until I get to see what I signed up for? God only knows... :rofl: I have a 210 sedan if you want to come get it? :devil: Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Tempting. Just can't afford to bring it over. So want a sedan. 1 Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Hako-1200 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Hako-1200 Tempting, but no. ^_^ Honestly, I'm going to try and push all the dents I can, then rub out the stock paint and see how she looks. I'd like to not paint it for awhile, and just focus on all the underneath bits so it'll get "done" quicker. I kinda like the "patina" it has now... 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Believe it or not, of the (I think) two known US Hakotoras, one of them is about 10 miles from my house. :rofl: 1 Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 That's not the Hako I was thinking. I am not really on board with Hakotora.....Little too Fast 8 for my liking. I am thinking more of a factory look like the little red guy was mimicking. Hakosuka-1200 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 "Not gonna flare it" then you post that sexy little number? TEASE! 2 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 I am thinking more of a factory look like the little red guy was mimicking. Hakosuka-1200 Might be easier just to paint the flares on my coupe black and call it done... :P 2 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 "Not gonna flare it" then you post that sexy little number? Keep hoping someone will talk me into it... :rofl: 1 Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Keep hoping someone will talk me into it... :rofl: Rabbit Flares, and Omni Flares look fantastic on these cars. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Omni Flares look fantastic on these cars. If it comes to a repaint, probably this. 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Big ups to my buddy Coda for slapping the front end back together for transport! :thumbup: Should be at casa de datsun tomorrow. B) 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 It's officially mine now... B) 8 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 I saw one last week. was blue and pretty straight . Guy waved at me when I was driving my 521 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 I really dig the mesh, but this got me thinking... I have a super clean set of 14" d-slots, I have the right size tires for them (about to come off of my coupe), and I've always wanted to put a set on a car, so... ^_^ We shall see... Quote Link to comment
dukerollo Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Damn man, you have a problem. How many Datsun projects is this? I wish I had the space to have such problems and look forward to seeing where this goes. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 I fail to see the problem? :lol: 4 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Damn man, you have a problem. How many Datsun projects is this? I wish I had the space to have such problems and look forward to seeing where this goes. Don't really have that many right now... ^_^ In order that they will be worked on/completed: 1973 1200 Coupe 1972 1200 Sedan 1970 510 Sedan 1979 210 Coupe We have an '81 210 Sedan at the shop that is sort of co-owned by Tim and myself. Sort of a "whoever gets to it first" thing... :P 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Sat down with Tim today and had a bit of a head scratch and developed a plan of attack. Again, being a "budget" build, we decided it was best to see what we could do with parts we already have... We have two A14s, one needs a cam and one needs a head. So we can merge the two and make that work. We have two straight pattern 5 speeds, we will install one of those. Also have a stock 1200 driveshaft that is good, and should work. We have a B210 rear axle. That will go in instead of the current 510 wagon axle (too wide and too beefy for our needs). Since my 210 project already has a complete A10 front suspension waiting to go in it, we will use the 210 suspension and crossmember for this car, only with 280ZX struts/brakes. I have a clean set of 14x6 slots for it. And since I'm about to go to wider tires on my 1200 Coupe, the current tires on it (165/55-14) will be perfect for this car. Already have the brown 240Z seats "in it", so those will be used. I'll make some brown door panels to match, and maybe redye the dash pad brown. The dash gauge face is all busted up so I'm going to reuse the old dash face from my Coupe that has already been cut for 5" Auto Meter gauges on this. I still have the 5" gauges from my abandoned Roadster project. About the only things we will need to buy are some sheetmetal to repair the floor, and probably a new aftermarket wiring harness. Body wise the plan is to try and push out the dents in the tail light panel and quarter panel, then scrub down the paint with our usual soap and water and scotch-brite bath. I will probably either try and straighten the front bumper a bit, or buy another one. The rear bumper is demolished, so I'll probably run without one for awhile. As soon as I get the new wheels/tires for my Coupe, I'm going to get the wheels/tires ready for this, swap out the axle, and swap out the front suspension so I can see what it looks like down on the slots. :thumbup: 2 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Also debating whether to go with... 1. Stock rear springs with lowering blocks (easy and cheap) 2. Ditch all leaves but one for a "mono-leaf" with coilovers (upgrade in performance, but also cost and complexity) 3. Build a custom truck arm suspension with a panhard rod and coilovers (coolest but most complex/expensive option) 2 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 "Truck arm suspension" - is this a 4 link, or what does this mean? I'm not familiar with the term 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 "Truck arm suspension" - is this a 4 link, or what does this mean? I'm not familiar with the term Google image search -> Truck Arm Suspension -> B) It's basically a 3 link. I'd build two bars to go from the axle to the stock leaf spring mounts with a coilover mount on the end of the bar just behind the axle tube. Then add a panhard bar for location insurance. :thumbup: 2 Quote Link to comment
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