C.A.R. Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Nice work Locky When you cut out patches do you make them slightly undersize to prevent warpage when you butt weld them in? Noticed that there is a small gap around 1mm around them. 1mm gap for MIG welding Alex, none for TIG welding. It depends on access to the back of the weld which process I use & weather or not it can be dollied straight after welding. What are your plans for the bus? Stock daily? Is she an auto or a manual? Good to see another light blue bus saved. Well since I've agreed on a sale price with Peter after it's back together, what happens to it will be up to him. I do know it'll be converted to manual transmission though Let me know what you do for the rubbers on the 2+2 as I have been looking for where to source these. I already have a new windscreen seal so the only one I'm replacing is the hatch glass rubber. Door seals etc are servicable. 2+2 rubber kits are available from Rare Spares http://www.rarespares.net.au/rarespares/ProductPage.aspx?product=DAT21 or Scotts Old Auto Rubber http://www.scottsoldautorubber.com.au/Datsun%201969-78%20240Z-260Z.htm And probably the US as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted June 1, 2015 Moderators Share Posted June 1, 2015 Well since I've agreed on a sale price with Peter after it's back together, what happens to it will be up to him. I do know it'll be converted to manual transmission though Now is probably a good time for me to comment The car is coming to Sydney and initial plans are New springs, fix the hectic rake Gold Simmons V4 (16X8 and 16X8.5) L28E, Manual & R200 Beyond that nothing major, but are they ever finished ? Cheers PB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted June 1, 2015 Administrators Share Posted June 1, 2015 Good to see updates, a little scary that it was rusted near the rear shock tower. Never seen that before, but then again it is a Datsun . Is the battery tray permanently going to be held in place with nutserts? Any reason you didn't spot/plug weld it? Do you want to remove it in future? When you post all those updates in 1 go it makes me think you did this all yesterday. . Looks like panel gaps at front are nice and straight again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabham Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 1mm gap for MIG welding Alex, none for TIG welding. It depends on access to the back of the weld which process I use & weather or not it can be dollied straight after welding. Hmm looks like I might need to leave a bigger gap rather than get stuff to fit too snug! I tried the trick with cooling stuff down with the compressed air blow gun straight after I mig it and that seems to work pretty well, takes the heat out of it pretty quickly, beats standing around waiting for it to cool down after every few tacks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 I believe the hatch seal was leaking & water got into the hatch area, ran to the lowest point under the deadner & rusted out the floor. Yes, the battery is going to be held in place like that indefinitely, Gav. It makes it easier to remove any dust, dirt & debris that gets caught under there. Also makes it easier to paint I've converted quirt a few Zeds to removable trays - none have had any issues. I've done it to mine & that thing gets used at tack days. The battery tray & panels were all done last week - everything else has been spread out over the last 12 months! Good to see updates, a little scary that it was rusted near the rear shock tower. Never seen that before, but then again it is a Datsun . Is the battery tray permanently going to be held in place with nutserts? Any reason you didn't spot/plug weld it? Do you want to remove it in future? When you post all those updates in 1 go it makes me think you did this all yesterday. . Looks like panel gaps at front are nice and straight again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 The bus is now blue! The crappy phone camera doesn't do it justice! Now to put it back together... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightmaster240z Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Very nice mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted July 22, 2015 Administrators Share Posted July 22, 2015 Come a long way... Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted July 22, 2015 Moderators Share Posted July 22, 2015 The bus is now blue! The crappy phone camera doesn't do it justice! Now to put it back together... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroS13 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 awesome work as usual, its all down hill once it gets in paint so im told. Any particular reason you decided to use Nutserts instead of welding a nut to the back of the sheet metal before paint? Id be afraid that if i had painted the body the nut insert could crack the paint around its hole after you crimp it down, and it could rust there, in saying that ive only installed them into 3mm plate and not sheet metal. trying to think which way to go for flares if i put them on my bus Cant wait to see this thing in the flesh once it comes north. Rudi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoota G Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 You must be very Proud buddy, another Zed saved and it's looking Mint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat240z Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Looking good.. Great color choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted July 22, 2015 Moderators Share Posted July 22, 2015 Cant wait to see this thing in the flesh once it comes north. Rudi. All going to plan should be in Sydney mid August, it will be a while before it is out on the road though. Cheers PB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted August 9, 2015 Moderators Share Posted August 9, 2015 Gidday Quick update, The Bus is now in Sydney :) Lurch has done an incredible job on the paint & panel work - the body looks amazing. Now it is time for me to get busy sorting everything else out: Mechanicals, Suspension, Electricals, Interior & a host of other little things. I will start making a to do list next weekend, for now having a beer and relaxing after a long drive. Cheers PB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 With the body & paint it now sorted, it'll be an excellent base to build on, with the refurbishment of the 'Blue Bus'. Was great to catch up again Pete! This build thread is now your's, mate. I look forward to more updates as the build progress's Post some decent photo's when you can - I didn't get a chance to get a photo of it all back together before you left! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozza Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 That's great news Pete. Looking forward to seeing it progress and on the road sometime soon. I'm guessing you didn't pull it home with the Pulman. Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted August 9, 2015 Moderators Share Posted August 9, 2015 I'm guessing you didn't pull it home with the Pulman. Very clever, and No I didn't. I grabbed a Hilux TD SR5 from work for the trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyk_79 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Awesome news Pete. Looking forward to seeing it on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted August 10, 2015 Moderators Share Posted August 10, 2015 Was great to catch up again Pete! Post some decent photo's when you can - I didn't get a chance to get a photo of it all back together before you left! Yep was good catch up with a few beers and a good feed. I will take some photo's on the weekend and post them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted August 10, 2015 Moderators Share Posted August 10, 2015 Awesome news Pete. Looking forward to seeing it on the road. Don't hold your breath. I am flat out at work and won't have to much spare time to put into her for a few months. I am currently thinking that I will quickly sort the requirements for rego and get her on the road, then worry about the bigger plans later. Decisions to made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterAllen Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 ...thinking that I will quickly sort the requirements for rego and get her on the road, then worry about the bigger plans later... Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha... you crack me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted August 10, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 10, 2015 Good to hear the car is finally back in Sydney with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted August 10, 2015 Moderators Share Posted August 10, 2015 Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha... you crack me up. Hi Peter, Thought a similar thing (here is another one) when I typed the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterAllen Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 thinking that I will ______ sort the requirements for rego and get her on the road, then worry about the bigger plans later... It only required a one word change the make perfect sense. Just yell out if you need a hand with anything. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyk_79 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Don't hold your breath. I am flat out at work and won't have to much spare time to put into her for a few months. I hear you there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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