260z blues Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 http://imgur.com/a/H2HMA Well im slowly making room for my new datsun project to start happening so figured would try and put up a build thread here. Its a 76 2 seater automatic in need of some tlc. Wanting to take it back to original colour scheme of the blue outside white/cream inside. But first to get it mechanically sorted enough for rego. Then maybe some bodywork or manual conversion. George, potter260, nizm0zed and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Tidy looking car for a project, don't go manual just because it's the thing to do, a performance modified auto with a manual shift would work very well but it would be more expensive than a manual conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agno Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I've always had a soft spot for that colour. Sounds like a good project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Love that colour combo! Good luck with the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260z blues Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 Thanks. Nope dont enjoy driving autos. Love the feeling of being in control with a manual. But wasnt going to buy the car just because i didn't like the gearbox lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmac Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Stewart Wilkins put a SR20 gearbox in my blue bus. Takes some mods and was $$$ but was really happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JDM-TOY Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Nice TA22 too champ what year is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260z blues Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 That one is my 75 model. Also have a ta23 and a 74 model work in progress with a 4agte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260z blues Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) Edited June 8, 2018 by 260z blues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JDM-TOY Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Very nice, I love the early TA and RA. This is my old 76 RA23 with a S15 setup that I sold a while back, a little rocket. Wouldn't mind getting a TA22 in the factory yellow. I had the opportunity to buy some yellow ones that came up but missed out. Enjoy champ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM-TOY Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Very nice, I love the early TA and RA. This is my old 76 RA23 with a S15 setup that I sold a while back, a little rocket. Wouldn't mind getting a TA22 in the factory yellow. I had the opportunity to buy some yellow ones that came up but missed out. Enjoy champ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260z blues Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share Posted June 16, 2018 My first 22 was yellow. Even if the paint looked like it had been applied with a roller lol. The celica 2tg build is coming along with carbs finally fitted now. Can't wait for the triples to be fitted to the datsun. gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM-TOY Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) 2TG is a solid engine. I love the 18RG, I regretfully sold the two I had and one was a 18RG-EU, both worth big money now to buy. I might get another Celica after my 240 is done. Enjoy Edited June 16, 2018 by JDM-TOY 260z blues 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260z blues Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 Thought u all would get a kick out of the custom made air intakes made on my datsun. There is one on each side to help get fresh air into the cabin lol. Soon to be removed. So much wacky shit on this car from previous owner Oliphips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted June 24, 2018 Moderators Share Posted June 24, 2018 Very racecar inspired - always amazing what and how people fit things to cars. This was the radio install in mine. OdinZ, gav240z and RAP260 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260z blues Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 Oh that's classic lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOO60Z Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 At least they didn't hack the console fascia out and leave a gaping hole. GregTas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM-TOY Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 As long as the CD slids in lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted June 25, 2018 Moderators Share Posted June 25, 2018 2 hours ago, TOO60Z said: At least they didn't hack the console fascia out and leave a gaping hole. Yes, VERY fortunate about that. The console was perfect condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260z blues Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Well took the panel off in front of the front screen today to have a look. Was surprised not to find any large rust holes around. 3 or 4 very small holes under the padded areas but otherwise it's all solid. Yay. Might pull the front guards off next, what's the best way to attack that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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260z blues Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Well giving these wheels a quick polish and repaint also to see how they look. They are only 14x6.5 but if they suit will get them professionally rebuilt and widened down the other end of the build. Just trying to get it looking a little better visually to help boost momentum lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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