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David My understanding is that it is Datsun's standard color of the time across the range.

This has to be the best part ! I've done twice before and its was fulfilling seeing the gradual product come back together. I'm extremely jealous but also smiling for you David Incredible build and finish David !

I always admire your determination and focus on even the hidden Jeff

Googled and got this, hope it helps Color is ...........Ditzler Duracryl DDL 2862 Argent It's a PPG product 473ml DDL 95ml DX265 142ml DX 264

Not as far fetched an idea as it may seem actually !

Yeah sorry mate, I didn’t explain myself, many many years ago as I am sure you will remember, but many wont because they weren't even born yet, F1's FIA banned skirts that actually closed the gap to the ground and technically floated and were known as sliding skirts This almost doubled the down force on the 1982 cars, and while negotiating corners at even higher speeds due to these skirts, Gilles Villeneuve was killed at the Zolder GP in Belgium when he made contact with another vehicle at high speed which broke the down force effect resulting in a drastic increase in air pressure. The car went airborne summersaulted and catapulted him out of the car and into a fence with his helmet in close pursuit. I remember watching the race live, it was horrific. The crash........ http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5n4zg_f1-horrible-accident-gilles-villene_auto And the skirts close up in the attachment

Impressive Gordo May want to see if you can fit 1980's style F1 skirts which they killed off because it created to much downforce.

A lesson to be learnt indeed, I just havent figured it out yet either Thanks Simon, I really take that as a compliment. Cheers Mate

Shouldn't be that much of an issue as the box is well forward meaning that where the new tunnel flanges out to start forming the new bell housing shape is where the rear of the box actually ends, both pipes should be able to run side by side below the tail shaft tucked in to the lower section of the tunnel. Well considering I was the one who alerted the forum to the Binky build originally and was following it before everyone on here I guess I have had the bug for a long time LMAO

20 bolt points Gravice, all of which incorporate HT bolts and crush tubes.

The floor pan, yes its a departure from its originality, but not a deal breaker. As for the bolt in chassis, all 50 odd kg's of it, well let me explain my fuzzy logic by first comparing the original performance and anticipated performance. 260Z L6 162 bhp and 152 lb. ft. torque C32 V6 354 bhp and 332 lb. ft. torque And the C32 figures should increase with the MoTeC upgrade, exhuast system, Super Charger and Intercooler mods to around 390 bhp and 365 lb. ft torque I’m looking at approximately an extra 80 – 100 kg’s in weight and this isn’t a track car or drag car it’s going to be a tourer so honestly I think I’m going to end up with a fairly well performing car with a drivetrain that won’t be relying on 50 year old Japanese metal made from recycled Fosters cans from the 1970’s Didn't take any of your points the wrong way, just wanted to explain the way I see the end product. Cheers John

Soooooooooooooo Been a very busy past few weeks with work and associated travel, so the Zed took a break from me. The seats I purchased are everything I wanted accept for the fact that they are around 5 c's wider at the base, and horror shock (not really) they didn’t want to nest in the car. Much contemplation, thought, waking up in a cold sweats, and finally I took to the floor with a 1mm cutting disc and removed a good meter by 650 section of the tunnel and floor. Why you ask, well a few reasons that I had concluded during the past 2 odd weeks. Ø I needed more room to mount the seats. Ø The cat converter hump was to tedious to section and rework Ø The floor did have a few pinhole sized rust spots Ø By adding a new pan in thicker gauge between the rails, I would strengthen what is probably the weakest section of the car. So, much CAD (cardboard aided design) work later, I came up with this new 3D mock-up which will be fabricated by a sheet metal shop in 14 gauge and then will slip into the new Flintstone’s void I created and weld into place. I know, madness, but point out one thing I have done that wouldn’t have me committed to a psychiatric ward by any purist S30 lover. Cheers John

So many small steps Jeff but I can appreciate how they all add up to giant leaps, nicely done again ;-)

And the Angels looked down upon it and wept ! Ohhhhh Hell it made me weep ! Well done Dave !

Saw this on line, I'd say for the right price, they would slice the turret off and freight along with some other very suprisingly clean looking panels http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/pts/5666424736.html

Always luvin your work Jeff. I'm not that familiar with POR15 apart from the bits Ive read here and there, was that applied by hand and did you need to use any primer? Also, do you intend using it as a base for any other finishes?

Liking it ;-)

Think there will be some private corner time for you Jeff after you see and hear it run for the first time LOL

Done Peter ;-)

Hell And I say this with all honesty, that's one hell of a story and commitment and I'm pretty confident that it will end up in a brilliant build thread and result. As David (KatoKid) said "You will find lots of help and guidance here" and I'm wishing you and your Dad a wonderful journey ahead. Cheers John

Great to see the progress David, always surprising us in the best possible way

Jeff mine aint exactly svelt either ! But the pics dont do them justice, the side bolsters are a lot more prominent than the pics show and what I like about them most is that the shape bar the head rests are very in keeping with the original Zed seats, just a more contemporary look.

Seats arrived today and hell yes they are ultra comfortable ! Looks like they have B[_]M warmers and full electric adjustment via togle switches on each side Problem is they also have side airbags so they will need to go. Will sit them in the car on Saturday but looks like mounting will be simple, damn Germans God bless them LOL

And buy what ever he can find and sit on it if nothing else !

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Booty ! Noice ! May I go to my private place now and relieve myself ?