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You didn't enjoy our little road trip then Matt
Rich - Jon was referring to clearcoating and not wrapping. With clear coat you just seal the rust so it doesn't get any worse.
yes sorry i misread it but clearcoating wont stop it getting any worse, might slow the process but it will just eat through the metal.
johnymd
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Hi mate, just seen your thread.
My build is going to be pretty tane as I already have my fast zed. This will be more a laid back cruiser with some getup and go if I need it. So in keeping with this and because I'm on a budget, it will run the auto box. I may change in the future though and the 350 box looks a good choice. There are other options from BMW. With regard to diff's, I'm hopeing the r200 with an LSD will hold up for a little while. I still need to do the maths with regard to ratio's though but I'll probably start with a 3.7 and see how it goes.
My build is going to be pretty tane as I already have my fast zed. This will be more a laid back cruiser with some getup and go if I need it. So in keeping with this and because I'm on a budget, it will run the auto box. I may change in the future though and the 350 box looks a good choice. There are other options from BMW. With regard to diff's, I'm hopeing the r200 with an LSD will hold up for a little while. I still need to do the maths with regard to ratio's though but I'll probably start with a 3.7 and see how it goes.
johnymd
Club Member
With the all suspension at the powder coaters and all the hardware at the plates, I found time to push the shell out of the workshop for a good jetwash underneath. Really please with how it came out and the abundance of original blue paint has answered the question on colour. I've been going round and round in circle trying to make my mind up whether to repaint this one or leave it ratty. After speaking to a sprayer today the decision was made and the car is booked in to by repainted in Nissan Bayside blue in March. As I am only having the outside done I can get on and finish the rest of the car before then.
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If anyone 'not in the know' looked at your car they would think it was a wreck bodywise. However it is a fantastic body and has great potential.
Truly amazing condition for an old Datsun.
Truly amazing condition for an old Datsun.
johnymd
Club Member
Sump kit arrived today. Ya. It's the full rear sump from a soarer which was my preferred choice over a custom made one. The sump is considered a big structural part of the engine so I want to retain the parts specifically designed for it.
I can now get on with test fitting the engine properly and make some mounts.
I can now get on with test fitting the engine properly and make some mounts.
