Converted is back 74 b210

[Converted_to_datsun]

Haha I think this is pre Izzo. It’s just one in a series of hack jobs to the wires. But thanks to eagle I now have a 74 factory service manual with a nice diagram. Time to photo copy and trace wires with markers lol

[DRIVEN]

Yeah, thats the prices of Datsun admission. Years of unfucking years of fuckery by previous customizers.

[Converted_to_datsun]

Yep haha I’ve fixed a ton of po “fixes” already. Going to trace the wires, but I did find an engine harness. Just waiting to hear back on it’s condition.

[izzo]

Hahahah Driven


That was most def not me man. I don't fuck around with wiring. The most I did really was add a ground wire to the dizzy, as it was running "odd" and seemed to clear up after that.

The wiring was fuckery, but honestly I didn't know they got into the wiring harness (tho i am not surprised).

They had gone as far to, cut the headlight plug right at the switch and wire in a new one, leaving the stock plug in place so a stock headlight unit could be installed

[DRIVEN]

Hackers. Probably been worked on by a couple dozen different guys in the last 44 years.

[izzo]

Ah well. Least he caught it and is fixing it

[Converted_to_datsun]

Haha well I was lucky enough to find a new engine harness from mike. It’s getting gone through, tested, cleaned up, and re wrapped.

Onto progress! I had a little time tonight and changed out a few parts I’ve been meaning to install. I got moog Polly sway bar links and prothane poly swaw bar mounts put on. Then in the rear I installed new kyb shocks. The shocks will be replaced again later if I lower it the way I plan to.
I’ll see if I notice any improvement on my drive to work tomorrow.

[DRIVEN]

[Ni10]

new and improved you can't go wrong on a 43 year old vehicle. How was the drive this morning ??

[Converted_to_datsun]

Surprisingly it’s a nice improvement, no more bouncing down the road lol
I can’t wait to swap the front suspension now lol

[DRIVEN]

The front will likely be an even bigger improvement.
This little car is really coming together.

[Converted_to_datsun]

It’s already so much better, it’s not even the same car. The 280zx front is going to be amazing too I agree

[Laecaon]

The rear end in my wagon got softer with the new KYBs. Didnt like them too much. The front was however stiff I wanted. You will like that.

[Converted_to_datsun]

Hmm, maybe the B is lighter in the rear? I’ll be looking for a shock replacement after it’s lowered... hopefully I can find some adjustable ones.
Yea the front is going to be absolutely perfect, especially those adjustable inserts. With all the work going into this I’m not sure I know how much of a monster I’m creating. I now understand “because race car” hahahaha

[DRIVEN]

Pretty amazing how peppy 80hp feels when it's in a light car that handles well.

[izzo]

Did this to mine also. Hory shet! Also did the TCR, and struts... New car

[Converted_to_datsun]

I have the tension control rod bushings, just need to put them on. Actually have the entire custom front suspension, but my coilover sleeves were a bit smaller than advertised so I need to fix the before they can go on

[Converted_to_datsun]

Tonight I decided to wrap up a couple wires that could be better, well more change than fix. First I made an adapter from my harness to the maxima alt. Then I soldered longer wires onto my headlight switch so I could finally mount it in the dash. Then I preceded to lock my keys in the car... which also means I locked myself out of my apt where my spare key was... and it was 3am. Luckily my d21 was parked near by with a bed full of shit. Ended up stealing the hard break line off a Toyota axle I had in the bed and used it to fish the door. My night has been interesting lol

[DRIVEN]

Pretty crafty.

[Converted_to_datsun]

So I may have bought some things.... more things than I care to post. So I’ll post as it all goes on my car haha
First up is a Japanese market rear bumper! There was bad rust pitting from the back side, so I cleaned it up and put a nice coat of por15 to seal it. Seems like it’s starting to come through to the front in a couple spots, hopefully after converter and keeping it clean and polished it shouldn’t be a problem. For the front it looks like I have to do a little cutting on the stock us mounts, maybe even remove the spot welded mounts. Probably going to ask another member before I let the sparks fly