New World Datsuns...

Too funny^

Anyways got the tires mounted today...

My car smelled like tires...



At home:



AND HOLY FUCK THESE WHEELS ARE HEAVY!!!


But seriously, my weds have to be like half the weight. When I Switch out the wheels, I will weigh one of the Weds...

I spotted some wheels just like that at work today. What are the odds?

They totally put the weights on the outside. I thought it was understood you never do that except on OEM wheels... eh whatever

Nothing is ever "understood". Did you tell him not to?

No. Im actually surprised they didnt use stick ons. They did on my Bosses tires...

The boss did the job. I can't make excuses for him. I would have used stick-ons though.

Got em on the car yet? It's gotta be close to driveable by now.

Not on the car. They can go on at any time. It will take 5 minutes. I figure Ill try and shine up the rims first. And get rid of that terrible rattlecan gloss black.

Found the color for the Rikens. The black was just a little too dark. Maybe if I did a Satin it would be ok, but nah, I want gloss, and not so dark.

So this is "Graphite" with a clear coat. In person it looks very wet, and has a bit of a sparkle to it.

I still need to polish the lips, That will be fun...

Those are gonna look good.

Went to go look for my stack of Sand Paper... Its gone... I guess I threw it out and/or used it....

I had a nice range of 150-2000. Guess I will have to start my stash again. This time Ill keep it in an accordion folder.

And I bought this Friday. Springfield XDS 9mm. Single stack. Standard mags are 7+1 extended is 9+1. My pinky is 90% on the grip with the standard mag. Only safeties are the grip and trigger safeties. And its pretty thin coming in at exactly an inch.

Damn fine piece.

I have the full size .40. Love it.

My friend has the XD40SC, its what made me like the springfields.

I carry and XD40 subcompact as my daily concealed carry.

Great choice, mine has yet to fail, stovepipe, or jam

Most of the Springfield line is awsome, the xd45gap was a total disapointment, but thats the only one.
They make a fine 1911 too, very fine.

Ok, decided to polish a rim. Wet sanded 220>400>800>1000. Then I tried a few compounds. The blue magic metal polish is bomb, but I dont want to have to work that hard. So then I used some White Rouge polish on a wheel I had. Wow. Its still a bit hazy. But it will do for now...

Came out nice Jacob

haha, looks good man. I might have to get some graphite for my enkies lol

Nice!

So I have 2 wheels polished, 1 painted... I figured out there was a Clear coat on the lips, so I am just going to wait to use some stripper before I continue on the wheels.

I am hoping to get the car back on the street again shortly. I realized the stupid Saturn costs way more on insurance than the Datsun, because its a red 2dr... making a whopping 100hp new... But dont let the addition of ABS and airbags and FWD confuse you, it costs $40 more a month for full coverage, vs the Datsun. So actually that evens out after the gas bill... I HATE the Saturn though. Its 100% soulless. There is no charm or character about the car. Its simply a boring commuter car, and I hate riding in it.

So I picked up a T/C rod and Pocket from Bothwell awhile back. Came with part of a frame rail too! I had cut some of it off previously. I drilled out all the spot welds, and pried them apart to make sure it was free. Next I need to cut an interior weld. My new cutoff disc was in the car, and it was late. Then I will clean it up, and get it welded to the car. At which point the suspension will be done.

As for the rest of the car. A;lkhdfpoash. I have mixed feelings how I want to do it. Im thinking I will straighten the valence (It can already bolt up again...) some more, beat the corner of the hood back up and untweak the frame a bit. Passenger fender is fine. I have a replacement drivers fender, Im probably going to do something temporary on it, as its not a good time to be painting... Ill paint it later.