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by Indy510
Tue Jan 07, 2020 2:53 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata
Replies: 215
Views: 122040

Re: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata

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by Indy510
Tue Jan 07, 2020 2:48 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata
Replies: 215
Views: 122040

Re: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata

These two pieces started out as a flat angle bend... then I shrunk them both ways until they fit the shape of the window frame: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49334851553_842c303c98_c.jpg More dimples... I should have used a smaller hole saw, but all I had was the 1-1/2" one I got for the roll ...
by Indy510
Tue Jan 07, 2020 2:43 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata
Replies: 215
Views: 122040

Re: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata

Now that I had a trunk with the stock shape and curve, I could start building the widened futo-fab window frame:

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by Indy510
Tue Jan 07, 2020 2:40 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata
Replies: 215
Views: 122040

Re: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata

This time, I clamped the trunk to my welding table and made sure everything was flat when I welded it:

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by Indy510
Tue Jan 07, 2020 2:35 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata
Replies: 215
Views: 122040

Re: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata

The old trunk lid I made was never going to look right, so I traded some of my last Datsun parts for another trunk lid, with a poorly shaved lock hole:

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by Indy510
Tue Jan 07, 2020 2:30 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata
Replies: 215
Views: 122040

Re: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata

Below the doors is a 1.5x0.75" square tube rocker panel, which helped make the side of the car straight. Then I used an on-sale Eastwood dimple die set to make this filler piece: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49336469841_1909d1ecdb_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49336469831_7c377764...
by Indy510
Tue Jan 07, 2020 2:25 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata
Replies: 215
Views: 122040

Re: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata

Then I made some wheel tubs that connect the 510 skin to the miata-outline frame:

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by Indy510
Tue Jan 07, 2020 2:22 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata
Replies: 215
Views: 122040

Re: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata

I made two identical plywood shapes that fit the door skins, then clamped them together to start making door jambs: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49336104548_c75258a7a8_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49336790052_df3ecb61f3_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49336570746_0d8f81...
by Indy510
Tue Jan 07, 2020 2:14 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata
Replies: 215
Views: 122040

Re: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata

While changing the wiper cowl area, I chopped the front of the roof a 1/2" to get rid of the reverse rake roof line. I still hate the c-pillars, but that will get fixed later: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49323274066_94cefae17b_c.jpg Then I took the body back off: https://live.staticflickr.co...
by Indy510
Tue Jan 07, 2020 2:11 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata
Replies: 215
Views: 122040

Re: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata

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by Indy510
Tue Jan 07, 2020 2:08 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata
Replies: 215
Views: 122040

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by Indy510
Tue Jan 07, 2020 2:05 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata
Replies: 215
Views: 122040

Re: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata

I rolled two different bends to fit the changing curve of the wiper cowl:

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by Indy510
Tue Jan 07, 2020 1:57 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata
Replies: 215
Views: 122040

Re: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata

This is my idea for making the 510 body removable … I built a frame that surrounds what's left of the Miata, and I will attach the 510 to that structure:

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by Indy510
Tue Jan 07, 2020 1:54 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata
Replies: 215
Views: 122040

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by Indy510
Tue Jan 07, 2020 1:52 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata
Replies: 215
Views: 122040

Re: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata

Long time no update. I've been using a belt sander to de-burr the metal right after cutting it. It's quick and leaves the steel ready to weld:

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by Indy510
Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:47 am
Forum: Events
Topic: No more Canby :(
Replies: 25
Views: 21238

Re: No more Canby :(

Saturday I was told there were slightly over 60 Datsuns, today I was told it was closer to 70 Datsuns I'm suprised it did so well the first year, with basically no advertizing outside of Ratsun. It looked like the old school reunion had a few dozen Datsuns this weekend, but I wonder where the other...
by Indy510
Sun May 12, 2019 9:53 am
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: The "Retired" 510
Replies: 778
Views: 429326

Re: The "Retired" 510

Sad day. I hope you got your asking price.
by Indy510
Sat May 04, 2019 11:34 am
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata
Replies: 215
Views: 122040

Re: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata

I've been using this Dewalt 14" cut off saw, to make nicer cuts. It definitely made the firewall bends cleaner than a Sawzall would have .. :lol: The problem is it leaves a razor blade sharp edge on anything you cut. So, I sliced my thumb open a few weeks ago and haven't touched metal since. Let me ...
by Indy510
Sat May 04, 2019 11:28 am
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata
Replies: 215
Views: 122040

Re: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata

Same idea with the firewall.

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by Indy510
Sat May 04, 2019 11:22 am
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata
Replies: 215
Views: 122040

Re: Really Ratty Rusty Ruby 510/miata

I originally used 1.5" square tube for rocker panels, but they looked goofy sticking out past the doors. So, these 1.5"x0.75" rockers should be flush with the doors: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47768845561_30805d911d_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47768854031_ae0c57fc81_c.jpg http...