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by noflers
Mon Feb 26, 2018 3:41 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: The "Retired" 510
Replies: 778
Views: 429435

Re: The "Retired" 510

Cool I'll look into that when the time comes. I tried to cut in a semi straight spot, thinking ahead to one of those sleeve deals with big hose clamps on both ends. But the ground clearance issue needs fixing still. I'm sure a shop could use my tubing to do what I want. It just needs to be sucked up...
by noflers
Mon Feb 26, 2018 3:11 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: The "Retired" 510
Replies: 778
Views: 429435

Re: The "Retired" 510

Got it out. See that round thing to the right of the crossmember? It's about 1/16" thick soft rubber, That's all that was preventing it from rubbing the body, and it wasn't really doing that. https://s13.postimg.cc/6d8odifrb/20180226_143548.jpg https://s13.postimg.cc/4lfpim447/20180226_143606.jpg ht...
by noflers
Mon Feb 26, 2018 2:41 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: The "Retired" 510
Replies: 778
Views: 429435

Re: The "Retired" 510

As in, all out? primer, base, and clear?

It would be real cool to be able to powder coat at home...
by noflers
Mon Feb 26, 2018 1:41 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: The "Retired" 510
Replies: 778
Views: 429435

Re: The "Retired" 510

Gotta love forgetting a step. Entire rear end is unbolted, but I can't get it out from under the car until I disconnect the driveline. Haha, fml. So that rear crossmember I got yesterday is sand blasted and needs a finish to keep it protected. You guys have any idea's, besides powder coat? (unless s...
by noflers
Sun Feb 25, 2018 5:51 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: The "Retired" 510
Replies: 778
Views: 429435

Re: The "Retired" 510

Drove up to Seattle today, brought back a trunk full of Datsun. Rocker panels, strut tower tops, and a rear crossmember. The rockers are still questionable, will have to clean them up to see what's up. https://s13.postimg.cc/ppyngt2av/20180225_131910.jpg https://s13.postimg.cc/y883l5gjb/20180225_174...
by noflers
Sat Feb 24, 2018 8:58 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: The "Retired" 510
Replies: 778
Views: 429435

Re: The "Retired" 510

Pulled the trailing arms to get started on replacing the bushings. Slapped the crusty drums on them so the new ones don't get damaged. About ready to drop the rear crossmember/diff. https://s13.postimg.cc/q8bpwjmk7/20180224_161458_001.jpg https://s13.postimg.cc/hdavm0q1z/20180224_161528.jpg https://...
by noflers
Fri Feb 23, 2018 11:06 am
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: The "Retired" 510
Replies: 778
Views: 429435

Re: The "Retired" 510

That would be cool, but aren't you working nights? Living in Newberg, I'm actually close to some of my friends again. On that note, at least three of them work with you. Lol I'm seriously considering replacing the windshield when I pull it out this time. Just so much pitting, haze, chips, and genera...
by noflers
Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:21 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: The "Retired" 510
Replies: 778
Views: 429435

Re: The "Retired" 510

Finished the wheel well undercoating. Started a year ago, but its much easier with no wheels/struts in the way. Sanded the paint and surface rust off the frame rails first of course. https://s13.postimg.cc/46t749zsn/20180222_191156.jpg https://s13.postimg.cc/4wbzgnfrr/20180222_191211.jpg https://s13...
by noflers
Thu Feb 22, 2018 11:47 am
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: The "Retired" 510
Replies: 778
Views: 429435

Re: The "Retired" 510

Forgot all about fixing the taillight harness up. The reverse light socket has been broken on every harness I've seen https://s13.postimg.cc/4hwesbsjr/20180218_150219.jpg https://s13.postimg.cc/fg7oa8m7b/20180218_150229.jpg https://s13.postimg.cc/g5qgmm26f/20180221_162231.jpg And I got this tailligh...
by noflers
Thu Feb 22, 2018 1:39 am
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: The "Retired" 510
Replies: 778
Views: 429435

Re: The "Retired" 510

Some light duty things getting done Missing teeth here https://s13.postimg.cc/f21adovtz/20180116_194909.jpg Got those replaced https://s13.postimg.cc/5k1jdwa87/20180116_190416.jpg Which means the drums are on and the brakes are DONE Pretty well masked and sanded up, just ordered my epoxy primer in w...
by noflers
Fri Feb 09, 2018 2:50 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: The "Retired" 510
Replies: 778
Views: 429435

Re: The "Retired" 510

Very true.






Just wish I could drive stick. Haha
by noflers
Thu Feb 08, 2018 10:30 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: V8 Engine
Replies: 3
Views: 5023

Re: V8 Engine

Sounds like you want an LS
by noflers
Thu Feb 08, 2018 5:55 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: The "Retired" 510
Replies: 778
Views: 429435

Re: The "Retired" 510

Just got home from surgery on the elbow and wrist. Hand is numb as hell, but atleast that's the worst of it, for now.

I did get myself some blocks and rolls of sandpaper for when I can use both hands again. Might be a couple weeks though...
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by noflers
Wed Feb 07, 2018 4:17 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: The "Retired" 510
Replies: 778
Views: 429435

Re: The "Retired" 510

Little by little this is getting straightened out. That big crack scares me, needs to be welded. Here's where it started. Not horrible, but still no fun. I'm guessing something was hit low to the ground and at low speed. No upper frame rail distortion, just a bit of crumpling down low. https://s13.p...
by noflers
Mon Feb 05, 2018 7:39 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: The "Retired" 510
Replies: 778
Views: 429435

Re: The "Retired" 510

Been masking and sanding with other random in between. Mounted the tire with the drum, fit is looking good. I'll be able to dial the camber out when I get this new properly slotted crossmember. Thing is, it's all the way up in Seattle, working on figuring out pickup/delivery. https://s13.postimg.cc/...
by noflers
Fri Feb 02, 2018 11:02 am
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: The "Retired" 510
Replies: 778
Views: 429435

Re: The "Retired" 510

And I went with everything from McMaster Carr. The price nowadays comes out to about $53 with the hardware. I got mine from Home Depot since I remembered I need it while I was there. https://s13.postimg.cc/ix9l8vknr/Screenshot_20180202-105701.jpg This and the fuel cap leak fix are in my top subtle m...
by noflers
Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:05 am
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: The "Retired" 510
Replies: 778
Views: 429435

Re: The "Retired" 510

Just imagine the spring seat staying in the same spot, but the threaded tube moving down. Kinda tripped me up for a second yesterday also. I did move the collar down an inch yesterday. I'm going to use the 5mm wheel spacer for peace of mind. Don't want the tire rubbing the strut like Jacob pointed o...
by noflers
Thu Feb 01, 2018 4:39 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: The "Retired" 510
Replies: 778
Views: 429435

Re: The "Retired" 510

Wow, talk about a simple mod! https://s13.postimg.cc/72wse7g3b/20180201_155135.jpg https://s13.postimg.cc/rzt0iuyon/20180201_155415.jpg First, install lower ball stud. Then, lift hood to desired height to figure out where the upper stud should be placed. https://s13.postimg.cc/a9rbxx89z/20180201_155...
by noflers
Thu Feb 01, 2018 11:29 am
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: The "Retired" 510
Replies: 778
Views: 429435

Re: The "Retired" 510

Right you are^^^ https://s13.postimg.cc/88rllia6v/20180201_111653.jpg https://s13.postimg.cc/3mvhd6jiv/20180201_111659.jpg https://s13.postimg.cc/3mvhd5wdj/20180201_111716.jpg https://s13.postimg.cc/sswfk05dj/20180201_111805.jpg https://s13.postimg.cc/foqv7aq6f/20180201_111817.jpg https://s13.postim...
by noflers
Wed Jan 31, 2018 11:56 pm
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: The "Retired" 510
Replies: 778
Views: 429435

Re: The "Retired" 510

Had to use a 5mm spacer to get this clearance. I might raise that collar up the strut tube an inch so I don't have to use the spacer, unless the tire will get in the way regardless. I'll mount a wheel with tire tomorrow to see how it does.
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