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my 1978 datsun 160j sss build

Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 6:57 pm
by whittleone
hey guys just thought i would start a build thread to have somewhere to keep a place of what i have done to my car and also let others see what I'm doing to my car,

i haven't owned this for long but i plan to slowly build it to be something, and i haven't really decided what yet but i will slowly get there.

i haven't taken pictures of what i have done to date but mostly i have just bought new rear shocks at 2 inches shorter to make the springs captive since i cut them

-built a new rear boot floor
-made a centre console surround for the gear stick
i will keep you guys updated on what i do with this car

i also compete in gymkhana events which is very fun and a great learning curve

any comments and hints and tips is muchly appreciate and also your ideas on what i should do with the car!
cheers!

Re: my 1978 datsun 160j sss build

Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 6:58 pm
by whittleone
these last two photos before it was lowered^^^

Re: my 1978 datsun 160j sss build

Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 7:10 pm
by brocky41
Awesome dude - thats two of these that have popped up in the last few months - Like what you've done - welcome along.

Re: my 1978 datsun 160j sss build

Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 7:13 pm
by whittleone
cheers man i hope it turns out to be real nice

Re: my 1978 datsun 160j sss build

Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 7:27 pm
by unlimitedpower
I have a couple of spare tail lights for one of these. Pay freight you can have them, I also have a NOS grill. If your interested.

Re: my 1978 datsun 160j sss build

Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 8:23 pm
by whittleone
hey man i am interested, how much for the grill and what would the postage be for those tail lights to auckland?

Re: my 1978 datsun 160j sss build

Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 10:59 pm
by 2 doors
looks great in black, very cool car and welcome to the site.

Re: my 1978 datsun 160j sss build

Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 7:50 am
by whittleone
okay so an update on the car, haven't got any pics of all the stuff but got a few so will add them as well.

recently i have put in new munroe shocks which made the rear springs captive and gave it a bit of a softer ride.
i put a locked diff in so i can compete in gymkhana's and other events, will try to keep it on the down low.
i gave the car a nice tune and its running mint now
i bought a new grill for the front which i think looks better!

will try to keep this updated more!

Re: my 1978 datsun 160j sss build

Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:38 am
by torqued
New grill really sets this thing off.

Re: my 1978 datsun 160j sss build

Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 5:54 pm
by unlimitedpower
Glad i finally got rid of it to a good home.
Does anyone know what spec car its off?