So I brought the old girl to have a going Datsun for the summer
Also means I can attend Akaroa
My coupe will back out to panel shop next month, so some space in the garage
Yell out if anyone has a 210 Pedal box, to do a manual conversion.
will try to source clutch, flywheel, cable & gearbox locally
also after soe super-low springs for the front, will flip rear leaves
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Re: Kitch's 120Y - "A12 and Auto awesomeness"
good body, I'm loving the decal veneshin blinds. YES
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Re: Kitch's 120Y - "A12 and Auto awesomeness"
If it still has the oil shocks - get some aftermarket low springs - no super low available, you can move the strut cup if needed too - then shorten up your shocks doing it the way - Steve has done or Belfast Rangi Engineering.
I would have the leaves reset if you can - they get horribly stiff in the back with flipping - and only block up if you arnt going to keep it as they get a walk on HEAPS in the rear. (horrible feeling when you turn into a corner at speed, very unpredictable).
Ive got Wagon leaves in mine with new KYB's and its the worst riding car ever ( the flatties will tell you as all thier teeth have fallen out).
Also if you are going LOW low throw your bump steer spacers in aswell or it'll tramline everywhere.
I would have the leaves reset if you can - they get horribly stiff in the back with flipping - and only block up if you arnt going to keep it as they get a walk on HEAPS in the rear. (horrible feeling when you turn into a corner at speed, very unpredictable).
Ive got Wagon leaves in mine with new KYB's and its the worst riding car ever ( the flatties will tell you as all thier teeth have fallen out).
Also if you are going LOW low throw your bump steer spacers in aswell or it'll tramline everywhere.
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niccy wrote:good body, sweet colour
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cheers for the advice brocky.
yeah, I need it to be low, but legal, and trying to do that on a budget...
yeah already texting up my mate who does re-oiling of front shocks and fits the steam pipe spacer to hold springs captive.
yeah, I need it to be low, but legal, and trying to do that on a budget...
yeah already texting up my mate who does re-oiling of front shocks and fits the steam pipe spacer to hold springs captive.
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Re: Kitch's 120Y - "A12 and Auto awesomeness"
Man that thing is awesome.
I totally want to buy that off you Cept im broke from the Z
I totally want to buy that off you Cept im broke from the Z
The Answer to your Question is NEEDS MORE VG30
Re: Kitch's 120Y - "A12 and Auto awesomeness"
all right, you have done the right thing, will look great with some slam, etc, reverse the top leaf and add a lowering block if need be.
leave the 12s on it as well for some old shool win
leave the 12s on it as well for some old shool win
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Re: Kitch's 120Y - "A12 and Auto awesomeness"
Wal I brought it minus the 12" jellys - going to roll it on my coupe Techno racing wheels in the interim
85_Z31, its not a keeper, will do the manual conversion and slammage, and maybe a bit of JDM fender mirror and chin spoiler treatment, then it will be for sale when the coupe is nearing completion - ie probably in 6 months or so.
85_Z31, its not a keeper, will do the manual conversion and slammage, and maybe a bit of JDM fender mirror and chin spoiler treatment, then it will be for sale when the coupe is nearing completion - ie probably in 6 months or so.
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I love that steering wheel. Would you consider selling the steering wheel to me in return for a replacement? I also have a spare pedal box in chch and back home I have every thing else to convert to manual.
Current whips: 1976 120y datsun van-1977 JZX31 toyopet markII coupe-1984 Toyota markII supercharged -Yamaharley XV 500
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Awesome Kitch! Datto's popping up all over the place. Recently got a 120Y coupe for my sister its her first car too.