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Jun 12, 2010 16:36:32 GMT
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just brought my self another 120y coupe, this one retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=80619as I miss this one retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=60204anyways, this one is real solid but is in need of a lot of attention, paintwork is aw full and cracking, dents in bonnet and roof, also has a rubbish glass sunroof fitted. so will be fixing dents, full respray in different colour, and bin the glass sunroof and fit a full length fold back sunroof needs lots of trim parts sourcing and fitting, rubbers dash parts, reel seat belts etc etc and a hell of a lot of cleaning also needs the suspension sorted, at some point the rear leaf spring have been decambered and that needs adjusting, has been converted to coil overs but standard length struts so need to fix them. has been fitted with twin carbs, lecky fuel pump and filter bowl, some kind of rpm limiter, kenlow fan blah blah, all of which I will be removing as all unnecessary parts IMO BUT, it's a solid, pretty much rust free, datsun 120y coupe and i'm looking forward to getting it up to standard ;D have a pic, i've not taken any yet
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Last Edit: Nov 25, 2010 21:51:35 GMT by Al Ramone
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Jun 12, 2010 17:10:12 GMT
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looking forward to the process and a great base car to start with.
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Jun 12, 2010 22:32:29 GMT
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couple from yesterday for ya
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75 Range Rover 2 door 82 Range Rover 4 door 84 Range Rover 4 door 78 Datsun 120Y 2 door 78 Datsun 620 Pickup 81 Datsun Urvan E23 86 Datsun Vanette van 98 Electric Citroen Berlingo 00 Electric Peugeot Partner 02 Electric Citroen Berlingo 04 Berlingo Multispace petrol 07 Land Rover 130 15 Nissan E-NV200 15 Fiat Ducato
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retrolegends
Club Retro Rides Member
Winging it.....Since 1971.
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1976 datsun 120y coupe. retrolegends
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Jun 13, 2010 12:56:00 GMT
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Let me know if you want rid of those wheels mate,I would love em on my Cherry.Nice to see this has gone to a good home.
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1974 Hillman Avenger 1500DL1992 Volvo 240SE1975 Datsun Cherry 100a flying custard1965 Hillman SuperMinx Rock N Roller1974 Austin Allegrat Mk1 1.3SDL1980 Austin Allegro Mk3 1.3L1982 Austin Allegro Mk3 on banded steels2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible 220bhp TurboNutter1966 Morris Minor 1000 (Doris) 2019 Abarth 595C Turismo (not retro but awesome fun) www.facebook.com/DatsunCherry100a
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Such cool cars, be interesting to see how this one turns out!
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Jun 20, 2010 17:16:11 GMT
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progress modified 810 strut, ready to be fitted these aren't a straight bolt on fit, i had to grind a bit off of the brake carrier to clear the steering arm, also had to more the brake hose bracket up, to clear the anti roll bar link. i didn't weld it back on, as this way, i can remove the caliper from the strut and the strut from the car, without having to disconect the brake line :wink: this is proberbly not a worthwhile upgrade for the brakes alone, discs are same size, just bigger calipers/pads but is good for lowered cars. these struts are around 30mm shorter then the b210/b310. meaning you can lower more, before they bottom out. and a pic of it's rear getting better i will be removing the rear panel to spray. just wanted to see progress.
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retrolegends
Club Retro Rides Member
Winging it.....Since 1971.
Posts: 3,726
Club RR Member Number: 94
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1976 datsun 120y coupe. retrolegends
@retrolegends
Club Retro Rides Member 94
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Jun 20, 2010 20:58:50 GMT
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Looks better for having the bumpers back on,keep up the good work.
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1974 Hillman Avenger 1500DL1992 Volvo 240SE1975 Datsun Cherry 100a flying custard1965 Hillman SuperMinx Rock N Roller1974 Austin Allegrat Mk1 1.3SDL1980 Austin Allegro Mk3 1.3L1982 Austin Allegro Mk3 on banded steels2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible 220bhp TurboNutter1966 Morris Minor 1000 (Doris) 2019 Abarth 595C Turismo (not retro but awesome fun) www.facebook.com/DatsunCherry100a
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Jun 20, 2010 23:51:15 GMT
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nice one. Going to do the grille grey or black or something?
I wonder if you use bumpsteer spacers whether that means no grinding to make fit?
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75 Range Rover 2 door 82 Range Rover 4 door 84 Range Rover 4 door 78 Datsun 120Y 2 door 78 Datsun 620 Pickup 81 Datsun Urvan E23 86 Datsun Vanette van 98 Electric Citroen Berlingo 00 Electric Peugeot Partner 02 Electric Citroen Berlingo 04 Berlingo Multispace petrol 07 Land Rover 130 15 Nissan E-NV200 15 Fiat Ducato
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Jun 21, 2010 19:17:26 GMT
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cheers yes grille will be going satin black ;D can't fit bump steer spacers, already tried them. thats because the disc sits closer to the strut. it may be possible if you removed the dust sheild thou.
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dan178
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Jun 22, 2010 18:13:58 GMT
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what colour you plan on re doing it in? i must say the car does look very nice in its current paint but of course well have our different tastes
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Jun 22, 2010 18:59:21 GMT
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still undecided on colour. it was originally blue metalic, only the coupes had the option of metalic. want somthing period. i have plenty of other stuff to sort out so no real rush.
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Jun 23, 2010 12:08:26 GMT
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I think I have a new grille if you want it. It's this style...
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1962 Datsun Bluebird Estate - 1971 Datsun 510 SSS - 1976 Datsun 710 SSS - 1981 Dodge van - 1985 Nissan Cherry Europe GTi - 1988 Nissan Prairie - 1990 Hyundai Pony Pickup - 1992 Mazda MX5
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Jun 23, 2010 19:13:56 GMT
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thanks for the offer but i like this style grille. don't surpose you have a nice shinny front bumper thou do you?
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Jul 26, 2010 20:20:01 GMT
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bump for updates
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Jul 26, 2010 20:34:02 GMT
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yeh i know should be driving this by the end of the week. i've ripped out a lot of the previous "upgrades". replaced the badly worn steering box and fitted pair of rear dampers. still not sure if the brakes are ok... i'm gonna pull out all the interior to fix the peeling door cards and general dirtyness. as i'm planning on full colour change/respray it's gonna look pretty rough for a while yet. i've brought a second hand webasto type sunroof but it's not great, so unsure if i'll use that or get a better one? either way there's plenty to do, but it will be done
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Aug 30, 2010 17:13:38 GMT
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been doing some more work today. finaly decided on a colour. so painting the door shuts, inside doors, tailgate and around all the glass, inside and out. nice that there is no welding needed , just rubbing down the paint thats there and fixing up some dents and scratchs once i've all these bits done i can clean up and re fit the interior. some pics no paint behind the tailgate hinges. guess thats pretty common thou
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jonnyf
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Aug 30, 2010 19:49:16 GMT
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Very nice! Love old datsuns
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retrolegends
Club Retro Rides Member
Winging it.....Since 1971.
Posts: 3,726
Club RR Member Number: 94
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1976 datsun 120y coupe. retrolegends
@retrolegends
Club Retro Rides Member 94
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Aug 30, 2010 20:21:50 GMT
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Its coming along well,What colour did you decide on?
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1974 Hillman Avenger 1500DL1992 Volvo 240SE1975 Datsun Cherry 100a flying custard1965 Hillman SuperMinx Rock N Roller1974 Austin Allegrat Mk1 1.3SDL1980 Austin Allegro Mk3 1.3L1982 Austin Allegro Mk3 on banded steels2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible 220bhp TurboNutter1966 Morris Minor 1000 (Doris) 2019 Abarth 595C Turismo (not retro but awesome fun) www.facebook.com/DatsunCherry100a
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Aug 31, 2010 19:24:55 GMT
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hopefully it will all be in colour in a few weeks. i'm aiming to get paint this weekend then paint it the following one. been clening up and respraying the wheels today. brought some new tyres as the ones that were fitted were old and curse word. 195 60's and 175 60's on the front. gonna need a lot of front arch reshaping to get them on thou as i've gone very low ;D
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Sept 19, 2010 17:46:22 GMT
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Last Edit: Sept 19, 2010 17:49:42 GMT by Al Ramone
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