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May 12, 2013 19:08:23 GMT
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So this isn't mine but it seems to be taking up a lot of my life atm so thought it only right to share as some of you may like to know where it ended up. Its first thread on here: retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=ebayel&action=display&thread=147328You'll be pleased to know it went to an enthusiastic owner who already has 2 estates and 2 saloons in his collection. First impressions were that is wasn't that bad It did run but not very well and smoked like a cummins on boost. The rear panel was frilly and the sills were well rusted so i was called in to have a look over it and start getting it sorted. This is where it all goes a bit wrong................
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1977 datsun 810 180b estate
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dallow
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May 12, 2013 19:13:31 GMT
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you can't leave me hanging like that!!!!!!
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May 12, 2013 19:20:33 GMT
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Patience, there is a lot to go through! So time for a bit of history, the previous owner apparently had it "restored" about 10 years ago but it never got used on the road. I'm pretty sure John wayne was involved with the repair work, or they had just got a job lot of isopon cheap, it was hanging. So we started pulling it apart or gently persuaded it to fall apart, So that looks good, then we found the filler This actually had new metal let in, well when the original arch has fallen off you need something of similar shape to hold the filler in place whilst it goes off! it had a bit of 1mm plate bent into a right angle then had been chopped half way through every inch and stuck on with filler mmm crusty sill, shame thats 3 layer of strength and its rotting from the inside out. thats where the inner sill should be, its hard to make out but the crossmember is actually just hanging there. So out with the grinder
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1977 datsun 810 180b estate
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May 12, 2013 19:34:26 GMT
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Didn't really know where to start but we managed to source a pair of sills, a rear panel and rear valance and 1 front wing. Everything else is being made by me . Gave the crossmember something to hang onto inside repair to floor. Then for no reason other than I could I decided to hit the boot floor, Well we needed somewhere to pull all the bits we were pulling off as he had a saloon I was working on at the same time nice bit of turret rustage, both gone in the same way repairs started repairing boot floor rear quarter Inner strengthener for this has been totally replace with a bit I made, no pictures though other side rust More repairs Last repairs done ready for rear panel made the corner So today I fitted rear panel and had a look at the engine bay now its empty looks pretty good considering the rest of it A few minor repairs needed though
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Last Edit: May 12, 2013 19:40:11 GMT by damien4884
1977 datsun 810 180b estate
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dallow
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May 12, 2013 19:40:30 GMT
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cant wait to see how this turns out
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May 12, 2013 19:50:24 GMT
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If it comes out like any of his others, it should be pretty good
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1977 datsun 810 180b estate
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May 12, 2013 20:23:28 GMT
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great work!
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May 12, 2013 23:31:13 GMT
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ooh nice to see this getting some love!
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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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All I want is all the 180b's
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OUTRUN
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Great to see this ended up in the right hands! Shame about its hidden condition, but you're clearly the man to sort that.
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I need your help to get back to the year 1985.
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retrolegends
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Winging it.....Since 1971.
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1979 datsun 810 180b SSSretrolegends
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May 13, 2013 10:41:42 GMT
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Great work and epic welding, is it staying in the original colour?
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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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May 13, 2013 10:43:08 GMT
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masked off for seam sealer, OEM +
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May 13, 2013 20:55:18 GMT
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All I want is all the 180b's
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May 13, 2013 20:58:19 GMT
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Letting it dry 24 hours then lacquer
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All I want is all the 180b's
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May 13, 2013 21:06:29 GMT
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great work! good to see a car which was only good for the scapy being bought back to life and the new colour looks fab! fantastic fabricating and welding skills
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So whilst i'm back at my full time job ricky has been busy sorting out the engine bay. Its now got 3 coats of lacquer on it and ready for him to start getting all the other engine bay bits cleaned up and refitted. When its done it will all be this colour, datsun sky blue metallic, which looks like this (Ricky also owns this one!!)
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shahtz
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May 15, 2013 17:31:10 GMT
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great work damien
wish you were closer to me!
could do with your magic welding and engine conversion skills on some of my datsuns
great job
keep it up!
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datsun 120y saloon 1978 datsun 120y estate 1975 datsun 180b 610 saloon 1973 datsun 160j sss A10 1980 datsun 180b 610 sss 1972 datsun 180b 610 sss 1973 datsun 180b 610 sss 1974 datsun 160j 710 sss 1973 datsun 240c 230 Cedric 1972 datsun b110 1200 coupe 1973 datsun 120y b210 coupe 1973 datsun 710 4 door hatch 1975 datsun b210 coupe 1973 datsun 710 sss coupe 1973 datsun 140z coupe 1973 datsun 510 sss 4door 1971
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remmoc
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May 15, 2013 19:58:25 GMT
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Great to see these being restored , My Dad had a 4 door one the same colour DYA 845T I think , fantastic looking motors
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Last Edit: May 15, 2013 19:59:22 GMT by remmoc
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May 21, 2013 16:18:35 GMT
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79cord
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May 22, 2013 10:32:53 GMT
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Wow impressive work done well, very glad to see it, and its companions. A stylish hardtop to really attract interest. Is it getting slot-mags as well to complete the set? (Guess that only leaves a 6cyl version).
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