robdhc
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Nov 16, 2015 21:43:35 GMT
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Looking amazing, come on a long way! Bookmarked so I can find it at a later date and catch up, then follow the finished result 
Incredible. Inspirational, being that patient over so many years whilst still working away at it. No doubt all the effort you've put into this will pay off. And so many shiny parts, I don't even know when to start! Selfishly, I'm pleased I've only just found this thread, I'm not sure I could have been patient enough and waited all of these years! Keep up the good work Rob |
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Last Edit: Nov 18, 2015 15:11:50 GMT by robdhc
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randywanger_
Part of things
Nissan Bluebird P510 SSS Coupe
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Feb 23, 2016 21:49:52 GMT
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It's been far too long without an update.
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smeden
Part of things
"Full throttle until you see God,then shift to second"
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Yes... More updates...
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Jaguar xj6 S1 swb manual
VW Bay Camper
Audi A3 1998 1.8
VW Beach Buggy (sold)
Ford Mondeo mrk I RS Celebration (written off)
Ford Escort Mrk II RS 2000 (rust in peace)
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May 27, 2016 23:36:07 GMT
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I guess I should update this sometime soon...lots of progress on the Datsun to report. While I gather photos and other garb together, I'd like to extend a big thank you to grizz for the gift below, he had Mystery Machine pass on to me in a recent shipment of toffee crisps destined for some of my work colleagues who were caught up in the wildfires in Fort McMurray. Really appreciate it (both of you), had a hectic few months lately, the fire affecting my job, friends livelihoods, houses etc. Ho hum, no deaths, summer is here now, and I have a car that needs paint.  Thanks gents |
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Last Edit: Dec 5, 2016 22:37:36 GMT by camerashy
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Sept 1, 2016 18:06:49 GMT
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To summarize the extended absence, I got busy with the aftermath of The Beast in Fort McMurray the fire gods were not kind...not even on satellite radio  They weren't kind to the trees  And they really weren't kind to the neighbourhood that my works rental house sits in  View from one of the upstairs bedrooms  View from our yard where the bulldozers tried establishing a dozerguard as a firebreak (nearly worked...) suffice to say, fire is a powerful thing. Never really know what nature will throw at you next, had tornadoes touch down in South Western Ontario last week. Fun stuff.  Being back in Ontario from Alberta has been a really welcome change of pace, the car has been a treat to work on to take my mind off work related activities and problems. So, onwards. I refinished my cracked 50 dollar dash with about $35 worth of materials, flexible 'bumper' filler. It's not perfect but it turned out okay enough for my purposes.      A blitz with some 80 grit on the orbital, then 220, 320 then 700. Came out okay. Primered with filler primer and sealed in truck bedliner and flat black. Photo to follow.. Bodywork is slowly chipping along..took the entire car back to bare metal, we dollied out the worst of the dents, proper fibre filler this time, no bondo, blocking it back until it's ready for primer. The metal is now essentially done, just the carbon/fibreglass parts to do.    Silly big smiling frog     The fire extinguisher is plumbed in now..., mounts quite nicely behind the passenger side seat.  The fancy Fujitsubo exhaust had to undergo a little 'adjustment' to have it fit and be nicely tucked under the body. This is largely a result of the Greddy header I'm running. A crying shame to cut it up but the thing needs to fit.   Will get some more photos put up this weekend |
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Last Edit: Dec 5, 2016 22:39:58 GMT by camerashy
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bstardchild
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 14,971
Club RR Member Number: 71
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1978 Datsun 280Zbstardchild
@bstardchild
Club Retro Rides Member 71
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Sept 1, 2016 19:34:42 GMT
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WOW that was lucky....... I didn't realise the fire had got so close.....
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thebaron
Europe
Over the river, heading out of town
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Sept 1, 2016 19:37:06 GMT
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That's a pretty sh1tty situation.
The Z on the other hand is full of awesome.
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Sept 17, 2016 10:47:30 GMT
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That's a pretty sh1tty situation. The Z on the other hand is full of awesome. Couldn't have put it better myself. So I won't. Give me typhoons over fire any day. |
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Oct 21, 2016 19:23:58 GMT
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Hi Everyone...Still crazy busy but there is a little vocal announcement that my Z would like to make. http://instagr.am/p/BLmJEzqDJPM And here she is looking pretty at our recent shop BBQ.  Big update coming this weekend. Cheers James |
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jpsmit
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Oct 21, 2016 22:04:16 GMT
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Awesome!!!! Waiting....
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bstardchild
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 14,971
Club RR Member Number: 71
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1978 Datsun 280Zbstardchild
@bstardchild
Club Retro Rides Member 71
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Oct 21, 2016 22:23:46 GMT
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we all are.................. Come on Came Rashy - crack on |
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fer4l
Posted a lot
Testing
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Club RR Member Number: 73
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1978 Datsun 280Zfer4l
@fer4l
Club Retro Rides Member 73
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Oct 21, 2016 23:05:13 GMT
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we all are.................. Come on Came Rashy - crack on + 1 |
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jpsmit
Posted a lot
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Oct 23, 2016 19:51:16 GMT
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Last Edit: Dec 2, 2016 22:24:23 GMT by camerashy
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village
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Always carries a toolbox. Because Volkswagen.......
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"The White Van is strong with this one...."
Chris "Chesney" Allen 1976-2005 RIP
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smeden
Part of things
"Full throttle until you see God,then shift to second"
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Oct 25, 2016 11:23:15 GMT
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:-) Such a nice stance on this car! The wheels fit just right!
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Jaguar xj6 S1 swb manual
VW Bay Camper
Audi A3 1998 1.8
VW Beach Buggy (sold)
Ford Mondeo mrk I RS Celebration (written off)
Ford Escort Mrk II RS 2000 (rust in peace)
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Oct 25, 2016 15:55:28 GMT
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Fantastic! Thanks for posting. What paint is that textured stuff on the manifold and other bits?
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1968 Mini MkII, 1968 VW T1, 1967 VW T1, 1974 VW T1, 1974 VW T1 1303, 1975 Mini 1000 auto, 1979 Chevette, 1981 Cortina, 1978 Mini 1000 1981 Mini City, 1981 Mini van, 1974 Mini Clubman, 1982 Metro City, 1987 Escort, 1989 Lancia Y10, 1989 Cavalier, 1990 Sierra, 1990 Renault 19, 1993 Nova, 1990 Citroen BX, 1994 Ford Scorpio, 1990 Renault Clio, 2004 Citroen C3, 2006 Citroen C2, 2004 Citroen C4, 2013 Citroen DS5. 2017 DS3 130 Plenty of other scrappers!
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Oct 25, 2016 16:06:42 GMT
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Last Edit: Dec 4, 2016 3:44:01 GMT by camerashy
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Slowly going through and trying to fix all the dead photo links following Imageshacks demise, new updates are in the pipeline but if anyone is reading, please let me know the page or post number with dead photo links so I can try and fix them.
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