sunnuntai 23. tammikuuta 2011

New pictures from Mika. Looks like I'll get the car back soon.
 
Inside of the rear rocker panel fixed.
Outer panel didn't fit without modifications, no suprise.
Door arch fixed.
And finished.

Driver's side rame rail needed some attention as well.
Frame rail finished and much stronger than ever before.

Front end of rocker panel.
Not looking good.
First layer.
Second layer.
Third layer.
And done.


And if you're wondering what is the strange car lurking in the background, it's Mika's next project. Check out Jyri's '55 Steyr.

maanantai 17. tammikuuta 2011

I got the wheels done. I only have a pair of 7's right now but 8's and 9's are on the way so I can choose whatever fits best. I'm not sure if I will keep them polished or satin clear coated. Somehow the satin finish feels better.

sunnuntai 16. tammikuuta 2011

Went to see Datsun today and turn it to a better angle for working on driver's side. Well, we found more american bondo and rust holes filled with sika-flex.
Doesn't look too bad, yet.
There you go, bondo, flexible glue and pieces of steel glued on. And topped with more bondo.
Amazing thing is that I didn't even get back home when Mika sent me some pictures of the progress. He's sure not wasting any time.
Looking much better now.
And even better. Right side ZG- flare fitted and original flare cut off. There's no return now.

lauantai 15. tammikuuta 2011

Mika's been busy again.
Right side completed.
Moving on to the driver's side.
Repair panel for the frame rail with sway bar mounts.

lauantai 8. tammikuuta 2011

Front suspension

I have been slowly restoring the front suspension as it is off the car.
Front subframe with new PU bushings and fresh paint.
Boxter calipers and discs, adjustable coil overs with 250lbs springs and Tockico Illumina shocks.


Also got the McKinney Motorsport engine and transmission mounts. At least they look good, let's hope they fit without modifications.