Newest addition to the garage.

[Travel'n Man]

Guy-

Great looking projects - Did you leave in the original 4 speed to upgrade to a 5 speed? I just located a R180 3.9 and it's due in on Tuesday.

[Carl Beck]

Looks Great Guy - nice to have parts that aren't dented or all badly pitted to work with. I think you are enjoying this -..

Carl B.

[240260280z]

Beautiful work Guy.

[Diseazd]

Mitch......I'm going back with a 4 speed.....Eiji gave me the tranny out of his white car. The 390 ought to be sweet.....let me know what you think of it.

Carl......You bet I'm enjoying it ....... restoring a car with no rust or abuse is as it should be. I'm having a ball. Note the yellow A on the diff.....I left that alone.....I assume the Datsun folks put that on it because it was an automatic (3:54) ......right?

Blue.....Thanks for the encouragement.......I can't wait to see how that new combo motor feels.....it ought to be sweet!

Edited September 16, 2012 by Diseazd

[jonathanrussell]

Guy. Your car is looking terrific. Earlier in this thread, you mentioned changing to Eibach springs for this car with Tokiko strut inserts if I remember correctly. Since the springs with this car only have 25k on them, did you consider leaving the original springs? What drove your decision? How would you characterize the Eibach spring ride/handling/ride height characteristics compared to stock? I am having this internal debate on the 25k mile refresh I am doing.

Thanks

[Diseazd]

Jonathan......The Eibachs give you a smooth ride but "get down" a little better in the curves. Also, Eibachs lower the car anywhere from 1/2 to 1 inches. Tokico shocks are far superior to the original shock struts.......no comparison....and the ride is nice too. Regards. Guy

[Carl Beck]

Hi Guy:

I think that "A" - Automatic & 3.54 is a valid assumption. Should be a good rear gear with the 4 spd.

Carl B.

[Diseazd]

The orange Z just picked up a clutch pedal........goodbye auto tranny! The clutch master cylinder is a welcome addition. Installing pedals and clevis pins was the hardest part of this resto......so glad that's behind me.

[Diseazd]

.......rear gas tank and suspension installed.

[steve91tt]

Great thread. Keep the pictures coming!

[Diseazd]

The console is restored, new boot for the manual stick and tranny installed. Engine goes in next weekend.

[jtmader]

Nice work on the console Guy.......looks like new.

Jeff Mader