I can honestly say that this car really needs no introduction due to Mr Somerset being the previous owner and being honest it really isn't much different than when he owned it but I thought I would start a build thread of my own...
The Datty as it stands today.
After the edition of a stereo and centre console found in my dads garage and a period 8track player that pretty much is the things I have done so far.
next plan is to tackle the front wings.
I am no body repair guy however I will be trying to sort the passenger side myself, probably after reading hints and tips on here to prep such rot for repair. Johnny provided me with a spare new drivers wing so that will just need spraying and fitting. The only other rot I am concerned about it the drivers rear arch. Plan is to fill it for now but will be on the lookout for one in the meantime.
The roof had serious paint fade and T-cut or Safe cut was not having any of it but my dad provided me with a metal polish (which name escapes me for now) that seems to have gotten rid of most of the fading for now, still think I will need to spray it at some point.
Personally I can't wait for nicer weather so I can tackle the rot, having no garage what-so-ever is proving hard to get the motivation to brave the outside...But I need to get the Datsun started.
I cant believe the ammount of attention this motor gives me. Mostly due to the loud exhaust but like most old cars they really make a difference to the people seeing them on the road...I have had more stares in 3 months of owning it than the 6 years of owning my Sera...mental
Close plans are to fit these
Which are sitting in my spare room for now, but when I get my teeth into the wings you can be sure I will be fitting them.
Cheers for now
Gav
The Datty as it stands today.
After the edition of a stereo and centre console found in my dads garage and a period 8track player that pretty much is the things I have done so far.
next plan is to tackle the front wings.
I am no body repair guy however I will be trying to sort the passenger side myself, probably after reading hints and tips on here to prep such rot for repair. Johnny provided me with a spare new drivers wing so that will just need spraying and fitting. The only other rot I am concerned about it the drivers rear arch. Plan is to fill it for now but will be on the lookout for one in the meantime.
The roof had serious paint fade and T-cut or Safe cut was not having any of it but my dad provided me with a metal polish (which name escapes me for now) that seems to have gotten rid of most of the fading for now, still think I will need to spray it at some point.
Personally I can't wait for nicer weather so I can tackle the rot, having no garage what-so-ever is proving hard to get the motivation to brave the outside...But I need to get the Datsun started.
I cant believe the ammount of attention this motor gives me. Mostly due to the loud exhaust but like most old cars they really make a difference to the people seeing them on the road...I have had more stares in 3 months of owning it than the 6 years of owning my Sera...mental
Close plans are to fit these
Which are sitting in my spare room for now, but when I get my teeth into the wings you can be sure I will be fitting them.
Cheers for now
Gav
Job done!
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