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1975 DATSUN 120y estate- restoration COMPLETED!

cortinapaul Posted a lot Posts: 1,072	1975 DATSUN 120y estate- restoration COMPLETED!cortinapaul @cortinapaul
	Sept 12, 2009 11:30:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	AWSOME job


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smellyferret Posted a lot Back in a retro after 7 years! Posts: 1,121	1975 DATSUN 120y estate- restoration COMPLETED!smellyferret @smellyferret
	Sept 13, 2009 15:28:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Blimey!!!


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coop Posted a lot Posts: 1,108	1975 DATSUN 120y estate- restoration COMPLETED!coop @coop
	Sept 13, 2009 18:40:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	dats-un-ice bit of resto work! sorry couldnt help myself
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wisejim Part of things Posts: 11	1975 DATSUN 120y estate- restoration COMPLETED!wisejim @wisejim
	Sept 13, 2009 18:50:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	woah! top marks for saving that one. thats one hell of a resto


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impstan Part of things 67 Sunbeam Stiletto, 78 Kawasaki kh250, 78 Kawasaki kh400, 80 Kawasaki KH250, 76 & 78Suzuki ts185 Posts: 168	1975 DATSUN 120y estate- restoration COMPLETED!impstan @impstan
	Sept 14, 2009 13:57:09 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Stunning fabrication work and all with a photographic record, they deserve to be busy all the time, and well done to you for saving it in the first place.
	I like old well built cars, old well built motorbikes, young well built women!!

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Uncle Silvia Posted a lot Datsun Club UK & South West Retro Rides Admin Posts: 1,492	1975 DATSUN 120y estate- restoration COMPLETED!Uncle Silvia @unclesilvia
	Sept 16, 2009 19:04:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
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shahtz Part of things Posts: 241	1975 DATSUN 120y estate- restoration COMPLETED!shahtz @shahtz
	Sept 19, 2009 10:10:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	another update!!!!!! I got these photos last night - just needs back bumper (has anyone got one?) and recarpeting then mot and tax then.............THE FUTURES BRIGHT.........THE FUTURES ORANGE! ;D ;D ;D enjoy the pics! comments welcome! before - after painting! get your shades on! might change this grille to one badge in middle but it looks good! not long to go now before this beauty is back on the road! hope you like the photos!
	Last Edit: Sept 19, 2009 10:36:01 GMT by shahtz 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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Al Ramone Posted a lot Posts: 1,600	1975 DATSUN 120y estate- restoration COMPLETED!Al Ramone @alramone
	Sept 19, 2009 17:53:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	looks good, you must be very happy. bet you cant wait to get it home


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bmcnut Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,989	1975 DATSUN 120y estate- restoration COMPLETED!bmcnut @bmcnut
	Sept 19, 2009 18:06:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	yeah bwoy!


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shahtz Part of things Posts: 241	1975 DATSUN 120y estate- restoration COMPLETED!shahtz @shahtz
	Sept 19, 2009 19:09:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	thats right al! cant wait - been dreaming of driving this for 3years now - will be parking outside my dads house along with the mk2 cavalier estate and the 2120y saloon (these 3cars mark roughly 25years of my dads driving!) - so hes gonna get a cardiac when he opens his curtains one morning!
	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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hongkongphooey Posted a lot '78 Beta spyder,'77 180B Wagon'75 Celica,'72 Corona. Posts: 3,238	1975 DATSUN 120y estate- restoration COMPLETED!hongkongphooey @hongkongphooey
	Sept 19, 2009 21:25:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	It looks perfect in that colour.....i seem to remember them all being that colour back in the day anyway.Or dark blue. It's nice to see a resto been done properly
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chaz Part of things Posts: 403	1975 DATSUN 120y estate- restoration COMPLETED!chaz @chaz
	Sept 20, 2009 6:03:25 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Not much to say it's all been said, but i love it that it has been kept standard, with no mods whatsoever, looks just perfect.


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shahtz Part of things Posts: 241	1975 DATSUN 120y estate- restoration COMPLETED!shahtz @shahtz
	Sept 21, 2009 15:36:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	UPDATE!!!! bit wrong way round this but still relevant.......... just been in touch (via v5 doc!) with the original family who bought this! he gave me this Hello Shah, You contacted my son-in-law Gary regarding the Datsun. I have wondered what happened to the 'Bluebird' when Wil from the Datsun OC bought it. The car was bought brand new in 1975 by my father AJ Nixon from Modern Motors in Leicester. They were not Datsun agents but were friends of my father so they ordered it. If my memory is correct it was in Syston St, Leicester. He had bought one of the first Datsuns to come in the country in about 1968. I bought the first Datsun 120Y in Leicester in 1974 straight from the catalogue. This did not have fully reclining front seats or hazards lights fitted though there was provision for them. After seeing my 120Y my father was sold on it so and bought it the following year. He keep it until he died and then was not used for several years, being in the family garage. My 120Y was wrote off and after having for several years a Datsun Cherry. I then took over the 120Y, which took the family here the and every where. I was responsible for keeping it going, though not the welding! The 'Bluebird' was so reliable, only requiring rear exhausts and batteries at regular intervals. In 2005 we required a Mobility Car for my wife so through lack of space and me not now being able to get under the car we gave the 120Y to Gary in 2005. I know the following year it again sailed through its MOT. He then sold it to Wil at the Datsun OC. I would be so interested to know when you got the car and what has happened to it. I am a little unsure about dates ect but ask any questions. This car was in our family for 30 plus years and has many happy memories. I restored it in 1998 (I think) and took a series of photos. When these were taken I fitted non standard mirrors, when new it only had the RH mirror fitted. Best wishes, Roy history......... and these photos! absolutely thrilled that roy made contact - gonna hopefully go to leicester in nov for a concert so will be calling in and show him his old car thats been tango'ed!
	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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MK2VR6 Posted a lot Mk2 Golf GTi 90 Spec Posts: 3,329	1975 DATSUN 120y estate- restoration COMPLETED!MK2VR6 @wafers
	Sept 21, 2009 15:55:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Wow, that's a labour of love! Was it orange when it was new? Love the stories of cars that only just escaped death. My Cavalier GSI was due for death back in 2003 and I extended it's life by about 2 years, sadly no longer. I am just about to resurrect a 1991 Pajero with a replacement engine. It was almost broken up for parts, but luck intervened last minute!!


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shahtz Part of things Posts: 241	1975 DATSUN 120y estate- restoration COMPLETED!shahtz @shahtz
	Oct 21, 2009 14:04:06 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 21/10/09 finally got round to parking this outside my dads house overnight and waited for his phonecall! he was surprised and shocked to see his old car (not exactly!) in the same colour outside his front door! his reaction was worth the effort in bringing this datty back to life! really chuffed! heres some photos! I will list all the mods and renewals on this car later! going to bring it down to the nec on the 15th of november! really happy at getting this baby back home! BIG THANKYOU TO GARY AND RICHARD (MMM RESTORATIONS LEEDS) AND MOHAMMED FROM BRADFORD FOR ALL THEIR HELP!
	Last Edit: Oct 21, 2009 14:06:42 GMT by shahtz 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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Speedle Posted a lot Need a Country Rock band in the Hampshire Area? https://www.facebook.com/DirtRoadDiaryUK Posts: 2,221	1975 DATSUN 120y estate- restoration COMPLETED!Speedle @speedle
	Oct 21, 2009 14:16:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Awesome awesome awesome! looks better than new! a well deserved pat on the back from me mate! seriously impressed! youve done the retro community a great service by restoring this to its former glory! love the wheels!
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Tomarse Part of things Low Standards Posts: 109	1975 DATSUN 120y estate- restoration COMPLETED!Tomarse @tomarse
	Oct 21, 2009 15:07:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Wow! What an amazing job of it you've done! Great advert for your garage too.


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tri Posted a lot Posts: 2,572	1975 DATSUN 120y estate- restoration COMPLETED!tri @tri
	Oct 22, 2009 11:32:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That looks absolutely stunning. What a great restoration. I doubt the engine bay even looked that good in the first place, lol. Great work, really put a smile on my face
	I forgot how to retro...

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xbo11ox Posted hell of a lot Literally 'an embarrassment' Posts: 6,985	1975 DATSUN 120y estate- restoration COMPLETED!xbo11ox @xbo11ox
	Oct 24, 2009 17:46:42 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That is incredible, seriously amazing. I am fascinated to know how much it costs to put an old car into a garage and get it back completely restored to as new condition like that. Would you mind telling me? Feel free to refuse of course as it is a slightly distasteful question. The garage have done a stunning job, just beautiful.
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shahtz Part of things Posts: 241	1975 DATSUN 120y estate- restoration COMPLETED!shahtz @shahtz
	Oct 24, 2009 19:41:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	xbo11ox there is a saying in our language which I will translate as - you cant put a price on a hobby! this cars means alot to me so hey I done it! how much it costs? I would say between 4-5k (start to finish) but I am ignoring alot of small expenses accrued and don't really want to think about the money! all I know is that I AM HAPPY! (and that is all what counts - isnt it?) this is car is for keeps and I shall pass it on to my sons (if they will have it!) but I know I will go to my grave knowing I still own this to my last breath) hope that answers a very difficult question which I suppose alot of us don't like thinking about as long as you keep your expenditure on your 'hobby' in perspective in comparison to other priorities like family, parents and keeping a roof over your head - theres is no harm is there?
	Last Edit: Oct 24, 2009 20:07:11 GMT by shahtz 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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