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by BrandonS
23 Jun 2021 10:45
Forum: Body & Electrical
Topic: SSS sequential taillights install template?
Replies: 20
Views: 4587

Re: SSS sequential taillights install template?

That looks good in red!
by BrandonS
27 May 2021 02:43
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: So I drove around Japan looking for a Bluebird...
Replies: 91
Views: 33211

Re: So I drove around Japan looking for a Bluebird...

Nerius wrote: 14 May 2021 02:21 If we are talking about a cruise in the Netherlands, I'll join as well. 3 is a lucky number you know.

Sold! Sounds like I'll need to get on it then.
by BrandonS
07 May 2021 02:13
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Datsun 1600 Special
Replies: 45
Views: 7782

Re: Datsun 1600 Special

Your work looks very nice; well have to meet up once these COVID border walls come down and our cars are both on the street.
by BrandonS
07 May 2021 01:59
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: So I drove around Japan looking for a Bluebird...
Replies: 91
Views: 33211

Re: So I drove around Japan looking for a Bluebird...

At the time we built my car for SERIOUS competition, in 1984, we installed spherical bearings in all sorts of places on my car. They are not sealed, and at the time, and still are, larger than what was used at the time. We basically used the same stuff NASCAR used on a 3,800 Lb race car. I have NEV...
by BrandonS
07 May 2021 01:58
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: So I drove around Japan looking for a Bluebird...
Replies: 91
Views: 33211

Re: So I drove around Japan looking for a Bluebird...

Beautiful car you have there Brandon! Amazing story as well! But yikes! Seems you are stationed near the Dutch border seeing your German license plates? You don't have to go to the German TÜV? These inspections are really strict and parts which are not TÜV approved are forbidden (almost every after...
by BrandonS
04 May 2021 22:36
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: So I drove around Japan looking for a Bluebird...
Replies: 91
Views: 33211

Re: So I drove around Japan looking for a Bluebird...

Very cool. Are you going to be able to lubricate the spherical bearings? In projects I have used them in, they tend to get grit in them and don't last long if I did not get the greasable style. No, they are sealed with no zerk fittings. I know you can buy boots for heim joints, but I haven’t looked...
by BrandonS
04 May 2021 00:24
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: So I drove around Japan looking for a Bluebird...
Replies: 91
Views: 33211

Re: So I drove around Japan looking for a Bluebird...

If you guys follow me on IG, I’ll stop you now because you’ve already seen these pictures. I have no idea how this happens, but another year down and still stuff to do with 0 km put on her. I spent the last year accumulating some more parts as plans were reevaluated, but mostly it just sat taking a ...
by BrandonS
05 May 2020 23:59
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: So I drove around Japan looking for a Bluebird...
Replies: 91
Views: 33211

Re: So I drove around Japan looking for a Bluebird...

I might suggest you try your hand at some metal work and finish the lip on the piece of steel plate that your already making. Here’s a link, check out what he’s doing at the 12 minute mark in this build - it’s quite a popular build here on the realm, mostly because there are keen eyes here :-) http...
by BrandonS
05 May 2020 15:04
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: So I drove around Japan looking for a Bluebird...
Replies: 91
Views: 33211

Re: So I drove around Japan looking for a Bluebird...

Good progress. I have installed these types of pedal boxes with roll cage fabrication, But often wondered if the installation could be done without a dash bar. With the pedal box in, how will you now secure the steering column as the stock pedal box takes care of this as well... following. Thanks f...
by BrandonS
05 May 2020 14:45
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: So I drove around Japan looking for a Bluebird...
Replies: 91
Views: 33211

Re: So I drove around Japan looking for a Bluebird...

Thanks Byron. I'll put some pics up when I get to the backend. I think that'll be next after these pedals are in. So decisions were made today; I decided to replace the portion of the firewall where the stock cutouts were with a new patch panel that has the cutouts for the 3 master cylidners (2 brak...
by BrandonS
02 May 2020 12:14
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Cam test
Replies: 20
Views: 5786

Re: Cam test

I upload my images to imgur and then copy the link with the [img] tags around it or just type the tags in myself. If you go this route, make sure to upload as hidden so they aren’t broadcast to the public.
by BrandonS
02 May 2020 09:13
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: So I drove around Japan looking for a Bluebird...
Replies: 91
Views: 33211

Re: So I drove around Japan looking for a Bluebird...

Good progress. I have installed these types of pedal boxes with roll cage fabrication, But often wondered if the installation could be done without a dash bar. With the pedal box in, how will you now secure the steering column as the stock pedal box takes care of this as well... following. Thanks f...
by BrandonS
01 May 2020 08:36
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Blue '71 Project
Replies: 156
Views: 36412

Re: Blue '71 Project

That turned out really nice
by BrandonS
30 Apr 2020 15:16
Forum: Suspension
Topic: Firewall Braking Flex. Something to take seriously.
Replies: 25
Views: 8039

Re: Firewall Braking Flex. Something to take seriously.

I would imagine firewall flex would be akin to rubber brake hoses vs steel braided. I got started today with my pedals. I’m just planning on using a thicker steel plate (3mm) at the firewall and then tie them into all the stock points under the dash. I think that should be sufficient. With them just...