Anth's '69 510 FJ20ET from AUS
Posted: 25 Sep 2009 01:54
Hey guys, I've posted on here and Ratsun a few times, so I thought I might as well show my like-minded US datto lovers my car, since I've just written up a build thread for another forum. Here goes...
I won't put all the progress pics here but if anyone's interested in all the details just head to the Project 510 section of my blog. http://www.build-threads.com/category/p ... 10/page/4/ (as with all blogs its all in reverse chronological order, so head to the start and work your way back)
1969 Datsun 1600
Body
Ford Sno White respray (previous owner)
Re-chromed rear bumper & numberplate light surround
NOS tail lights
Mk1 Volkswagen GTI front lip
'73 JDM grille & headlight surrounds
GT teardrop mirrors
Engine/Driveline
FJ20ET, 3" exhaust, 155kw at the wheels
5spd gbox
R180 LSD
Suspension
Front struts converted to coilover, shortened 50mm
Koni Yellow Z31 inserts, damper adjustable
T3 Weld-on coilover kit
T3 adjustable camber tops
Nissan America 1" bump steer spacers
Troy Ermish Racing rear coilovers
Whiteline swaybars front & rear
Brakes
F: Mitsubishi Verada discs & VL Holden Commodore calipers
R: R31 Skyline discs
Interior
N13 Pulsar front seats (not recommended, too soft, installed by previous owner)
Autotechnica Steering wheel
White venetian rear blind
Wheels
Work Ewing III (refurbed by me)
F: 15x6.5 +21
R: 15x7 +16
Hankook 195/45/15 tyres
Future plans:
Front mount intercooler (purchased), alloy radiator, modified plenum to clear intercooler piping (purchased)
WRX front seats re-trimmed to match stock rear seat, new door trims, Nardi Classic steering wheel (wood or leather, can't decide).
Wolf Creek CV conversion (purchased, in transit), R32 RB20 gearbox
A re-spray would be nice but not for a while
how I bought it...
some of the mods...
rear ended
I'll update this thread from now on with any future mods
cheers
I won't put all the progress pics here but if anyone's interested in all the details just head to the Project 510 section of my blog. http://www.build-threads.com/category/p ... 10/page/4/ (as with all blogs its all in reverse chronological order, so head to the start and work your way back)
1969 Datsun 1600
Body
Ford Sno White respray (previous owner)
Re-chromed rear bumper & numberplate light surround
NOS tail lights
Mk1 Volkswagen GTI front lip
'73 JDM grille & headlight surrounds
GT teardrop mirrors
Engine/Driveline
FJ20ET, 3" exhaust, 155kw at the wheels
5spd gbox
R180 LSD
Suspension
Front struts converted to coilover, shortened 50mm
Koni Yellow Z31 inserts, damper adjustable
T3 Weld-on coilover kit
T3 adjustable camber tops
Nissan America 1" bump steer spacers
Troy Ermish Racing rear coilovers
Whiteline swaybars front & rear
Brakes
F: Mitsubishi Verada discs & VL Holden Commodore calipers
R: R31 Skyline discs
Interior
N13 Pulsar front seats (not recommended, too soft, installed by previous owner)
Autotechnica Steering wheel
White venetian rear blind
Wheels
Work Ewing III (refurbed by me)
F: 15x6.5 +21
R: 15x7 +16
Hankook 195/45/15 tyres
Future plans:
Front mount intercooler (purchased), alloy radiator, modified plenum to clear intercooler piping (purchased)
WRX front seats re-trimmed to match stock rear seat, new door trims, Nardi Classic steering wheel (wood or leather, can't decide).
Wolf Creek CV conversion (purchased, in transit), R32 RB20 gearbox
A re-spray would be nice but not for a while
how I bought it...
some of the mods...
rear ended
I'll update this thread from now on with any future mods
cheers