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Re: Nissan Bluebird Coupe (JCCA Race Car)
Posted: 13 May 2021 07:01
by KiKiIchiBan
Hey Wilse. Thank you!
Mine might be slightly different as I've cut out the inner arch and had new ones fabricated to make room for the over fenders and wider wheels.
Not sure why the quality has degraded but they're done like this:
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This end cap was made up as we saw it in the workshop manual
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I can't remember if this is the way it was done at the factory, but it seemed the best way to do mine.
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Any pictures or a build thread of yours?
Re: Nissan Bluebird Coupe (JCCA Race Car)
Posted: 13 May 2021 14:08
by Wilse
That’s perfect thanks. I think I’ve been trying to over complicate it trying to tie in the inner guard lip into the rocker. No build thread yet, it’s something I’ve got to get onto..
Re: Nissan Bluebird Coupe (JCCA Race Car)
Posted: 21 Jun 2021 04:37
by KiKiIchiBan
Anyone still interested after 7 years? It's so close now, last few bits to finish off and tidy up now and then I need to have 2 new door skins fabricated (oddly cheaper than buying used)
Then I have to wait for the filler and sanding loop before paint.
Dare I say about 2 months and it'll be done...
Re: Nissan Bluebird Coupe (JCCA Race Car)
Posted: 21 Jun 2021 06:10
by Byron510
We look forward to your updates, glad to see it coming along. It’s been quite a trek and I know many of us are following. Keep the updates coming.
Fabricate door skins, as you talking outer door skins?
Byron.
Re: Nissan Bluebird Coupe (JCCA Race Car)
Posted: 21 Jun 2021 08:29
by KiKiIchiBan
Byron510 wrote: ↑21 Jun 2021 06:10
We look forward to your updates, glad to see it coming along. It’s been quite a trek and I know many of us are following. Keep the updates coming.
Fabricate door skins, as you talking outer door skins?
Byron.
I'm loading the truck up and making the 280 mile drive up to the North East on Saturday to drop off a load of parts, check on progress and discuss paint. I'll take some pictures while there.
Outer door skins yes. Mine were dented with about 2 inches of filler in place and corroded on both lower corners and a little across the top where the chrome trim sits and then pitting over the whole skin. Usual 510 rust
Re: Nissan Bluebird Coupe (JCCA Race Car)
Posted: 05 Jul 2021 04:58
by KiKiIchiBan
Re: Nissan Bluebird Coupe (JCCA Race Car)
Posted: 05 Jul 2021 14:19
by Colbino
Love this thing! Keep it up.
Re: Nissan Bluebird Coupe (JCCA Race Car)
Posted: 19 Jul 2021 02:21
by KiKiIchiBan
I didn't like how the old fuel cell was sitting in the spare wheel well, and as that was rusting out I thought it'll be best to get them to cut it all out and re do the trunk floor.
There's a frame underneath welded to the support beam and chassis rails to hold it up.
And while the last little pieces of fabrication are being done it was time for some of this:
I think it could actually be back home this year... 569 days away so far.
Re: JDM Nissan Bluebird Coupe (ex JCCA Race Car)
Posted: 21 Jul 2021 17:51
by Wilse
Looking good. Are you going to remove the rain gutter trim to check rust underneath?? Im glad I did on mine, I have a bit to repair on the metal in those spots..
Re: JDM Nissan Bluebird Coupe (ex JCCA Race Car)
Posted: 21 Jul 2021 17:58
by MikeY
I always used a can opener to pry up the gutter trim. It left some small marks and dents I had to repair. But it worked. Then I saw this video. Yesterday I tried it and it worked like a charm.
https://youtu.be/-nG5U7OVgUQ
Re: JDM Nissan Bluebird Coupe (ex JCCA Race Car)
Posted: 22 Jul 2021 07:35
by KiKiIchiBan
Good advice, thank you! I asked and was told they have already removed them and were 'surprisingly good, considering the rest of the car'
You can see this side is removed above.
Some parts in primer below.
Re: JDM Nissan Bluebird Coupe (ex JCCA Race Car)
Posted: 26 Jul 2021 10:39
by KiKiIchiBan
Bit of a process this:
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You can see the original white paint, then the car was orange before blue and back to orange.
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I'm undecided on colour. Do I go with the original white, or the 918 orange. The previous orange (slightly darker than 918) or a nice clean white?
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Re: JDM Nissan Bluebird Coupe (ex JCCA Race Car)
Posted: 26 Jul 2021 17:50
by gooned
I’m digging the orange, but colour can be very personal choice...great to see it getting ready for paint!
Re: JDM Nissan Bluebird Coupe (ex JCCA Race Car)
Posted: 29 Aug 2021 04:31
by KiKiIchiBan
Re: JDM Nissan Bluebird Coupe (ex JCCA Race Car)
Posted: 29 Aug 2021 04:52
by Wilse
Looking good. I bet you’d be glad to be at that stage.