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Post by DeeCee on May 21, 2018 5:38:53 GMT -7
I spent 6 hours staring at kits, and finally pulled the trigger on this Datsun ute... But it wont be a lowrider. I have seen a few shows lately with the JDM theme on the old Jap builds, so i thought "why not" !!  And these wheels will be perfect..   I don't like the way the flare flattens out on the inner radius,  So the black part will be filed out to round it off like the fronts..  And being a CURBSIDE kit, that needs changing !!!  |
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Post by aussiemodler on May 21, 2018 13:05:51 GMT -7
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Knowing what you can do, this will be an exciting build.
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Post by DeeCee on May 21, 2018 15:45:59 GMT -7
Thanks Scotti, now i know what the engine is out of, i can show what else i got done last night... Opened up the hood, i don't see any benefit from doing curb side.... I have found a BMW F1 4CYL DOHC engine for the little rocket Here is a grab from the interweb. ""1976 BMW M12/7 F1 engine. The block is a 1,5L M10, as used in the 1500, and of the same design as the 2,0L in the 2002, with a bespoke DOHC head design. 1380HP in max tune. 27 hours between refreshes. Don't put this in your daily driver. "" If we dial it back a bit, to say 1000hp, it should last a bit longer i reckon...    |
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Post by leon on May 21, 2018 17:55:46 GMT -7
I'm lovin that engine Dale!  |
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on May 21, 2018 18:26:21 GMT -7
1000hp in a 720 datto...bye bye rear treads.
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Post by vcv8273 on May 21, 2018 23:31:00 GMT -7
Cool Dale been catching up on the show myself and their shop truck is pretty cool looking. Haven't seen one of these kits being built and didn't realize these were a curb side kit so will definitely be watching as I have had my eye on one of these kits for a while now.
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Post by DeeCee on May 22, 2018 1:32:39 GMT -7
Cool Dale been catching up on the show myself and their shop truck is pretty cool looking. Haven't seen one of these kits being built and didn't realize these were a curb side kit so will definitely be watching as I have had my eye on one of these kits for a while now. I didn't realize it was kerbside either until i opened it...  OH well, just a bit more of a challenge, and another reason to make something different..  |
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Post by vcv8273 on May 22, 2018 2:26:09 GMT -7
I was thinking of building one with mini tubs, late model suspension, big inline six and late model interior but seeing jdm's ute has set the brain thinking. Looking forward to see what you do under the bonnet and how you set it up
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Post by DeeCee on May 22, 2018 3:01:45 GMT -7
She's going to be some work mate, but got started on the chassis tonight. That JDM Garage ute is so cool, but i have something a little different in mind, i like the white with black bolt on's look they tend to do a fair bit.. THE INSPIRATION.  Here is a pic of the chassis...  WOOPS... Wrong pic, that is everything i REMOVED from the chassis.... Here is what is left..  Now for some strengthening and make some cross members etc.. |
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Post by poet on May 22, 2018 6:09:12 GMT -7
Yes!!
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Post by aussiemodler on May 22, 2018 12:27:46 GMT -7
When I saw that first chassis picture, I was like thinking-hard-smiley-emoticon what has Dale got himself into, then the second pic was like  . I do like what they have done to the 1200 ute, with the front clip from a pgc10 skyline. |
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Post by DeeCee on May 23, 2018 4:54:30 GMT -7
When I saw that first chassis picture, I was like  what has Dale got himself into, then the second pic was like . I do like what they have done to the 1200 ute, with the front clip from a pgc10 skyline. I thought that a couple of times too mate, but i find, if i think too hard or too long, it wont happen, so i just start cutting, and then worry how i'm gonna make it work.. Tonight, i started strengthen and tidying the chassis with Styrene. New rails, front to rear, and line the inner of the chassis, next job will be to try fit the motor and work on cross members..   |
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Post by mustang1989 on May 23, 2018 5:00:20 GMT -7
She's going to be some work mate, but got started on the chassis tonight. That JDM Garage ute is so cool, but i have something a little different in mind, i like the white with black bolt on's look they tend to do a fair bit.. THE INSPIRATION. Here is a pic of the chassis... WOOPS... Wrong pic, that is everything i REMOVED from the chassis.... Here is what is left.. Now for some strengthening and make some cross members etc.. !!!! Now THAT'S some modifications right there!!! |
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Post by DeeCee on May 23, 2018 5:01:52 GMT -7
Cheers Joe, i think i got my mojo back... the scalpel feel "right"... |
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Post by DeeCee on May 24, 2018 17:48:20 GMT -7
When I saw that first chassis picture, I was like what has Dale got himself into, then the second pic was like . I do like what they have done to the 1200 ute, with the front clip from a pgc10 skyline. You got me thinking about that front grill... it looks good, but i don't have one. BUT!, i think i can make this upside-down Roadrunner/GTX grill look almost right...ish...  |
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Post by DeeCee on May 24, 2018 22:49:32 GMT -7
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Post by leon on May 25, 2018 2:53:33 GMT -7
WOW....Nice work on the modifications Dale!  |
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Post by mustang1989 on May 25, 2018 5:50:10 GMT -7
That's really taking some good shape there Dale!!!
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Post by vcv8273 on May 25, 2018 7:02:02 GMT -7
Very cleaver idea Dale using a gtx grille and extending the hood down
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 25, 2018 8:04:51 GMT -7
That front end look great! Excellent work.
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Post by lowlife on May 25, 2018 8:50:21 GMT -7
Really trick looking truck mate !
Great work on the chassis, personally I like it without the front bumper, how about rounded corner bumpers or just a mesh behind those air intakes ? Looking forward to more on this... Popcorn%20and%20drink%20emoticon_zpsnbkzs8ys
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Post by aussiemodler on May 25, 2018 12:39:24 GMT -7
I know you will be able to make it work Dale icon_shocked_zpsq7jmp5d6. Coming along nicely and I see you've been doing some more turbo work. Popcorn%20and%20drink%20emoticon_zpsnbkzs8ys
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Post by DeeCee on May 25, 2018 18:39:52 GMT -7
Really trick looking truck mate ! Great work on the chassis, personally I like it without the front bumper, how about rounded corner bumpers or just a mesh behind those air intakes ? Looking forward to more on this...  Thanks Leon, Joe, Steve, it's good to have a "spares box", and i knew i had a GTX grill in there, "bonus" that it worked too. Cheers Joel, Scotti, no turbo's on this one mate, i'm having trouble fitting in the F1 style exhaust, but i'll get there. Martin, i think your right on that call, i haven't really liked the bumper, but was going to see how it looked in black, and i've found some mesh for the intakes and grill... Hope to have another update a bit later today guys.. |
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Post by Deano on May 25, 2018 23:19:19 GMT -7
This is another sweet build mate.
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Post by stitchdup on May 26, 2018 12:27:21 GMT -7
Nice work Dale,
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Post by DeeCee on Jun 1, 2018 2:36:41 GMT -7
Thanks Deano, Les... I have had a few days working on the house again, but i'm back on to this one today. Had to severely modify the inner fenders to accommodate the injection and some sort of exghaust set up. Got the engine done pretty much, and added the little tubes in the injection too...   |
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Post by leon on Jun 1, 2018 3:00:21 GMT -7
Engine looks good Dale!
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Post by Deano on Jun 1, 2018 3:32:55 GMT -7
Engine sits nicely in there mate!
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Post by DeeCee on Jun 1, 2018 3:41:11 GMT -7
Engine sits nicely in there mate! Thanks Leon, Deano, she took some doing with the inner fenders, and had to recess the interior a bit too, but it got there |
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Jun 1, 2018 18:39:40 GMT -7
That GTX grille works a treat! Well done dude. This is coming along nicely.
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