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[Payco]

The day is now approaching for the Datsuns return. Collecting on Sat 14th Aug. She’s been away for 3 months so can’t wait to get her back. In the meantime I’ve been tinkering with ideas to replace the old discoloured wiper wash bottle. I have brought an old BP oil can and made it into the washer bottle. It will drop in where the stock one is. It’s the little touches…

[Andy_Muxlow]

Can't wait to see this again. As I am sure you can't wait to get driving her again...

[Payco]

Chomping on the bit Andy. You coming down for Go Japan at Brands Hatch in Sept ?.

[Andy_Muxlow]

15 hours ago, Payco said:

Chomping on the bit Andy. You coming down for Go Japan at Brands Hatch in Sept ?.

No we can't make this show as on holiday just after. Its a shame really as it looks a great show.

[Payco]

Ok mate. Have a great holiday..

[Payco]

She came home after 4 months on Thursday. I’m in the process of doing some touches and started with my custom oil can converted to a retro wiper washer bottle today. More updates soon but I’m very very pleased. 40 Weber side drafts on,1.8 engine, complete rewire and lots more. Some photos for those of you that are interested. 

 

 

Edited September 19, 2021 by Payco

[ShortPaul]

Looks good buddy

[andy james]

Coming on nicely Martin

[Andy_Muxlow]

Very nice indeed Martin. 

[Nismoandy]

Martin,! you've absolutely smashed it ! Well done and can't wait to see her in the flesh lovely work

[Payco]

Couple more before she’s locked away for Winter.

[Paul K]

looking really nice mate.....looking forward to seeing her in the flesh next year....motors by the moat hopefully back on for 2022!!

[Payco]

I had my rear Hakosouka wing fitted today and I realised I hadn’t updated my progress in this thread all the time. So here are all the latest updates and my new lip. Supersonic grill to replace the old one which makes it look much meaner imho and  strut brace. Oh and templated a new boot floor from hardboard and carpeted it. 

Edited May 3, 2022 by Payco

[Payco]

Thanks. Will be better after the full respray this winter.

[DoogyRev]

Looks awesome as ever 😎

[andy james]

Really like the mini Gay wing!
She is such a cool looking car Martin.

[Payco]

Thanks Andy.

[Payco]

Fitted new rear brake shoes and cylinders  so took the  opportunity to paint the drums at the same time. Windscreen wiper motor was a little tatty so painted it and added some Jap touches. Off to a show Sunday so wash and clean tomorrow and all good to go. 

[HEADPHONES]

What a difference.

Will almost make you look forward to tasks involving removing the wheels to see the fruits of your labour!

[ShortPaul]

Looking good sir👏

[Payco]

I sent my front callipers off to Big Red to have new pistons fitted , rebuild and paint. They came back today. Very pleased indeed. Great price. Before and after photo below. 

Edited June 28, 2022 by Payco

[Andy_Muxlow]

That looks much better Martin. Nice!

[Payco]

Been wanting to swap out the stock seats as they are a bit bouncy snd sit too high. Wanted to get some seats that looked right in the car. Collected these Alfa Romeo seats from Sutton last Friday. Absolutely mint and a steal at £100 the pair. Fitting them Sat ready for Beaulieu next Sunday. Fitted photos to come. Going to test these iron on patches on some spare  leather and pop them on the headrests if they work out.

Edited July 18, 2022 by Payco

[DoogyRev]

they look great 😎 .... and for $100 🥳

[Payco]

1 hour ago, DoogyRev said:

they look great 😎 .... and for $100 🥳

Struck gold . Others are going for around £300/£400. This guy had them left over from a car he broke and wanted rid. Looked good In the photos but you ever know do you until you see them in the flesh. When I arrived I was very pleasantly surprised.