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So this project actually started a while ago. I have been working slowly on my own project while working on customer cars on the side. It was one of those facebook post by some kid on behalf of the original owner who was now 87 years old. This one and only owner pre ordered it in december of 1969 and he recieved it 4/70. The maintenance records and documentation that came along with it are amazing. I have always had a passion for the S30 and this was finally my S1 I have been after. It was painted mercedes off white late in the 80s and thats the way the owner wanted it so that is the way he made it. Originally from California it traveled over to the east coast and sat inside a warehouse since 2003. (good thing too becuase I have worked enough cars over on the east coast to see what the salt does to them.) Anyhow the car was listed on FB for a few months and I had glanced over it a few times. It was a few months after I saw it that I decided to contact the seller. I asked if there was any documentation and low and behold I was presented with stacks of paperwork and service history. The ad did say it had an L28 now and this was why myself and I assume others passed it up. Turns out the original engine blew in 1990 and the owner got it serviced (like he always did) at Nissan. They had no more L24 engines so the installed a brand new NOS L28 Long block. It is all documented on the reciepts and work from the repair facility. At that moment I knew this was the car for me. I immediately worked out the viewing and hurried to pick it up with my trailer. It was better than I had expected and the documents made it that much better. It had to sit for some time after I got it home, but shortly I started work making it better. I will post in chronological order the progression of work through pictures. Enjoy...
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So this project actually started a while ago. I have been working slowly on my own project while working on customer cars on the side. It was one of those facebook post by some kid on behalf of the original owner who was now 87 years old. This one and only owner pre ordered it in december of 1969 and he recieved it 4/70. The maintenance records and documentation that came along with it are amazing. I have always had a passion for the S30 and this was finally my S1 I have been after. It was painted mercedes off white late in the 80s and thats the way the owner wanted it so that is the way he made it. Originally from California it traveled over to the east coast and sat inside a warehouse since 2003. (good thing too becuase I have worked enough cars over on the east coast to see what the salt does to them.) Anyhow the car was listed on FB for a few months and I had glanced over it a few times. It was a few months after I saw it that I decided to contact the seller. I asked if there was any documentation and low and behold I was presented with stacks of paperwork and service history. The ad did say it had an L28 now and this was why myself and I assume others passed it up. Turns out the original engine blew in 1990 and the owner got it serviced (like he always did) at Nissan. They had no more L24 engines so the installed a brand new NOS L28 Long block. It is all documented on the reciepts and work from the repair facility. At that moment I knew this was the car for me. I immediately worked out the viewing and hurried to pick it up with my trailer. It was better than I had expected and the documents made it that much better. It had to sit for some time after I got it home, but shortly I started work making it better. I will post in chronological order the progression of work through pictures. Enjoy...
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So this project actually started a while ago. I have been working slowly on my own project while working on customer cars on the side. It was one of those facebook post by some kid on behalf of the original owner who was now 87 years old. This one and only owner pre ordered it in december of 1969 and he recieved it 4/70. The maintenance records and documentation that came along with it are amazing. I have always had a passion for the S30 and this was finally my S1 I have been after. It was painted mercedes off white late in the 80s and thats the way the owner wanted it so that is the way he made it. Originally from California it traveled over to the east coast and sat inside a warehouse since 2003. (good thing too becuase I have worked enough cars over on the east coast to see what the salt does to them.) Anyhow the car was listed on FB for a few months and I had glanced over it a few times. It was a few months after I saw it that I decided to contact the seller. I asked if there was any documentation and low and behold I was presented with stacks of paperwork and service history. The ad did say it had an L28 now and this was why myself and I assume others passed it up. Turns out the original engine blew in 1990 and the owner got it serviced (like he always did) at Nissan. They had no more L24 engines so the installed a brand new NOS L28 Long block. It is all documented on the reciepts and work from the repair facility. At that moment I knew this was the car for me. I immediately worked out the viewing and hurried to pick it up with my trailer. It was better than I had expected and the documents made it that much better. It had to sit for some time after I got it home, but shortly I started work making it better. I will post in chronological order the progression of work through pictures. Enjoy...
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Datsun Garage is proud to partner with Watanabe Japan to offer Watanabe rims to Datsun Enthusiasts! Only $100 deposit per wheel, any factory size available as well as custom features that can be done. Feel free to check out our website and info regarding these rims. Here is some more info: ALL NEW!! Available direct from Datsun Garage through Watanabe Japan. Available in sizes listed in chart. https://www.datsun-garage.com/shop/universal/watanabe-type-r/ All wheels are made to order in Japan. Because of this, lead time can take up to 3-5 months from the day you pre-order until delivery depending on production schedule. All pre-orders for R Type wheels require a deposit per wheel. Once deposit is acquired we will email you with a questionnaire. Once filled out with your specifications and full payment is made we will place the order with RS Watanabe Japan. Please reference the chart for more information regarding the wheel and our website for more info regarding pricing. It is not an exaggeration to say that “Race model” R Type wide rim minus offset, although it is difficult to get a little with current car, representative model of Watanabe that leaves history in numerous records and race scenes https://www.datsun-garage.com/ Contact: sales@Datsun-garage.com size type price PCD OFFSET Number of holes JWL standard Mold / Type weight (Kg) 100 110 114.3 139.7 Four Five 6 13-80 R ¥ 42,000 ○ ○ ● – -6 ● ○ × × sand 6.64 13-85 R ¥ 42,000 ○ ○ ● – -13 ● ○ × × sand 6.6 13-90 R ¥ 42,000 ○ ○ ● – -19 ● ○ × × sand 6.6 13-95 R ¥ 42,000 ○ ○ ● – -twenty five ● ○ × × sand 6.9 13-10 R ¥ 45,000 ○ ○ ● – -32 ● ○ × × sand 7.36 13-10.5 R ¥ 45,000 ○ ○ ● – -38 ● ○ × × sand – 13-11.0 R ¥ 45,000 ○ ○ ● – -44 ● ○ × × sand – 13-11.5 R ¥ 45,000 ○ ○ ● – -51 ● ○ × × sand – 13-12.0 R ¥ 45,000 ○ ○ ● – -57 ● ○ × × sand – 14 inches 14-80 R ¥ 45,000 ○ ○ ● – -6 ● × × ○ Money 6.8 14-85 R ¥ 45,000 ○ ○ ● – -13 ● × × ○ Money 6.9 14-90 R ¥ 45,000 ○ ○ ● – -19 ● × × ○ Money 7.0 14-95 R ¥ 45,000 ○ ○ ● – -twenty five ● × × ○ Money 7.1 14-10.0 R ¥ 50,000 ○ ○ ● – -32 ● × × × sand 7.2 14-10.5 R ¥ 50,000 ○ ○ ● – -38 ● × × × sand 7.3 14-11.0 R ¥ 50,000 ○ ○ ● – -44 ● × × × sand 7.4 14-11.5 R ¥ 50,000 ○ ○ ● – -51 ● × × × sand 7.5 14-12.0 R ¥ 50,000 ○ ○ ● – -57 ● × × × sand 7.6 15 inches 15-80 R ¥ 50,000 ○ ○ ● ● 0 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money 7.0 15-85 R ¥ 50,000 ○ ○ ● ● -6 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money 7.2 15-90 R ¥ 50,000 ○ ○ ● ● -13 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money 7.4 15-95 R ¥ 50,000 ○ ○ ● ● -19 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money 7.6 15-10.0 R ¥ 58,000 ○ ○ ● – -twenty five ● ○ × × sand 7.8 15-10.5 R ¥ 58,000 ○ ○ ● – -32 ● ○ × × sand 8.0 15-11.0 R ¥ 58,000 ○ ○ ● – -38 ● ○ × × sand 8.2 15-11.5 R ¥ 58,000 ○ ○ ● – -44 ● ○ × × sand 8.4 15-12.0 R ¥ 58,000 ○ ○ ● – -51 ● ○ × × sand 8.6 – 16 inches 16-80 R ¥ 58,000 ○ ○ ● ● 0 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money 7.5 16-85 R ¥ 58,000 ○ ○ ● ● -6 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money 7.8 16-90 R ¥ 58,000 ○ ○ ● ● -13 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money 8.1 16-95 R ¥ 58,000 ○ ○ ● ● -19 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money 8.4 – 17 inches 17-80 R ¥ 70,000 ○ ○ ● ● 0 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money – 17-85 R ¥ 70,000 ○ ○ ● ● -6 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money 8.5 17-90 R ¥ 70,000 ○ ○ ● ● -13 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money – 17-95 R ¥ 70,000 ○ ○ ● ● -19 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money 8.9 Gold metallic silver metallic ※ Black is the list price “2,000 yen” UP * Mug, Red, White, Blue and Yellow are priced at “3,000 yen” * Rim S (rim cutting) is priced at ¥ 2,500. * Hub processing cost is increased “¥ 2,500” * Special pitch is fixed price “2,500 Yen” UP ● is standard pitch ○ is special pitch (95.25 / 98/100 / 101.65 / 108/110 / 114.3 / 120 / 120.65 / 130) * ○ Special holes have a fixed price of “2,500 Yen” UP ● Standard pitch ○ Special pitches (eg 3 holes, 5 holes, etc.) * Specifications and prices may change without notice. -
I have searched the internet and this forum and found no clues as to where I MIGHT find some Black (polished or unpolished lip would work) 16x9 and 16x9.5 Watanabe RS wheels. References on this forum to a "Takumi Project" have links to a long dead website. I contacted the guy selling Wats on eBay only to be told it will take 6 Months to get the 9.5s I am getting a full trim-off repaint and ZG flare install next month. I have my coilovers and adjustable struts ready. I DON'T want to spend five months with an otherwise great looking car and the american racing 14x7s that it came on Does ANYONE know where I could source a set of Watanabes in the above mentioned sizes in <2 months for <$3000 new (or even <$2000 great condition used)? Do I just have to give up, settle for Rota RKRs and enjoy a better 17" tire selection? Any tips are appreciated! Thanks!
