z-ya Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 (edited) I am restoring this 1200 that has a long racing history. I have log books since 1976, and it appears to have never been registered for the street. Currently in rough shape, but it's all there. Last raced in SCCA GT-5. I plan on running it in vintage and also time trials. I'm currently working on the body. I'll post more pics when it's painted. Edited June 6, 2012 by z-ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Just in case you hadn't seen any of my previous posts about sliders for leaf springs, you might want to check them out assuming they're legal. Reduces stiction, locates the axle a lot better, rear end doesn't stinkbug when you hit the brakes, really really nice improvement when I autoxed my pickup way back when. I had mine on weight jacks too. Sorry if you've seen post from me this 20 times... http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway-Heavy-Duty-Leaf-Spring-Sliders,5817.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 Hi Jon, The car essentially has the same suspension as described in the document attached below. In addition it also has a horizontal control rod to keep the diff from moving side to side. I' not changing anything in the suspension until I drive it first. Lots of work to do before that happens.... It's a pretty neat car with all the period correct goodies. 1200compsusp.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank280zx Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I like it allot! every visit i make to hybrd makes me want to make progress on my datsun racer !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 (edited) it's painted now, and starting to come together: I plan on doing vintage racing and the occasional time trial with it. Edited December 13, 2012 by z-ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Taking it to a track day in October. Going to the alignment shop tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) Video of engine: http://youtu.be/zEt7p8en15s Edited September 23, 2013 by z-ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 It's so cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Miata eater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelsonian Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I'm digging that car z-ya. There is a yellow 72' or 73' with bubble flairs and Libre's that is local to me, and I enjoy watching it every time I see it go by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 More photos: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger280zx Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 In typical z-ya fashion, you have produced a handsome classic vintage racing Datsun. Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 It keeps me out of trouble... More pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowlerMonkey Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Is this the one that used to run NE division races at summit point in the late 1980s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 There's one like that for sale in the Bay Area starting bid $1800... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 Is this the one that used to run NE division races at summit point in the late 1980s? No, this spent most of it's racing life in Colorado. It was a C Sedan in 76' according to the log books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share Posted June 7, 2014 Finally got it on the track. Did a time trial last weekend. Still needs sorting, but it is really fun to drive. http://trackattackapp.com/?raceid=9bd0f97c-1aff-41ab-9ea9-e45c79ce7340&lapid=2ce4ad56-4a54-4a52-8198-4a4279c48c43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelsonian Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Looks like a lot of fun. I'm having trouble viewing the video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Cool project. Glad to see you got it to the track! jt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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