EvilC Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Great to see another ChampCar Series Datsun being built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmagno Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 13 hours ago, EvilC said: Great to see another ChampCar Series Datsun being built. Thanks. Working on the interior dash, etc. at the moment. I found more metal work needed as I went along which has taken much longer than expected. In reality it may be another 6 months to complete. I will post more in a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmagno Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) Made the dash out of 1/8 stainless, still need to finish, and mocked up the rear suspension. The bolt heads on the diff are putting pressure on the front factory mount. I will check on shorter head bolts or possibly purchase this from TTT https://technotoytuning.com/nissan/240z/r180r200-long-nose-front-differential-mount . After installing the Silvermine rear control arms, sway bar bushings are too short and the retaining cap sits on the control arms. Checking with Edan for a longer set of bushings available that eliminate this issue or will need to source. Decided to abandon the Wilwood brakes given the age and need for rebuild since i already had the new parts below sitting around. Working on welding up the BC Racing coilovers and mocking up the front suspension next. SILVERMINE BRAKES:1 - 15/16 master cylinder $185.001 - 240z, 260z, 280z Rear Brake Upgrade Disk Conversion Kit Front Big Brake Kit (stage 3) $395.001 - S30 Rear Disk Conversion $599.00 SUMMIT RACING: 1 - STQ-50100 FRONT ANTI-SWAYBAR $162.501 - STQ-51075 REAR ANTI-SWAYBAR $146.50 AMAZON: Quickcar Racing Products 61-6751 4-1 Gauge Panel w/5in Tach $364.95 Quickcar Racing Products 50-864 Ignition Panel $112.85 Edited March 7, 2019 by Gmagno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhm Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 The end link bushing retaining caps from Energy Suspension are flatter than the ones you're using, and may give you the additional clearance you need between the cap and the LCA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmagno Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 Found smaller washers laying around. Sourcing larger flat washers that match bushing diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmagno Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 Moving along on the suspension and engine mock up. Slow going....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jboogsthethug Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 (edited) Man I'm surprised I've never seen this, I'm looking forward to seeing this happen! Following it now for sure! Edited April 8, 2020 by Jboogsthethug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X 69 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Looking good so far, @Gmagno. Any updates, or is life still getting in the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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