Sock's Big 240sx Project Thread

[roplusbee]

Hahaa. Yeah Sock. Getting close to the really good part. I'm glad to see that the criticizing has stopped and the glorious updates have prevailed. Keep going dude, it's almost wrench time.

[JesusLikesKFC]

wow, last time i checked this thread was when u first posted, damn u came a long long way. bet u cant beat the experiance.... but then again baised on your work im sure uve had some prevously. extra couldnt hurt. didnt u buy the car for 100 and motor was a freebee?

[Sockington]

didnt u buy the car for 100 and motor was a freebee?

Yup.

[Sockington]

Got another hour or so in on the 240sx.

Rear finished up.

Rocker panel time.

Almost done sealing up the rear muffler area.(I know it ain't pretty, but that's not the point)

That's really it for now. I'm really hoping that the fiberglass coating and undercoating will be able to keep the moisture out of the car.

[ca18datsun510]

edited. Be nice or earn a vacation. - repo man

[Sockington]

get this thing on a scale, i wanna see how much crap you really added.

are you going to butcher the front too?

Probably not too much more than it lost. Thanks for being an *******. Butcher the front? Good to see you got off your high and mighty position to post in my little thread. Thank you for the honour.

Another hour into the project.

Still sealing up.

Looks bad.

I ran out of latex gloves, so I decided to grab some dust masks finally.

Sealing up another patch.

A touch more work evening **** out with fiberglass filler.

I won't be able to get out until Thursday to finish up that rocker panel. Expect updates then.

[Sneaky-Russian]

I'm new here. Just looked through this entire thread. One word: WOW! You got patience, man! If I saw smth like that I'd never even think about restoring it. Even if they paid me to take the car. Hats off here. Good luck. You got yourself another fan, mista.

[Sockington]

Basically, today was rocker panel day.

Primed. When I sand it, it'll be easy as hell to find all the low spots.

This hat used be a nice black when I started the project 140+hours ago.

And the shoes.

Started sanding down the body.

[~4N~]

Great job on that rocker panel, props!

That's a lucky 240.

[ceno]

You still are and shall continue to be my hero. This is great, really... ignore the idiots who are just jealous of your patience and dedication. They don't understand doing work for a car to make it better because mommy will just buy them a new one when their car rusts out or breaks due to childish driving.

So when you get finished with your car, want to come down here and help me with mine :P

[gogg]

For people who love this thread/project and need something to kill time between updates I have something for you. Theres a guy in sweeden doing pretty much the same thing with a 280z. His updates are in the form of videos with very very nice editing I might add. If restoration is on your cool wall then check this out!

http://www.voodoo-people.com/~daz/mull/wmv/

Forum link / MUCH larger video files:http://forums.voodoo-people.co...?t=98

[archaphil]

wow man this has me PYSCHED OUT for mine, i need to do an entire body strip down and mild panel work, nothing quite as intense as what your doing, but i have to applaud you. Your doing a great job and its only fueling the fire to do mine. cant wait for an update

-mike

[ca18datsun510]

edited. Be nice or earn a vacation. - repo man

i stand by what i say. this car is not safe. this is not the proper way to repair a badly rust damaged vehicle.

this post is giving newcomers the wrong idea.

GET A GOOD SHELL TO START OFF WITH OR FIX IT PROPERLY!!

i feel its very iresponsible of nico to let someone shocase work like this.

you say your intention is to have a car to take to the track, for autocross, drag or whatever.

you will never pass tech.

you also state its for some road use. this car is not safe for the road, and will not pass a proper safety inspection.

i love your answer to that one, you have friends who can take care of you inspection. thats good to know.

if by chance you are ever passing through new york area, let me know so i can put my car in the garage and also worn the people i care about to stay off the road.

mike miller

[Sockington]

GET A GOOD SHELL TO START OFF WITH OR FIX IT PROPERLY!!

That is the next plan next time. Again, I was stupid and bought this car for $100. If I could do it again, I would of bought a more complete car.

i feel its very iresponsible of nico to let someone shocase work like this.

I use the term "work" loosely.

you also state its for some road use. this car is not safe for the road, and will not pass a proper safety inspection.

No, I have friends who are mechanics. According to provincial law, the only rule about rust/damage is, "There can be no holes into the cabin area." It makes no mention of material used or who can repair anything. It just ensures that no exhaust fumes enter the cabin area. So yes, it will pass just fine.

i love your answer to that one, you have friends who can take care of you inspection. thats good to know.

Yes, it will pass a legitimate safety in Ontario.

if by chance you are ever passing through new york area, let me know so i can put my car in the garage and also worn the people i care about to stay off the road.

Will do.

[Sockington]

I wonder how many low spots actually exist?

Tons.

Smoothing out driver's rocker panel.

Close yet? Getting there.

Driver's side again.

Closed up.

I had to close up early today because I ran out of lightweight filler (Bondo) to smooth out the rest of the little spots. Oh well, it can wait for another day.

[Sandy sx]

Awesome. I'm going to go rebuild the 280 Z Datsun from the ground up, thats been sitting outside the garage for longer than I can remember.

>_>

<_<

ERm... Maybe not.But good work man.

[~4N~]

i stand by what i say. this car is not safe. this is not the proper way to repair a badly rust damaged vehicle.

this post is giving newcomers the wrong idea.

GET A GOOD SHELL TO START OFF WITH OR FIX IT PROPERLY!!

i feel its very iresponsible of nico to let someone shocase work like this.

you say your intention is to have a car to take to the track, for autocross, drag or whatever.

you will never pass tech.

you also state its for some road use. this car is not safe for the road, and will not pass a proper safety inspection.

i love your answer to that one, you have friends who can take care of you inspection. thats good to know.

if by chance you are ever passing through new york area, let me know so i can put my car in the garage and also worn the people i care about to stay off the road.

mike miller

An experienced person driving an 'unsafe' car is harmless compared to inexperienced people driving 'safe' cars. How much damage can a 240 cause? On the other hand, there are drunk teenage girls and senior citizens driving Hummers and huge trucks all over the place, causing accidents and even deaths, while they come out of it with minor scratches if anything.

[Darshand]

Keep it uppppp

[Bumnah]

i stand by what i say. this car is not safe. this is not the proper way to repair a badly rust damaged vehicle.

this post is giving newcomers the wrong idea.

GET A GOOD SHELL TO START OFF WITH OR FIX IT PROPERLY!!

i feel its very iresponsible of nico to let someone shocase work like this.

you say your intention is to have a car to take to the track, for autocross, drag or whatever.

you will never pass tech.

you also state its for some road use. this car is not safe for the road, and will not pass a proper safety inspection.

i love your answer to that one, you have friends who can take care of you inspection. thats good to know.

if by chance you are ever passing through new york area, let me know so i can put my car in the garage and also worn the people i care about to stay off the road.

mike miller

I thinking you're going a bit over the edge. I can agree that it's a lot of rust and may not be the most safe car on the road, but I don't think he's cutting that many corners if any. I'm not a welding expert so I can't really argue on if the way he's doing it is right or wrong, but I can tell you I've seen people that are very inexperienced fix and put on the road cars in much worse shape. I've seen people use liquid nails to attach body parts to frames. Atleast he's welding.

I also don't think many people or newcomers on NICO are going to be attempting a job like this as well.

You remind me of the simpsons episode where the monorail isn't stopping and the one lady keeps yelling "THINK OF THE CHILDREN! PLEASE SOMONE THINK OF THE CHILDREN!"

Thanks for thinking of the children.

Cheers.

[Sockington]

I've seen people use liquid nails to attach body parts to frames. Atleast he's welding.

That was my thought.

[Repo Man]

i stand by what i say. this car is not safe. this is not the proper way to repair a badly rust damaged vehicle.

this post is giving newcomers the wrong idea.

GET A GOOD SHELL TO START OFF WITH OR FIX IT PROPERLY!!

i feel its very iresponsible of nico to let someone shocase work like this.

you say your intention is to have a car to take to the track, for autocross, drag or whatever.

you will never pass tech.

you also state its for some road use. this car is not safe for the road, and will not pass a proper safety inspection.

i love your answer to that one, you have friends who can take care of you inspection. thats good to know.

if by chance you are ever passing through new york area, let me know so i can put my car in the garage and also worn the people i care about to stay off the road.

mike miller

I stand by what I say too. Don't be a troll in Sockington's thread. You have expressed your opinion quite lucidly and it is time for you to move on. Additionally, NICO has no culpability with regard to letting Sock post pics of his project. It's not like he's posting pics of a bomb he's building to unleash on FA members or anything.

Find another thread and stop jacking this one.

[Sockington]

I stand by what I say too. Don't be a troll in Sockington's thread. You have expressed your opinion quite lucidly and it is time for you to move on. Additionally, NICO has no culpability with regard to letting Sock post pics of his project. It's not like he's posting pics of a bomb he's building to unleash on FA members or anything.

Find another thread and stop jacking this one.

Thanks man. More updates first thing Monday morning. I'm putting a clutch in my 97' Altima this weekend, so that'll keep me busy.

[217zenki]

[amolao]

It's not like he's posting pics of a bomb he's building to unleash on FA members or anything.

Find another thread and stop jacking this one.

[InlineS13]

Great thread, great work, cool guy. Keep it up man. It's looking real good.

[217zenki]

Great thread, great work, cool guy. Keep it up man. It's looking real good.

edited by mod. Would you care for a vacation? -repo

[Sockington]

i stand by what i say. this car is not safe. this is not the proper way to repair a badly rust damaged vehicle.

this post is giving newcomers the wrong idea.mike miller

[Repo Man]

Antagonist.

[Sockington]

Antagonist.

Not trying to make anything worse, just saying that even if he feels the car is unsafe, I'm still going to keep working on it. Also, no hard feelings on my end.

[Repo Man]

It's cool man. I was just joshin'.