The Vortex for Homeless Datsuns - Intervention Needed (UPDATED PICS)

[AZhitman]

Made some more progress on the interior today...

Prepped the floor for the new carpet, finished detailing the door jambs and panels, did some work on the dash / steering wheel, and refinished some other parts.

The flash makes the carpet look grey, but it's a deep black. Just finding a carpet kit for a 67 Datsun was a PITA!

















This part was fun - The seats sit on little bell-shaped pedestals. They were pretty funky after 45 years, but a couple hours on the wheel and they look sharper than they did when they were new... I made a little "jig" to hold them out of a trans bolt and a couple nuts.

Nice details like this are often overlooked, but I like the contrast against the black carpet.





I'll get more pics without the flash, it really does look better in natural light... Coming along!

[MellowZ32]

what no BRIDE seats?JK

is turning out real nice Greg!

[AZhitman]

No, but if I can find a set of Watanabes, they're going ON!!!

[MellowZ32]

coz I care!http://store.datsunspirit.com/...ID=20

[AZhitman]

Holy hell.

I paid less for the car!

[MellowZ32]

that's how I feel about most of the wheels I want for my car!

[AZhitman]

Those would rock, but I need some with a less aggressive fitment.

Need to keep it old school. Not boso.

[MellowZ32]

how about some panasports?

[AZhitman]

That's my 2nd choice, but Wats look SO much better.

[MellowZ32]

specially the R Type http://www.watanabewheel.com/products.htm

[antsloveme]

Send me the dime, you have enough cars already

[nissangirl74]

you just have no idea; I lost count a long time ago

[nissangirl74]

Hopefully they are not all rotting in a barn or something....

you have much to learn young one....

[MellowZ32]

Hi sexy woman!

[NSR_s30]

That's my 2nd choice, but Wats look SO much better.

Hey Greg you ever check out Diamond Racing wheels? They will custom make them for you and I hear they're really cheap. I'm more then likely run them on my s30.

http://www.diamondracingwheels.com/

Here's there custom section....

http://www.diamondracingwheels.com/drwcustom.html

[Urabus GodofTraction]

I'm working on offloading a Roadster and possibly the 510.

If your timetable is oh, 6 months out, contact me about the Roadster (if it drives).

[AZhitman]

It runs, but you'd be nuts to "drive" it.

It's got sketchy brakes, shot bushings, and the tires are shagged. Needs a full restoration.

Of course, the day I got it home, I threw in a battery, hit it with some starting fluid, fired it up, and blasted off through the neighborhood. Found out the brakes were pretty much useless, steering was sloppy, and tires were making horrid noises. Then I get pulled over, LOL.

Officer: "So, this car has no plates, no registration, no insurance, no proof that you're the owner, no brake lights, no turn signals, the tires are bald, it's wandering all over the road, it's leaking something, and it smells like it's on fire."Me: "Yes sir. Pretty much."Officer: "Get this thing the HELL off the roads. Have a nice day."

[Urabus GodofTraction]

It runs, but you'd be nuts to "drive" it.

It's got sketchy brakes, shot bushings, and the tires are shagged. Needs a full restoration.

Of course, the day I got it home, I threw in a battery, hit it with some starting fluid, fired it up, and blasted off through the neighborhood. Found out the brakes were pretty much useless, steering was sloppy, and tires were making horrid noises. Then I get pulled over, LOL.

Officer: "So, this car has no plates, no registration, no insurance, no proof that you're the owner, no brake lights, no turn signals, the tires are bald, it's wandering all over the road, it's leaking something, and it smells like it's on fire."Me: "Yes sir. Pretty much."Officer: "Get this thing the HELL off the roads. Have a nice day."

Well, damn.

[Logan76]

^ LMAO.

Greg how do you always get away with s***? All your stories you never get a ticket. lucky you.

[Loki]

When I get pulled over in Phoenix the first thing I'll say to the officer is "I know Greg Childs".

"Move along, sir."

[f1seb]

Guys, these things are out there - You just gotta do your homework.

They're not expensive, they're easy to work on, will run forever, and best of all - they're INCREASING in value.

Every single nice non rusted 240z I found people want over 10k for them.....That's too expensive for me.

[MellowZ32]

I know. I find it depressing that I can afford a s30!

[AZhitman]

Every single nice non rusted 240z I found people want over 10k for them.....That's too expensive for me.

Let me find you one. They're all over AZ... Cheap.

Shipping to NY is like $1K.

[Mr1der]

mmm S30...

I'm gonna need you to find me one in a few years...that I can fly out to pick up and drive home...that'd be a sweet road trip.

[AZhitman]

Got the 411 interior finished... Pics tonight.

Time to drop the front end on Roadster springs and start on the exterior.

[NSR_s30]

You're my hero.

[AZhitman]

The interior work is finished, with the exception of the front seats. I need to find an upholstery person to redo them in the same material, but that'll have to wait a bit.

It's pretty hard to take pics of a black interior, but you get the idea. The sound deadening really transforms the driving experience - The car feels much more solid, and road noise is damn near nil... It's nice and quiet inside, almost like a new car!

Check out the ashtrays - One on the top center of the dash, and one on the back of the passenger seat - SO cool!!!













...and, here's Alice chillin' in the garage with Jezebel and Marilyn.

[Logan76]

alice...mmmmmmmm......

[AZhitman]

Got the front end lowered this morning.... Roadster springs bring the front end down even with the rear, and she looks SWEET as hell now.

Pics as soon as I get back from my road trip.

[MellowZ32]

I love your 'vert more than I love jailbait!