a little while between updates.. some progress..

paint has started. Need final polish, some paint in the boot and fitting of the panels...

Colour is commodore red. It looks more orange in these pics, but does look red in the flesh.









quite happy with the finish of the roof...

Getting there mate!

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1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe
1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe Project
1979 Datsun Stanza GX
1982 Datsun Stanza GX
1966 Nissan Cedric Custom Six
1972 Volkswagen Beetle
1974 Toyota Landcruiser Stallion (SWB)
EziAutoParts

bit of a sneak peak at the trim too...

Woooowww, snazzy

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1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe
1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe Project
1979 Datsun Stanza GX
1982 Datsun Stanza GX
1966 Nissan Cedric Custom Six
1972 Volkswagen Beetle
1974 Toyota Landcruiser Stallion (SWB)
EziAutoParts

front seats and some dynamat done...

LOVE the trim, I've been thinking about doing something similar to mine when I get to the interior. Are you doing the diamond pattern on the door trims too?

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build-threads.com

Yep, there is a little diamond trim on the door cards too.

back seats and carpet in... wheel well trims done. parcel shelf done.



Hood lining in (still the fittings to go). Probably shouldn't have kept that folded up for 2 years. The creases should go over time, especially with some hot days... Apparently a light going over with the heat gun will get rid of them, but it can make the lining brittle. Anyway, it's not really too noticeable.

What brand headlining and carpet did you get?

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1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe
1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe Project
1979 Datsun Stanza GX
1982 Datsun Stanza GX
1966 Nissan Cedric Custom Six
1972 Volkswagen Beetle
1974 Toyota Landcruiser Stallion (SWB)
EziAutoParts

as i said i bought the headliner years ago... this is the business card.. in the US somewhere





carpet was also bought years ago. Knox auto carpets from ebay i think.

Looking very nice Tom. I was always a fan of this car being black but the red definately suits it too. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished result.

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green200b - aka Alistair

The fleet:

Australia:
'80 200B GX - the green200b - hibernating
'81 RX-7 - 12A extend port - daily
'74 RX-2 - 13B bridgeport - cruiser

Europe:
'93 200SX - CA18DET - tourer

thought i'd post an old pic for self-motivation.

Datsun is back out of the shed and will be progressing soon!

hey mate,

are you in any way interested in selling the old front bench seat?

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1969 Datsun 510 2 Door Sedam - FJ20ET, GT2876R, Haltech, R200 (Street Car All Rounder)
1981 Datsun 910 Bluebird GX Sedan - VQ30DET, GT35R, Jatco (Project Drag - Street 10sec Car)
2011 VW Amarok Highline TD400i

Sorry 2DoorTim, sold it a while ago...

here's some more self motivation pics from a while ago...

Thanks anyway mate, the car looks awesome!

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1969 Datsun 510 2 Door Sedam - FJ20ET, GT2876R, Haltech, R200 (Street Car All Rounder)
1981 Datsun 910 Bluebird GX Sedan - VQ30DET, GT35R, Jatco (Project Drag - Street 10sec Car)
2011 VW Amarok Highline TD400i

Some progress... getting someone else to do it does feel like cheating a little... but.

engine in.
Datsport r31 struts in.



I must say, the overall quality of these looks pretty good, but i'm disappointed with the 'x-factor' or calliper clearance required for these struts. My +25 14x6.5 watanabes don't get close to fitting. The main reason i went for these over the r32/r33 ones was to fit the 14" rims... going to have to machine the calliper or wheel to make them fit i think..



on the ground with some 25mm bolt on spacers... not too sure how i'm going to get the guards on...