1970 SPL resto finally started...
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Re: 1970 SPL resto finally started...
Was able to get some more work done this week. Primed and painted lots of parts that I had previously blasted. Some progress is better than none...
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Erik Miller
Concord, CA
1970 Datsun SPL311-29945, owned since '95. Back on the road in 2022!
1967 Mustang, 428, 5 speed
1981 VW Rabbit Truck, 1.6 turbo diesel
...Oh, and a daily driver.
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Concord, CA
1970 Datsun SPL311-29945, owned since '95. Back on the road in 2022!
1967 Mustang, 428, 5 speed
1981 VW Rabbit Truck, 1.6 turbo diesel
...Oh, and a daily driver.
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Re: 1970 SPL resto finally started...
Looking good.
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Re: 1970 SPL resto finally started...
Had a few hours to work in the garage again today. Felt good to be assembling, instead of disassembling! Baby steps...
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Erik Miller
Concord, CA
1970 Datsun SPL311-29945, owned since '95. Back on the road in 2022!
1967 Mustang, 428, 5 speed
1981 VW Rabbit Truck, 1.6 turbo diesel
...Oh, and a daily driver.
viewtopic.php?t=19067
Concord, CA
1970 Datsun SPL311-29945, owned since '95. Back on the road in 2022!
1967 Mustang, 428, 5 speed
1981 VW Rabbit Truck, 1.6 turbo diesel
...Oh, and a daily driver.
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Re: 1970 SPL resto finally started...
Quality looking work Erik!
"When all else fails, force prevails!" Ummm, we're gonna need a bigger hammer here.
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Re: 1970 SPL resto finally started...
Think how much fun and satisfaction you'll feel when you bolt those beautiful pieces on the car!
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Re: 1970 SPL resto finally started...
That looks fantastic!
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Re: 1970 SPL resto finally started...
Loving these tips! The tumbler definitely seems like a great way to do hardware, I sandblasted a bunch of hardware for my Uncle's restoration and maaan it's tough going with so many small parts. Looking forward to seeing more!
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Fuel pump
With work, the holidays and house projects, it seems like forever since I got to work on the Datsun. Spent some time yesterday cleaning the garage (!) and then got my fuel pump all reassembled with new parts and replated hardware. Looks a bit better now than it did when I pulled it off the engine.
Before:
After:
Before:
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Erik Miller
Concord, CA
1970 Datsun SPL311-29945, owned since '95. Back on the road in 2022!
1967 Mustang, 428, 5 speed
1981 VW Rabbit Truck, 1.6 turbo diesel
...Oh, and a daily driver.
viewtopic.php?t=19067
Concord, CA
1970 Datsun SPL311-29945, owned since '95. Back on the road in 2022!
1967 Mustang, 428, 5 speed
1981 VW Rabbit Truck, 1.6 turbo diesel
...Oh, and a daily driver.
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Re: 1970 SPL resto finally started...
You were able to remove and replace the lower diaphram? Some of those pumps can be rebuilt and some can not.
Looks good!
Also, double check that you have the correct spacer in, it looks thin. Very important
Looks good!
Also, double check that you have the correct spacer in, it looks thin. Very important
Sadly-Linda has passed away 2022. She was the 311's den mother and drove the first Rare-Parts ball joint project. RIP.
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Re: 1970 SPL resto finally started...
I thought the spacer looked thin once I had it off, but I bought a new one and it's the exact same thickness, 15/64".
Erik Miller
Concord, CA
1970 Datsun SPL311-29945, owned since '95. Back on the road in 2022!
1967 Mustang, 428, 5 speed
1981 VW Rabbit Truck, 1.6 turbo diesel
...Oh, and a daily driver.
viewtopic.php?t=19067
Concord, CA
1970 Datsun SPL311-29945, owned since '95. Back on the road in 2022!
1967 Mustang, 428, 5 speed
1981 VW Rabbit Truck, 1.6 turbo diesel
...Oh, and a daily driver.
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Re: 1970 SPL resto finally started...
Well, since we're under a "shelter in place" order here in the Bay Area, I've managed to spend some time working on the Datsun. Valve cover is just about done, polished and painted.
Turned out pretty nice considering how it looked after 20 years of sitting. The leaf on top is a nice touch:
Also went by Rebello before all the Corona craziness began to drop off parts and check on my engine's progress.
They ran out of Datsun blue paint, so it's black for now, but it's coming together! They are considered an "essential business" and are still operating.
Now I'm working on fixing the exhaust holes in the frame that were butchered by a torch-happy muffler shop in the 90's, prepping engine compartment for paint, etc, etc.
Hope you are all staying safe and sane out there!
Turned out pretty nice considering how it looked after 20 years of sitting. The leaf on top is a nice touch:
Also went by Rebello before all the Corona craziness began to drop off parts and check on my engine's progress.
They ran out of Datsun blue paint, so it's black for now, but it's coming together! They are considered an "essential business" and are still operating.
Now I'm working on fixing the exhaust holes in the frame that were butchered by a torch-happy muffler shop in the 90's, prepping engine compartment for paint, etc, etc.
Hope you are all staying safe and sane out there!
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Erik Miller
Concord, CA
1970 Datsun SPL311-29945, owned since '95. Back on the road in 2022!
1967 Mustang, 428, 5 speed
1981 VW Rabbit Truck, 1.6 turbo diesel
...Oh, and a daily driver.
viewtopic.php?t=19067
Concord, CA
1970 Datsun SPL311-29945, owned since '95. Back on the road in 2022!
1967 Mustang, 428, 5 speed
1981 VW Rabbit Truck, 1.6 turbo diesel
...Oh, and a daily driver.
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Re: 1970 SPL resto finally started...
cant see the pictures ?
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Re: 1970 SPL resto finally started...
That's weird. I even looked at this thread while not logged in, and I can see the pics. I wonder what that's about?
Erik Miller
Concord, CA
1970 Datsun SPL311-29945, owned since '95. Back on the road in 2022!
1967 Mustang, 428, 5 speed
1981 VW Rabbit Truck, 1.6 turbo diesel
...Oh, and a daily driver.
viewtopic.php?t=19067
Concord, CA
1970 Datsun SPL311-29945, owned since '95. Back on the road in 2022!
1967 Mustang, 428, 5 speed
1981 VW Rabbit Truck, 1.6 turbo diesel
...Oh, and a daily driver.
viewtopic.php?t=19067
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Re: 1970 SPL resto finally started...
Just a guess but I believe there is a permission's issue with you using your Google drive. None of your pictures work in this thread now. You can see them because you have the proper permission's.
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67 SRL311-00279-resto project
Stock '72 240Z-Blue
2002 Ford F250 7.3 Diesel 2WD Hauler
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
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2013 Fiat 500 Abarth
67 SRL311-00279-resto project
Stock '72 240Z-Blue
2002 Ford F250 7.3 Diesel 2WD Hauler
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
2009 Smart ForTwo Passion Coupe
2013 Fiat 500 Abarth