In the meantime...

Winter is at its best, or worst if i may deciede. Few days were good for fixing Z but then again the temperatures drop below -20C and the garage is super cold. Luckily it has been the most driest winter i've ever experienced, good for the Z.
I've managed to replace the passenger side tie rod end but the drivers side is stuck. REALLY stuck. Also some parts have arrived from US of A. New quarter panels (old ones are busted and have holes) and some other small stuff.
I think Goldie needs a new radiator, old copper one cant get rid of all the heat. If someone has few extra bucks (or new radiator!), you could donate them for good cause :D
Im gonna do some heavy driving next summer so heat dispersion must be optimal. First i was like "if its not original, im not going to use it!" But now im going to the direction of "if it helps my Z to stay on the road longer, im in". You get the point. If someone has experience about the difference of aluminum and original copper (or brass?) radiators, tell me!

Bye bye Daimi

This post is dedicated to our belowed dog, that died last night. We didnt want this to happen but her pain was so great that she was put to sleep forever. We love you and miss you, you'll live on our hearts forever.

Mini Z and other stuff

My lovely wife got me this nice miniature Z so i took few photos with "big brother". I also like to introduce my DIY emission control patent. I couldn't get the air gallery off(that suppose to be the right term) from the exhaust manifold so i just closed it. It doesn't affect drivability in any way, it's just plain ugly :D Someday i'll remove that piece but in order to do that carbs etc. must be drawn out. Added few closeups, Z's are beautiful no matter what angle you shoot them. Oh yes, i have new fuel pump also.

Something to do

Well as i told in previous posts, winter has arrived and driving season is officially over for Z. Now it's THE most dangerous (and fun) driving season as the roads are ultra slippery. That means either you'll drive very carefully or take all the fun you can get! Narrow forest roads are the best place to practice rally driving this time of year, there's little options for you: drive well or hit the tree. Of course no one forces you to do that, but there is lot of young blokes testing their skills on the road.

Anyways, i ordered some parts wich i intend to change soon, before January. Tie rods were little worn out as were rubber boots. I decieded to put "power steering" in to my Z by changing the worn out steering coupler to brand new ABS-plastic one.

Saturday shopping

Naa i just got nothing to do so i shopped few images. Maybe i'll take some photos IF the weather clears someday. Enjoy.

Well here it is! My other Datsun. I use to drive this little car for 3,5 years. It had many problems but mostly they were caused by stupid owner. I didn't know heck about cars back then. It lacked basic maintenance but STILL it keeps running! Again i was amazed how this little Nippon started alive, i just put some high octane gas on tank, added little oil and charged battery. It actually started faster than Z normally!! And it has been standing for years! And it moved too :D Of course the odours were something beyond imagination, it's been on there for almost 5 so.. Still, every electric apparatus worked as should, radio was loud and clear, all the gauges work.. Everything is ok EXCEPT the infamous RUST. Wheel arches are totally busted, i cant even imagine what it looks like under the car (though it has been over sand all the time)

When i got enough time and money, i will sandblast the whole damn thing and rebuild it. Now i just start to dismantle it piece by piece, hoping that someday it is ready.

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The matress holder

Few days ago we decieded to clean the garage as it is suited for 2 cars. The other half is full of stuff that we are 1)never going to use 2)use it maybe 2 times a year 3)stuff that nobody knows how to use 4)just plain trash. If someone wants to buy a old school dining table or good'ol cathode ray TV, just call me.

Eventually we got rid of the trahs part and stuffed all the unnecessary crap in the corner. Now there is room to have a disco party! Maybe tommorrow we deciede to clean the THIRD garage. Previous owner was farsighted when he built 3 garages instead of none. Well he was a rally driver so.. Now there is so called "bachelor-box" in the garage. All i need is fridge full of beer

We gotta make room as the little brother is coming home. Not MY little brother but 240z's. Im gonna bring the 150Y home.