My new project. 56K warning

[Petrol]

I really don’t know how far to go with this. The plan was to sort the rust, re underseal and generally tidy it up. One thing can lead to another though and I might end up stripping it to the shell and rebuilding everything. I have been looking at shotblasting gear already
The engine has an unusual rattle. Linky
http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=208811

I have spent 2 days trying to find the problem but could really do to sort this before I decide my plan. Here’s some pics of the car and I will update this thread with my progress

The good....









The not so good











And yes that's 3 "Datsuns" on my drive now

[slider200]

nice paintwork fella

[stumitch]

Is that the undriven in OOOOhh so long S14 in the background??

[Petrol]

Is that the undriven in OOOOhh so long S14 in the background??

Just for the record.... I do take it out Pic was taken in the Dales earler this month

[Jem]

Petrol in 'owning car with rust' shocker

Looks like it's gone to a good home

[muttley]

One nice clean tailgate thats looking quite sweet, not as bad as my RED SHED, 3 datsuns beats my 2 datsuns and a merc, and no driveway, and a lot of pi$$ed of neighbours...

[stumitch]

Petrol in 'owning car with rust' shocker

Another shock headline then '' Petrols S14 goes out in March''

[Aitch]

Another shock headline then '' Petrols S14 goes out in March''

In the wet
Or was that February's trip out?

[SM]

Pete went out in the nearly dry, and had a days fun - followed by 2 days of salt removal before going back under its blanket
I'm sure Petes S13 willl soon be less rusty, I already know what parts he plans to remove clean and fix and replace, it will look like his old one quicker than you might imagine, ie not next year with the pace of most of us

[Ivor]

hope it works out for you, that s13 is very nice . the rust will take some work but im sure it'll be worth it.

[MattyGee]

That lucky s13

[Pete C]

One nice clean tailgate

Probably been repaired/replaced before, note how the "NISSAN" decal is missing from the left hand side...

Nice car Pete, keep the pics coming once the rust has been sorted

[ferretca18]

looking good mate! just out or interest how are you going to replace the bit by the suspension turret, just cut it out, cut a template and weld a new bit in? i gotta do that to mine soon on an engine out and respray weekend

[Tenman]

good stuff Pete... let me practise on my Italian scrabble then I can come and help you weld it

[Petrol]

looking good mate! just out or interest how are you going to replace the bit by the suspension turret, just cut it out, cut a template and weld a new bit in? i gotta do that to mine soon on an engine out and respray weekend

Basically yes but I bet it's not as bad as it looks when I get the wire brush on it.

Hey Paul I might hold you to that, I have just bought a MIG welder but haven't welded for some time I have also bought a shotblasting gun. Thought I would try it on a rusty strut. Car should weigh about 900Kg when I have finished



This engine rattle is doing my head in though. Would have been nice to sort that before I start on the bodywork.

[SM]

I think you should shot blast the whole car, so it looks silver, then I'll just swap one night .....

[Petrol]

Since the big ends are knacked I have decided to start stripping the car down. Took the interior out and cleaned the seats with soap powder and a sponge, left it for an hour and hosed them down. I have done this to loads of old car interiors without a problem.



This is what came out of the rear seat



Seats are almost dry and now look like this





Remote alarm needs tidying up



Tailgate is original and in superb condition - No filler Just some slight surface rust around the holes. This is the worst




Inside the tailgate is rust free



More than can be said for the spoiler



Floorpan & inner sills are in superb condition







I need...

S13 carpet
Rust free spoiler (am I dreaming )
Drivers window switch assembly
Radio CD player
Interior mirror
Sunroof seal

Next job will be strip the engine bay

[Chem200]

Petrol I'll be intrested to see the end result.

[Draven]

well i washed and claybar'ed and washed again my car today (and then polished it and it looks sh1t cos i need some swirl remover )

not quite on a par with what you've been up to though

once again serious hardcore cleaning going on

how come you need a new carpet? too fecked?

*edit*
i imagine you will be hard pushed to find a "mint" condition spoiler considering yours looks like that and your boot hasnt taken hold yet and looking at the average s13 tailgate
i'd say your best bet will probably be someone bringing one over from japan if you are going for totally standard looks or even my favourite a genuine 180sx type X spoiler

[Petrol]

well i washed and claybar'ed and washed again my car today (and then polished it and it looks sh1t cos i need some swirl remover )

not quite on a par with what you've been up to though

once again serious hardcore cleaning going on

how come you need a new carpet? too fecked?

*edit*
i imagine you will be hard pushed to find a "mint" condition spoiler considering yours looks like that and your boot hasnt taken hold yet and looking at the average s13 tailgate
i'd say your best bet will probably be someone bringing one over from japan if you are going for totally standard looks or even my favourite a genuine 180sx type X spoiler

Try some Zymol from Hellfrauds, it's good for removing swirl marks. Carpet is too fecked, it's got holes in it As for the spoiler I am pretty sure I will have to fit an aftermarket one. S14 spolier could be an option I suppose.