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 Post subject: Re: 1979 Stanza Coupe
PostPosted: Wed May 08, 2013 11:44 pm 
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For sure i'm keeping it stock/original, paint isnt perfect but will stay as it is.
Would possibly like to get a vinyl roof at some stage to replace the original one that was taken off a few years back.
Changed the front shockers yesterday, still had the original ones in it and they were completely shot. Also noticed there wasn't much idler bush left so i ordered new ones.
Rear shockers havent arrived yet.


Bought some tune-up bits today:
Points
Condenser
Dizzy cap
Dizzy rotor
Fuel filter
Fuel hose
Oil filter
Oil
Spark plugs and leads
Gearbox Oil
Rocker cover gasket
Idler arm bushes

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Old school JDM wipers are awesome!

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I changed just the rubber as to keep the original look (instead of using the rubber and plastic)

Also noticed this in front of the radiator, home made bug-catcher to keep them out of the radiator fins, genius!

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gergory wrote:
Hey Trav, I was just thinking it might be an idea to get another set of wheels if your going to use it every day, I'd hate to damage the original wheel trims.Besides that I'm still very jealous...awsome car mate :thumbsup:
Hey mate i have thought about that, but because it's not going to be driven a whole lot i'll just keep the original ones on.
dangero wrote:
I have a lot of respect for keeping it original, it means there will be cars like this for generations to come. good work mate! you deserve alot of recognition for keeping an old car like this in factory condition.
Thanks mate! Im just glad the previous owner had so much respect for the car.
VQ-510 wrote:
Definitely keep it original, can't be many of these around at all!
Definately mate! i've only heard of a few others still kicking around and most of them are the same colour haha.

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 Post subject: Re: 1979 Stanza Coupe
PostPosted: Thu May 09, 2013 3:09 am 
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You need to not use aftermarket parts, try nissan for genuine bushes and coil and leads sounds dicky but will only add to the appeal and value as a collectors item.

It's a great car.
Shocks are hidden in the strut tubes any way.


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 Post subject: Re: 1979 Stanza Coupe
PostPosted: Thu May 09, 2013 8:46 am 
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Yeah i really dont want to use aftermarket parts but figured most of this stuff is hidden, the coil was changed by previous owner snd id like to find an original to replace it, as for leads i just grabbed whats in stock, would definately like to use the original brand. Also Nissan didn't have bushes.
I'm not going to throw out any of the parts I replace.

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 Post subject: Re: 1979 Stanza Coupe
PostPosted: Thu May 09, 2013 8:54 am 
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Smart man


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 Post subject: Re: 1979 Stanza Coupe
PostPosted: Thu May 09, 2013 10:53 am 
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Gee Trav that looks really nice, looks as good as you described when we were talking about it. Hope you keep it nice and original.

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 Post subject: Re: 1979 Stanza Coupe
PostPosted: Fri May 10, 2013 8:27 am 
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lukey73 wrote:
Gee Trav that looks really nice, looks as good as you described when we were talking about it. Hope you keep it nice and original.
Thanks mate :)
Definitely staying as stock/original as I can.

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 Post subject: Re: 1979 Stanza Coupe
PostPosted: Wed May 15, 2013 9:37 pm 
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Car needed more Beige and more granny-spec haha

NOS beige dashmat

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New oil and new plugs

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1979 Datsun Stanza GX
1982 Datsun Stanza GX
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 Post subject: Re: 1979 Stanza Coupe
PostPosted: Thu May 16, 2013 1:21 pm 
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 Post subject: Re: 1979 Stanza Coupe
PostPosted: Tue May 21, 2013 2:21 pm 
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Hi Mate

Congrats on finding a granny spec version! These are becoming hard to find these days.

If you haven’t done so already, you may like to read the story of my Stanza Coupe – same colour as yours, just not in the same spec….! See link below to my Japanese Nostalgic forum thread:

http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/forum/v ... hp?t=10085

Good luck and great decision to keep it original! :D

Cheers, Craig


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 Post subject: Re: 1979 Stanza Coupe
PostPosted: Thu Jun 06, 2013 11:35 pm 
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ex-stanzaman wrote:
Hi Mate

Congrats on finding a granny spec version! These are becoming hard to find these days.

If you haven’t done so already, you may like to read the story of my Stanza Coupe – same colour as yours, just not in the same spec….! See link below to my Japanese Nostalgic forum thread:

http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/forum/v ... hp?t=10085

Good luck and great decision to keep it original! :D

Cheers, Craig
Hey mate yeah i remember reading that a while ago :) I have wanted one of these for a while but thought i would never get the chance!

Coupe is going well, ill i needed for roadworthy was tie rod boots, idler arm bushes and to fix the demister. The car is now officially registered in my name which is good :)
I will most likely go club rego next year, i have 3 registered cars which isnt awesome haha.

Got some Granny-spec sun visors! will be cool for car shows etc.

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 Post subject: Re: 1979 Stanza Coupe
PostPosted: Fri Jun 07, 2013 12:47 am 
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Take the lukey sticker off its please. .. ruins the granny look


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 Post subject: Re: 1979 Stanza Coupe
PostPosted: Fri Jun 07, 2013 12:51 am 
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Yeah haven't got round to doing that yet, was on there when i bought it.

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 Post subject: Re: 1979 Stanza Coupe
PostPosted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:05 pm 
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Great car mate.
Hows that roadworthy going?
You know I live close by and just got my 49 year old Datto a local RWC without fuss.
Let me know if yu' need his number...


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 Post subject: Re: 1979 Stanza Coupe
PostPosted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:19 pm 
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All good mate got it done by Mick at Tyrepower Lakes Entrance, wasnt much i had to do either.

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1979 Datsun Stanza GX
1982 Datsun Stanza GX
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 Post subject: Re: 1979 Stanza Coupe
PostPosted: Wed Dec 04, 2013 4:01 pm 
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Was that you at the Alpine Rally on the weekend? I kept seeing this car but with historic plates around Lakes Entrance.

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Parts car in the driveway, RX-4 (clone) station wagon in the carport, crashed 1300 in the street.
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