Hey all, 1600_head wanted me to make a thread, so here it is:

Going to continually Update this post with current cars...

I also have a '72 1600. I bought it in January, simply because there isnt any rust , There are two 20cent coin sized bits that will be gone after some rust converter hits them. The L20 in the car was stuffed, as were the brakes. Here is what i have done:
1972 Datsun 1600

Engine:
1998cc L18
45mm webbers, 36mm chokes on datrally manifold
Series2 bluebird re-graphed dizzy and coil
Pacemaker extractors
Engine fully balanced including clutch
Facet Fuel pump

Driveline:
240k 5speed
4.11 R180
lightened flywheel,
6cly.exedy rally spec clutch.

Brakes:
240z twinspots on the front
Drum rear end(have r31 stuff waiting to go on)
180b booster
7/8th's master

Suspension:
Adjustable Radius rods(castor)
Adjustable Lower Control Arms(camber)
Lovell Springs
Koni Red Shocks

Electrical:
Full re-wire with circuit breakers/relays to support a halogen conversion.
VDO Tacho with internal shift light mounted in the place of the factory tacho
VDO Oil press.
VDO Water Temp.
VDO Volts.
Rebuilt 90amp alternator and starter.
Battery in boot.

I did the engine swap with a mate(It is Cam Eastwoods old motor). All parts were brand new where possible on the whole car. I got the re-wire done after my fuel pump and headlights died at 3am on Mt Baw Baw... RACV total care FTW!
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1997 Nissan Stagea RS-Four

Stock RB25det, auto
Whiteline Adjustable Swaybars
Whiteline Adjustable Castor Bushes
Whiteline Adjustable Front/Rear Camber Bushes
Bilstein shocks
Endless SS S-Sport pads
RDA Slotted rotors

-Ryan

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cant say im not jelous that sr 1600 was a true steel!!!

Good luck with it. So is "King willy" that old panel beater around the corner from nissco??







cheers

jonno

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toys:

71' datsun 1600 - the project


90' 180sx - bit of sh*t skid machine. one day sr20det donor for the 1600.

correct!

is your car at nissco much?

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Nice collection of cars you've got, was looking at that car for sale, absolute steal if you knew someone who had access to painting or was willing to wait for the the paint to dry

Looks like a nice little powerplant once you've finished with it

Nah ryan my car is never at nissco, i drove it there once.

Im usually there buying parts and getting things modified.
Havent been in a while have no moneys to put away for the project



Good to see yours when its done.


One last thing, how did you approach "king willy" when asking to get work done. When ever im there hes always busy and has barely got time to talk
lol, funny kinda guy - sweet panel beater though!!!!!! is he painting your car? i was there a little while ago and he was painting a car blue and had a blue beard


Cheers

Jonno

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toys:

71' datsun 1600 - the project


90' 180sx - bit of sh*t skid machine. one day sr20det donor for the 1600.

i will be getting randy to handle it for me
randy said to get him to get the metal work/prep then someone else to paint.

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Photos???

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1972 Datsun 1600, S14 SR20DET Engineered (204rwkW @ 17psi.)
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#SR20Datsun @SR20Datsun

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digital camera was left in a friends car two days ago, going away for the weekend so photos when i get back.

Blew the head gasket last friday, was just wear and tear, getting a custom one made up, weighing up raising the compression to 10.5:1 from the current 9.8:1

Also should have a nice new EMS 8860 next week... then wire it in, tune it, tidy up alot of sh*t on the car, and hopefully Willy will have time to do the body.

-Ryan

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a new ems? the wiring was a bit average on that as it was second hand from a smashed car i guess. how are you coing to raise compression? genuine nissan gasket is a sure fire way to be safe and it shouldn't cost too much. who's tuning and wiring it up for you?

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LAGWAGON gracefully retired... LAG 510 - the next generation

magic not going to do it, just new gasket and head stud kit for now... if i decide to rally it in the future i'll pull it down, freshen up and raise the comp. Chris @ nissco is wiring it, and most likely tuning it.

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blue car is back, went thru the hills because i havent taken it up in almost a month... love that car. new one is on hold...

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what does that mean, new one is on hold...?

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LAGWAGON gracefully retired... LAG 510 - the next generation

Means: it's going to cost me a shite load, and I have to save, so leave me alone...

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1972 Datsun 1600, S14 SR20DET Engineered (204rwkW @ 17psi.)
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#SR20Datsun @SR20Datsun

there is alot on the SR car that needs redoing... so gonna take my time.

L18 car is running again never knew plugs could stop it from running completely, ran one day, didnt the next

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