Old Blue Datsun 1200 Rebuild - Part 9

[@benjaminbenson8714]

Love the videos, and thank god its nbot just me with problem after problem! Looking forward to the race video.

[@Jbennyho]

What a challenge. I feel for you. The hopeful part is that once you get a Datsun running right it will be a very reliable race car. Before driver’s school I rebuilt my engine which had been put together much too tight by the prior owner. After driver school and each season thereafter I pulled it apart and checked it over. It looked like I had just assembled it. Use quality parts and build in extra clearances for better oiling, and torque your head and manifold bolts frequently. Put an MSD ignition in it to keep it running crisply and rid yourself of the unreliable points and condenser ignition. Enjoy the fruits of your labor and passion, Steve. How’s the TransAm book coming? as if you don’t have enough to do. Peace.

[@donbrashsux]

One of the best little engines those 1200s 👍

[@amraceway]

This car found the right owner.

[@alastairwatson3201]

Don’t beat yourself up over it! It’s an old, rare and mechanically unique bit of kit; it was always going to be a fraught build. It’s coming along nicely, I’m sure everybody else is enjoying the videos as much as I am and you’ll get there eventually. Fingers crossed for race day in January.

[@The888Redlich]

Good luck and best wishes for a fun event

[@harryoffen9592]

Its looks awesome mate. Good things take time and there always a few hurdles along. I bet you can't wait to get it back on the track.

[@docjohn5986]

Go for it! Good luck, wishing you well.

[@nl5095]

Car looks great!

[@Penguinracer]

I agree with the previous posters, don't beat yourself up. Racing cars are a complex hodge-podge of "best of breed" but often incompatible parts that always need fettling, clearancing, modifying and re-designing. That's why building racing cars costs so much and takes so long.

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Maybe 4 yrs and 6 months 😂 you forgot to say 4 😅 looks magic 🎩 ✨️ 🍻🇦🇺🦘🪃

[@Haywardrc]

Ive got a project to get done for skope at the end of jan and my car needs a full rewire and new motor set up installed new rims and allsorts. Going to be a push but that’s what motorsports all about. Now to find someone in chch that can help me learn how to rewire a car