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[Romell R]

Great work as usual Bro. One question.... where can I get the motor with the tri carb setup. Romell

Edited by Aftashox, 09 August 2010 - 03:11 PM.

[stump]

Great work as usual Bro. One question.... where can I get the motor with the tri carb setup. Romell

Thanks Romell.
Mate, the triple carbs come in the Safari version of the Datsun. They fit on the standard head motor, same side as the stock "twin carb" set-up.
The twin-cam head is what I scratch-built. The triples mount on the opposite side of it.

[baddgass]

Great Great work.

[stump]

Great Great work.

Thanks Derrick. She's getting a spell while I work on others at the moment.

[Romell R]

Thanks Romell.
Mate, the triple carbs come in the Safari version of the Datsun. They fit on the standard head motor, same side as the stock "twin carb" set-up.
The twin-cam head is what I scratch-built. The triples mount on the opposite side of it.

thx greg.....Now get back to work! LOL!

Edited by Aftashox, 21 September 2010 - 02:20 PM.

[Cato]

She's getting a spell while I work on others at the moment.

That GT40 I hope...

[RodneyBad]

Long time no update..
What's wrong?
Engine won't turn over??
Scale gas IS hard to find, isn't it..

[stump]

Long time no update..
What's wrong?
Engine won't turn over??
Scale gas IS hard to find, isn't it..

Funny you should bring this up Rodney. I have had some dramas getting the hi-compression motor to run smoothly...............
Hey, I have actually done two nights work so far this week.....on the DATTO. Nothing worth bragging over yet, but it's a start. Been 7 months since things slowed down, time to up the antee......

Oh, Happy Birthday too mate.

Cato, sorry mate.....no GT40 progress yet. I got side tracked with the release of GT5 and what not....but I'm over that now. BACK to the bench !

[Adam144]

As an owner of a 1:1 Datsun Z with a G-Nose kit on it I am very interested in this build. Nice work!

Edited by Adam144, 04 February 2011 - 12:23 PM.

[RodneyBad]

Thanks a lot Greg.
Just watching how this build has Progressed in such Fine detail is Amazing.
Can't wait to see updates when ya get to it.

[stump]

Thanks very much Adam, glad you like it mate.

Thank you too Rodney.
Will try and get a pic or three over the course of the weekend.
The driver's "position" has been the recipient of my attention....the "race style" seat.....passenger will only get a "sport" seat, aka 240Z Safari version.
Working on getting her on wheels too....up-rated front brakes (vented and drilled) are getting fitted. Still a bit to go there...

[george 53]

Well it's about time you stepped in from that PARADISE you live in to work onna model, for a change!!! Where you been Bro? Like as if LIFE itself is MORE important than MODEL CARS! (Do I sound like some anal members? )Just glad ta see ya back atha bench, Greg. You KNOW how much i enjoy these updates from you. I've NEVER seen a 240 Z being assembled, and THIS is probably THE closest I'll EVER get! Keep it up, Bro, we still VERY interested in this build!!!

[cruz]

I am truly enjoying this phenomenal build, thanks for sharing man!!!

[81zxing280]

I hate to bring back the dead but I'm a huge nissan/datsun lover and at present building this car. But what has happened to this awesome build?!

[Davewilly]

Super cool build! Amazing detail! cant wait to see some more!!

[stump]

I hate to bring back the dead but I'm a huge nissan/datsun lover and at present building this car. But what has happened to this awesome build?!

Hey Ricky, thanks to yourself and Dave, my Datsun enthusiasm is slowly regaining momentum.

Guys, I know this build (well, 3 x 240Z builds...) is waaaay long overdue on an update, but you may be pleased to hear, things are ramping up again.
I have a container load of bits and pieces on the way, mainly a host of nuts, bolts, fittings and such so I can try to get these big boys done....
ALL 3 (maybe 4 ) will be of near equal detail, with the exception of adding working hand-brakes, opening glove compartments and the like....

There have been (and are continuing) some small changes of plans along the way, mainly concerning power plants.....Bare with me while I try and explain.

This original build, the 240ZG (OS-Giken motor) is now going to be getting a turbo-charged RB26 GTR engine. It will still be painted blue.

The "stock" 240Z build, (originally with stock motor) will now be getting the OS-Giken motor. It will be orange, to match the car that inspired the build up of the twin-cam motor.
The remainder of this build will still be "stock" with the interior coming from a ZG kit, discarding the race bits from the rally car.
The only addition to body mods will be a custom made front chin spoiler, just like the car that it is to replicate.

#3 build will be a completely stock 240ZG, with the stock engine from the kit above.... Phe-eew.....There you have it.

Really it's just a couple of simple motor swaps, but getting them ALL to work was a bigger challenge than actually building them.
Re-arranging fuel supply lines was the biggest hurdle, since most of these have been in place for a good while, it took me a while to re-think every thing...

The OS-G motor needs to have the exhaust headers rebuilt, as the glue (super glue) has deteriorated and they come apart.

The new fuel system is now completed and installed on the orange car, and looks something like this.......




The original fuel lines were left in place, as I didn't want to putty all the old mounting holes....
It also enabled me to use the "return line" and still have it as a functional line, connected to the new fuel block, draining back to the fuel tank.
The old supply line has been disabled and blocked off.


There we are.....The work bench is now in session.
Stay tuned for more as it happens, as I really hope to get the 3 of these progressing at a similar rate of assembly......
Thanks for your continued interest and following guys, I hope you like the small changes.

Cheers
Greg

[vintagedragfan]

hey stump, I hope you enjoyed your time off from building! now its time to get back to work on these bad boys! we missed ya man!! beautiful work brother!!

[cobraman]

Wow ! There is some great work going on around here.

[sportandmiah]

Very cool!

Very cool!

[beeRS]

I love this build. Good work Greg. I love the attention to detail.