AutoXR
AutoXR HalfDork
2/3/24 9:03 a.m.

My 72 Datsun 1200 with a Ford Zetec 2.0 and TWM ITB's mated to a Mazda RX8 6speed.  Rides on 13x7 panasports

1450 lb, empty tank. 

Why didn't I use an SR?  They're $4000 here in Canada for a engine and trans.  The Zetec was $230 with 40K on it, the RX8 Trans was $300.  Will be running it all via a microsquirt.  I can't see the ITB's having done much other than move the torque curve up and hopefully allow the rear diff to live a little longer.  I have a 1st gen LSD RX7 diff but at this point just want to get it on the road so I can move on to the 8 other projects I have on the go. 

 

 

 

AutoXR
AutoXR HalfDork
2/3/24 9:05 a.m.

jimbob_racing
jimbob_racing SuperDork
2/3/24 9:20 a.m.

More, please. 

Appleseed
Appleseed MegaDork
2/3/24 9:36 a.m.

God, that car is gorgeous.

SV reX
SV reX MegaDork
2/3/24 9:41 a.m.

SCHWEEET!

APEowner
APEowner UltraDork
2/3/24 9:52 a.m.

Wow!  So cool!  More pics please.

AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter)
AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
2/3/24 9:52 a.m.

Another beauty. You've built some outstanding rides over the years. Are they documented anywhere? 

jfryjfry
jfryjfry UltraDork
2/3/24 10:49 a.m.

Yes, I'll take two, please. 

AutoXR
AutoXR HalfDork
2/3/24 11:25 a.m.

In reply to AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) :

I don't post much online but really should start a thread or a site.  FYI I did weigh my v8 corvair as well 2767 with a full tank of gas, leather seats etc.   it's a 68 with a 2015 LT1 and a cayman S trans.  

Nitroracer (Forum Supporter)
Nitroracer (Forum Supporter) UltraDork
2/3/24 10:25 p.m.

That looks like a lot of fun!  Love the color too.

What needs done to get you out on the first test drive?

ae86andkp61 (Forum Supporter)
ae86andkp61 (Forum Supporter) SuperDork
2/3/24 10:40 p.m.

Awesome build; thanks for sharing! I'd love to see more...you should definitely start a build thread! smiley

Piguin
Piguin Reader
2/4/24 4:42 a.m.

A couple more pictures of... everything?

Pretty please?

 

Love these cars. My uncle had a stock 1200 one in red and boy would he make it dance in some back tiny roads taking us to the beach when we were kids. He got t-boned twice and fixed it both times. His son wanted to put a 2000cc engine in but eventually sold it for something more modern. Good memories.

MonstersHouse81
MonstersHouse81 New Reader
2/5/24 1:39 p.m.

The title got me, glad I clicked on the thread....  awesome stuff!  

Shavarsh
Shavarsh HalfDork
2/5/24 2:34 p.m.

Unreal. subscribed

dyintorace
dyintorace UltimaDork
2/5/24 3:00 p.m.

Wow, wow, wow...that is awesome!

Hammeringman
Hammeringman New Reader
2/5/24 3:42 p.m.

Cool! This was the first car I ever owned.  I knew absolutely nothing about anything in those days. I love what you did with this one.

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