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kseries.rookie
12th July 2012, 07:42 PM
Thought I had better get around to doing one of these and see if it would spark some interest. Also to give you all a reason to laugh at my "sweet skills" as well as to seek advice!


So as the title says, below is my 1982 KE70 Wagon. Is a 2 door model, I haven't seen many of these in the flesh around the place which is what appealed to me.


I do plan for this to be somewhat a long term project, I don't expect everything to be done overnight as I hope to do most things myself and with the help of family/friends.


Right, so plans are as follows:


Rid of rust
Front end conversion
Panel & paint
Reupholster interior (Swap brown, for black bits)
Suspension & Breaks


In regardsto the engine, it has a 4k in it with an exhaust system, twin carbs, a few other little things and also a 5 speed g/box. This will do for now, until everything else is done. I think I wil go for worked 5k but thing could change.


Enough talking, time for photos!


I didn't get many photos of it before I started ripping it to bits but heres one from the rear end


http://i39.tinypic.com/35d105i.jpg


Some cancer photos


http://i41.tinypic.com/2gw6lj7.jpg


http://i40.tinypic.com/2z3v4nb.jpg


All plated up, rookie welding but does the job!


http://i44.tinypic.com/33tggv4.jpg


All poo'd up (still obviously not finnished but have slapped some rust reventative over the top to stop moisture being absorbed)


http://i43.tinypic.com/33x7ept.jpg


http://i40.tinypic.com/maj91v.jpg


http://i42.tinypic.com/22jmgz.jpg


http://i39.tinypic.com/16ih5hw.jpg


All poo'd up (still obviously not finnished but have slapped some rust reventative over the top to stop moisture being absorbed)


http://i43.tinypic.com/33x7ept.jpg


http://i40.tinypic.com/maj91v.jpg


http://i42.tinypic.com/22jmgz.jpg


http://i39.tinypic.com/16ih5hw.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/30m1hg2.jpg


Well thats all the major rust, there is a couple of other little spots here and there.


http://i41.tinypic.com/8zmdja.jpg


Not a fan of this so off it goes


http://i44.tinypic.com/2koacp.jpg


Front end off!!


http://i46.tinypic.com/2euj286.jpg


http://i47.tinypic.com/v8lnwn.jpg


http://i47.tinypic.com/6jdjyt.jpg


This is how she sits now. I haven't had much time lately (exuses excuses I know..)


http://i49.tinypic.com/de5jls.jpg


KP and KE together.

Let me know of your thoughts. Cheers lads

kseries.rookie
12th July 2012, 07:44 PM
http://i50.tinypic.com/30vlvtf.jpg

Rust in bottom of door fixed.

Oh and new wheels to re-ferb :D

s13 james
12th July 2012, 09:17 PM
good work man

shift_rook
12th July 2012, 09:31 PM
Great work mate! Should come out well.

stahlz_ae86
12th July 2012, 09:55 PM
Wish we got more cool Jap imports like the 2 door wagon over here, you guys are lucky folks.

kseries.rookie
13th July 2012, 08:41 AM
Cheers guys - I also hope it comes out well!

I'm going to attempt to take out the other side window this weekend, strip it and see wats lurking.. I am hoping its not too bad but even if it is - always up for the challange!

Do they not have these over there? This was actually NZ Built in Thames NZ :D

anastasios
13th July 2012, 12:45 PM
are you selling that chrome front bumper?

kseries.rookie
13th July 2012, 10:19 PM
Shit man, thats the 3rd time i've had that question.. Are they hard to find in AUS or something? They're always popping up for around $80 NZD.. It may be worth the shipping depending on price over there. Cheers but no - it's not for sale. Cheers

stahlz_ae86
13th July 2012, 10:26 PM
We only got plastic bumpers over here, so they're kind of sought after. I've bought some from trademe before but 9 times out of 10 when something cool pops up for sale the seller isn't willing to send :(

kseries.rookie
14th July 2012, 02:33 PM
Ahh bugger! That sucks dude. Yeah chrome bumpers are cool.

Got a little bit of work done today, pics to follow soon ish

kseries.rookie
14th July 2012, 06:09 PM
As promised, photos to come.. just not yet :D. Does anyone know anything about putting in seat belts into the rear of these cars? Legally they don't need them - but I want to put some in.

stahlz_ae86
14th July 2012, 09:28 PM
Get some from a 4 door wagon?

kseries.rookie
14th July 2012, 11:07 PM
Get some from a 4 door wagon?

Is it that easy? I see no mounting points thats all

stahlz_ae86
14th July 2012, 11:18 PM
I'll have a look in my wagon next time I'm at my bro's block of land where the cars are, should be a hole in the "C" pillar where the belt mounts if I recall correctly. Could be different between my 2 door van (Japan built) and yours though...

kseries.rookie
15th July 2012, 09:46 AM
Sweeeet, awesome thanks dude. Ever seen/heard of hammer effect paint on a car?

stahlz_ae86
15th July 2012, 06:35 PM
http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/dcimages/2/9/5/538095.jpg

My van's have these holes in the C pillar, pretty sure the wagon seat belts mount here somehow, might need threadsetters/nutserts.

kseries.rookie
15th July 2012, 08:19 PM
Yeah im 99.9% sure mine don't have these holes ay. Appreciate it mate!

kseries.rookie
17th July 2012, 04:16 PM
Some random pics..

Scored the roofracks for free! A mates mum had them on her car 23 years ago and have been in storage since. Thoughts???


http://i45.tinypic.com/25k7clk.jpg


http://i48.tinypic.com/sqtqph.jpg


New exhaust! :D
(only have pics of tip for now)
http://i46.tinypic.com/2va1tzm.jpg


http://i47.tinypic.com/m9a6oh.jpg

kseries.rookie
21st July 2012, 05:42 PM
Right..

Busy day a Churr Bro Engineering today. Got lots done, I even managed to test out what the Hammerite Charcoal paint looks like. I have uploaded a photo below.

http://i47.tinypic.com/14ahct0.jpg

Abolsutely shit! In the sun, the colour its self looks bad fuckin' ass but.. it dried like shit (as expected). The more coats I put on, the more it looks like shit. So, back to square one with the paint. After being down the shop, umming and arring on the paint. I have decided to go with Midnight Blue - I couldnt resist not laying a little down (this is only one coat) - Not your traditional colour, but its a colour from its era so its fitting. Ignore the gold, I was just testing something.

What are your thoughts??

http://i47.tinypic.com/akwsgw.jpg

kseries.rookie
5th August 2012, 09:07 PM
Right, time for an update.

Had myself a busy weekend with Saturday doing house maintenance, helping a friend on his project R32 and consuming copious amounts of NZ's finest Indian Pale Ale.
I thought that I had better do some work on my car - keep up the motivation. I decided to attack the interior so I ripped out the carpets, seats, the door panels, the dash, and almost the roof liner. I also test fitted my Evo/GSR Recaros that I have for the wagon - which work a treat! So cumfy!

The next plan, is to take out the roof liner (so the wife can make a new one for me). Clean the crap out of the flooring. Im not going to bother with removing the deadning. Anyways, enough talking. Whats an update without a photo. Peace.

http://i48.tinypic.com/v8h1u.jpg

haveaparty
12th September 2012, 05:32 PM
2 door wagons are awesome. Trying to find windows for my van but it's hard to get a hold a ppl in nz

kseries.rookie
13th September 2012, 05:54 PM
Is it? It's not that difficult here, it's probably the accents :D. Theres a bunch of guys here man http://oldscoolautos.co.nz/ - They have a fair bit of stock, decent blokes, maybe a tad overpriced in my opinion but it's all about the supply demand man. If you get stuck dude, let me know ill see what I can arrange from my end if you are genuine.

If your on facebook, you cats should jump onto https://www.facebook.com/ABunchOfGuysWithCars
I attempt to be a photographer haha, but just learning more and more which is all that matters aha
Random picture I took of a clean looking 180sx

http://i48.tinypic.com/2ln7ri9.jpg

I'm hoping to have more of an update on the project 70 soon :)

haveaparty
13th September 2012, 08:42 PM
Yeah cheers man. I'm serious on the windows just got no idea what there worth so don't no how long it will take to get the money. I'll check out the links :)