The Official Hot Rod Thread - Part 2: No Replacement For Displacement

[churchmouse]

Pretty well! Engine started right up as soon as I hit the key. 2000-2500 for 30 mins. Needs a little tuning and adjustment. Need to make up a new clutch adjusting rod, but I’ll look at all that tomorrow.

I got the Video. Most cool.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Could be fun

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1974-datsun-v8-4-speed/6609126915.html

 

[CKW]

Could be fun

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1974-datsun-v8-4-speed/6609126915.html

Yup

 

[RustyHornet]

Could be fun

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1974-datsun-v8-4-speed/6609126915.html

Oh heck yes! All day!!

 

[RustyHornet]

I just became the worlds newest 5 speed fan! Wow what fun! That “little” Injun pulls pretty damn good with that close ratio 5 speed and 4.11. 35 miles on it so far, engine is only sounding sweeter. Will have to change out the dizzy at some point, not a damn thing right about it, cheap Chinese garbage. That TKO-600 is super smooth and easy to shift. I’m a really happy boy and I owe the half breed nova man a huge hug!

 

[churchmouse]

I just became the worlds newest 5 speed fan! Wow what fun! That “little” Injun pulls pretty damn good with that close ratio 5 speed and 4.11. 35 miles on it so far, engine is only sounding sweeter. Will have to change out the dizzy at some point, not a damn thing right about it, cheap Chinese garbage. That TKO-600 is super smooth and easy to shift. I’m a really happy boy and I owe the half breed nova man a huge hug!

 

[churchmouse]

Could be fun

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1974-datsun-v8-4-speed/6609126915.html

I would be fearful of breakage.

 

[Bigtanker]

Nice job Rusty. I love rowing the gears too. Except my truck has 10 of them.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I would be fearful of breakage.

Can’t make improvements until you find the weak links

 

[femurphy77]

Could be fun

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1974-datsun-v8-4-speed/6609126915.html

I tried finding a suitable donor for years for this very swap but couldn't find anything straight enough that didn't have a stupid price on it so I stuck to Detroit iron with factory drivelines. Easy but could get boring although in my case it's a constant barrel of laughs!

 

[RustyHornet]

Couple little things to clean up and tidy, but here she is!

Custom leather shift boot made by a friend while I stood there and watched today! That is also my original to the car Hurst shifter handle, I had to modify it slightly but it works perfect.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

That’s a deal right there

https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/1966-chevy-ii/6585359267.html

 

[RustyHornet]

Ordered a helmet so I can go racing on the tour...

 

[churchmouse]

That’s a deal right there

https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/1966-chevy-ii/6585359267.html

You bet it is.

 

[churchmouse]

Rusty...............I love it. You left all the original patina around the engine.

 

[RustyHornet]

Rusty...............I love it. You left all the original patina around the engine.

I had to! Didn’t have time to clean it all up. I had thought about scuffing it all up and painting it black under there, but priorities. I was going for that old school, yet with a modern touch. Lose the chrome, paint it black.

 

[churchmouse]

I had to! Didn’t have time to clean it all up. I had thought about scuffing it all up and painting it black under there, but priorities. I was going for that old school, yet with a modern touch. Lose the chrome, paint it black.

So you did it on purpose by accident because of time constraints.

 

[thunderchicken]

Looks really good Rusty

 

[RustyHornet]

So you did it on purpose by accident because of time constraints.

Sure. We’ll go with that.

 

[thunderchicken]

That’s a deal right there

https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/1966-chevy-ii/6585359267.html

I've seen that car run. It's a runner but could use a little tidying up but it is a very good deal