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1967 Datsun WRL411 Rescue and Restoration (Part 10)

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Holy crap – We’re almost to the end! We’re glad you’ve taken the time to read about our restoration, that makes it all worthwhile! With the actual running and driving thing out of the way, it was time to make it presentable. Installing the exterior trim and lights was fun. Cleaning and polishing each individual […]

1967 Datsun WRL411 Rescue and Restoration (Part 9)

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Becky and I got started early on a Saturday morning, and we had the engine in within an hour. We ran into a couple minor snags – the motor mounts on a 411 are ridiculously hard to line up properly, and I inadvertently left the speedometer drive cable off the transmission until after it was […]

1967 Datsun WRL411 Rescue and Restoration (Part 8)

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With the suspension and rolling stock completed, it was time to prepare the engine bay for installation of the new engine. Again, we wanted to keep things relatively stock in appearance, but since this wasn’t a complete frame-off restoration, things would have to be done in stages. I started off at the upper left-hand corner […]

1967 Datsun WRL411 Rescue and Restoration (Part 7)

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OK, you’re still with us – This is where it gets fun. Bex and I hope you’re enjoying reading about our restoration as much as we enjoyed doing it! The front sway bar bushings were virtually nonexistent, as time had taken its toll on them. I wanted to use polyurethane bushings here, but finding the […]

1967 Datsun WRL411 Rescue and Restoration (Part 6)

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OK, those of you who have read this far are probably thinking, “Enough already, show us the damn finished product!” Bear with me – While suspension rehab on a ’67 Datsun isn’t a “sexy” topic, I promise, you’ll like the results. Stick with us, this is getting good. The steering on the wagon had gotten […]

1967 Datsun WRL411 Rescue and Restoration (Part 5)

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Since we bought the 411, I’d always thought I’d just get her mechanically sound, and leave the “patina” of 40+ years for character. But the more we discussed it, the more we thought she deserved something better. Becky pointed out that I had already restored the interior to near-perfection, why not get the exterior looking […]

1967 Datsun WRL411 Rescue and Restoration (Part 4)

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With the interior done, we were set to put some miles on our new acquisition. Just for fun, I threw on a set of GAB Sport wheels I sourced from Japan. They were sitting around from an abandoned previous project, and they looked good on the car, and saved me from having to buy new […]

1967 Datsun WRL411 Rescue and Restoration (Part 3)

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Whenever I’ve gotten a new project, the first order of business was to completely clean it up. This applies to parts cars and full restorations alike. You really learn a lot about a vehicle by doing a full “detailing” on it, even if it’s not going to be a show car. This is where you […]

1967 Datsun WRL411 Rescue and Restoration (Part 2)

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Ever since hot rodding began, the idea was to stuff a larger engine in a small chassis. The standard 411 was powered by a 1.3-liter engine. The SSS version of these cars was equipped with the 1.6-liter engine from the SPL311 Roadster. However, the base wagon body had to be modified by the factory so […]

Classic Datsun Motorsports – Like Disneyland for Datsun Enthusiasts (part 1)

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NICOclub staffers Becky, Greg and Aaron spend the day at Classic Datsun Motorsports, also known as Datsun Heaven! Meet the man behind the business as we take you on a virtual tour…