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boost_dependent · 04-25-2013, 01:51 PM

Why not make a Datsun 240Z (S30) drift like a Nissan 240SX (S13)?

I started this project almost 2 years ago. Prior to this I have had no welding or fabrication experience at all. I suppose, for what I had in mind, I didn't realize what I was getting myself into. I wanted to do this build in my own way and make as much of the parts as I could as well as do all of the welding and fab myself. Plus, this is all being done in a 1-car garage in my spare time on a super low budget. Most of the steel I have used has been scrap metal or things I traded for etc. I've even been using a harbor freight flux core welder that I got at a flea market. I wanted to use all of the S13 suspension components that I could, and I have used them all! I have fabbed in an S13 rear subframe and complete IRS setup in the datsun in my own way all with floor jacks and jack stands. No rotisserie here. I have also fabbed in the S13 crossmember so I can just bolt on all the S13 suspension components, rack, etc. Also, I'm using the redtop SR motor. In order to achieve all of this, I had to relocate the suspension mounts/strut towers 7.5" forward effectively extending the wheelbase to 98.2". I have created my own strut towers for this as well. Here in the last week or so I have been working out a deal to get a used Lincoln mig welder.

You can follow this build on its own facebook page here:
https://www.facebook.com/ProjectSR71

Just a few latest photos:

nextproject · 04-25-2013, 02:12 PM

Props to you for undertaking such a dramatic transformation. It'll be interesting to see the outcome, although im sure the finished product will be a long ways off. This sucker will be noticeably longer than any other z, i would recommend some flares of some sort, with a wider track to offset the increase in wheelbase. This is what home-built hotrods are all about!

boost_dependent · 04-25-2013, 02:31 PM

Thanks! And of course this thing will have flares. I haven't even touched the body work on this thing. The fenders still need to get extended as well.

boost_dependent · 04-25-2013, 08:22 PM

If you want detailed photo documentation on the build, I have hundreds of photos on the facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/ProjectSR71

You can also view all of these photos on my site here:
(warning, there are hundreds and they are in chronological order)
SR-71 - Nostalgic Imaging -- Photography by Kenny Alexander

boost_dependent · 04-27-2013, 01:22 PM

boost_dependent · 04-27-2013, 01:24 PM

SR-71 Time-Lapse Test - YouTube

jr_ss · 04-27-2013, 02:33 PM

Interesting build, wrong place for it to be though. We have a builds section strictly for this type of thing. Ask the mods to move it otherwise it may be locked up.

boost_dependent · 04-27-2013, 03:01 PM

Yeah, and I tried posting it twice to the Builds section and after 72 hours with it still not showing up...I found the Z section and posted it right up. If a mod wants to move this post to the Builds section that would be great!

future · 04-27-2013, 04:07 PM

Wish you posted the full build on here. Shit looks intense

04-25-2013, 01:51 PM	#1
boost_dependent Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pensacola, FL Age: 40 Posts: 61 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Project: SR-71 (Datsun 240Z/S13) Why not make a Datsun 240Z (S30) drift like a Nissan 240SX (S13)? I started this project almost 2 years ago. Prior to this I have had no welding or fabrication experience at all. I suppose, for what I had in mind, I didn't realize what I was getting myself into. I wanted to do this build in my own way and make as much of the parts as I could as well as do all of the welding and fab myself. Plus, this is all being done in a 1-car garage in my spare time on a super low budget. Most of the steel I have used has been scrap metal or things I traded for etc. I've even been using a harbor freight flux core welder that I got at a flea market. I wanted to use all of the S13 suspension components that I could, and I have used them all! I have fabbed in an S13 rear subframe and complete IRS setup in the datsun in my own way all with floor jacks and jack stands. No rotisserie here. I have also fabbed in the S13 crossmember so I can just bolt on all the S13 suspension components, rack, etc. Also, I'm using the redtop SR motor. In order to achieve all of this, I had to relocate the suspension mounts/strut towers 7.5" forward effectively extending the wheelbase to 98.2". I have created my own strut towers for this as well. Here in the last week or so I have been working out a deal to get a used Lincoln mig welder. You can follow this build on its own facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectSR71 Just a few latest photos: __________________ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectSR71 http://www.nostalgicimaging.com/

04-25-2013, 02:31 PM	#3
boost_dependent Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pensacola, FL Age: 40 Posts: 61 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks! And of course this thing will have flares. I haven't even touched the body work on this thing. The fenders still need to get extended as well. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectSR71 http://www.nostalgicimaging.com/

04-25-2013, 08:22 PM	#4
boost_dependent Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pensacola, FL Age: 40 Posts: 61 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you want detailed photo documentation on the build, I have hundreds of photos on the facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ProjectSR71 You can also view all of these photos on my site here: (warning, there are hundreds and they are in chronological order) SR-71 - Nostalgic Imaging -- Photography by Kenny Alexander __________________ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectSR71 http://www.nostalgicimaging.com/

04-27-2013, 01:22 PM	#5
boost_dependent Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pensacola, FL Age: 40 Posts: 61 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	__________________ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectSR71 http://www.nostalgicimaging.com/

04-27-2013, 01:24 PM	#6
boost_dependent Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pensacola, FL Age: 40 Posts: 61 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	SR-71 Time-Lapse Test - YouTube __________________ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectSR71 http://www.nostalgicimaging.com/

04-25-2013, 02:12 PM	#2
nextproject Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Age: 40 Posts: 277 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Props to you for undertaking such a dramatic transformation. It'll be interesting to see the outcome, although im sure the finished product will be a long ways off. This sucker will be noticeably longer than any other z, i would recommend some flares of some sort, with a wider track to offset the increase in wheelbase. This is what home-built hotrods are all about!

04-27-2013, 02:33 PM	#7
jr_ss Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pa Posts: 6,056 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	Interesting build, wrong place for it to be though. We have a builds section strictly for this type of thing. Ask the mods to move it otherwise it may be locked up. __________________ My SR20VET

04-27-2013, 03:01 PM	#8
boost_dependent Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pensacola, FL Age: 40 Posts: 61 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, and I tried posting it twice to the Builds section and after 72 hours with it still not showing up...I found the Z section and posted it right up. If a mod wants to move this post to the Builds section that would be great! __________________ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectSR71 http://www.nostalgicimaging.com/

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