Datsun frame strip down...

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    Anyone want to lend a hand Saturday the 21st? I want to get this thing to the powdercoating place sometime the week after. Probably start around noon. You'd probably want to bring along any 15mm or larger sockets/wrenches you've got.
     
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    I would more than likely be down for said event. Maybe even on the bike pending weather conditions.
     
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    Be safe fella, the roads are still quite sandy
     
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    My 6 cylinder makes 1250 lb/ft of torque.
    I think I might be able to come down for a little bit, I'll let you know. Otherwise I'm always up for stopping in after work for a little while as well this week to help get ahead of the rush.
     
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    Well, right now it'd just be nice to get the frame back up on its side. I can lower it down no problem, but getting it back up is somewhat of a chore. The front suspension that I intend to use is sitting on my workbench, so that could always be an afternoon affair.
     
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    My 6 cylinder makes 1250 lb/ft of torque.
    If you want I can swing by tomorrow night after work to help you out, I could be there around 5:30 or so depending on traffic
     
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    Call me up tomorrow or with a text before you get off work. I'm not sure what my schedule is going to be like tomorrow yet.
     
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    Jason, got the welder stuff today. Let me know if you want to do any of that work at all, and I could probably bring that with.
     
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    Yeah, bring it with man. We can weld until we pass out or are too drunk to see straight.
     
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    Do you need to see straight to weld straight?
     
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    were is this at pm me some info ill swing by to help
     
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    Typically, yes, when it involves body panels. Otherwise, no.
     
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    In the Shops link at the top of the forum, if you click that, its the "Readymix's Chop Shop" entry. There is a link to google maps too. If you need a phone number, I can give you one.
     
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    Do you know what size most the bolts and nuts are?
     
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    No, but I'd grab everything you've got between 15mm and 32mm in sockets and wrenches.
     
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    We're headed to your house now.
     
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    w00t!!!
     
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    And??? Progress???
     
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    Frame is stripped of everything. Ryan is coming over tomorrow morning and we're going to finish disassembly of the front suspension parts. I'll also begin chopping rust spots off the body and cutting sheetmetal to fit those spots. Hoping to haul the frame off next week to get powdercoated.
     
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    My 6 cylinder makes 1250 lb/ft of torque.
    I'd swing in to help again but I've got company coming in from out of town. I can probably start dropping in next week though if you need more help.

    You get the minivan yet?
     
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    Nope, but I got all the information for it now, that usually means delivery is a week or so away.
     
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    Pics, or it never happened.
     
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    Got the welding magnets (holders) on order Jason. Got quite a few in different sizes for different space accomidations. This weekend is packed, but next weekend might be open if your looking to take care of some of the exterior work.
     
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    I demand updates. With pictures if there has been progress...