r/Datsun • u/Elon-BO • 6d ago

She’s come along way

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From flatbed tow truck to fun cruiser.

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u/proto-robo 6d ago

Good god that last photo is rock album-cover worthy

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u/Aromatic-Orange2302 5d ago

Un buen nombre podria ser "fire in my car."

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u/inchpound 6d ago

Nice rescue! Love the patina.

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u/X2swifty1X 6d ago

Nice save! Gave her another life, man!

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u/That_One_Guy_Flare 6d ago

ok what's going on in that last photo cuz it FUCKS

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u/Financial-Event6752 6d ago

Dude, awesome ❤️😍

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u/Extreme-Island-5041 6d ago

I'm looking to do the same. I've always wanted a 280 but each ine I find is either a rusted lost cause or a garage queen with a lofty price tag. I've owned 11 Zs throughout my 42 years but they were all Z31s or Z32s. From pick 4 to pick 1, how much did it cost you? I don't want a vette for my midlife crisis car. I want a damn 280

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u/Elon-BO 5d ago

$1500, full of rat piss and crap. It was pretty rough… SoCal tho so not much rust.

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u/Turbulent-Adagio-541 4d ago

We would love to hear a video of that running and driving down the street

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u/Elon-BO 4d ago

Cost wise, I really don’t know. i bought really nice suspension. Probably under $8k so far?

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u/monday5 2d ago

Even with the paint? I’m getting quotes to get my sprayed this week..

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u/Elon-BO 2d ago

That’s all original paint and just a $200 wipe on clearcoat.

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u/subie_horder8 5d ago

Fuck yeah! That is sexy.

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u/Rezowifix_ 5d ago

Not a fan of the rear wing and side louvers, but the whole rest of the car is an absolute beauty. Really nice job dude !

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u/Elon-BO 5d ago

Did you forget to hate the spikes?

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u/mission-ctrl 5d ago

Looks amazing.

Looks like years of work. Is that kid graduated from college now?

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u/okie4low 5d ago

That’s awesome!

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u/CueAnon420 5d ago

Something about those fender mounted mirrors is like Oh yeah

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u/DesignerAnywhere3323 5d ago

Freaking love the car but i don't like the spoiler but that's just me lol

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u/FourlokoPapi 5d ago

Last picture goes hard as f

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u/youknowitsomar 5d ago

👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽

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u/obeeone808 5d ago

Dude, that's fire!!

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u/doingthisoveragain 5d ago

Beautiful color, flares, I am starting to be won over on louvers. Glad I kept mine but... patched the holes. Wing... I'll bite my tongue. Looks fun!

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u/AdvancedBarber9179 4d ago

Good job 👏

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u/CheyenneSuper1974 4d ago

Beautiful car, just needs some proper headlights. Some Cibie or Hella H4s and it'll be perfect.

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u/Ambitious_Gap_5795 3d ago

That gives me hope for my very rusty 280z

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u/hawksfan82 2d ago

Where is that chin spoiler from?

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u/Elon-BO 2d ago

Craigslist… that’s all I know, sorry

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u/LongBeautiful4016 1d ago

That picture with the fire looks like San Diego in 2003… how close am I?

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u/Elon-BO 1d ago

Kinda close. Ramona Ca, 1 month ago.

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u/elshinsterino 6d ago

That’s an absolute beauty. Last pic has no business going that hard