Bought myself a KGC10 1972 1 owner!!!!

HS30-H · **Posted:** Tue Jan 11, 2011 6:01 am

For reference / comparison, here's what 11j x 15" with the early Hard Top works overfenders looks like. Quite a lot of wheel under there.

I think my 10j will protrude on your car if you use the stock GT-R overfenders. Can't remember the offset of the 10js off the top of my head. Will have to check....

DaveW · **Posted:** Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:22 am

notajncr wrote:

The 10j -25 offset is as big as will fit with the smaller overfender. It is close though.

Hiya

thanks for that. I see what alan means regarding tyre sizes. Im still searching for the options and theres isnt many LOL!

DaveW · **Posted:** Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:23 am

HS30-H wrote:

For reference / comparison, here's what 11j x 15" with the early Hard Top works overfenders looks like. Quite a lot of wheel under there.

I think my 10j will protrude on your car if you use the stock GT-R overfenders. Can't remember the offset of the 10js off the top of my head. Will have to check....

Hiya Alan

Thanks for the pictures and info, greatly appreciated. The rims would look great if i can get a decent tyre.

Norcal510 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:40 am

Alan,

what size tires are on those wheels?

HS30-H · **Posted:** Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:28 pm

Norcal510 wrote:

Alan,
what size tires are on those wheels?

They are 265/575-15 Dunlop ( Japan ) D37 slicks.

DaveW · **Posted:** Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:59 pm

Loads more pictures to come, been busy with work.

The Mrs insisted she got involved, so..................................

Actually the indicator lense seals came out really well LOL!

Front end slowly being peeled back.

Some battle scars behind the headlights........Obviously had a minor "off" on a circuit or hit a mountain during one of the past owners spirited drives LOL!

GT-R380 · **Posted:** Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:05 am

HS30-H wrote:

DaveW wrote:

Not too sure what make the inlet manifold is??

That's a Sanyo Kiki inlet manifold. In fact, the manifold, carbs, linkages and the triple round air filters are a complete Sanyo Sports Kit from the early to mid Seventies period.

Sanyo Kiki became more well known for using the 'SK' brand a little later....

The solid teflon bushing in the above photo has popped out of its housing on the upright. It should be secured with an 'E' clip ( which might have popped off? ) and the linkage will not be working as well as it should. Just slide it back in and see if you can stop it from coming out again. You might notice an improvement in carb balance once that's sorted.

Hi guys.
I think I nicked these images from VICTORY 50....some time ago now, but seems to be exactly as Alan explained
Regards
Jim.

kev · **Posted:** Thu Jan 13, 2011 6:53 pm

notajncr wrote:

The 10j -25 offset is as big as will fit with the smaller overfender. It is close though.

And it'll only fit with rather a lot of negative camber too, so it isn't going to work if Dave doesn't want to slam the car.

So far, so good, Dave! At least your indicator gaskets didn't turn to powder when you removed them like mine did

DaveW · **Posted:** Sat Jan 15, 2011 8:15 am

Time for the trusty heat gun to soften off the glue. Makes the job of removing rubbers and plastics easier.

The seals were modified by the last owner. A little beyond repair i think so a new set will be ordered.

Now the boot seal gets the heat gun treatment, It came off a treat so i will reuse this one.

Back panel finally exposed. In great shape.

A small repair needed due to the bumper hitting the panel. The car has had a 1/4 panel replaced in its life and way to much filler was used in the repair. This will all be dug out before we spray the car.

DaveW · **Posted:** Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:11 am

removed the scuttle panel. A little surface oxidisation.

removed the window motor covers, zero rust inside!

Inner wing tops..nice

xs10shl · **Posted:** Sat Jan 15, 2011 10:12 pm

Great stuff! Can you tell me the brand of flashlight provided?

I'd seen a newer restoration with flares, which made me wonder - did they originally come with flash lights, or flares in the holders by the passenger door? Anyone have any period pictures?

skyrine · **Posted:** Sun Jan 16, 2011 2:42 am

Mine came with a flashlight, but it is a bit different than that. It looks to be original, maybe they did a couple different style in different years.

DaveW · **Posted:** Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:56 am

Hi everyone.

Been ubber busy so havent had chance to catch up.

I found what appears to be unleaded fuel additive in the glove box. Im a bit puzzled as to why the bottles contain different coloured fluids?

Can anyone translate the kanji for me please?

HS30-H · **Posted:** Fri Feb 04, 2011 2:47 pm

DaveW wrote:

I found what appears to be unleaded fuel additive in the glove box. Im a bit puzzled as to why the bottles contain different coloured fluids?

Previous owner added a little 'Trucker's Tizer' in an emergency....?

DaveW wrote:

Can anyone translate the kanji for me please?

Just says that it belongs to/is for Ito san. Was the previous owner a Mr Ito?

DaveW · **Posted:** Tue Feb 08, 2011 1:08 pm

HS30-H wrote:

DaveW wrote:

I found what appears to be unleaded fuel additive in the glove box. Im a bit puzzled as to why the bottles contain different coloured fluids?

Previous owner added a little 'Trucker's Tizer' in an emergency....?

DaveW wrote:

Can anyone translate the kanji for me please?

Just says that it belongs to/is for Ito san. Was the previous owner a Mr Ito?

Hiya Alan, well i hope it isnt "tizer" LOL!

Anyway, a few more pictures and update.

The angle grinder kicks into action. NSR lower sill skin. Again, looks worse than it is. Outer removed. I'll grind the rest and POR treat it before fabbing up a replacment skin.

Measured up the rear arch for removal. Many thanks to Kameari Engine works Japan.

Skin and outer arch removed.

Inner tub removed ready for fresh inner arches.

Norcal510 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 08, 2011 2:00 pm

looks nice

DaveW · **Posted:** Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:12 am

just thougth i'd update this thread the car is currently have a full paint strip. Newly refurbed interior is sorted, all new exterior trim and some other nice touches. We are hoping to have it ready for JAE in the UK.

Rear arches cut out and now tubbed.

Signs of a previous battle scar

Door rust free.

Sills in A1 order.

Lower 1/4 panel in excellent shape.

Rear 1/4 has been replaced and leaded in before

Norcal510 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:14 am

Coming along :tu:

DaveW · **Posted:** Sat Jul 16, 2011 2:14 am

Almost ready for the trip to the paint shop.

DaveW · **Posted:** Thu Jul 28, 2011 6:54 am

Out with the engine

Not too shabby considering the age

Some decent underfloor shots.........Nice!!!

Stripping the engine bay back.

My Bargain wantanabe 15" X 7 with 0 offset work quite well. £100!

Bought myself a KGC10 1972 1 owner!!!!

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