my datsun 1800 c30 laurel

Eric · **Posted:** Mon May 23, 2011 11:53 am

thats nice info

stev · **Posted:** Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:26 pm

hey,the last month i had to spend some time for my s14 silvia and also for my k10 micra to get a new driving permission for the next 2 years.some swiss rules by the way!!

well,the welding jobs on the drivers side are almost done,and there is no more rust yet.i hope i can finish also the other side till august,and put the car on wheels/suspension till october because i will move my workshop!

some new pics:

stev · **Posted:** Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:43 am

whooooweeee!!
yesterday i've received my prothane parts
and let me show you what i've allready bought for the laurel.

Eric · **Posted:** Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:44 am

Nice collection of parts you've got over there!

Why are you moving your shop? Its getting to small for all Datsun parts?

stev · **Posted:** Fri Jul 01, 2011 12:48 pm

hahaha:-)
yes almost,there is also a 1982mini from a friend to restore in there. now there is no more place for my s14 as well as my next project an fc3s and its a bit too far from my home(driving 25min. one way)its not easy to find workshops in our area but now i did!!
and i hope i will find more place for the datsun parts!!and i also hope i will find more datsun parts:-)
cheers

jdmjunkies · **Posted:** Mon Jul 04, 2011 7:39 am

your work looks good, mate

you definitly have a favour for cool cars. The FC3 rotary turbo has been on my "future-plans" list for a while now

jdmjunkies · **Posted:** Fri Jul 29, 2011 10:52 am

Hi Stev,
see what the postal guy brought me today? A set of genuine JDM Laurel C30 taillights just for you

They'll need a bit of cleaning and surface-rework but otherwise they look great. will be absolutely gangster to rock this on your Car

They're so much cooler then genuine EUDM Datsun 1800 tailliights - will ship 'em out to you on tuestday. ok?

Have fun

Eric · **Posted:** Sat Jul 30, 2011 3:47 am

Sweet!

I have the same set!

The are so much cooler than stock euro lights!

stev · **Posted:** Tue Aug 02, 2011 7:17 am

ooohhhhh yeeeaahhh they definetly are!!!
the ass of my laurel will be so much sexier with these lights can't wait to have them in my hands and put them on the car.

Eric · **Posted:** Tue Aug 02, 2011 9:01 am

I cant wiat to start working on my laurel again.
I almost finished the stupid S13 that is standing in my garage, when thats done ill be working on the C30 again!

stev · **Posted:** Tue Aug 02, 2011 10:48 am

yes mate do that!!
i'm still waiting to see pictures of your laurel.

jdmjunkies · **Posted:** Wed Aug 10, 2011 10:00 am

did you get the lights?

stev · **Posted:** Thu Aug 11, 2011 9:39 am

@nils
yes i got them,and i really like them.they need some make up but not more than i expected.
thank you one more time :tu:

i also received these KC30 fender mirrors.
thanks to sharmcos
ooohwwee cant wait to have my car rollin on the streets!!

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stev · **Posted:** Sun Oct 23, 2011 7:39 am

DONE!!!finally i've moved my workshop and ready now to continue on the laurel.while i was moving i also had time to watch out and order some parts an stuff.

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springs,bushings,wheel bearings,master brakecylinder and stuff

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some manuals and sales catalogues

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jdmjunkies · **Posted:** Mon Oct 24, 2011 2:51 am

nice stuff, mate! where did you get the manuals from?
Are those whiteline springs? Did they come with CH-certificate?
Still haven't decided what type of springs i should go for. seems like so far only eibach by petitjean would be avialeble with CH-certificate.

Looking forward to see your build going on

stev · **Posted:** Mon Oct 24, 2011 1:21 pm

hey nils,
i was contacting a while ago one of the biggest datsun heads in switzerland i think.he s living not far from me and i went there to sell him some of my datsun catalogues.finally i've bought the car manual,2 brandnew corner light (nos),shift boot(very rare) and had great dissussions with him.he got a lot of parts for a lot of datsun models.i will give you the contact if you want.he also have a 240Z in condition 1 awesome car :tu:

and a lot of z parts as well
the other stuff i've bought on ebay a while ago.

these are king springs from datsport there is no certificate :td:

tojo · **Joined:** Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:42 pm **Posts:** 3

Great to see a 1800L beeing rescued. Used to own one , must be 25 years ago now.. Had it for 5 years - 200000 kms.

Was my first car so took a beating - even had it on the side a couple of times but was never long before it was fit for fight again.

Bulletproof engine and gearbox (was a bit dangerous for passangers kneecaps when aiming for reverse tho) . Killed 3 diffs so not its strongest point.
I had a pair of su carbs on for a while and have seen twin weber sidedrafts so
manifolds exist. Dont know if aftermarket or oem.

Never understood why datsun downgraded to the L engines when they had the G.
180B sss were weak compared to these

Was a great car. Mine was set upp with a stiff front end and soft rear. Handeled well.
Good luck with project. Cheers

Miguel SSS · **Posted:** Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:29 pm

More news and pics

stev · **Posted:** Wed Jan 25, 2012 2:03 pm

I'm still alive and still working on my project!! :tu:

i was in australia for 1 month and had a really good time with a lot of carwatching,sightseeing shopping and chilling of course.absolutly awesome country!!
i'd like to show you some pics.i also had a visit @ datsport just to say hallo and looking for some parts and i found some very friendly people there.i had so much fun and it was absolutely interesting to talk with barry and tracy. :tu:

would like to take him home

like this 1200 pick-up

i ve seen a lot of R30 and R31 skylines

bought a lot of australian car mags some hot wheels and DVD's

stev · **Posted:** Wed Jan 25, 2012 2:44 pm

@tojo
thanks for the input. there are not many people i know who had a c30 laurel.you are approx. nr5.

how many do you know who ever had one?
i also want to get webers on mine.but i have no experience with them.mabe my father has.he was mechanic for about 30 years,i think he knows a lot about old engines

it would be no problem to weld a custom manifold for me.its my daily business.

now back to the project!!

i thought i have finished the welding works till i ve found that:

thats what i've found under 1cm bondo!!!!

don't think about it!just cut the rusty sheet out......

and replace it!!

and don't forget the paint

at the moment i'm removing the whole undercarpaint.after that the laurel will get new undercoating and new undercarpaint.

(OMG i have to get english lessions!!and sorry about the photos i was not able to turn them on imageshack!!! :td:

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my datsun 1800 c30 laurel

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