Kenmeri has Arrived

Hazwan · **Posted:** Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:57 pm

Moar!

darc510 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 28, 2011 5:50 am

Loving this thread, especially since you are keeping it 'pure'

keep up the great work

Norcal510 · **Posted:** Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:23 pm

Life has been really busy but a bit slow w/my personal cars. Something I've been thinking about doing for a while was changing the color of the fender flares on the c10. When the car was restored many years ago back in Japan the flares were painted a grey metallic color. It looked cool but it was time for some change.

Since I had to do some light touch-up in the beginning of the year the paint was still in good condition & was able to use that as a solid base. Cleaned them up w/some wax & grease remover & got to scuffing.

I actually kind of liked the matte finish & considered keeping like this but still went w/the black.

Second coat of black

and them done & back on the car

The metallic color played a bit of an illusion as they looked bigger in that color vs the black. I plan to change the flares in the near future but this will do for now.

More to come :tu:

Norcal510 · **Posted:** Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:30 pm

darc510 wrote:

Loving this thread, especially since you are keeping it 'pure'

keep up the great work

Thank you sir!

mazdafreak · **Posted:** Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:27 am

DrOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLL ! :O

willhaven · **Posted:** Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:18 am

Norcal510 wrote:

I LOVE this shirt. So awesome.

Norcal510 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:36 pm

So over the weekend a bunch of friends and I participated in the Anti-football run. Its an event that's held every new years day with vintage cars ranging from early 1900's and up. The sun was out which brought out I'm guessing 50 cars or more. Figured before I start full restoration on the c10 decided to take her out for one last time.

I had a blast driving up the coast with my friends and bunch of other cool cars. At one point I had a muira breathing down my back just to give you an example of the cars out that day. The drive was roughly 100 mile and all of our cars made it back with no problems. Although near the end we drove on this one stretch of road that was BRUTAL. Confirmation that its time for new coilovers.

I didn't take many pictures but my gf snapped a few pictures while riding in friends car. My friend took some more pictures I'll see if he would like to share them.

more updates soon. :tu:

uras1 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 23, 2012 5:22 am

just read all 11pages, Kenmeri is something special

Norcal510 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:42 pm

uras1 wrote:

just read all 11pages, Kenmeri is something special

Thank you

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Friday after a hard day at work I decided to fix the excessively low exhaust on the kenmeri. Sunday morning since the weather was nice figured I'd take her out for a drive.

The car drove & handled good. Lots of smooth 3rd/4th gear roads.

Saw the sign & I couldn't resist.

More updates soon.

swarf. · **Posted:** Mon Jan 30, 2012 6:46 am

just looks 'at home' in windy, mountain roads.
wonderful photos.

amorphiss · **Posted:** Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:58 am

Awesome pics. Your C110 is looking great! I love driving along Hwy 35 too.

Flauski · **Posted:** Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:45 pm

show us the new bits I sent ya installed

Norcal510 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 13, 2012 12:15 pm

swarf. wrote:

just looks 'at home' in windy, mountain roads.
wonderful photos.

Thank you, Can’t wait till I get some coilovers up front.

amorphiss wrote:

Awesome pics. Your C110 is looking great! I love driving along Hwy 35 too.

Thanks, Yes it’s an awesome road. A bit far for me but worth it. One of these sunny weekends let me know when your free so I can come visit.

Flauski wrote:

show us the new bits I sent ya installed

Will do, going to add a fresh coat of trim black & put them in the car. Hope to put them in over the long weekend. Weather permit.

Garant · **Posted:** Mon Feb 13, 2012 3:22 pm

ok, so here's the socal car i confused yours with:

by toyotageek

Mason · **Posted:** Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:49 pm

Wow, loved reading through this thread! I hope I get a chance to see either of your cars in person in the future!

rnye · **Posted:** Sun Feb 26, 2012 2:51 am

I don't know if I've already posted in this thread.. but this is probably my favorite car on the boards. I just love it.

I want one. One day..

Alex Datsun · **Posted:** Sun Feb 26, 2012 3:10 am

Oh snap for a sec i thought that was mt.tam or is it? Awesome car man.

blk180 · **Posted:** Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:57 pm

Hi
I didnt see it mentioned but what size/offset are the wheels on the Kenmeri?

Brad

Norcal510 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 28, 2012 8:55 am

Sorry for the lack of replies will update soon.

Few teaser photos :lol:

The lineup of featured cover cars.

The swap meet was amazing

Last picture is of the actual car that was driven by Gan-san in the famous Best motoring video. (R Factory) To see this car & to talk to the owner was a true honor.

More pictures when I get back from Japan. :tu:

amorphiss · **Posted:** Tue Feb 28, 2012 10:19 am

Awesome! That would be amazing to get to visit that show. What goodies did you buy at the swap meet for your hako and kenmeri?

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