24 months of intensive restoration, and I'm almost done.

[blakt out]

Well fellas, the wait is about over. I'll be picking up the car in a few days. At that time, we're going to be taking a ton of pics, and I'll post them on here, along with video.

I can't wait. After nearly 3 years (this thread title says 24 months, and it's been 36 now!), she's almost done.

I'll be having a professional photog shoot the car this week, and I'll be sure to get that stuff up here for you all.

I'm proud to say that this car will be at the Nationals this summer, and I'm putting it in the show to see how well she can do.

Thanks so much. I can't explain how giddy I am!

[Jehannum]

Sir, it looks so good that it brings a tear to my eye.

I hope someday, that my 919 yellow will look as good.

[Carl Beck]

"Nationals"?? - - bring it to the Mitty next week!!

3 YEARS.....in a few months you'll be wondering what project you can start on next. You really do need a pure stock example in the same color to sit beside it.;-)

Fantastic Job... enjoy the ride...

Carl B.

[blakt out]

Thank you much, men.

As far as the Mitty, my business partner owns European Auto Garage here in Knoxville and they're having a big Cars & Coffee event with lots of crazy cars lined up. I think I need to go to that instead. BUT, if things change, I might just do that!

Are a ton of Z guys going to The Mitty?

[Travel'n Man]

Fantastic project!

[Montezuma]

The Mitty is having a big deal this year to the Datsun badge. I know Les is taking 4 cars to it, 3 BRE cars. Should be a great event from what I told.

[Smokey]

Congratulations on finishing your project!! I'm sure that it will do well at the Nationals, but even if it doesn't I think that you have a 10/10 winner on your hands. I'm not much on swapping engines but there is no argument that you have a very capable car here that is in every way better than the factory intended. I have enjoyed reading the progress on this car and can't wait to see the professional pics. I would love the chance to fill my lenses with this car...but I'm not quite close enough to make that happen.

[blakt out]

Smokey,

Thanks much. Where are you in NC? I'll be driving it from Wilmington up I-40 all the way to Asheville, and then through Hot Springs and into Knoxville on Friday...

Jared

Oh, at least I left the interior alone! It's all new, from Classic Datsun Motorpsports... every little thing is restored.

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[Gary in NJ]

Nice looking car. Well worth the wait and effort.

[Smokey]

Jared,

I'm in Winston-Salem, and work in Greensboro. You will probably be coming through my zone on I-40. If you see a slick top city police car on your tail, its just me checking you out.

[Murf300]

The section of I40 from Wilmington to I95 should be a blast in that thing. Have fun. I hope to see this in person one day.

Pat

[pistonsfan14]

good god, this is amazing. nice work