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04-24-2011, 08:58 PM
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1971 Datsun 240z RB25DET
After several years of on/off work this build is complete. It is not up to par with the fine work here on AF but I am excited to present it to my friend on his birthday. I wanted to build a replica of his '70 240z with an RB25DET drivetrain swap. I used the Hasegawa(body/interior) and Fujimi kits plus aftermarket bits. I tried to replicate everything visible in the engine bay like the valve cover, fuel rail, injectors, BOVs, vacuum lines, etc. Not 100% but works. I like the little touches that make the car special like the exhaust welds, decals, Porsche brakes, Recaro seats. Enjoy!
"GO GA Z" = "Go Georgia Z" WIP here: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=947722            John Morton Army   And my favorite video of this car in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmcsuTk6lV4 Last edited by 675datsun; 05-06-2011 at 07:03 PM. 
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04-25-2011, 07:27 AM
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Re: 1971 Datsun 240z RB25DET
Looking good.
I bet your friend will be happy with this build. The engine bay looks great and just like the real thing. Did you have to do a lot of scratchbuilding here (don't know the Hase and Fujimi kits, so I don't know what's in there OOB). Paintjob looks great. Would be nice to see a picture of both cars together...
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04-26-2011, 12:33 AM
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Re: 1971 Datsun 240z RB25DET
Great to see this finished. I think the quality is right up there with the best builds on AF, and the fact that its a replica of a friends car puts the cool factor over the top.
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04-26-2011, 05:33 AM
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Re: 1971 Datsun 240z RB25DET
A very smart build - I remember your WIP thread well & glad to see how well it turned out. Especially liking the comparison between 1:24 & 1:1
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04-26-2011, 01:15 PM
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Re: 1971 Datsun 240z RB25DET
Very nice build! I've watched this in the w.i.p-section closely. I'm sure that Rob (that was the owner's name?) will be happy with it. Nice ride!
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04-26-2011, 10:13 PM
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Re: 1971 Datsun 240z RB25DET
Not on par! That's bull. Great work! You really captured the look and feel of this car, and really did a GREAT job detailing it. One of the best models I've seen. Doing a detailed replica of a real 1:1 street car is a lot harder than it seems. Great work!!! Glad to see it done.
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