New Member, Old Skyline

[harvo]

Hi all, I've been poking around the forum for the last week or so doing some research on the old Skylines.

I've been having some trouble with my current car (think the ecu is on the way out) so have been looking for a cheap daily and came across an old Datto Skyline for the right price, being free

Its been sitting for 18 months or so but was running well apart from an apparent "electrical problem" with the carby?

I'm going to try and get it going next weekend but was wondering what type of carby they have, and whats a good but cheap alternative if it's no good.

Also wondering if these things have any common problems that might need attention.

Sorry should have said, I'm not sure of the exact model but it's a 2 door and looks like this thing.

Thanks in advance,

Dan

Edited September 7, 2008 by harvo

[coupe72001]

You found a 1978 Datsun Skyline C210 coupe for free! Bloody hell - that's a score - they are getting very hard to find in any shape nowadays. If it still has the original alloy wheels, radio, tape player and is a manual, you are doing extremely well!

As for the carby - the single throat carby on your car can be easily unbolted and totally reco'd for little more than pocket change by your local carby place. Popular carby swaps are grabbing the round topped twin carbies + manifold from the 240z (hitachi, daf, or english SU), tripple-webbers if you have some serious cash, or the factory fuel injection system from the later models; C211, or R30 (too complex for me!)

Let me know if you need any parts or help with the project. Post a picture if you get a chance too. Cheers

[passin ewe]

Harvo, is it the one here in Perth that was in the Quokka?

[babyskyline]

Really good find. I have a soft spot for the oldies.

Post up some pics for all to see when you get a chance

[harvo]

You found a 1978 Datsun Skyline C210 coupe for free! Bloody hell - that's a score - they are getting very hard to find in any shape nowadays. If it still has the original alloy wheels, radio, tape player and is a manual, you are doing extremely well!

As for the carby - the single throat carby on your car can be easily unbolted and totally reco'd for little more than pocket change by your local carby place. Popular carby swaps are grabbing the round topped twin carbies + manifold from the 240z (hitachi, daf, or english SU), tripple-webbers if you have some serious cash, or the factory fuel injection system from the later models; C211, or R30 (too complex for me!)

Let me know if you need any parts or help with the project. Post a picture if you get a chance too. Cheers

Thanks guys, it's actually my cousins car(don't think he really knows what he's got)

The grass was pretty deep around the car but the wheels look a lot like the ones in the top post, as for the stereo I'm not sure but it's a manual. The body seems to be in fair shape for it's vintage but it will need a fresh coat of paint if I can convince my better half Looks to be a light metallic green kinda like the hot house green from the commonwhore?

I just want to get it rego'ed for now and maybe look at fixing her up some later on. Have just dropped the rego on my latest project a KE70 corolla wagon with 180rw/kw 4agte that has lots of goodies hanging off it waiting for a new home

Harvo, is it the one here in Perth that was in the Quokka?

Nah mate, I'm on the other side of the country, NSW.

Really good find. I have a soft spot for the oldies.

Post up some pics for all to see when you get a chance

Will do, I'm going to pick her up on the week end.

Cheers Dan

[coupe72001]

A mint green coupe with a black interior? Very, very nice. I actually bought one from a SAU member in Sydney, then had a small lapse of sanity and passed it on to a mate in Tasmania who is doing an RB25 conversion on it! Should have kept it for a rainy day...

[harvo]

It's not mint, but yeah, green with black interior

Mmmmmm an RB something would be nice or maybe a carby turbo set-up with the high flowed T3/T4 hanging off of my 4age

Edited September 8, 2008 by harvo

[DAS KAMU]

I always have $$$ if someone wants to palm off there medievil skyline to me:)

[harvo]

I always have $$ if someone wants to palm off there medievil skyline to me:)

Wow, I've only been here a week and it's already sold 3 times over.

Sorry mate, not for sale as yet.

Dan

[DAS KAMU]

lol keep me in mind when you selling huh:)

[harvo]

So I picked up the skyline today and have been giving it some love to try and get it going.

Started up fairly well with a new battery and a shot of fuel down the carby but the starter motor is tired, needs a good whack every now and then. Might just need a relay to got some more juice to it.

There was no fluid in the clutch reservoir (or brakes but that's for another day) I topped it up, bleed the system, fired her up and still can't select a gear but the slave cylinder was moving the clutch fork. Could something be seized or stuck or could the clutch fork be cracked and bent? happened on an old escort I had. anything else to check for? Is there a way to adjust it some how?

Couple of shitty pics, will get some better ones tomorrow

Cheers Dan

[coupe72001]

Not to sure about the mechanical problem - your clutch fork theory sounds good. Could be a problem in the box itself, too.

Your car is the factory green and black (don't know about that pin-stripe though). It has the original radio, cassette, gear knob, steering wheel and alloys... All very hard to find stuff.

I would look for another car (r30, 280zx, 240k, 240-280c) with a good engine and box and just swap the whole lot complete. L24 engines are worth almost nothing. If you find an L28 for a good price, all the better for you!

Good luck with it - It's an unreal base for a project - and you shouldn't need to throw huge dollars at it either.

[DAS KAMU]

So I picked up the skyline today and have been giving it some love to try and get it going.

Started up fairly well with a new battery and a shot of fuel down the carby but the starter motor is tired, needs a good whack every now and then. Might just need a relay to got some more juice to it.

There was no fluid in the clutch reservoir (or brakes but that's for another day) I topped it up, bleed the system, fired her up and still can't select a gear but the slave cylinder was moving the clutch fork. Could something be seized or stuck or could the clutch fork be cracked and bent? happened on an old escort I had. anything else to check for? Is there a way to adjust it some how?

Couple of shitty pics, will get some better ones tomorrow

Cheers Dan

pm me if you feel the need to sell it

cash waiting

[harvo]

Will do champ, gotta give it a good clean-up.

Striped and cleaned the starter yesterday, will re-assemble and fit it back up tonight. Try and get the clutch moving too, sucks to have no gears

PS: Anyone got a spare driver side mirror?

Cheers Dan

[coupe72001]

Sure. They came with a few different types. I'll have a look in the garage and see what I have. Ill post some pics and you can have a look.

[harvo]

Thanks mate,

I found the rest of the mirror in the back when I cleaned it out earlier (was side swiped hence the white scuff along the side of it in the second pic) it's still straight tho, anyway, I glued? the 2 pieces back together with copious amounts of metal-mend but I don't know how long that will last.

And another question? what other models can I poach parts off like a new starter motor or a clutch kit to suit the L24? or what models share the same clutch so I can order a new one if needed?

I can imagine what they'd say if I asked for one for a Datsun Skyline (I live in a small town)

Sorry for all the Q's and thanks for all your help

Cheers Dan

[DAS KAMU]

Thanks mate,

I found the rest of the mirror in the back when I cleaned it out earlier (was side swiped hence the white scuff along the side of it in the second pic) it's still straight tho, anyway, I glued? the 2 pieces back together with copious amounts of metal-mend but I don't know how long that will last.

And another question? what other models can I poach parts off like a new starter motor or a clutch kit to suit the L24? or what models share the same clutch so I can order a new one if needed?

I can imagine what they'd say if I asked for one for a Datsun Skyline (I live in a small town)

Sorry for all the Q's and thanks for all your help

Cheers Dan

i have a dead l26 from my 260c im happy to grab anything off of it for you head is still very good

[harvo]

i have a dead l26 from my 260c im happy to grab anything off of it for you head is still very good

Thanks mate, your to kind

But I think postage would be a killer, need to get it driving so I can sort out the gremlins and get it rego'ed.

Discovered last night that the original radio/cassette still works (needs new speakers in the back)

and also a full size spare in the boot, cool. Love the funky dash too

I've actually got a new cd player with USB (cause all my cd's got stolen with my old rolla) and was wondering where people have put them with out having to cut/destroy anything.

Sorry for all the Q's but good info is scarce for these things.

Cheers Dan

[coupe72001]

factory mirrors - $30 posted?

[noddle]

I've actually got a new cd player with USB (cause all my cd's got stolen with my old rolla) and was wondering where people have put them with out having to cut/destroy anything.

Buy one off these, leave the original radio in it

http://search.ebay.com.au/remote-usb-car-f...PageNameZRC0021

Nigel

Edited September 20, 2008 by noddle