Hi Guys
I am planning to restore my Dattoagain since it has got some corrosion etc and also not in very good condition in suspension brake wiring etc.

I can’t negotiate the time since I am able to work on weekends and week day’s nights and also I am going to do it myself and also depending on my financial situation(planning to take help from my dad if I get stuck in middle) I am not at all a good mechanic or paint guy. I am going to try it and see how it works.

I am Planning these kind works this time:-

1. Remove all the rust and repaint it with different color (at the moment it is avocado but I thinking of putting it original color which is most likely blue).

2. Repair the brake system with new drums and disks (front) and replace the brake washers liners and also to replace brake fluid piping system.

3. New set of shock absorber and replace the front steering column and rack end system and front ball joint, tie rod end etc etc.

4. Update wheels from 12 “to 13 “with 165/70 X 13 profiles to minimize Speedo meter reading errors

5. need to replace all door lock system and glass winders and also need front driving side new glass (since the
existing one is not much clear)

6. Take the behind axle and differential and oiling it repaint it with thick black and install back.

7. Changing of gear box fluid.

6. Repaint the radiator with black color and change cooling thermostat from 76 C- 82 C and also planning to put new set of hoses and clamps for cooling system.

7. Put up new wiring back specially engine room wiring which is not at all in order.

8. Putting up new upholstery and need to find a set of seat belts too.


You guys comments and suggestions are welcome, time to time I will update status and pictures if possible.
Any question occurs related will be posted on the same thread as for easiness and help.


Thanks
Regards
sumith

I think upgrading the brakes and the suspension and steering would be best done first. Same with fluids you are going to replace. These are the most important things that are much less time consuming. That way you wont get stuck with a half finished car in the garage!
Also, maybe you should get disk brakes on the front?
Good luck

Hi elemental_funk

Thanks for the advice bro,i got disk brake on front ,but my brakes are not enough i think i got air in the braking system becauses of a stucked bleeding nipple.

I have Few few questions that i am not clear about

if i am going to repaint it with a new color, do i need to sand paper it to the metal or just doing a smooth sanding is enough ?
if so what rated grit paper should i use (ex:- p300,p240) etc. ?


thanks
regards
sumith

Hi Guys

here are some ares that i have already got corrosion on

thanks
regards
sumith

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she has alot of hidden rust, you best beadblast her chassis and strip the panels
if you cant get this kind of car easily. I think though it might cost you more
to repair her to original than to buy a new economic car from india.

Hi mate, I noticed your chrome surrounds for taillights, been searching for ages for these!
Do all 120s in your country have the chrome on chrome look? Most others have grey plastic with stainless/ chrome look insert.

Hi srb210

Yes Almost all i have seen have chrome plate around
it is common here

thanks
regards
sumith

Any chance you can find me a good set for sale?

Hi srb210

of cause will be able to find one i will search it for and let you know, do you want chrome plate only or with tail light ?

thanks
regards
sumith

Ideally after just chrome piece ,but if ones you find are good condition I'll take complete lights
Thanks heaps

Good luck with the rebuild

Can post pics if it helps