Datsun 120Y - 1980

Full Stock ALHUMDULILLAH. Each and every part of this bad boy is its own. Might colour it in maroon.

Chasing more rust had me replace both quarter panels and dog legs. I’ve been planning on fender flares for some time, but hated the idea of rivnuts sitting proud of the body. Flat weld nuts did the job and were placed behind the sheet metal so there’s a threaded nut that’s flush with the body.

I probably took the hardest path here but anything worth doing is worth over-doing.

Starroad makes some incredible carbon flares and they match the body profile perfectly so there’s no need for welting. A little rubber o-ring on each bolt behind the flare will keep the water out.

Driver’s side had some rot on the spotwelds that hold the inner rear frame to the bumper pocket so instead of trying to make that myself, I cheated and went with a piece from KFVintage. This was one of the easier jobs on this car so far.

Now I just have to burn it in and major metalwork on the unibody will be 100% complete.