JoeyM has been chronicling the build of his 1932 Datsun replica since 2010. In dog years, that’s like half a century. The latest news? The engine runs and idles. As he explains, “It is basically an attempt to use locost-style construction to make a 1930s-type body, powered by a Datsun drivetrain.”
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Here's an evening bump for Joey since he's been part of our community for a really long time. Thanks, Joey!
And a shout out from the morning crowd. Keep it rolling Joey!!
Another fan of this build checking in. Building a car from photos is such an amazing undertaking.
Joey fans are in the house.
I hadn't checked in on the thread in a while and didn't realize it was so close to moving! Awesome!
In reply to David S. Wallens :
Thank you! We're getting close.
In reply to wheels777 :
I just noticed this thread, and your post. Thank you so much for both the encouragement and the car parts.
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