Greengoon – retro afficionado
Since I’m a regular Ratsun browser from way back, I became very familiar with a certain green 510 wagon belonging to Greengoon, aka Duane. This wagon was always a bit different from the others, especially with it’s folding ragtop. I always looked forward to updates over the past few years, especially enjoying his DIY solutions to getting the ‘goon sitting closer to the ground and various tyre size testing on later-model OEM wheels. Heading over to the Non-Datsun section of the forum made me realise Duane’s penchant for old cars wasn’t restricted to just Datsuns, as he had another 2 project cars under his belt from the Toyota stable, including one very charismatic ’71 Hilux. I’m not the only one to sit up and take note of Duane’s skills, he was even the subject of his own Depth of Speed video, arguably the best series of automotive videos on the net (if you ask me). Head below to familiarise yourself with this trio of vintage vehicles.
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Perfect for summer – rag-top roof!
In the quest for low, the tunnel was cut out…
…and re-made in a higher position, using metal cut from the roof for the rag-top, talk about recycling.
OEM wheels from a later model, combined with smaller tyres look a treat on the datto
Custom-made carby airbox.
This ‘aint no show car! The green ‘goon gets used like a wagon should!
Polished & pretty for the camera.
It takes a person with vision to look at this and picture a cool car as the end result.
Very agricultural!
A substantial drop always works wonders (not to mention removal of the canopy)
Home-built bag setup.
Tank + compressor hidden behind seats.
Enkei 92s, wheels maketh the car.
A vinyl sticker was used as a mask, then the logo was sanded out of the paint, with Duane’s son helping out.
So. Awesome.
The latest project, Toyota Corona wagon.
As usual, ride-height is one of the first issue to be addressed.
A fresh set of wheels goes far.
Cleaned up front end + yellow tinted hi-beams.
One thing that isnt’ cool about classics is their brakes, a modern upgrade is always a good idea.
Having a donor car means you can mix and match all the best parts from both your rides.
Classics always look good with their peers.
Back in the garage “where the magic happens”, with Duane’s other goon.
CLICK HERE for the 510 wagon build thread.
CLICK HERE for the Hilux build thread.
CLICK HERE for the Corona build.
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