1976 280Z Restoration Project

[Muzez]

1 hour ago, wheee! said:

Colour sanded and sprayed a few more coats. Looks good again!




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Who is your fuel tank from? 

[wheee!]

It came off another 76 in Canada. I restored it a year or so ago.


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[Jeff G 78]

Those are the thickest fuel tank straps I've ever seen.  Assuming they are aluminum, is there any concern over galvanic corrosion or are they completely isolated via rubber?

I like the Silvermine sticker placement too.

[wheee!]

They are stainless steel from Skillard. There is an isolator between the tank and strap. I used heavy duty vinyl? floor edging material. It’s back in my thread about two years...


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[wheee!]

Some adhesive gasket packing to seal the joints for hi build and paint.






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[wheee!]

Masked and ready to spray! Hi build will go on tomorrow.




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[wheee!]

Thought this day would never arrive! 

Can I get a virtual high five from the forum please? High build (Valspar DTM prime and seal mixed 4:1:1) ready to sand in a couple hours and fill any last minute pinholes with putty. Then on to a mix of 4:1:2 for a seal coat before paint!

 

[ConVerTT]

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[Jeff G 78]

Looking good!

[Patcon]

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[wheee!]

Did a test on the sanding after an hour and a half and it was still “mudding up” a bit with the 400 grit. I’m gonna leave it till tomorrow to sand.


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[Patcon]

Everything slows down if it's cool. If it's below 60dF it will almost stop