1973 Rebuild

[SteveE]

For me it's just fine.  Does not block the tach or speedo at all.

[Matthew Abate]

I’m getting close to putting this left window back together, but first I wanted to clean up the frame.

It’s looking pretty good! I didn’t want a mirror finish since I didn’t go that far on the quarter windows and it seems inappropriate for stainless steel. This feels like a 51-year old piece of metal that was lovingly polished every year, which is what it should have been in the first place.

Edited December 23, 2024 by Matthew Abate

[Matthew Abate]

Scored a little sump’n sump’n from Japan. Not an original, but not one of the ubiquitous vinyl replicas, either. New Old Stock (with a small mark on the back), leather, and less $ than the JDM wheel in rough condition I was considering. I had just received an email that RS Watanabe Falcon steering wheels are shipping again, but that would have cost me twice as much.

For those who weren’t aware, you can see how much flatter these are that the USDM wheels. These have the same hub and spoke dimensions, depth, and outer diameter as the JDM wheels, just padded leather instead of the thin resin-impregnated wood with finger grooves.

There were two more at the time this auction closed: one NOS in a different box, and one used; both more than this one. There’s also a NOS JDM 70-71 wheel without the horn icon for an insane amount. 💸💸💸

Edited December 26, 2024 by Matthew Abate

[HS30-H]

10 hours ago, Matthew Abate said:

Scored a little sump’n sump’n from Japan. Not an original, but not one of the ubiquitous vinyl replicas, either. New Old Stock (with a small mark on the back), leather, and less $ than the JDM wheel in rough condition I was considering.

Take a closer - much closer - look at the stitching detail on the "leather". I think you'll find that - just like the originals - the 1995 NISMO 20th Anniversary reissue wheels were cleverly made by Izumi to look like they were hand-stitched leather, but in fact were molded vinyl over urethane sponge, with faux stitch detail.    

[Matthew Abate]

12 minutes ago, HS30-H said:

Take a closer - much closer - look at the stitching detail on the "leather". I think you'll find that - just like the originals - the 1995 NISMO 20th Anniversary reissue wheels were cleverly made by Izumi to look like they were hand-stitched leather, but in fact were molded vinyl over urethane sponge, with faux stitch detail.    

Way to burst my bubble.

regardless, I got it on the cheap.

Edited December 26, 2024 by Matthew Abate

[HS30-H]

You did well then. Good!

[Matthew Abate]

Anyone have these for the right side? Please DM me with a price.

RH Door handle rod and adjuster nut (80698-E4120).

[dutchzcarguy]

Isn't the left and right the same? Looks as if you can use it in both directions..

[Yarb]

@Terrapin Z

[Matthew Abate]

13 hours ago, dutchzcarguy said:

Isn't the left and right the same? Looks as if you can use it in both directions..

No. They’re bent opposite directions and have different part numbers. I suppose I could bend a left one for the right side, but I only have the one for the left so it’s a moot point.

Better to get the right part if I can.

Edited December 30, 2024 by Matthew Abate

[Yarb]

Did @Terrapin Z contact you yet? Pretty sure he has some or Junk yard Jenny

Edited December 30, 2024 by Yarb

[Matthew Abate]

21 hours ago, Yarb said:

Did @Terrapin Z contact you yet? Pretty sure he has some or Junk yard Jenny

I just bought one from Jenny. Thanks!