Home Built Z 'Full video build'

[Zed Head]

You should replace that small length of heater hose while it's out, accessible.  It's 45+ years old.

Edited January 4, 2019 by Zed Head

[Home Built by Jeff]

2 hours ago, Patcon said:

@Home Built by Jeff

Jeff,

Did you see any of the threads on the forum about dash repair? A number of people have had good results with filling the dash and using SEM products to recolor and texture the repairs

I just went and had a look at that. They actually look very good. I will se how my end result is when it is done and make my final decision then.

[Home Built by Jeff]

1 hour ago, Zed Head said:

You should replace that small length of heater hose while it's out, accessible.  It's 45+ years old.

That is a good idea, I will do that while I can still get to it.

[Zed Head]

Actually, to go a little further, you might pressure test the system while it's out.  The control valves tend to go bad also, besides the common leaky heater core.

Some of the guys have developed alternative cores as replacements, and alternative control valves.  Worthy upgrades.  CO did both.  @Captain Obvious

[tzagi1]

16 minutes ago, Zed Head said:

Actually, to go a little further, you might pressure test the system while it's out.  The control valves tend to go bad also, besides the common leaky heater core.

Some of the guys have developed alternative cores as replacements, and alternative control valves.  Worthy upgrades.  CO did both.  @Captain Obvious

Good idea....the last thing Jeff wants to do is to pull it out one the dash is installed.

[Home Built by Jeff]

This week I redo my Datsun's dash repair with a factory style textured finish.

 

 

[Patcon]

@Home Built by Jeff

Much better!!!

The heater valves are hard to service and can be a little pricey. Some other guys have found newer parts that will work as a suitable replacement with some rework.

[gwri8]

Thanks for taking that "bad toupee " off the dash.  The repair is much, much better.

[Home Built by Jeff]

45 minutes ago, Patcon said:

@Home Built by Jeff

Much better!!!

The heater valves are hard to service and can be a little pricey. Some other guys have found newer parts that will work as a suitable replacement with some rework.

I have got one coming from Japan for about AU$100. Nissan in Aus wanted around $350!

[Zed Head]

19 hours ago, Home Built by Jeff said:

I have got one coming from Japan for about AU$100. Nissan in Aus wanted around $350!

Can you post the seller info, or is it a one time eBay thing?  Looks like about $72 US.  Even with shipping it's probably a good deal for a straight replacement part.  Is it NOS, or used?

[Home Built by Jeff]

3 hours ago, Zed Head said:

Can you post the seller info, or is it a one time eBay thing?  Looks like about $72 US.  Even with shipping it's probably a good deal for a straight replacement part.  Is it NOS, or used?

Mine was a new genuine Nissan one from a one off seller (it was US$69). I did a quick search and there is one in the US on ebay at the moment for not much more. Just do a search ?

[Home Built by Jeff]

I have spent the last week sweating it out in the heat fitting seatbelts and reassembling the doors.