"The Orange"

[motorman7]

For plating, I think every place is different.  I like Sav-On in Phoenix, but they do have their short comings.  Seems like they tumble clean the parts, so the plastic and rubber can get a little beat up.  That needs to be taken into consideration.  Some platers require that you do all of the cleaning and they just plate.  That is probably a bit easier on the rubber and plastic.  Also,  you have to watch out for parts with cavities.  I usually bag those separately and send a note along to make sure the parts are well dried before shipping.  For flexible brake hoses,  I just buy new ones since they are pretty cheap.  Always good to have brake lines in good condition.

Got the door sound deadening in and windows with window frames.  Also installed headliner and pillar vinyl.  Will install windshield today.

[inline6]

On 9/26/2020 at 3:15 PM, motorman7 said:

For plating, I think every place is different.  I like Sav-On in Phoenix, but they do have their short comings.  Seems like they tumble clean the parts, so the plastic and rubber can get a little beat up.  That needs to be taken into consideration.  Some platers require that you do all of the cleaning and they just plate.  That is probably a bit easier on the rubber and plastic.  Also,  you have to watch out for parts with cavities.  I usually bag those separately and send a note along to make sure the parts are well dried before shipping.  For flexible brake hoses,  I just buy new ones since they are pretty cheap.  Always good to have brake lines in good condition.

Yes, new brake and clutch lines are inexpensive and I procured those, but the fittings on them are clear zinc coated instead of yellow chromate or cadmium, if that was ever done on the originals.  Not a big deal as my car will not end up being an attempt at showroom new presentation, but I am sure the original fittings on the brake and clutch lines were gold colored.  

I have lots of zip lock bags of hardware that I have been measuring and describing in detail (classifying) in a spreadsheet.  Before long, I will have to take the plunge and empty all of the "clear zinc" into one box and "yellow chromate" into another.  Going to be mentally challenging for sure, as "they all get mixed up" then.  🥶 

It will be quite the project to get them back from the plater and spend the time to identify them and put them back in their original locations.

[Patcon]

1 hour ago, inline6 said:

Yes, new brake and clutch lines are inexpensive and I procured those, but the fittings on them are clear zinc coated instead of yellow chromate or cadmium, if that was ever done on the originals.  Not a big deal as my car will not end up being an attempt at showroom new presentation, but I am sure the original fittings on the brake and clutch lines were gold colored.  

I have lots of zip lock bags of hardware that I have been measuring and describing in detail (classifying) in a spreadsheet.  Before long, I will have to take the plunge and empty all of the "clear zinc" into one box and "yellow chromate" into another.  Going to be mentally challenging for sure, as "they all get mixed up" then.  🥶 

It will be quite the project to get them back from the plater and spend the time to identify them and put them back in their original locations.

I dont know quite how Motorman does it. Except he may have them memorized

[motorman7]

On 10/1/2020 at 5:05 PM, Patcon said:

I don't know quite how Motorman does it. Except he may have them memorized

I know most of them, but often use my library of pics or check my others Z's.  Still probably get some of them wrong.

 

Got the windshield in and trim installed.  Started working on the interior-installing sound deadening material and the firewall pad, vents, hood latch, side drains.  Got the 'steelies' powder coated and new Toyo's installed.  Things are coming along.  Will probably start doing heater and fan parts tomorrow.

Also, found something that works better than clamps when doing pillar interior  trim- old door weatherstipping 

[grannyknot]

6 hours ago, motorman7 said:

Also, found something that works better than clamps when doing pillar interior  trim- old door weatherstipping 

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[motorman7]

8 hours ago, grannyknot said:

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Forgot to add pic.  This really works well for securing the vinyl.  

[zKars]

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[motorman7]

Nice!

[motorman7]

More progress.  Got the fuel tank cleaned up and installed along with the vent hoses and sender unit.  Rear bumper is assembled and installed.  Wiper motor and linkage installed.  Got my braided hoses in, so started installing those.  Added the air cleaner decals.  Will order starter and alternator this week and get those in next.  That gets us pretty close to starting this baby up.  Still waiting for center console vinyl.  Long wait for that item, over a month.

[motorman7]

Got the new seat upholstery installed.  Also added the brake booster and master cylinder.  Got the new exhaust system installed along with a few more hoses and interior parts.  Also picked up the cowl and fuel door from Miguel.  Fenders and hood will be ready in two weeks.

[Patcon]

Love the reflection in the rear valance!!!

Thats a hard panel to get that smooth!

[motorman7]

Continuing the interior work.  Got the center console vinyl installed along with the dash.  Have most of the electrical connections made.  Also installed rear hatch weather stripping, luggage straps and speaker.  Finishing up the battery cables.  Should have her running this Saturday.