Putting in a replacement L-28

[Patcon]

I would go to a local automotive paint supply and see if you can get a 2k zinc rich primer in a spray can. Shake, activate, shake and spray. No gun to clean up...

[Racer X]

1 hour ago, Av8ferg said:

Okay, so after the intense power wash, it has revealed the areas I need to get painted. Everything you see in the pics is perfectly solid metal but the drivers side has had the painted stripped off exposing the bare metal which I assume it due to years of brake fluid leaking on this area which we know is corrosive and damages paint. I have bought matching 110 Red paint and will spray this area soon. I need to sand the metal clean and then get a coat of primer on here. I’m going to paint the entire drainers side engine bay frame rail. Passenger side it perfectly fine.
Anyone recommend a solid primer?





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Like Patcon said, a good metal conversion primer with zinc in it.

[Av8ferg]

Back tracking on the steering rack brackets. All my stuff is back from powder coating and when I placed the steering rack brackets onto the crossmember is clear to me there is only one correct direction. When you have the bracket matting surface pressed to the from bolt matting surface of the crossmember you can see it creates a serious gap on the rear portion of the bracket. Pics below show wrong and right direction, you can see the massive gap and this could be why so many people experience rack play. If both matting surfaces are not
flush when bolted down you will not have the same clearances around the bushing.






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[Av8ferg]

I’m a bit overwhelmed..... also I can’t build up the struts because Whitehead Performance has failed to deliver my springs and they won’t respond to emails or calls. I’m going to have to contest the change with Visa unless I get some response from them.
Anyone have ideas? Find another vendor? Right now the only one with them in stock is California Datsun and I’m hearing they suck too. Lastly I can cut my stock springs.


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[Patcon]

Is there a member close to Whitehead who can go by for you?

[SteveJ]

2 hours ago, Av8ferg said:

I’m a bit overwhelmed..... also I can’t build up the struts because Whitehead Performance has failed to deliver my springs and they won’t respond to emails or calls. I’m going to have to contest the change with Visa unless I get some response from them.
Anyone have ideas? Find another vendor? Right now the only one with them in stock is California Datsun and I’m hearing they suck too. Lastly I can cut my stock springs.


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You could use Chevette springs and cut them to height. That works well. I would definitely do that before going to California Datsun.

[Av8ferg]

Is there a member close to Whitehead who can go by for you?

I think grannyknot might live near or know the owner at Whitehead. I guess I could ask him.


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[Av8ferg]

You could use Chevette springs and cut them to height. That works well. I would definitely do that before going to California Datsun.

Wow and to think that finding a set of Chevette springs and cutting them is easier than dealing with California Datsun speaks loudly to the business’ lack of credibility/customer service


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[SteveJ]

17 minutes ago, Av8ferg said:

Wow and to think that finding a set of Chevette springs and cutting them is easier than dealing with California Datsun speaks loudly to the business’ lack of credibility/customer service


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I have not been impressed with the quality of what he has sold.

Anyway, the springs for Chevettes are getting harder to find. I bought them on Rockauto 7 years ago for about $40/pair.

Here's a thread where John Coffey was talking about it: 

 

[Av8ferg]

Okay thanks, I’ll check that out. Does anyone know about other options that Chevette Springs.

Anyone have luck with Vogtlands.


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[SteveJ]

https://zcarsource.com/spring-set-front-rear-260z-280z-74-5-78-new/

Frankly the Chevette springs were a great improvement in my 260Z over the tired stock springs.

[S30Driver]

I believe he is looking for lowering springs with a 1 1/2 to 2" drop.  Like my stance.

 

 

Edited August 26, 2021 by S30Driver
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