geezer
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sleepyzzz - Is this what you have for the rear?
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That really cleaned it up. Did you treat the metal with anything after blasting? I've done a few carbs with sand and never achieved a smooth finish like you have. Same with glass bead, it was too harsh. -
Graeme - Can you describe garnet sand? I think it could be what we call black diamond here. Very sharp edged, fast cutting? I'm looking forward to see the pics you posted when approved. I followed your link to your imagestation album. Very impressive and recommended viewing.
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I have been researching for the best method to use for restoring the original finish to aluminum castings (carbs, trans. case etc.). I have bead blasted some parts in the past and found it to be too harsh. I have not tried walnut shells or vapour blasting. I have heard that dry ice blasting is not as abrasive and gives a better result than vapour but have not seen any examples. What is everyone else using and has anyone tried dry ice?
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Thanks for the update Carl http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2F150105356624_W0QQfromZR40QQfviZ1&item=150105356624&rd=1
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Looks like you are almost set. I don't know what type of spray equipment you are using but maybe you should cover anything you don't want spray dust to get on. Another problem you will experience is your shoes sticking to the ground sheet. Keep a shallow pan of water close by to dip you shoes in when nessesary. Lastly Good Luck & make Enrique proud!
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Pic request of Butterscotch Z's....... And our pix. Take a look!!!!!
geezer replied to Diseazd's topic in Body & Paint
Welcome Guy - Nice cars. Interesting story on the 71 also. Here's a suggestion. Ask Mike to change your user name to ButterscotchZ. Then tell your dad he can't possibly paint the car silver :classic: PS-Maybe ButterscotchZ is taken too? -
Definitley a unique looking car. -
With that much rust damage it might be a good idea to keep an eye on your door and fender gaps until you get the new pans welded in. Use good white, stiff cardboard and make templates up to cover the holes left when you cut back to good metal on your firewall. That way you will not waste any metal making patch pieces. You will also find out how much to buy. Take your time and think it out, trying to do it with as few pieces as possible. With a little work you will able to mold the nessesary pieces nicely. Good luck and keep the pics coming as you go.
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And the hits just keep coming! That sure looks like Arne's original. Do you have a pic of just the grommet? It wouldn't concern me if the unseen portion isn't exact, as long as it fits tightly.
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Born 12/50 - That makes me 25 with 31 years experience. I first drove a Z the summer of 1970 and never owned one till last summer. Hope to actually drive it next summer.
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Don't think I posted yet, couldn't find it. 10/70 HLS30 11730
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It will match up with the ports and there are no fitment issues. The primaries are too small though and you'd be better off with the stock manifold, which is pretty good to start with.
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Alan - I know you probably wouldn't approve of this, but here's what I did. There was minimal pitting on the header and I talked over my options with Jet-Hot. It looks totaly pitted in the pics but is not. That is the finish that I paid extra for and looks terrible in pics. In person it looks like a hammered finish. Very striking. We just experimented, applying a contrasting grey and removing the excess and then polishing. It really sets it off. Very unique but I know, not right. In 30 years the new owner can right my wrongdoing. I'm doing the same with the other sections. Thanks for the information. It's hard to find info on some of these parts. -
I opened up my differential to find out the gear ratio and check the general condition of it. I haven't dismantled it yet. When I took the cover off, I was expecting more gear oil to come out than what did. I don't know offhand what the capacity should be. There is a varnish buildup that actually peels off. I am wondering if this a result of sitting idle for so many years, running it with a low oil level and overheating or something else? The pattern is looking good with minimal wear and there is no visable damage. Has anyone seen a film you can peel off in a differental before and if so was it from overheating? Should I just flush it out good? It's hard to see in the pic where I peeled it off.
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Enjoyed that Vic! You're having more fun than me :disappoin We have an abandoned logging road north of here I'm going to do with a camera mount one day. 4 wheel drift heaven!
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Thanks for setting me straight, I edited out my misinformation. So, it was an option for the Fairlady 240Z HS30-S as of 1971. I'm still unclear if it came as standard equipment or as an option also, for the Fairlady 240Z-L HS30.
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Gold code 918 70 240z automatic on ebay
geezer replied to jonathanrussell's topic in Open Discussions
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Gold code 918 70 240z automatic on ebay
geezer replied to jonathanrussell's topic in Open Discussions
Did you notice the VIN HLS30-12427? That would make it the highest VIN known registered as a 1970 would it not? (putting all theories of the DMV finangilings aside) edit - My mistake, it's registered as a '71. Worth checking out further if your in the market. -
E - To elaborate, he paused momentarily at 180 while looking strangely at me over the top of his glasses and then put it back into forward by continuing another 180.
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Those are great stories! Your not kidding about it happening to everyone. One time we went to check over a small 4hp trolling motor to put on a square back canoe. It was advertized as good running with reverse. The seller ran it in a barrel for us. All was well. After getting it home we ran it again but realized there was only neutral and a forward selection. My neighbor heard the motor running and came over to see what we were up to. After telling him the story and lack of reverse, he reached over and spun it 360 degrees and silently walked away. :stupid:
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Welcome Jason - It looks like you will be busy for a while to come. Lots of information can be found here to help you out. It's good to see some greenery from Ireland in your pics. Hey, I was just wondering if St. Patricks Day is as big a deal in Ireland as it is here? Good luck with your car.
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$1750.00 for the project car and a ton of parts, and let me total up the rest....WOW!!...anyone seen a calculator go up in flames!!
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No, this header was ordered from the Sports Options Catalog at the dealership when the Fairlady Z was new. I think these are the only pics of one on the net. The Clifford Research header was available from the dealer in the US and was more of an attempt to equalize tube length. Both are very heavy. =Enigma= has a nice Clifford.
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Thickest flange I've ever seen. This header is heavy and bulletproof.