JohnnyO

If I pick up a single sided (Key) ignition for a series 1 can it be rekeyed by a locksmith to match the original keycode? TIA, John

I got a quote for re-chroming my 240z bumpers yesterday. Show chrome cost per bumper $435 including the guards. Series 1 hubcaps cleaned, show chromed and straightened (they saw a dent in one that I never noticed, I was impressed) $150 each. I think MikeB said he budgeted $300 each hubcap to rechrome in his neck of the woods. I have not priced out the rubber yet but have seen the occasional set on ebay for under $100, I think.

mike, Do you know if the "assembly" includes the uprights? John

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/1010372209.html Do we know the owner?

This is soooo true. It wasn't 5 minutes after I trailored my car in California and was heading back to Minnesota when I noticed a truck weaving through heavy traffic behind me. He finally caught up to me and as I looked over the guy had the biggest grin on his face and was giving me a thumbs up. It made me feel my 4200 mile journey was well worth it and I rode that "high" all the way back to the twin cities from San Jose......

Given the fact the the Executor didn't even sit in the car before I bought it I am claiming myself as the second owner. Enough said...

I am drooling!!!! Where did you get those?

In Zaks pictures above the motor mount brackets are painted blue. Is this correct or should they be satin black like the oil pan?

I went with the flat aluminum as Carl and DeesZ suggested. The finish on the thermostat housing was almost an exact match to the unfinished cam cover. I think I will leave at that for now although I may try Zaks approach with some other small pieces as I move forward. Thanks all! John

John, I agree. The clear gives it a wet look at least 1 shade darker but I did prefer that look over the standard Plasti-Kote Aluminum paint I found locally. I use VHT clear satin from napa, I will run by there today and pick up VHT Flat Aluminum and see how it looks. Thanks, John

Here are the pictures. I think it turned out nice. I blasted the thermostat cover also to get a feel for the correct pressure. I ended up blasting all the old finish off at about 70 psi with 80 grit glass beads. This did a pretty good job but left some "shadowing" in area so after the worst of it was clean I followed it up with a brief 90 psi blast to even it out. I painted the thermostat housing with aluminum hi-temp paint. I am unsure whether I like the look or not. Maybe clear? John

Thanks Carl. I am going to get started right now. I just came back with the needed supplies. I will post pictures here. Thanks All!

Why didn't they do the under carraige? Anybody spending that much is going to look under the car.

JC, They do look pretty nice and considering an unmatched set in what appeared to be worse condition took in $550.00 last week they might fetch the $600.00 BIN price. Let's see where the markets at.

She really wasn't that bad, I just couldn't resist the opportunity for a joke.

I buffed an area the size of a nickel and it came out as clean aluminum. That is why I thought maybe it was oxidized or maybe I should have said tarnished. I dont think it was anodized. I first thought it was painted because the black (dark grey actually) was uniform, not pitted or raised. Carl, what do you use to clean these up? I dont want the polished look. I got over shiny objects at about 3 years old:) TIA, John

And these match: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300284848171&sspagename=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&viewitem= John

Back to the paint plan for a minute. Is it common for the aluminum valve cover to "oxidize" black over time? Should I leave it that way or buff it out? At first I thought the po had painted it but aircraft remover did nothing so I hit it with a buffing wheel and some polishing compound and it came clean immediately. What is correct? John

Can you put it back the way it was and let my ex borrow your car for a day? Oh, yeah, pull the drivers seatbelt before she picks it up... Thanks in advance.

I noticed that my camera is turning all my pictures kind of yellow. It could be my lighting source too. I am trying to light the photos with twin 500 watt halogens. They put off a yellow light. Either way, your probably not going color blind. John

Thank you VERY much. I will store the sticker in my "How to Modify Datsun 510 610 240Z Engines and Chassis" book and it will feel right at home until I finish my restore. Let me know if I owe you anything. John

That answers my next question "how do you tell the difference." I guess the easiest way is the ribs. The PO painted the whole oil pan blue. Guess he took over spray to the extreme. Thanks

It is media blasted bare. I hit it with a coat of high temp clear satin but did not like the finish so I cleaned that off and left it bare. John

Sure does. I've got the fever!!!!!! Blasting every thing, gas tank straps, motor mounts, drive shaft, air pump, etc..... Thanks for your tips, they gave me confidence to move forward. John

You can come out now. I do it all the time, it's about time it happened to me.