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Outstanding build..!! I'm doing a similar engine for my 72. I can't wait to hear it run. I hope it sounds and runs as good as yours...

More pics before and after Soda Blasting and metal repair..

Carl you are exactly right, the media, whatever type is used ends up in the strangest places. After I blast a car I use my blaster's dry side to blow out as much as possible. Even with my big compressor (175 cfm), it sometimes takes a while, but it sure beats hand sanding an entire car for several days.

I did it myself, I am a partner in Tidewater Soda Blasting. www.tidewatersodablasting.com We prefer soda on body panels as it doesn't build up heat while removing the paint or damage the steel, but it doesn't remove rust. If I see rust, I switch to glass bead. Glass bead removes rust and leaves a small profile - less then sand or jet-mag. A word of caution using glass bead: It does build up heat in the steel and will warp panels if you get too close. As far as prep work prior to primer or sealer / paint. There is a layer of soda that needs to be removed prior to any coating as with any type of blast work. We use Hold Tight 102 it is a rust inhibitor and removes all the soda residue. It leaves the steel clean as the day it was stamped at the factory. Soda blasting it the only way to go to prep a car prior to a full paint job. Most blasters can do a car in one day and pricing varies depending on the detail requested.

Just finished Soda Blasting my 72 today what do you think?? Metal work complete time for body work and paint.

Give this one a try: http://vexer.com/68rt/speed.html

I'm in, I'll take a set of Euro Springs..

I'm one of the lucky ones, I already have it... 1970 GTO Judge

Five & Dine got it right. Chemical stripping is hazardous, go for Soda Blasting, it will not damage the metal and the whole car can easily be done in one day. Some shops are mobile, but most places have an outdoor facility to blast at.

I'll give it a try, check back in a few...

Greetings to all, I just purchased my first Z, it's a 72 240 currently in stock form, but will soon be transformed into what Bryan Little has done with his. http://datsunzgarage.com/engine/ Already collecting parts to transform it into an awesome street machine. I do Soda Blasting so if anyone has any questions or want their Z blasted call me I'm in Chesapeake Virginia.

Ditto to all the above, send us a list of go fast goodies you have for sale...

Excellent, thanks for the info. I've done several Muscle car restorations, but I'm new to the Z's.

Getting ready to make a big change on my 72-240Z. Going from an auto trans to a Borg-Warner 5-speed, replacing the original R180 with a R200 with 3:90 gears. Going to a local salvage yard for pricing on the following items. 83-5 speed w/shifter R200- 3:90's Driveshaft Crossmember Front diff mount plus insulator Bell housing Mustache bar Clutch pedals Clutch master with lines Rear transverse link mount 83 Distributor w/ E12-80 module Tach from a 78 What's a fair price for all parts??