Everything posted by Patcon
-
Winter Game: Name That Car
I know what all of those are but I don't want to spoil it for everyone else. C
-
$2.45 A Gallon In Alabama
Got sub $2 for a little while here but has edged back up recently. C
-
Rocker Geometry Woes
What would be the best method to verify. Micrometer in different areas on both edges? How would you verify consistent curvature? Does that matter? C
-
Targa California April 23-25 For Classic Z Cars
That sounds fun, too bad I am on the other side of the US. C
- Wtb Caswell Plating
- 1976 280Z Restoration Project
-
240Z Serie I Color Wiring Diagram
Absolutely. Also a "DWG" file posted would be great too. I don't know that I can handle an AutoCAD 13 file but I have an older version of AutoCAD LT that I use all the time. Some of the other technically employed people probably have access to large format printers to make a nice sized copy. Charles
-
Zcon Roll Call
I have a question. I was thinking of coming up on Friday and Saturday. Unfortunately I wont have a Z running but it would be nice to meet people in person and see some nice looking cars. Should I register or not? What will be the difference? C
-
1976 280Z Restoration Project
I have all the tools you are talking about but would never attempt to straighten my own car. The frame rack gives a great datum line to work off of and has zero flex. So when you pull or push against it the measurements are correct. The welds you put into the car to do floorboards or sheet metal repairs are harder than the original metal. It is probably best to get the car checked and straight then do one side at a time. Be sure to put the transmission crossmember in so the tunnel doesn't move on you. I commented on how I did my floor boards on another thread. When they were done they looked factory. At the moment I don't recall which thread and am too tired to figure it out... C
-
Zcon Roll Call
Thanks, Steve I googled it but the link I came up with was just a white page... C
-
Zcon Roll Call
I am having trouble getting on the Zcon website. Diseazd where did you register? Do you have a working link? Thanks, Charles
-
Annoying/frustrating No Start Condition
Nice looking 280... Charles
-
Rocker Geometry Woes
Yeah you would hate to spend that kind of money and not have them last... Charles
-
'72 240Z Rebuild
Very good. Enjoy the pretty weather. 102 mph on the water is "hauling the mail"! Charles
-
Rocker Geometry Woes
Zed Head I looked at that link and went well $725 is more but not terrible, then I realized that was for the L4 and that the L6 price was $1040. So it is substantially more but for really great rockers maybe, but from my first glance it is interesting to me that the profile of the new arm is so much different from the original. I am making some assumptions but I would think the original factory rockers would have been fairly heavily engineered since they are pretty crucial and have a lot of stress on them. The thickened section on the original near the pivot side of the pad suggests that is where the maximum bending stress is in the rocker, so it was made deeper to resist that bending or out right failure. So can the redesigned rocker arm survive with out that extra metal? How? Better metal? Harder? Just curious... Charles
- 1976 280Z Restoration Project
-
240z fuel and brake line insulator sets and steering rack expansion reservoir
As always beautiful work... C
-
Second Owner Of A '71 240Z
That's a very nice Z as they go. Have fun and try to take good care of it, as it will appreciate with the best of them. Welcome in... Charles
-
Metal Fender Flares
I wondered if anyone had seen this thread...It seems 85 have seen it. Once again I appear to be unique... C
-
Wtb Caswell Plating
I couldn't figure out where to put this. I didn't know if anyone had a Caswell plating setup they wanted to get rid of? Thanks, Charles
- My 1970 240Z!
-
A Project Is Brewing...
Love it! I use to ride a lot but ended up getting hit a couple of times. I stick to convertibles now, but I love beautiful bikes... Charles
-
The Difference Between Nos And Nissan Reproduction Shift Knobs
Woods dry but not that much... Charles
-
Need Help Sourcing L24 Rods
Buy one rod and have your machinist magnaflux them for cracks, shot peen them and balance them and you will be money and quality ahead... C
-
Best Way To Clean Older Glass?
I watched a mechanic use a power buffer and Meguiars Mirror glaze to clean a windshield up with deep wiper scratches in it. None of the abrasive methods will work with the defrost strips. Toothpaste, bar clay, car wax all work because they have fine abrasives in them... C