jccampbe2001

I have broken off 6 drill bits trying to drill out a bolt that broke off. I have managed to drill 1/8 of a inch in to the bolt. What type of drill bit is the best to drill a bolt out? I have also broken off 3 of those reverse thread drill bits trying to get it out. Help

so where can I order some Nickel Oxide Powder from for a good price?

What is a good 300ZX forum?

Interesting, I was thinking the exact same amount.

I ran across a 1989 300zx with a locked up engine, needs a new engine. The interior is beat up a bit.. things held together with duck tape. The outside is beat up some, some rust etc. What should I pay for the car?

Where is the adjustment done? Does anyone have any pictures?

Sorry 1976 280

Brakes lock up once the 280 1998 is driven to work and halfway home 25 miles to work. If I open the stem valve on the rear brake part of the master cylinder and let out a squirt of brake fluid they work just fine. I have the brake as far off the floor as it will let it go.

Thanks, I have a 76!!

Ok, The 1 owner that I got this car from told me that it is a 1976 280z. So I went and checked the VIN and it is 292669. So do I have a 1975?

I want to put a nice shiny silverlike finish on several parts on several cars that I have. I do not want to spend a arm and leg to do it though. After researching it seems Nickle plating using Nickle acetate seems pretty uncomplicated and inexpensive. Oh by the way, I have a chemistry degree (do not use it anymore), but suffice it to say I know how to handle and deal with chemicals. So dealing with dangerous chemicals does not bother me. I see a lot of kits but in my opinion they are ripping people because they do not know any better and are weary of dealing with chemicals. I have had a time trying to find a chemical supplier here in Birmingham. I am sure that I can have these chemicals mailed to me. Where can I find Nickle Acetate? Does anyone have a formula/ process that they use that is inexpensive and gives nice siver shiny parts?

Most of my experience is with gas welding anyway so because of that and the fact that I can use the gas welding for other things besides car work would be why I would by that to begin. Curious though.. the Arc welding that I did 25 years ago was with what I think you all called a idiot stick. Is wire feed MIG technology easier to use? Ok, quick question, I am in need to put a piece of pipe on my exaust now, however I will not be getting a welding set for at least a month. I do however have one of those butane torch things. Is it possible to weld anything with that. I am sure the answer is a big ol' NO. But would like to know

Wow, this is the mose exaustive answer I have ever gotten,, And HIGHLY appreciate all the feedback. After reading all the posts I believe I am going to get a GAS (oky-acetylene) setup and then later on once I see I need a more versatle welder I will get a TIG setup since there is a ART to it and I have always been in to teaching myself to do something new. I see the apparatus for the gas is a little over a $100, how much do I expect to spend on the two gas tanks? Can the tanks be rented? how does it all work?

Ok, I have figured it out. In most all the reads about bleeding the the brakes it only mentions bleeding at the 4 tires. It never dawned on me that I need to bleed the Master Cylinder also. So with my son pumping the brakes, I attached a tub to the back tire part of the master cylinder and fed it right back in to the reservoir. Pumped off a lot of air. Repeated for the other resovoir. Brakes are working wonderfully!!

Need some opinions from some seasoned mechanics and restorers. What type of welding is best for Car restoration needs. Arc Welding or Gas welding?