On 9/5/2025 at 4:49 PM, texasz said:

I had a similar experience with some repop braided hoses in that the braided sleeve was very difficult to keep in place while working the clamps...then as a result some started to fray.

I messed with the radiator hoses today and had some of the same issues I had before. Here's the lower rad hose:
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And here's an example of how unattached the braid sheath is to the rubber underneath:

And this happens when you slip the hose clamp over the end:

And here's an example of the inconsistent braid density that I mentioned earlier. Most prevalent on the outsides of bends, which makes sense. Some areas are so sparse that there is big gaps in the braiding. Looks like this:

Compare this to the original stock stuff:

I know you can't get the stock stuff anymore, which is why you end up paying "only game in town prices", but still... This is what it says in the description:

"All of our braided rubber hoses are very accurate replicas of the factory braided style hoses, they have been carefully molded to have the exact curves and bends like the originals!"

Maybe they had a bad batch where there were quality issues. I just don't have the time to deal with it now. Maybe after Zcon.

I also see in the ad that there is a warranty. I'm going to look into this when I have some time to breath:

"We are confident in the quality and craftsmanship of our products, as a result we cover all of our products with our Resurrected Classics Parts Promise. This is a Lifetime Warranty that covers any manufacturing defects with your product during your ownership and entitles you to a new replacement of that part with free shipping. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation/handling, accidents, or improper modification. This limited warranty does not cover incidental, consequential, indirect, or special damages."

Edited yesterday at 02:08 AM1 day by Captain Obvious

I'm in Christiansburg, VA. About halfway to Nashville.

Travel has been OK. Only problem with the OG is the temps keep creeping up. The radiator needs work. It's right at the borderline at about 65 mph. If I try to run above that, the radiator runs out of compliance and the temps creep up. So I'm finding that I have to keep the speed between 60 and 65. Not ideal, but considering this car hasn't seen the road in 45 years, it's doing great.

More news as it develops.

When you are walking back to your car at a rest stop and see a puddle under it.

Then you get close and realize it's just a condensate puddle from the AC of the guy in that spot before you. Phew!!

Man, I knew I needed a front bumper,but it really shows in that pic. Looks worse from a distance.

Anyone near zcon got a decent bumper they would sell? Can't be too nice or it will look out of place.

So I considered registering the OG for the judged show just for entertainment value*. But I could not figure out how. I could not see any option to attend. Is that show full and they aren't accepting any more entrants?

Anybody have a phone number for someone on the org committee? My electronic footprint is low while I travel, but I can text.

*Him - "Dude, your car looks like asss, why are you here?" Me - Yeah, your car is beautiful, but I can see 1000 things that aren't original. And I drove mine almost 1000 miles to get here.

1 hour ago, Captain Obvious said:

So I considered registering the OG for the judged show just for entertainment value*. But I could not figure out how. I could not see any option to attend. Is that show full and they aren't accepting any more entrants?

Anybody have a phone number for someone on the org committee? My electronic footprint is low while I travel, but I can text.

*Him - "Dude, your car looks like asss, why are you here?" Me - Yeah, your car is beautiful, but I can see 1000 things that aren't original. And I drove mine almost 1000 miles to get here.

Texted you...does you phone do texts? 🤣

On 9/5/2025 at 9:48 AM, zed2 said:

Who is the manufacturer / seller of the braided hoses you referenced above?

Thanks,
Keith

Mine came from this eBay seller: https://www.ebay.com/str/datsun240zrestorationinfo

I bought mine in March of 2021.

Edited 3 hours ago3 hr by texasz

On 9/5/2025 at 10:48 AM, zed2 said:

Who is the manufacturer / seller of the braided hoses you referenced above?

Thanks,
Keith

Here's another source for the braided hoses: https://jdm-car-parts.com/pages/search-results-page?q=braided%20hose%20240z

Also https://zcardepot.com/products/radiator-hose-set-braided-cloth-style-240z-70-73

Edited 3 hours ago3 hr by SteveJ

Update from the Good Captain: He called me from Bristol, VA. He's making good progress, and the car is holding together, though he is still concerned about the cooling capacity of his radiator. I told him to run the heat, too, but he declined. (Obscure reference: Watch Gumball Rally when the Camaro is running hot.) He expects to hit NashVegas this evening.

7 minutes ago, SteveJ said:

Update from the Good Captain: He called me from Bristol, VA. He's making good progress, and the car is holding together, though he is still concerned about the cooling capacity of his radiator. I told him to run the heat, too, but he declined. (Obscure reference: Watch Gumball Rally when the Camaro is running hot.) He expects to hit NashVegas this evening.

I thought about that last night but it was too late. I didn't want to worry him with the heater core leaking.