Everything posted by Patcon
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Datsun-240z Vs Fairlady-z432
Type 33 Only 18 produced about $10 mil https://uncrate.com/1967-alfa-romeo-tipo-33-stradale-continuation/
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Steering Effort Differences Between Years
Did you look at tire width per car? That would make a big difference
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Finally Got My Garage Mahal!!!
I wouldn't do the shower because it adds a lot of cost. You could do a little point of use electric water heater to feed the sink or even a washing machine, but it won't feed a shower very well. They make a system that is designed for basements where the toilet has a holding tank below grade. Then a macerator pump lifts the sewage through a 2" pvc to the septic tank. The length of the line affects head height some, but the actual elevation is the bigger issue. From the looks of your layout I think that would be a good solution. You could either cut the tank into the shop floor, put it in the gravel area or even install a small catch tank outside and then lift from there to the house system. They're not overly expensive and have pump heads heights that should work. Just remember, some of this work will never be cheaper than now. Why metal on the ceiling? I think I would prefer sheet rock maybe Type X rock on the ceiling. If the metal isn't really well insulated it will sweat, and having it rain inside your shop will be no fun! Also sheet rock will make a better air seal. The better you seal up the walls and joints, the easier it will be to control moisture. That is an issue that hasn't been mentioned before. I have to run a dehumidifier full time to keep stuff from molding and rusting in my shop. I don't know if that will be an issue for you in your area.
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Splash Pan
There's an NOS one on Ebay currently https://www.ebay.com/i/382316818276?chn=ps $895
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Splash Pan
I am sure of that. If I didn't have one to use I think I would find somewhere else to put that money first. It seems amazing to me that such a simple part can cost so much. A new hood is $650 on Ebay a used hood is $400 to $450. A hood is many times more difficult to reproduce than the splash pan. Just my perception
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[SOLD] WTB: 82-83 280zx Turbo Distributor/Distributor Drive Shaft
The driveshaft shows as available from Courtesy $109. I think he is also looking for the dizzy too. In addition to the drive spindle
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SS Bumpers from Vietnam
I'm a little confused here. You bought these bumpers, correct? What site did you end up buying them through? There were half a dozen listed. Was the transaction Ok? Sounds like they came in a reasonable time
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[SOLD] Set of 4 Bose billet wheels w/ tires
I don't mind the wheel overall. They are not a style that is normally seen on older S30's. Even so, the price is very fair.
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Finally Got My Garage Mahal!!!
That's a beautiful place. I love the landscaping around the house. Your shop is 2 1/2 times larger than mine! what I could hoard up in there! I would locate the compressor outside, but it needs to be protected from freezing. It makes it hard to start up and residual water can freeze in the lines. Distributed air is really nice. Also a lot of wall outlets 44" off the floor. That way there is counter height power everywhere. Good work benches a must. A metal topped bench is really nice. I agree on ventilation. I also want as much light as I can get. I want operating room bright. I would switch them on multiple switches so I can run what I want and get it brighter when needed. Enclosed storage is nice or even a dedicated parts room. You could make the ceiling of the parts room the mezzanine area like Jeff suggested. I can help you size the framing if you need help. I might want a partition to keep tractors, mowers and small engine tools separate from the shop area with separate access doors. Some 220v power for a good welder. Hot and cold water and a bathroom. I also have a stacked washer dryer in my shop bathroom. I wash grungy rags, drop clothes and shop towels in it
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1971 HLS30-14938 "Lily" build
The 2450 sounds like a good helmet. I am a little leery of any helmet that costs less than $100. Cody's helmet is a cheap HF helmet I think. It just doesn't dim fast enough when we MIG. I let him use my hat which tends to work better. I have a Viking 1840 series helmet that came with my welder. It is sort of mid price based on what you researched. I wish it responded just a little bit faster but overall it does ok.
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Oil Sump OEM Gasket
I wonder if there is a good course to play in Branson?
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Home Built Z 'Full video build'
That is super cool! I didn't know they did that. Yes, I imagine that would make it much faster and less error prone.
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New boxes
Nope don't own a pallet jack. I have a skidsteer with a set of forks, so I doubt I will ever feel a need for one. Yes because I am so tall!!! Helps keep from bending so much and aggravating the back. the lower table would be nice for larger items or really heavy items, but I think the higher level will work better. Plus the bottom drawer is now about 9" off the floor. The finished top is about 36" AFF so, counter height
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1971 HLS30-14938 "Lily" build
I need to get Cody a new hat. He get's some flash. My hat does pretty good at responding. What hat are you looking at?
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Home Built Z 'Full video build'
Seems like that is about mid point for Highland machines. I saw one that was $14k USD. You need to add some of the machine details in the next sewing video. I don't really understand what the computer would do on a machine like that. Is it single needle of double needle, etc. Half of retail isn't really that crazy when you look at how good it works. I spent more than that on my welder. It's downright cheap looking if you're shopping for real estate in Sydney!
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New boxes
I really wanted them to be semi permanent so I could pull on the vise all I want and not have them slide around. There is so little room in my shop now that there is nowhere else to move them.
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240z Front Control Arm Bolt
same here
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Rust Advice 78 280z
That is correct, Dave Patton
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Home Built Z 'Full video build'
Cool. Do you care to share the brand if it's an internationally available machine? I am interested in doing some shopping for a heavier machine.
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Free for shipping
That sounds right. I parted one a few years ago.
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1971 HLS30-14938 "Lily" build
The wire speed might be a little bit high, but it prevents burn back like that. The gas was on but when the primer burns it makes it look like that. That was a half dozen quick welds. One time I burned through it. I had to keep moving the voltage around depending on where on the edge I was welding. I really just wanted to add enough to then knock it down. So I stacked it in different ways until there was enough there.
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Home Built Z 'Full video build'
What did you buy for a sewing machine? What are you using as a pencil on the fabric?
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1971 HLS30-14938 "Lily" build
Wow! Those don't look too good. Is that just a rusty glob or something else? It looks like the lense is cracked and all gobbed up
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New boxes
It already is. It's amazing how fast flat surfaces in my shop accumulate stuff!