Everything posted by Patcon
- Duffy's 1/71 Series 1 240z build
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Headlight switch
Jfa.series1 can probably help with that too
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Rubber door bumper installation
So many guys in that thread, not around anymore...
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It's come a LONG way...
2 hours! That's like right next door. Now mind you, my wife's from Texas...;)
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It's come a LONG way...
I'm in SC always like to find Z owners close by...
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Restoring and prepping hardware for plating - the "easy" way
So I have been cleaning up more hardware Looks like this after the bead blasting Goes into the vibratory polisher with SS media and a little paint thinner Comes out like this After a quick rinse with brake cleaner there is a difference in sheen after polishing, although it is a darker color
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It's come a LONG way...
North Carolina plates? in Tennesee?
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Restoration of BringaTrailer 240z - HLS30-35883
Liquids seal is better 3m urethane or 3m weatherstrip adhesive Some of this is obsessive. I doubt your car will ever see enough rain to be an issue. Even parked outside all of these cars are 50 years old and rust at the emblems is not the issue. No offense intended...
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Restoration of BringaTrailer 240z - HLS30-35883
If I was worried about water entry at the emblems I would use some emblem adhesive or urethane sealant
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Random Misfire while cruising
What would pulling the head accomplish?
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Random Misfire while cruising
It probably wouldn't be broken. Could have a little nick or slight cut. That's all it would take...
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Putting in a replacement L-28
I recently ordered a lightened flywheel from them. it came in no problem. I have never tried to contact them. Supply is going to get worse as China just closed one of their major ports due to Covid
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air cleaner housing connections
Yes, they are brazed
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Putting in a replacement L-28
Beware of California Datsun, he has a poor reputation I can't answer the 240z / 280z spring question. I would suspect they're different because of curb weight changes
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Monte Carlo 240z Front Bumper
The car must be putting down some power to get the wheel lift like that...
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What spline lug lock is this??
I bought a whole set of of wheel lock removers. One of the big box stores might have a set
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Monte Carlo 240z Front Bumper
Love the airborne pic!
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air cleaner housing connections
Look to be missing the seals I think this is the only source for accurate reproductions https://www.240zrubberparts.com/apps/webstore/products/show/5696404
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Restoring and prepping hardware for plating - the "easy" way
@inline6 Did I miss the Google link somewhere?
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Restoring and prepping hardware for plating - the "easy" way
Would you like to post your spreadsheet?
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Monte Carlo 240z Front Bumper
Great pictures!
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Series 1 water and oil gauge?
I would not use CA, it could haze the lens
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1970 240Z SN 556 on CL in Austin TX Area
Yup about $55k
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Restoring and prepping hardware for plating - the "easy" way
I think having a document that shows and describes each fastener would be superb! Perfect candidate for a tech article
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Play in Choke connecting plate 1 and connecting rod
I am thinking the choke cables tip the throttles slightly before pulling on the nozzles, iirc. That is why I leave the extra length