Everything posted by Ed
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Reproduction JDM headlight covers with trim
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Car vibrates
I had a problem with vibration when I turned. It ended up being bad tierods. Have you jacked up the front end and tried to shake the tire. Grab it from the sides and see if there is any play. It might also be the axle shaft bolt is too loose.
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Fairlady Z (replica)
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Undercoating
After the rusted metal was replaced and butt welded with new metal it was stripped clean. Por-15 was applied over the bare metal. Then coated with the Por-15 top-coat. After that was allowed to dry for a couple of weeks it was roughed up with 100 grit. Then wipped down with Xylene. The bedliner product was applied then. I used a thin coat instead of the usual thick 1/8".
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Reproduction JDM headlight covers with trim
Two questions, 1. Wouldn't moisture and dirt get into the headlight area by way of the headlight itself. I mean the headlight assembly is "sealed" with a rubber gasket to prevent moisture coming from the wheel well area. But from the area between the headlight bucket, (aka sugar scoop) and the fender there is a gap that will allow moisture and dust to enter the headlight area. 2. Is there a difference between the G-nose headlight cover and the plain Z? I think I know the answer to this one but I want to be sure. It's longer right? Ed
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Headlight retaining rings chrome or S/S?
Yea Mike, you are right, I am inquiring about the retaining ring. I want to have them redone and I can't tell what it is. If it's stainless I could polish them up myself.
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Headlight retaining rings chrome or S/S?
I was looking at the rings that retain the headlights. Are these chrome or Stainless steel?
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What's the max pic size?
Chris, thanks for the offer but I got it. I the pictures I was trying to upload were 1600 x 1200. So I've reduced the size of the file and it's working now.
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Off she goes
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Reassembled B4 paint
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What's the max pic size?
I don't get it Carl. I can't. I'm sure it's some technical doo-hickey. Oh, well, I'll keep playing with it to see the max size I can get.
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Undercoating
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Frame rail repair
After the rail was welded and painted I welded a 1/4 steel "skid" plate. She won't be bending anymore.
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Frame rail repair
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Frame rail repair
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What's the max pic size?
Hi everyone, I was unable to upload pictures I'm guessing because they were too big 1024 x 768. I tried uploading a smaller picture and it worked. Does anyone know what the max size of a picture that can be uploaded is? Also any suggestions on how to reduce or shrink my pictures. I'm using windows XP if that helps any. Thanks
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Fairlady Z (replica)
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Help! cleaning fuel lines.
Either replace it with another, make a new one, or try and clear the blockage in the one you have. Also inspect the tube for a kink. Maybe you hit a rock or something that flatened the tube? To clear it, disconnect both ends and try reverse pressure with some compressed air. Or run a wire through the tube.
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Car vibrates
My vote is wheel balance. Take it to a tire store for a proper balance. Do not take it to Wal-mart! Those Mickey-Mouse mechanics couldn't find the underside of a car if it ran them over.
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Help Needed Identifying Mileage!
Post some pictures of the engine bay and the interior and let the Z Police give you the answer.
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Reproduction JDM headlight covers with trim
You can definately put me down for a pair! :classic:
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A/C Questions
Welcome to the club! Hope you get to enjoy your Z soon. I've heard of using a blower from a Honda Civic. Not sure what year but it's supposed to blow a lot better than the stock fan. Also make sure all the duct work is tight and that there are no kinks or holes. In mine there was a 1/2 gap between the blower and the duct work.
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Advice for paint shop?
I've been to four different shops in the last year. The shop I'm taking it to does nothing but restorations. Mostly corvettes but they do other older cars as well. People have brought there cars from as far as Florida to have this guy do their car. He has painted several concourse winners. I saw a few of his finished products and was very impressed. He also uses PPG products and guarantees the work.
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Advice for paint shop?
My baby is going to the bodyshop/painter tomorrow. I was wondering if you guys could offer some advice or things to watch out for. I did make up a small list of things that I want done like filling the molding holes and stuff. I have also reassembled the car (just the body pannels). Thanks
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Toyota Brake conversion details
Carl, we must have been thinking the same thing at the same time.