My first resto project - all in

[mshort07]

Got all the lights and horns working. Now I need to get the gauges working. I having an issue with the fuel gauge. I did some searching for tips on the fuel sender and gvr. We'll see how that goes.

With reverse light on.

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[notoptoy]

I like the reverse light, very stealth and bright!

[s15to311]

Got all the lights and horns working. Now I need to get the gauges working. I having an issue with the fuel gauge. I did some searching for tips on the fuel sender and gvr. We'll see how that goes.

With reverse light on.
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Let me know if you need a fuel sending unit, I have a used one that works.

[mshort07]

Got all the lights and horns working. Now I need to get the gauges working. I having an issue with the fuel gauge. I did some searching for tips on the fuel sender and gvr. We'll see how that goes.

With reverse light on.
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Let me know if you need a fuel sending unit, I have a used one that works.

Thanks. My sender unit is working, I’m getting the correct ohms readings. Not getting the gauge to work. I need to dive back n a little deeper.

[Gregs672000]

Wow, now there's a different look!

[mshort07]

I’ve tried to smooth the back out. No bumpers front or rear. Did you notice the redesigned sheet metal roll pan? Got the flush mount gas cap welded in too.

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[Gregs672000]

I'm digging it, respect the work!

[mshort07]

Please help. What’s the trick to get the clock to work?

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[nismou20]

I used an Oiler with a fine tip to lube all the pivot points and it has lasted 10 years now. Also I think there is a thick wire that acts asa fuse.

[mshort07]

I look closely while it was hooked up to 12 volts. The motor turns a couple degrees and then stops. Disconnect and reconnect to 12 volts and it try’s to turn again. It’s like it’s locked up. I tried to oil it. Still doesn’t tic-toc.

[theunz]

Not a clock or even electric for that matter, but a wind up music box. This music box plays discs about three inches in diameter, so requires a little torque to turn them. After sitting unused for a few years it wouldn't turn. After oiling it a little and giving it a some manual help it started to work a little, but was slow and would keep stopping. I kept oiling and helping and it got a little better, but still no cigar. It finally dawned on me that it wasn't a lack of oil causing the problem, but dirty gummed up oil may be the culprit. I grabbed a can of brake kleen and went to town. After soaking it throughly I let it sit over nite before blasting it again in the morning. When it was dry I used a small amount of thin oil designed for clocks and gingerly lubed only the shafts and pivot points. After a little more manual help it started working like new. You might try getting the proper oil and the oil application tool and give your clock the same treatment.

[mshort07]

Wow, that’s involved. Thanks for the advice.

[mshort07]

The brake gremlins are back. A little bit less then a year ago I first filled the brake system with oil after rebuilding and leaving it dry for years. Well, months after the 1st fill the passenger rear wheel cylinder starting leaking, so I replaced it. Last night while working on the car I noticed the rear oil on the master was low. Now the drivers side rear wheel cylinder is leaking. Why did it take months to start? I just ordered a new one for that side. I hope the fronts don’t start leaking.

[mshort07]

What a great day!!! I’ve been dreading and putting this day off a for a long time. Windshield install. I did a bunch of searching and reading throughout the site and formed my game plan.
I started 1st with cleaning everything real good. Then I soaked the rubber with soapy water and slid the trim in. Next I stretched the rubber around the glass and inserted the para cord in the rubber track. My wife was a big help. Couldn’t have got it done without her.

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1st attempt.... failed

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2nd try we learned what we did wrong from the 1st and got it in. I couldn’t be happier.

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[Gregs672000]

It's good to get your spouse involved in these projects. That way when you're spending money on the car it's "our Datsun"... if it isn't already! My wife's a great copilot and a strong supporter of "our" Datsun!