Today's Progress
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- bossbob
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Re: Today's Progress
Thanks Linda, I have that same kit from HF at least what's left of it from another project awhile ago. Pjack, that P21 looks great, did an amazing job on your grill.
68 Roadster 1600
70 Boss 302
65 K-Code Fastback
69 Mach 1 393 Stroker 5 spd
63.5 Galaxy Conv. 427 Dual Carb, 4 spd
72 Ranchero
65 GT Coupe
70 Boss 302
65 K-Code Fastback
69 Mach 1 393 Stroker 5 spd
63.5 Galaxy Conv. 427 Dual Carb, 4 spd
72 Ranchero
65 GT Coupe
- spl311srl311
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Re: Today's Progress
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1967 Datsun 1600 (Frame off)
1967 Datsun 1600 (Donor)
1967 1/2 Datsun 1600 - (Daily Driver)
1967 1/2 Datsun 2000 - (Daily Driver)
1968 Datsun 2000 (Frame off)
1956 Ford Customline
2018 Jaguar F-Type
1960 Triumph TR3A
1968 Shelby GT500KR
1967 Datsun 1600 (Donor)
1967 1/2 Datsun 1600 - (Daily Driver)
1967 1/2 Datsun 2000 - (Daily Driver)
1968 Datsun 2000 (Frame off)
1956 Ford Customline
2018 Jaguar F-Type
1960 Triumph TR3A
1968 Shelby GT500KR
- theunz
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Re: Today's Progress
Very nice!
Mike M
Old enough to know better, too old to remember why!
1969 2000 solex mine since 1972, under resurrection. (Finally resurrected as of spring 2019!)
1969 Porsche 911s -worth more, but not as valuable! Gone!
2017 Lotus Evora 400 - Oh my!!
Old enough to know better, too old to remember why!
1969 2000 solex mine since 1972, under resurrection. (Finally resurrected as of spring 2019!)
1969 Porsche 911s -worth more, but not as valuable! Gone!
2017 Lotus Evora 400 - Oh my!!
- Mackn367
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Re: Today's Progress
Going back to the metal door pullers you showed - Is it just me or do those actually look like the 67.5 pullers which are actually not chrome but are more of a satin. Same goes for most other parts on the 67.5 - satin not chrome.
Nick
1967.5 Roadster 1600
VIN: SPL311-13038
Orange County, CA
1967.5 Roadster 1600
VIN: SPL311-13038
Orange County, CA
- bossbob
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Re: Today's Progress
I had to go back and check, but they seem to be satin, definitely not chrome. They also seem to be very light, like aluminum or pot metal.
68 Roadster 1600
70 Boss 302
65 K-Code Fastback
69 Mach 1 393 Stroker 5 spd
63.5 Galaxy Conv. 427 Dual Carb, 4 spd
72 Ranchero
65 GT Coupe
70 Boss 302
65 K-Code Fastback
69 Mach 1 393 Stroker 5 spd
63.5 Galaxy Conv. 427 Dual Carb, 4 spd
72 Ranchero
65 GT Coupe
- Mackn367
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Re: Today's Progress
Grab a magnet and see. Aluminum isn't visibly magnetic.bossbob wrote: Mon Dec 30, 2019 1:58 pm I had to go back and check, but they seem to be satin, definitely not chrome. They also seem to be very light, like aluminum or pot metal.
Nick
1967.5 Roadster 1600
VIN: SPL311-13038
Orange County, CA
1967.5 Roadster 1600
VIN: SPL311-13038
Orange County, CA
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Re: Today's Progress
I found out here about using 00 steel wool to clean rust from and polish chrome. It has worked very well for me.
located in Chester NH
1967 1600 in restoration
2013 Arctic Cat F-1100 turbo
Ford F-350 6.0
Ford 9000 puller, Ford 960 puller, Ford 901show, Ford 971 worker, Oliver 70 waiting its turn
1967 1600 in restoration
2013 Arctic Cat F-1100 turbo
Ford F-350 6.0
Ford 9000 puller, Ford 960 puller, Ford 901show, Ford 971 worker, Oliver 70 waiting its turn
- bossbob
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Re: Today's Progress
Top two are done with P21s, still have to go back and polish them. Bottom two are next. Overall, I think their pretty good, although pitting still needs to be addressed. The wife's not too happy with me using the living room table and kitchen sink though! Will have to source new rubber gaskets and the plastic doohickey under the lens.
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68 Roadster 1600
70 Boss 302
65 K-Code Fastback
69 Mach 1 393 Stroker 5 spd
63.5 Galaxy Conv. 427 Dual Carb, 4 spd
72 Ranchero
65 GT Coupe
70 Boss 302
65 K-Code Fastback
69 Mach 1 393 Stroker 5 spd
63.5 Galaxy Conv. 427 Dual Carb, 4 spd
72 Ranchero
65 GT Coupe
- Mackn367
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Re: Today's Progress
Looking good. Don’t forget to check with Nissan on those parts. I believe you can still get gaskets and screws on the tail lights.bossbob wrote: Tue Dec 31, 2019 6:48 pm Top two are done with P21s, still have to go back and polish them. Bottom two are next. Overall, I think their pretty good, although pitting still needs to be addressed. The wife's not too happy with me using the living room table and kitchen sink though! Will have to source new rubber gaskets and the plastic doohickey under the lens.
lights.jpg
Nick
1967.5 Roadster 1600
VIN: SPL311-13038
Orange County, CA
1967.5 Roadster 1600
VIN: SPL311-13038
Orange County, CA
- spl311srl311
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Re: Today's Progress

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1967 Datsun 1600 (Frame off)
1967 Datsun 1600 (Donor)
1967 1/2 Datsun 1600 - (Daily Driver)
1967 1/2 Datsun 2000 - (Daily Driver)
1968 Datsun 2000 (Frame off)
1956 Ford Customline
2018 Jaguar F-Type
1960 Triumph TR3A
1968 Shelby GT500KR
1967 Datsun 1600 (Donor)
1967 1/2 Datsun 1600 - (Daily Driver)
1967 1/2 Datsun 2000 - (Daily Driver)
1968 Datsun 2000 (Frame off)
1956 Ford Customline
2018 Jaguar F-Type
1960 Triumph TR3A
1968 Shelby GT500KR
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Re: Today's Progress
Bob, I have a set of gaskets for them. I double ordered.bossbob wrote: Tue Dec 31, 2019 6:48 pm Top two are done with P21s, still have to go back and polish them. Bottom two are next. Overall, I think their pretty good, although pitting still needs to be addressed. The wife's not too happy with me using the living room table and kitchen sink though! Will have to source new rubber gaskets and the plastic doohickey under the lens.
lights.jpg
located in Chester NH
1967 1600 in restoration
2013 Arctic Cat F-1100 turbo
Ford F-350 6.0
Ford 9000 puller, Ford 960 puller, Ford 901show, Ford 971 worker, Oliver 70 waiting its turn
1967 1600 in restoration
2013 Arctic Cat F-1100 turbo
Ford F-350 6.0
Ford 9000 puller, Ford 960 puller, Ford 901show, Ford 971 worker, Oliver 70 waiting its turn
- bossbob
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Re: Today's Progress
So, other than being a contortionist to get the bottom manifold bolts off, that was the easiest head I've ever removed.
I wasn't getting any compression in #4 here are some pic's of the head, the single cylinder is of #4. What else should I do while I'm here?
I sprayed some PB Blaster in the intake port in this one, should I just lap the valve and get it to seat, I know, I know, while it's off, do a valve job............
Got some cleaning to do and carb kits to order.
I wasn't getting any compression in #4 here are some pic's of the head, the single cylinder is of #4. What else should I do while I'm here?
I sprayed some PB Blaster in the intake port in this one, should I just lap the valve and get it to seat, I know, I know, while it's off, do a valve job............
Got some cleaning to do and carb kits to order.
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68 Roadster 1600
70 Boss 302
65 K-Code Fastback
69 Mach 1 393 Stroker 5 spd
63.5 Galaxy Conv. 427 Dual Carb, 4 spd
72 Ranchero
65 GT Coupe
70 Boss 302
65 K-Code Fastback
69 Mach 1 393 Stroker 5 spd
63.5 Galaxy Conv. 427 Dual Carb, 4 spd
72 Ranchero
65 GT Coupe
- bossbob
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Re: Today's Progress
I must have missed this, I needC.Costine wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2020 12:15 amBob, I have a set of gaskets for them. I double ordered.bossbob wrote: Tue Dec 31, 2019 6:48 pm Top two are done with P21s, still have to go back and polish them. Bottom two are next. Overall, I think their pretty good, although pitting still needs to be addressed. The wife's not too happy with me using the living room table and kitchen sink though! Will have to source new rubber gaskets and the plastic doohickey under the lens.
lights.jpg
1 front turn signal
1 rear light to body
2 rear chrome to chrome
4 of the plastic spacers in the housing
Thanks
68 Roadster 1600
70 Boss 302
65 K-Code Fastback
69 Mach 1 393 Stroker 5 spd
63.5 Galaxy Conv. 427 Dual Carb, 4 spd
72 Ranchero
65 GT Coupe
70 Boss 302
65 K-Code Fastback
69 Mach 1 393 Stroker 5 spd
63.5 Galaxy Conv. 427 Dual Carb, 4 spd
72 Ranchero
65 GT Coupe
- bossbob
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Re: Today's Progress
I thought the intake was wet with fuel, don't know if you can see it in the pics but the surface is dark brown/black, smooth, and dry.
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68 Roadster 1600
70 Boss 302
65 K-Code Fastback
69 Mach 1 393 Stroker 5 spd
63.5 Galaxy Conv. 427 Dual Carb, 4 spd
72 Ranchero
65 GT Coupe
70 Boss 302
65 K-Code Fastback
69 Mach 1 393 Stroker 5 spd
63.5 Galaxy Conv. 427 Dual Carb, 4 spd
72 Ranchero
65 GT Coupe
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Re: Today's Progress
A couple of those coolant passages in the block look like they could be undercut.
located in Chester NH
1967 1600 in restoration
2013 Arctic Cat F-1100 turbo
Ford F-350 6.0
Ford 9000 puller, Ford 960 puller, Ford 901show, Ford 971 worker, Oliver 70 waiting its turn
1967 1600 in restoration
2013 Arctic Cat F-1100 turbo
Ford F-350 6.0
Ford 9000 puller, Ford 960 puller, Ford 901show, Ford 971 worker, Oliver 70 waiting its turn