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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2017 7:52 pm
by S Allen
Jordan,
Your parts look awesome. Nice job. You must have an industrial 3D printer.
S
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2017 8:35 pm
by roadstermike
Steve, i have a similar set up. I made a bracket to hold the cable drum, etc. It could look better but it works.
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2017 9:12 pm
by S Allen
That is what I plan to do. Looking forward to running them. Thanks for pic.
S
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 4:09 am
by pebbles
Mainer311 wrote:Just finished sanding my steering column trim and center console. All 3D printed out of ABS. I test fit everything and it's right on.
Sweet. Gauge holes 2 1/8 or 2 3/8?
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 6:15 am
by Mainer311
pebbles wrote:Mainer311 wrote:Just finished sanding my steering column trim and center console. All 3D printed out of ABS. I test fit everything and it's right on.
Sweet. Gauge holes 2 1/8 or 2 3/8?
2-1/16. Standard Autometer size. I barely squeezed them in. I have just enough room for the hazard switch to fit width-wise. I bailed on the fan and s/brake knobs. From the top, it will be choke, ignition, then hazard.
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 9:36 am
by spl310
If you want to retain the S/brake lamp, then fit a microswitch to be in the off position under the parking brake handle. When you put the brake on, the light will turn on - just like the brake lamp on a more modern car, and it frees up a space in the panel.
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 3:19 pm
by Mainer311
It's in! I love it. It's painted a pewter gunmetal kinda color. Also painted the steering column the same thing.
Just need to finish organizing the wires and find a good ground.
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 5:13 pm
by Toptech360
That looks really nice!
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 5:46 pm
by notoptoy
That does look nice, just don't have more than one key or any metal rings or dangly bits, it'll scratch up your gauges and the beautiful work!
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 6:13 pm
by Mainer311
Thanks guys. I got it all back together, charged up the battery, and fired it up for the first time since the axle rebuild, steering rebuild, GM alternator swap, and gauges. The only difference that I noticed is that RPM's drop a lot more when the lights are turned on from that big GM alternator.
Started testing everything, voltage reading 14.5, looked good...until, no blinkers. Got the meter out and started testing everything. Found that my hazard switch is on it's way out and doesn't like to connect 4 and 5 in the off position (blinker feed). Fiddled with it and got it working, now everything is 100%.
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 7:55 pm
by Vinnyz
Mainer311 wrote:It's in! I love it. It's painted a pewter gunmetal kinda color. Also painted the steering column the same thing.
Just need to finish organizing the wires and find a good ground.
Nice execution Mainer!
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2017 3:21 am
by pebbles
Mainer311 wrote:It's in! I love it. It's painted a pewter gunmetal kinda color. Also painted the steering column the same thing.
Just need to finish organizing the wires and find a good ground.
That looks great. Whats the next project? Center console lid with two cup holders?
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2017 5:01 am
by Mainer311
pebbles wrote:Mainer311 wrote:It's in! I love it. It's painted a pewter gunmetal kinda color. Also painted the steering column the same thing.
Just need to finish organizing the wires and find a good ground.
That looks great. Whats the next project? Center console lid with two cup holders?
Now that you mention it...
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2017 11:17 am
by jnnt29
Yesterday, my Brother in-law Bill and my good friend Jon and I rebuilt my drivers seat. It was a great time working on the 1600 with them and learning how to do the seats so I can do the passenger side myself. The driver seat turnout like new! The only problem is my head hits the hard top! LOL, I guess I'll just have to take it off!!!
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2017 1:57 pm
by pebbles
Mainer311 wrote:pebbles wrote:Mainer311 wrote:It's in! I love it. It's painted a pewter gunmetal kinda color. Also painted the steering column the same thing.
Just need to finish organizing the wires and find a good ground.
That looks great. Whats the next project? Center console lid with two cup holders?
Now that you mention it...
Just in case, i know this guy that likes rejex........