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Hi gang,

Have a great update for today - the powdercoating is going really well! I'm using Westside Powdercoating here in Houston and they have really gone above and beyond. I got a lump sum price for everything, but I didn't know that included them blasting the frame, then ZINCING it before they powdercoated. How cool is that? This car is going to last a long time now...

A few pix I received today.

The frame should start going back together late this week, complete w/ Dean's comp suspension package. Comp springs up front, and stock stiffness lowering leafs in the rear.

I also dropped the engine off at G and G performance here in town (http://gg-performance.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) I really like these guys - it gives me good vibes when they have a Dinan-S BMW parked out in front. They are going to break it down, assess it, then I'll order what I need and they will machine, balance, and reassemble.

Cheers
James

It looks fantastic! Keep the pictures coming.

sooooo pretty
they actually zinc plate the entire frame? any pics?

Very nice!!!,,,It will be fun assembling clean parts to it!!

Alvin: yeah. I'll see if Jorge the shop owner has any pics. He also zinc plated my original steel wheels before powder coating those too.

He is a HUGE Z-car fan and has a 240 and a 280. I found a shop that loves Datsuns!

Cheers
James

James... that frame looks sooooooooooo nice.
I need to brainstorm ideas now on how to convince the wife I need to fund a frame off resto as well.

Got a photo yesterday of some of the parts after blasting and coating. Looking good.

Yes, he powdercoated the parking brake cables, lol - but that's OK.

Cheers
James

Looking very good.

I really like the PC drive shaft!!!

stupid question: is powdercoating the transmission a bad idea?

Alvin wrote:stupid question: is powdercoating the transmission a bad idea?

I don't see how PC'ing the outer housing could hurt a thing - I think it would be fine - I have painted my 4 and 5 speed with no issues to date.

I don't think it would be an issue either Alvin, it's durable, good for high temps, and good on aluminum.

Cheers
James

Alvin wrote:stupid question: is powdercoating the transmission a bad idea?

It may add a little weight, and in a racing application, limit cooling/ heat exchange. The air flowing over the Case helps cool the trans, applying a thick coating like powder, may hold in a little heat. IMO

Paid a stop by Westside Coatings today and they are ALMOST done re-assembling my frame. I was hoping to pick it up today but alas - THIS close I don't want to rush them at the end since they are doing such a killer job. Some highlights:

Everything is well coated and came out great
No damage to anything that I can see
All new grade 8 fasteners
All new rubber, boots and seals
Brake and fuel lines were sent out for plating but not back yet.
Original 15" Panasports have been blasted and ready for hyper-black powder-coating

The body has been blasted and the shop wants to drop it onto the frame so they will have a "roller" to work on. I haven't seen the body "naked" yet but hope to soon.

Oh, I forgot to mention - I measured the front sway bar and it is 23mm. COMP bar baby!

Cheers
James

Looks really freakin incredible man... I would almost not want to drive it, especially in the rain! Keep em coming!