So I was in the process of taking the used but working master cylinders from Zippy to use on the rat. New masters sitting pretty in their boxes.....
I took a look at the rusty and nasty firewall and heard Sid in my head "While yer at it, you should clean up that mess".
Arggggh! 3 weeks later I gave up on trying to find some matching white paint and just hit it with some Rustoleum.
I hope the mismatched shade will mellow a bit, some oil and grime should take care of that.
And Sid, it does look better!
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Curse you Sid!
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Curse you Sid!
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BRAVO!! I think Antique White (don't recall the brand) would have been a closer match, but that looks MUCH better than rust!
I promise, I won't badger you about the rusty, crusty block for a while...
I promise, I won't badger you about the rusty, crusty block for a while...
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I used a small wire cup brush mounted in a drill, followed by a coat of rust converter.
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Didn't somebody recently post a link to a spray paint place that matches the color code for our old Datsuns?
Also, you should be able to get your local automotive paint supply store to match your paint color, and put some in a rattle can for you. Mind you, this wouldn't be a great match for a body panel, but should work out fine in the engine bay, or even the trunk if you're going there too.
Also, you should be able to get your local automotive paint supply store to match your paint color, and put some in a rattle can for you. Mind you, this wouldn't be a great match for a body panel, but should work out fine in the engine bay, or even the trunk if you're going there too.
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Former owner of:
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OPTION #2: Repaint the whole car to match the M/C pocket!
Looks nice, Leigh. Hope I can check it out this Friday.
Looks nice, Leigh. Hope I can check it out this Friday.
Pete
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