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Hey, Shagy.....sorry to hear about your dilemna. It was 7 degrees in Big Bear this morning, so I know it's gotta be cold in the high desert. Something that might work for you.....go to inland empire c/l, barter section, type in firewood in search box, and you'll find a number of peeps willing to barter their cut firewood.....some of them are located in the "high desert". Thius coulkd save you time, cash, and grief from working with a chainsaw.

Dantheman, I have an extra horn pad from a 1970 240z. Looks good aesthetically, but has been cracked around the center inside ring. Previous owner kept it on with some silicone or some other goop (lol). As for the horn mechanism, that's another story. Took me 3 years to find a replacement one for my z. Anyway, you're welcome to the horn pad if you want it. In the meantime, I'll check with a couple of my sources to see if I can help you find that elusive horn mechanism. Mike

Hi, Al, I have a couple of sets of 240z wiper arms, but don't think I have any pivots. If the arms will help, make me a reasonable offer and I'll dig them out for you. Mike

I'm satisfied. My questions were answered and I have the information that I need......thanks to all of you. I appreciate the occassional inclusion of levity as well. Mike

Mods are trying to protect members from ME??? By which means did the mods determine that I somehow pose a threat.....to anyone? I would think that most of the members of this forum are over the age of 18, and, as such, are able to make their own decisions as to which services they may wish to use. As stated before, I was simply offering an option for members to consider.......that's what I thought open forums were for. Mike

Thanks Draker and Skib, I can't imagine what could have resulted in the topic being locked, unless a "mod" is in the chrome plating industry and doesn't want to allow competition. The thread was offered as a viable option for the members of the community to consider.....my business poses little threat to the plater mentioned in Utah. It is probably not for everyone, nor is it intended to be. However, I did not post the thread with the intention of initiating debate on the political or socio-economic ramifications of EPA regulations or outsourcing. In that vein, I do find it to be somewhat curious that a person who owns 3 or 4 vintage Datsuns, all of which were manufactured 100% in Asia, would consider outsourcing service on a few parts to pose a moral dilemna. Mike

Micro, Thanks for the humor, but am not quite certain as to how it answers my question:) Mike

Does anyone know what a "locked topic" is, how does it get locked, and steps necessary to unlock it?? Thanks, Mike

second attempt to upload pics.....

Draker, Thanks for the tips. After I digest them, I'll give posting pics another try. No, we can (and do) plate most plastics and nearly all conductive metals. The only reason that we aren't doing bumpers at this time is simply because the cost to air freight heavy metal is very high, resulting in little net savings after freight. We have done seat belt buckles/attachments, emblems, hubcaps, etc. in metal as the freight costs are still reasonable for those lighter parts. Thanks again for your tip.....will see about getting those pics up:) Mike

hvyd......not a good call on the spambot. A spambot would surely know how to post pictures......I don't pretend half as smart as a spambot:) Mike

Oops.....sorry about the lack of pictures. I haven't yet been able to locate the "attachments" button on this thread format. If anyone could be so kind as to direct me to the right button (or procedure, if there is no button).....it would be greatly appreciated. The name of the business is Retro-Resto Works. It was started in response to many requests from fellow Z car enthusiasts to have their tail light bezels re-plated. In this country, it is difficult to find platers that will electroplate plastic. When you do find that rare gem, the cost of having it done is prohibitively expensive for most. The first few shipments consisted of mostly tail light bezels, emblems, mag wheel center caps, heater faceplate assemblies, a/c vent bezels, etc. I have the next shipment scheduled for January 7th, and will be shipping most every part except for bumpers at that time. Our plating facility is located in Vietnam, and I've been assured that there are no 10 year old Chinese (or Vietnamese) employed there. They have been engaged in this industry for many years and have seasoned pros on their payroll. Hopefully, I answered everyone's questions to-date. Mike

Greetings everyone, I'm a new member but an old Datsun guy (that means that I am both old and like old Datsuns). I drive a 1970 Datsun 240z, and am always on the lookout for a clean 620 and a decent b210 for when gas prices get out of control (as if they weren't already). I live in southern California and have recently began a chrome plating service for other old car guys and gals. We specialize in chrome plating of metal and PLASTIC parts, including emblems, tail light bezels, grills, and interior and exterior chrome trim parts. I use a contract facility in southeast Asia and typically receive great quality work at very affordable prices......often times at savings in excess of 60% off of locally quoted prices. As I ship all parts by air, I am not currently doing bumpers, due to the high cost of freight. However, most any other part that you may need to have done can be done.....and we guarantee customer satisfaction. For your reference, I am attaching a couple of pics of a project that is just being completed now. Should anyone have a need to have any of their Datsun parts re-chromed, feel free to send me a pm and I'll be happy to get a quote to you. Sorry for the gratuitous plug in my member introduction......but I couldn't figure out where else on the forum to place the gratuitous plug:) Mike