SlottedMagz Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) so ive been a member here for a minute and havent properly introduced myself My name is adam im 18 and my first car was this orange hunk of pure sexy 1973 240z the car is in pretty good condish but it will still need alot of tlc and plenty of bengimans to get it to where i want it to be. so first off my plan is to get the car back to original condishon then ill start adding the personal touches and mods that i want on it with the exception of a few personal touches like rims and shifter courtesy of blueridgespeed and cl72wagon respectivly. pics or oics as ive seen is popular oh shit i forgot to post some pics for an other member ill be back as of right now i know i need a header, gas tank, floorpans frame rails. not much but wtf im a newbular newbster. i got the header and a full set of engine gaskets in the mail today from z car source. The brand on them is pace setter never heard of them has any one hear? they look way better than the old one Edited September 19, 2012 by SlottedMagz Quote Link to comment
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I'm BLUE Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Welcome to Ratsun :lol: ;) add fusebox to the list if you haven't :lol: (no really) Very clean zcar man ... and looks like it's been taken care of .. nice !!! Love the old slotted-mag's myself :lol: (have them on mine as well) Pacesetter brand is good ! I like your direction. If you're going to restore the sucker I would do it a piece at a time (small) and do not move on until each piece/small or large task is complete ! People run into trouble ripping the car bare-boned , and not being able to finish/afford what they thought it would. ( exception to pro's obviously ) A simple rule for project's. Take what you think things will cost and time it by 2-3x lol ( no really ). You probably are aware of all this though. In my old age(lol) I've come to REALLY appreciate the stock form of s30's (minus the huge f$#%#% bumpers on 260-280z's and a couple of other small things lol) I love flares and wheels that fit them as well. Just simply put = nearly all of them are cool :lol: I look forward to seeing update's :) Quote Link to comment
SlottedMagz Posted September 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 thanks dtp fender flares and side rear louvers are other things that ive wanted since i got the car fuse box now on th list :thumbup: as for its up keep i have all the papers for its regular maintence up till 1979 when i was told it was garged till febuary of this year when i bought it there are some major issues one being a soft punch would put a huge hole through the floorpans :poop: the other being this july while i was still driving it a little i was filling it up and when i finish i hang the nozzel back on its thing and i hear a sound like water fallng i look all around unworried then out of my eye i see a puudle under my car crouch down and the 50 bucks of gas i just pumped in it were flowing out damn gas tank :rofl: as for taking it one step at a time i strongly agree but as my expensis are minimul i find myself spending most of my money on it gladly and my pay checks are practicaly gone the day i get them which reminds me i get payed tomorow time to buy floorpans as for the tank are there any options for an upgrade on the cheaper side or should i get it more permanintly fixed Quote Link to comment
SlottedMagz Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 so im sitting here trying to get the valve gasket off and its been like 20 min or so and so far ive got three small ass chunks off smaller than a sqaure centimeter and was wondering you guys get them off. just so you know im not trying to get it off in chunks there just pulling free while the rest doesnt budge and im using a putty knife thanks Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Sounds like you're doing it right, it's just sucking for you. Quote Link to comment
SlottedMagz Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) haha yeah i thought that to im thinking the gasket hasnt ever been replaced but im a newb so idk just got through doesnt seem so bad now Edited September 17, 2012 by SlottedMagz Quote Link to comment
SlottedMagz Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 so i fucked up a bit one of the moms's pads cause we are out of bandaids apparently Quote Link to comment
Ratwagon1600 Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Ive always found a Wire brush on a bench grinder works best. Failing that, a razor (safety) blade. Some of these can be a real bitch to get off. Patience is your friend here. Sacrificing blood to the Datsun gods is good karma! 1 Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Careful if you use a razor blade. It will cut through the valve cover and/or head. aluminum yo Quote Link to comment
datsunaholic Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Could have been worse if you were using a razor blade when you slipped, I guess. Quote Link to comment
SlottedMagz Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 i hit the valve cover but yeah it could have been worse and i wasnt using a razor exactly because i didnt want to scratch the cover. mhm datsun karma Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 razor-blade razor blade in a handle or sharp gasket scraper right technique (right pressure and angle) = happyness grass-hoppa Occasionally you need to trot down to local NAPA and grab some gasket-disolver. Quote Link to comment
Silky_Johnson Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Could have been worse if you were using a razor blade when you slipped, I guess. I've actually heard that if you get cut with a sharp blade, it's better in the long run because it won't tear up the skin as much. It's easier to stitch up and heal too. Doctors like nice, clean wounds. Sharp blades also make work easier which reduces slipping and cutting yourself resulting from a blade snagging on something and being forced to power through it. This is all assuming you're not handling a box knife in your bare hands. Quote Link to comment
SlottedMagz Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 never heard of a gasket scraper ill finish later ive been sittin my ass down since the blood Quote Link to comment
SlottedMagz Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 gloves on razor blade coming out oics of the massacred gasket when my work here is done hopefully i can kick in it gear finish puting everything together and see if i can start it tonight Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 get er done ! Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 get one! http://www.autodetailingsolutions.net/scrp-6.html?kw=scrp-6&cmp=googleproducts Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 i started with one of these after i cut myself open the first time http://www.google.co...29,r:1,s:0,i:85 Quote Link to comment
SlottedMagz Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) willco eagle me my names adam just sayin by the way dtp thats what i say when im tryin to get my dog to shit Edited September 17, 2012 by SlottedMagz Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 If you're an auto tech.. it's a "gasket scraper" If you're a painter... it's a "glass scraper" If you're a woman... it's a "flat-top stove scraper" Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 If you're an auto tech.. it's a "gasket scraper" If you're a painter... it's a "glass scraper" If you're a woman... it's a "flat-top stove scraper" and if your a coke head they are "awesome" ;) Quote Link to comment
SlottedMagz Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 does anybody know what i use to plug that hole in the header should i just go buy something to block it up with? Quote Link to comment
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