New 320 owner, 62?

[320 Newb]

7 minutes ago, zed1 said:

I had great success with PC-7

https://www.pcepoxy.com/products/permanent-repair/pc-7-paste-epoxy/
Keith

Nice! When I'm done with this 520 resto I'll pull off my original 320 wheel and have a go with PC-7. 

[320 Newb]

Test printed heater stickers on printer paper and hand cut. I think I'm getting close--hoping to get them printed by the time Jake has 3D heater boots available. 

[Charlie69]

Put your file for the stickers to print shop that prints stickers and has the printer that cuts the stickers out.  Also are you going to change the colors to black and gold?

[320 Newb]

4 hours ago, Charlie69 said:

Put your file for the stickers to print shop that prints stickers and has the printer that cuts the stickers out.  Also are you going to change the colors to black and gold?

 

Yep will do! I'm hoping a printer can cut them with rounded corners. And yes on black and gold--I did the mock up in black and white just so I could see better--my eyes ain't what they used to be. 🙂

[zed1]

Many sizes at low prices...https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Corner+Rounder+Paper+Punch+Card+Photo&i=arts-crafts&s=price-asc-rank&qid=1605219304&ref=sr_st_price-asc-rank

Keith

Edited November 12, 2020 by zed1

[difrangia]

1 hour ago, zed1 said:

Many sizes at low prices...https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Corner+Rounder+Paper+Punch+Card+Photo&i=arts-crafts&s=price-asc-rank&qid=1605219304&ref=sr_st_price-asc-rank

Keith

 

We made similar dies for hand and foot operated pneumatic 'Nippers' for up to .090 thick aluminum sheetmetal in the aircraft detail-fab shop. You could round four corners on 100-200 parts in short order.

[320 Newb]

4 hours ago, zed1 said:

Many sizes at low prices...https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Corner+Rounder+Paper+Punch+Card+Photo&i=arts-crafts&s=price-asc-rank&qid=1605219304&ref=sr_st_price-asc-rank

Keith

 

I bought some PC-7 and already like it better than the JB Weld plastic epoxy. I like the way it applies and sands down and I'm hoping it bonds better to the steering wheel plastic. 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

I just did a digital clock delete on a plastic Land Cruiser gauge panel using a two part plastic epoxy from SEM. I am absolutely going to use that product again. Easy to use and sands down nicely without any pinholes.

[320 Newb]

1 hour ago, Stoffregen Motorsports said:

I just did a digital clock delete on a plastic Land Cruiser gauge panel using a two part plastic epoxy from SEM. I am absolutely going to use that product again. Easy to use and sands down nicely without any pinholes.

 

Do you have a link to the product?

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

I'll dig it up for you.

[320 Newb]

I'm working with Issaranawat TreeAusawa  from Thailand to have these door panels made using factory specs. He's an incredibly responsive communicator and his attention to detail is A+. All the measurements here are factory including the snap placement on the pocket. I had him modify the pocket a little so it's much less floppy than the factory pocket. The grey fabric vinyl matches my seat and headliner. Price including shipping is right at  quotes I was getting from local guys. 

 

Highly recommend. 

[320 Newb]

Jake Makes is at it again! He's working on 3D printed heater boots and and while test fitting we realized the early style 320 heaters take a different boot. It's a shorter elbow and doglegs to the right.

 

Two questions:

1. Does anyone have a sample of the early style heater boot?

2. Is anyone interested in purchasing one if Jake works his magic?

[wayno]

Merlin said he thinks he has an early example from a 312 in storage that is the same as the early 320 on the DOPES list.

[320 Newb]

[Charlie69]

Nice work.

[320 Newb]

Heater stickers came back from the printer and turned out 😚👌. Spent a good amount of hours recreating these from pictures of partials and back and forth with the print shop figuring out how to get gold text on a black background. $7 shipped within the US for one set, $5 for additionals. 

[Charlie69]

That is very reasonable.

[320 Newb]

Paint store got a good scan on the inside cover, had it matched, added the stickers I've been working on. Waiting on a boot from the living legend Jake Makes. 

[320 Newb]

Test fitment on Jake's boot ✅

[difrangia]

56 minutes ago, 320 Newb said:

Test fitment on Jake's boot ✅

 

That's one hell of a job on that little heater; Lots of teamwork on that project !! 320 nuts are 'Teamers'.

 

You're gonna have one heck of a time regulating the heat come winter; No valve or knob. I know, test fit-up.

 

Looks great like all your other work. Merry Christmas, all !!

[320 Newb]

1 hour ago, difrangia said:

 

That's one hell of a job on that little heater; Lots of teamwork on that project !! 320 nuts are 'Teamers'

 

You're gonna have one heck of a time regulating the heat come winter; No valve or knob. I know, test fit-up.

 

Looks great like all your other work. Merry Christmas, all !!

 

Getting to know folks on here, getting help from others, helping others... That's been my favorite part of the project!

 

That heater's been in/out 50 times trying to get that boot right and it's now official! I need to finish the cab floor before it goes in for good. I also replaced the O rings in the valve so I want to pressure test it again before I run water in the cab. A small leak would be a nightmare. 

[Charlie69]

I use a little of this Plumbers grease on the O-rings and brass shaft to help keep it moving smoothly.

 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Oatey-1-oz-Plumber-s-Grease-30620/203489444

Edited December 24, 2020 by Charlie69

[pidge]

Looks good. Looking proper. Nice job sir!!!

-Pidge

[320 Newb]

Would anyone be interested in machined aluminum reproduction heater valve knobs? Gauging interest for a project with another 320 truck brother. I've been told this knob is also used on 200 series pickups but in blue. Can anyone confirm? Also does it look like it might fit any other 60s Datsun models? Hoping to find homes for a run of 20.

[thisismatt]

I'd be in if they were the same as the 521