Crashtd420 Posted March 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 Well I have already not listened to myself.... I went into the basement for something unrelated and look what was poking out of a bag just asking to be used.... Yup the 4 spd shifter handle I was trying not to steal.... I still have some other threaded inserts from the shift knob I'm currently using.. i should be able to install one on the 4spd shifter and use my shift knob on both.... 2 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 I bet the stock handle was molded onto the shaft. Wouldn't surprise me to find a large nub or something under that plastic. 1 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted March 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Stoffregen Motorsports said: I bet the stock handle was molded onto the shaft. Wouldn't surprise me to find a large nub or something under that plastic. Definitely was.... This is what it looks like with the handle removed 2 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted March 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 I was able to get some sort of a handle made for the ebrake... I started with a piece of round stock and drilled a .250 hole in it... This was the diameter just under the square piece, which I ended up cutting off... then counterbored the hole to .475... this was the diameter of the main shaft the handle connected to .... ( counterbore on opposite side) 2 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted March 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 (edited) Did a plug weld to hold that end... Edited March 16, 2022 by Crashtd420 2 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted March 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 I also drill some hole around the bottom edge, plug welded that first them around the diameter... 2 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted March 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 All cleaned up 2 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted March 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 (edited) Probably should have cut the width down but I really wanted to drive the truck today ... it functions fine and isn't in my way so .... Edited March 16, 2022 by Crashtd420 1 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted March 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 (edited) Edited March 16, 2022 by Crashtd420 2 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted March 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 Not the best morning, 40 degrees and foggy.... the afternoon should be nice and in the 60s... Looking like in the 70s on Friday... Always a good day either way driving a datsun.... Hiding amongst the big trucks 2 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted March 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 Had a good day driving the datsun after work, probably drove around 60 miles in it today.... nice 20 mile highway run cruising at 70.... the shortening of the carrier bearing mount seemed to smooth out the driveline even more. Also the ebrake handle didnt fall off and it's working good, I'll still probably shorten it to the fit the size of my hand... 1 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted March 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 Of course not all can go smooth for me... tried to pop the hood and that clip I made for under the hood failed me.... I thought I made the opening big enough for the cable to pass by but still small enough to retain the outer ... well it stripped the plastic cover from the metal outer sleeve and pulled through the bracket.... I guess I'll be revisiting that soon... 1 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted March 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2022 I got the last of the bondo that I could chipped off the bed floor... At this point I cant find where else the bondo is.... I'm going to let the sand blasters strip the bed and expose where the bondo is left on the floor... Hopefully it comes off easy, worse case I might have to hit some parts of the floor with a wire wheel... I have heard sandblasting doesn't always remove bondo.... 2 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted March 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2022 (edited) After a 180 rotation and a few back and forth I was able to get it outside. I had to move the bed and trailer to the other garage to have it ready to go, heads to the blaster Thursday... it was trapped behind a wall in my shop garage.... Edited March 26, 2022 by Crashtd420 3 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted March 27, 2022 Report Share Posted March 27, 2022 Body filler can get left behind, but if you tell them that you want it removed and the metal underneath blasted, they'll make it happen for you. Seam sealer is another item. The general rule is - if it stays put during the blasting, then it's still good enough to keep it. 2 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted March 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2022 2 hours ago, Stoffregen Motorsports said: Body filler can get left behind, but if you tell them that you want it removed and the metal underneath blasted, they'll make it happen for you. Seam sealer is another item. The general rule is - if it stays put during the blasting, then it's still good enough to keep it. The idea is to have them do the rest of the bed first and finish with the bed floor.... I'm trying to keep the cost down but If they can remove the bondo easily I'd rather just get clean metal back... I removed the big thick chunks so hopefully the thinner stuff comes off with minimal effort.... Just glad I'm finally getting it done.. 1 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted April 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 Bed was delivered to the sandblaster last night... didnt bother with pictures... just a bed on a trailer... Before I left I had to put the datsun away, while backing up I noticed my reverse lights didnt come on.... I'll be getting into that issue this weekend.... Also hoping to clean up the welds on the exhaust shields and get those done before the bed comes back.... 1 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted April 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 Also add something which I'm sure will get Dp's eyes rolling around in his head..... Rain caps for the exhaust.... This month says there will be rain either in the morning or afternoon so I needed something.... its 50 out this morning no way I want driving the datsun.... either way this is semi temporary, once I figure out the heat shield placement I'll determine the best method to keep rain out of the exhaust... for now this will do, plus it's kind of funny ... 3 Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 Haha, you know me so well my man. 1 Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 Those are cool! It’s too bad they won’t fit with the hex heat shields. Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted April 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 1 hour ago, mainer311 said: Those are cool! It’s too bad they won’t fit with the hex heat shields. Ya they are way to big for that unless I can reconfigure the weighted end somehow... I'd still like to add an angled topper to the shield to keep the rain out but I haven't figured that out yet either. My main priority is get the bed back so I can get it painted and back on the truck finally... Quote Link to comment
demo243 Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 5 hours ago, Crashtd420 said: Ya they are way to big for that unless I can reconfigure the weighted end somehow... light weight return spring? or I guess it’s getting them easier then close… Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted April 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 13 hours ago, demo243 said: light weight return spring? or I guess it’s getting them easier then close… Ya I dont think a spring will work, it's more of a balanced weight to allow it to open with the exhaust pressure.. Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted April 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 I did find the culprit to the reverse lights being out.... Blown fuse due to a short at one of the bulbs.... 1 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted April 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 Lucky for me I was already planning to swap them for an led pod.... Unfortunately I only bough one when I thought I bought a 2 pack... Second one is on the way.... Quote Link to comment
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