Jakes Makes Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 23 hours ago, datzenmike said: Just a thought what about clutch arm boots? The rubber hood bumpers. Windshield gaskets? Clutch arm boots are probably possible and the hood bumpers would be no problem. Windshield gaskets I couldn't do. 2 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Sorry to say clutch arm boot might not be worth it.... can buy factory ones still for under $10..... atleast the ones that fit the 63 series 4spd and the 71b... I think the 71c is the same but not sure... 1 Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Ooo yeah, I'd take some hood bumpers for the 521. 1 Quote Link to comment
EDM620 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Curious, I'm looking to get a piece of history remade, the head tube plate from a vintage bicycle from the 1890's. All I have is a photo. Is this something that you could do? 1 Quote Link to comment
Jakes Makes Posted January 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 9 hours ago, EDM620 said: Curious, I'm looking to get a piece of history remade, the head tube plate from a vintage bicycle from the 1890's. All I have is a photo. Is this something that you could do? Send me a pic and I can check it out 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment
Jakes Makes Posted February 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 https://i.postimg.cc/8PmgZfn6/IMG-20210217-162041-629.jpg 1 Quote Link to comment
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Jakes Makes Posted February 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 Top is original and bottom two are new. These are marker lights for the 521 and possibly others?(if so let me know) I think I'm just about ready to offer some sets for those interested. Can be in clear or have color samples that I can ballpark match if you like the pearlescent. Also something to note these are essentially handmade and not injection molded perfection so there may be little nicks and blems but nonetheless pretty awesome! 3 Quote Link to comment
Jakes Makes Posted February 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 Looking for feedback. I've done a decent amount of parts up to this point and some have been great and others flopped. What's are hard to find datsun parts that give people value? So far the biggest suggestions I've gotten are 620 dashes 521/620 dash knobs, 620 headlight rings. 3 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 Firewall grommets for the wiring. The 520/521 wiper boot is great, excellent fit. 720 console with cup holders. 3 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 MrBigTanker keeps asking for an 8" long black "horn button" but I'm not sure what he means 2 Quote Link to comment
zed1 Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 You should consider posting on 60patrol.com. There are some parts that are NLA that members my be interested in buying. I know the following may be of interest: windshield vent knobs shift knobs wiper motor cover defroster hose coupler crank handle mounts Keith 1 Quote Link to comment
BrothersGarage Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) 521 steering column 'extenders' ? To take up that bullshit space behind aftermarket steering wheel hubs? @mainer311 did a pretty slick piece that eats the gap up like this: A top steering wheel column cover that incorporates single gauge pod for a 2-5/8" gauge. like this: ( I'd use like one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-SP0F000025-Sport-Tachometer-Black/dp/B00UM9WWBE/ ) Edited March 2, 2021 by BrothersGarage 2 Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, BrothersGarage said: A top steering wheel column cover that incorporates single gauge pod for a 2-5/8" gauge. like this: You mean like this? 😉 Edited March 2, 2021 by mainer311 3 Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 @BrothersGarage@mainer311 Did a column gauge pod as well, but its gauge specific. Could work with that BOSCH gauge (it mounts the same way as my sunpro but doesn't work with an autometer tach) if you can get him to make you one. 2 Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 @mainer311 FWIW the threads on one side of mine broke or cracked so the one screw doesn't thread all that well. 1 Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 DP I improved it. See above. No more glare on the windshield at night. 2 Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, mainer311 said: DP I improved it. See above. No more glare on the windshield at night. Posted while I was posting. 1 Quote Link to comment
Soundline Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 Dude, that’s awesome. I BADLY need a pair of door window scrapers. My truck didn’t come with them... 1 Quote Link to comment
Jakes Makes Posted October 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 Some tail lights I finished up recently, the housings are 3d printed and lenses look just like OEM. They're available 3 1 Quote Link to comment
EDM620 Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 Are the lenses 3D printed as well? Quote Link to comment
Jakes Makes Posted October 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, EDM620 said: Are the lenses 3D printed as well? 3d printing technology is making incredible strides but in my opinion its still not sufficient for lens manufacturing for automotive use. These are cast from a clear urethane with UV inhibitors and tint added. That's how I'm able to get the killer surface finishes and clarity. 3 Quote Link to comment
NC85ST Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 Those look fantastic! Nice work. Quote Link to comment
pidge Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Ooohhhhhhh! I like nice job. My ‘69 has the shorter lights and I think the longer ones look better filling the gap on each side of the license plate. I’d love to get a set, buuut I’m gonna wager I need the later mounting plate/bracket correct? Do you or anyone happen to have a picture or a few of the mounting plate/bracket I could have a look at? Maybe I could cobble up something outta metal. -Pidge Quote Link to comment
BrothersGarage Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 On 10/29/2023 at 4:23 AM, pidge said: Ooohhhhhhh! I like nice job. My ‘69 has the shorter lights and I think the longer ones look better filling the gap on each side of the license plate. I’d love to get a set, buuut I’m gonna wager I need the later mounting plate/bracket correct? Do you or anyone happen to have a picture or a few of the mounting plate/bracket I could have a look at? Maybe I could cobble up something outta metal. -Pidge I can take better pictures later, but yes. There's 2 bolts that hold them on and they are directional 1 Quote Link to comment
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