tangent Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 just made me think we should all have our gas doors white... "we surrender!! you win, I can hardly afford gas!!" Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Nice, subtle, yet not :D Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Steve, yes i put what i wanted to say on the card in a post but couldnt figure out how to add it & was hoping 1 of you guys could help me...thanks. I added it to the card but it wouldn't let me upload ti to photobucket due to the other format Tom had it in. So I figure when I print it I will make sure it is on there :D Has bleach signed it? I was hopping to get the card to him this weekend... I wanted as many sigs as possible :D I added a bit of Ratsun style to the 521 the other day...... My 1st attempt at a rising sun...:D I like it :D just made me think we should all have our gas doors white... "we surrender!! you win, I can hardly afford gas!!" Tell me about it! Quote Link to comment
lynchfourtwenty Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 i believe pac was added to the card already jeff ;) Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 Ok i finally got the old crusty falling apart in my hands as i drove it steering wheel off & a replacement one installed! I ended up using my die grinder to cut away @ the center of the hub to remove it. This wheel came off my 69 parts truck & is in ok shape. Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 looking good mark!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 I like the wheel in you hardbody better :) Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 I like the wheel in you hardbody better :) Heres the one I made...... And what i put in this year.....used a wire wheel to put swirls in it then painted it candy blue! Quote Link to comment
lynchfourtwenty Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 the one u made looks absolutely dangerous lol.. well maybe not so bad for power steering.. but i bet when that sucker "whips back around" its gotta hurt :P Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 I have heard that the outer part of a 510 wheel is the same, which to me means that there should be tons of mint ones out there since every 510 has a racing wheel. Just a thought.... since we are on the wheel discussion :D Quote Link to comment
Bamadawg Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 I love the old skool wheels, but your right Lynch... those itty-bitty Grant, dragster-type wheels are for PS. I def want to add assisted PS to either my 720, or 620 if I ever get one. Those stock tractor wheels sure stand out in such a small cab. PS to anyone that knows... Is the logo (decal) like is on Hainz, others vehicles, trademarked, or available as a template for other members to use? I know it is the Japanese sun logo... it sure looks nice on what I have seen it used on. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 I have heard that the outer part of a 510 wheel is the same, which to me means that there should be tons of mint ones out there since every 510 has a racing wheel. Just a thought.... since we are on the wheel discussion :D Speaking of stock wheels, I still have one laying around for ya ;) Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted August 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 Well i finally dug out my Nardi wooden steering wheel & try & make it look presentable. An old friend had sanded & varnished it years ago but it didnt come out right so...im sanding off all the old stuff & plan on using clear stain on it. It used to be gold plated but i may get creative with my Dremel & make some swirls in it...oh yeah i have to fab an adapter that will bolt to a stock Datsun hub. In the pic ive already sanded it using 80 then 220 grit paper... & i got kinda bored & painted the pillars with Rust oleum teal...it kinda matches:cool: 1 Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 Nice steering wheel mark! Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 Not sure if it will work on the older trucks but you can get the 280zx momo adapter for 620's. I can get you the part number if you need it. Quote Link to comment
lynchfourtwenty Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 Very Ratsuny both paint an wheel... watch out for splinters haha Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted August 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 Thanks guys. Yeah Steve id like that part # then i can search for it. Making one wouldnt be that hard either. I may spray the entire roof that color but use my touch up gun. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 Part number from momo is 3503 The spline count on that hub is 36 and the outside diameter is 18mm. This is the info I got from Momo. You should be able to check the spline dia. and the count and get a good idea if it will work for you. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted August 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 :cool: Big thanks to you...!Damm now i gotta go do some counting...LoL Quote Link to comment
tangent Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 that steering wheel has some nice color and grain to it.. You could simply oil it with Tung Oil and the then you wouldnt have that glossy goopy look.. It just oils the wood up and leaves a nice satin finish.. probably more appropriate for a 30 year old vehicle.. IMO Oh and by the way... youre not done sanding :) Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted August 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Good idea Tangent. I was leaning towards a clear stain to keep the natural wood color. And yeah bout halfway done on the sanding....doing it by hand! Quote Link to comment
tangent Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Its gonna look real nice... as far as the Tung Oil goes, just give it a light scuff between applications..200 grit is about right... and the more coats you put on the richer it is going to look.. when you are done wetsand it with some 600 grit. Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted August 11, 2007 Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 2eDeYe;13535'']Speaking of stock wheels, I still have one laying around for ya ;) I need to get that :D Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted August 11, 2007 Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 Yes you do...I'll be around tonight, and tommorrow :D Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted August 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Ok i now have the area behind the cab sanded down & busted out the rattle can once again. I shot some Dupli color clear over it & doesnt really look that bad. Damm i was gonna leave this truck alone...:D Quote Link to comment
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