dadson_project Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 There’s a guy on FB marketplace selling interior panels and stuff, has anyone ever purchased from him? Based out of Thailand. Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted April 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 30 minutes ago, dadson_project said: There’s a guy on FB marketplace selling interior panels and stuff, has anyone ever purchased from him? Based out of Thailand. Many people have. I did put my name down to order some panels. Unfortunately he doesn’t have a website. You just have to message him on FB. Quote Link to comment
dadson_project Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 5 hours ago, six2ohyea said: Many people have. I did put my name down to order some panels. Unfortunately he doesn’t have a website. You just have to message him on FB. Ok cool, I’ve been talking to him and was hesitant to make a purchase with all this fraud and thievery going on these days. I just wanted to confirm if I throw a couple hundred his was that I’m not getting jacked 😂😂 1 Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted April 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, dadson_project said: Ok cool, I’ve been talking to him and was hesitant to make a purchase with all this fraud and thievery going on these days. I just wanted to confirm if I throw a couple hundred his was that I’m not getting jacked 😂😂 Yeah, just make sure it’s the right account. He seems pretty reputable in the Datsun community. What are you planning on ordering? Quote Link to comment
frankendat Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 3 hours ago, dadson_project said: Ok cool, I’ve been talking to him and was hesitant to make a purchase with all this fraud and thievery going on these days. I just wanted to confirm if I throw a couple hundred his was that I’m not getting jacked 😂😂 Who is the Thailand seller? If your panels arrive and are as they should be, it would be a good resource Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted April 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 19 minutes ago, frankendat said: Who is the Thailand seller? If your panels arrive and are as they should be, it would be a good resource on Instagram: tree_ausawa Facebook 1 Quote Link to comment
dadson_project Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 1 hour ago, six2ohyea said: on Instagram: tree_ausawa Facebook Yup that’s him. I have door cards, kick boards, sun visor and roof on order with him. I reached out to a few people on FB that have made purchases from him, they vouched 2 Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted April 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 Leaning towards chrome delete 1 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted April 13, 2023 Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 I dont blame you .... I like the look too... did it with all the chrome on my 521.... so far no issues with the paint peeling.... just make sure you get the chrome off before you try to paint.... you can also weld on the mounting bolts and grind down for an even smoother look.... 2 Quote Link to comment
iceman510 Posted April 13, 2023 Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 Or Plasti-dip, then you can take it off if you change your mind. In the 80's I did all the brightwork for my 69 510 in black (including sanding the chrome off the bumpers which were probably still pretty nice). I regret it now. Last summer I stripped black paint from a 510 front grille and restored it to use on my 73. I have at least one more I will do, but keep another black for my race car which has all black trim too. 1 Quote Link to comment
Satisaii Posted April 13, 2023 Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 You might look at black chrome as an alternative. 1 Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted April 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 2 hours ago, iceman510 said: Or Plasti-dip, then you can take it off if you change your mind. In the 80's I did all the brightwork for my 69 510 in black (including sanding the chrome off the bumpers which were probably still pretty nice). I regret it now. Last summer I stripped black paint from a 510 front grille and restored it to use on my 73. I have at least one more I will do, but keep another black for my race car which has all black trim too. I thought about this… but plasti dip never comes out as nice. 1 Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted April 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Satisaii said: You might look at black chrome as an alternative. This sounds expensive Quote Link to comment
Satisaii Posted April 13, 2023 Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 I had a set of wheels done. It was more than $1000, and that was about 6 years ago. That more than doubled the cost of those wheels. But I still have them. Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 21 hours ago, six2ohyea said: I thought about this… but plasti dip never comes out as nice. Right. Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted April 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 Black steelies no white wall? So torn on wheels 1 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted April 15, 2023 Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 Don't forget the spikey lug nuts. 1 Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted April 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 Watanabe wheels? 2 Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted April 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 Stocks 1 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted April 16, 2023 Report Share Posted April 16, 2023 I love the retro look. Stock-type wheels with or without hubcaps. Better if the stock looking wheels are larger diameter. Stock 15" Toyota 4x4 steelies (from '79 to '85) look just like stock Datsun wheels but are larger diameter and slightly wider too. And, if you want caps, they will accept a hubcap. I don't think Watanabes are made in six lug. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted April 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2023 That’s super helpful. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted April 16, 2023 Report Share Posted April 16, 2023 I have an extra set behind the shop, but I'm keeping them for my Rover. 1 Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted April 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2023 Do you have a photo of them on hand? 1 Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted April 16, 2023 Report Share Posted April 16, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 5:58 PM, six2ohyea said: Nothing too exciting.. vinyl wrapped the plates Painting that plate with non authentic colors amounts to counterfeiting a plate, Quote Link to comment
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