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travm182

Post subject: Re: 1969 Datsun 1600

PostPosted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 10:20 pm

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Test fitted a polished rocker cover

looks nice

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Post subject: Re: 1969 Datsun 1600

PostPosted: Sun Sep 11, 2011 4:24 pm

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So i made a buffing wheel today... got a piece of rag (old bedsheet), folded it up so there was about 16 layers then put a hole in the middle and used a nut, bolt and washers to hold them all together, then i cut an even circle around the screw about 5 inches in diameter.
I found a stick of compound so i used that, worked pretty well too!
i did a rough job on part of a R160 cover

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Thermostat housing

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Look at the difference!

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ELEC Dizzy cover before:

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after

Should do an alright job on parts when i put more time into them

Also i have a 240z steering wheel on the way

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MYDATO

Post subject: Re: 1969 Datsun 1600

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 1:09 am

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A little trick is to use some 1500 or 2000 grit (wet rub) before you buff the parts. They'll come up tops with less buffing effort.

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travm182

Post subject: Re: 1969 Datsun 1600

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 1:11 am

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yeah i was gonna have a go at that eventually, was just testing out the wheel today
thanks for the tip!

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Post subject: Re: 1969 Datsun 1600

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 7:27 pm

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Had another crack at the pulley... just playing around

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Post subject: Re: 1969 Datsun 1600

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 8:40 pm

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Nice! Get some clear coat on it before she changes colour again

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Post subject: Re: 1969 Datsun 1600

PostPosted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 7:11 pm

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Soo i have recently acquired 2 68 model dashes!

One with 68 model dash and an absolutely WRECKED dashpad

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And the other has a 69 model cluster with the clock option! (might have to scrap the tacho idea).
The dashpad is also original and PERFECT!.

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I have alot of early dash parts and am going to mix and match to make up a nice looking dash, not sure whether i will find an old radio or stick with the blanking plate.

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Post subject: Re: 1969 Datsun 1600

PostPosted: Sat Oct 29, 2011 2:39 pm

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Bought a set of 45DCOE's, ones 45dcoe152 and ones 45dcoe13
can anybody tell me the differences?

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yellow1600

Post subject: Re: 1969 Datsun 1600

PostPosted: Sat Oct 29, 2011 11:18 pm

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your dcoe45 13 is an Italian made weber and has 2 progression holes i think, the dcoe45 152 is a late model spanish made weber and has 3 progression holes. i dont think you will be able to get them to work together. were they purchased as a working set? you may have to find either a 13 or a 152 to make a matching set and sell the one you dont need.

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Post subject: Re: 1969 Datsun 1600

PostPosted: Sat Oct 29, 2011 11:47 pm

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Yeah I'm only using one and selling the other, the 152 has made in Italy stamped on it. I also believe it has 3 progression holes being a 152, I'll have a look. Thanks
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Post subject: Re: 1969 Datsun 1600

PostPosted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:19 pm

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yellow1600 wrote:

your dcoe45 13 is an Italian made weber and has 2 progression holes I think, the dcoe45 152 is a late model spanish made weber and has 3 progression holes. I dont think you will be able to get them to work together. were they purchased as a working set? you may have to find either a 13 or a 152 to make a matching set and sell the one you dont need.

yeah i had a better look, the 152 is an early one, still italian made, both carbs have 3 progression holes

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Post subject: Re: 1969 Datsun 1600

PostPosted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 6:18 pm

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Got some goodies in the mail!

NOS early model front indicators! euro and USA spec

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New dome light

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Post subject: Re: 1969 Datsun 1600

PostPosted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:14 pm

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Got some new goodies for the project.
NOS eyebrow trims and lower grille moulding aswell as a brand new bonnet moulding.

New shed should be up in the next couple of weeks.

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Post subject: Re: 1969 Datsun 1600

PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:31 am

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Coming along Nicely Trav, I think she'll be a fine beast when you get her on the road. I say leave the blanking plate, they're uncommon! Who needs a stereo when you have Webers and a nice exhaust? Or if you get bored just hide it in the glove box or under the dash somewhere.

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Post subject: Re: 1969 Datsun 1600

PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:19 am

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Thanks mate, I wont actually start working on it until the stanzas on the road and the new shed is up, will be a long term project. Yeah I was thinking I might keep the blanking plate, I might even just run an amp with AUX and plug my iPhone directly into that.

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