nice job on the parcel shelf, probably something I should've done, but oh well, should also add a bit of stiffness there too, but since there's going to be a cage, that wont matter

Coming along nicely, gotta hate whinging neighbours too

Took me while to do the shelf but it payed of in the end, I was very happy with flatness over that large area.

Will probably paint it there too, can I ask you SR20 Datsun what brand of 2pac did you use.

Cheers Mark O

I used Standox high opacity white for the 'final coat'
but for the touch ups, I used 'Protec' from Eastern Auto Paints.

The 'Standox' is great stuff and so is the 'Protec'. Just make sure you use a good primer. I cheated and used an industrial grade 2 pack primer. Ameron (sold by All Cars Paint supplies). Their paint is fantastic for rust prevention.
They sell a primer that has zinc oxide and a few other nice bits and pieces in it.

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M35 Axis Autech

thanks SR20Datsun, I did my old 180b in Standox acrylic might just stick with that brand.

Mark O

Update

looking very good Mark, Where did you get the speedo sticker from?

-Ryan

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thanks ryan, came with the car so I dont know.
Mark

Hi Mark, Nice meeting you today, damn I want your daily 1600... soooo clean

What size wantanbe are you after?

Cheers,

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Stop being a datsun tightass!
HJ75 Landcruiser, turbo diesel, body and spring lift, 35's
Ceffdawg: rb30det 395RWKW
DR30: Fj20et
Wheelie Machines: 1997 Honda CR500 x2!
1999 RMX250 - CR500 engine convo in progress

Hi Dan,
just put on order for some 15" Compomotive Minilite's last week, getting made in the uk, will be arriving before christmas, full black. I also went back to wreckers and got the Z24 crank that I was after.

Cheers Mark O

Nice choice there Mark!

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http://www.ozdat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6579
M35 Axis Autech

thanks sr20datsun,
Mark O

Gday Mark

I remember you on the "old" Ozdat email list from "wayback". Weren't you the man who carried gearboxes on his head?

My 1600 wheels are now on the road as you see. Love driving in it!

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Hi Richard,
I think that was someone else but I do vaguely remember that someone commented about carrying gearboxes on his head, that could of been my brother Craig, I remember using some of your weber jet recommendations, that you posted up years ago.


Cheers Mark O

Nice 1600 Richard.

Haha - that was Mark Krawczuk. Does he still float around the datsun scene?

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$2000 challenge bluebird - no more.
RPS12 - 80s-o-rama. Currently dropping 200cc, gaining a cam and gaining a turbo.

Thats me.

I am still into Webers, but Mikunis also are getting my attention at present.

The 44mm Mikunis are a surprise, they perform nearly as good as webers. I just bolted a pair on, balanced the butterflys and set the idle mixtures - no jet swaps, no flat spot, no back firing, and just as easy to start. I see why they are popular in the US.

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