Project Classic Datsun: 1966 Datsun Roadster (1600) Restoration Progress
Oct 13, 2010 | 08:06 AM
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So whats it like to have time/motivation? I haven't had either in about 5 years.
Oct 13, 2010 | 08:06 AM
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Wheels look good. Definitely polish.
Oct 13, 2010 | 08:18 AM
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Re: Project Classic Datsun: 1966 Datsun Roadster (1600) Restoration Progress
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So whats it like to have time/motivation? I haven't had either in about 5 years.
LOL yea, I don't have so much time.. but lots of motivation now.
Made the appointment for paint! Going in for rust repair, body work, and paint on Monday.
Oct 13, 2010 | 08:27 AM
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Chris@Fortune
LOL yea, I don't have so much time.. but lots of motivation now.
Made the appointment for paint! Going in for rust repair, body work, and paint on Monday.
This project is moving right along nicely.
Oct 13, 2010 | 08:37 AM
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Lovin the wheels!
Oct 13, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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This project is moving right along nicely.
Yea, I've had the car about over a year and haven't done much with it. It's time to get it finished!! haha
More pics of the console resto:
Filled in the pitted rust areas, primed, sanded, sanded some more.. primed and then sanded one more time:
Both the Trim and Ash Tray Door finished:
Ash Tray itself, and Chrome diffuser (cleaned up nicely):
Oct 13, 2010 | 04:11 PM
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Re: Project Classic Datsun: 1966 Datsun Roadster (1600) Restoration Progress
what kind of paint are you using? looks great...like real metal finish!
Oct 13, 2010 | 04:18 PM
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what kind of paint are you using? looks great...like real metal finish!
I'm using this, I think they turned out pretty nice being painted considering how rough they were when I started.
Oct 14, 2010 | 03:16 AM
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I'm using this, I think they turned out pretty nice being painted considering how rough they were when I started.
they turned out real nice. ive used rustoleum chrome spray before and didnt look as good as this Krylon.
this pic is dope
what are you plans for seats? reupholstering factory or upgrading from another model?
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Oct 14, 2010 | 04:51 AM
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Looking good.