Here we go again...

[IbanezDan51]

What are the long term plans for this car Dan?

Hi Rob, hopefully be a useable summer car. I'm keeping this one.

I won't be doing another unless its one to sell on and I'm bored... but I doubt that. This has taken way too many hours.

On another plus point, got all my stuff back from the powder coaters now. I really cant recommend Halex Finishing enough. Made a lovely job and extremely well priced.

Dan

 

[IbanezDan51]

What a nightmare putting the rear screen in this was. Fingers are on fire and I used the rope method which should have been easy!

Anyway, suspension ordered two weeks ago and is on back order but hopefully here next week so I can get it rolling ASAP.

 

[IbanezDan51]

Some bits arrived.
Hopefully rolling soon!

 

[arcdef]

Some bits arrived.
Hopefully rolling soon!

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What spring rates did you go for?

 

[IbanezDan51]

What spring rates did you go for?

4/5kg. Seems to be the most common

 

[IbanezDan51]

Light panels painted in the colour I could find most closely to the original paint behind the number plate holder as that hadn’t faded as much as the rest.

Lights also in front Romas.

 

[uk66fastback]

Looking great!

 

[IbanezDan51]

Few more bits done and moved to a more spacious unit for the next couple weeks before she goes home.

Anyone interested in a 58 Cadillac?

 

[uk66fastback]

Oooo, tell us more about the Caddy … love to hear the history of these behemoths …

 

[IbanezDan51]

Oooo, tell us more about the Caddy … love to hear the history of these behemoths …

Its my dads! Been here since 1989 when he imported it. Was a 1 owner from new car when he got it. Hasn't moved from the garage since he bought it back then....

 

[IbanezDan51]

Without starting a new thread, does anyone know what happened to the recent one where the stainless door trim seal/felt thread was? I remember seeing a supplier on it and I need some, but I can’t find the thread!

 

[jonbills]

Without starting a new thread, does anyone know what happened to the recent one where the stainless door trim seal/felt thread was? I remember seeing a supplier on it and I need some, but I can’t find the thread!

this one?

Seal kits

Hi Was wondering if anyone knew of somewhere i can get the lower seal for the windows in the doors, it runs along the chrome at the bottom of the glass (i know it has a name can't think of it xD) as the ones on my car are all cracked or if anyone knows where to get a full seal kit for the...

zclub.net

 

[IbanezDan51]

this one?

Seal kits

Hi Was wondering if anyone knew of somewhere i can get the lower seal for the windows in the doors, it runs along the chrome at the bottom of the glass (i know it has a name can't think of it xD) as the ones on my car are all cracked or if anyone knows where to get a full seal kit for the...

zclub.net

Thank you Jon

 

[IbanezDan51]

She’s now home so can have a few evenings on it every now and again!

 

[Alphabettispaghetti]

Looks great Dan.

 

[Ian]

Looks really good, bet you are keen to see it finished so you can drive it.

 

[IbanezDan51]

Looks really good, bet you are keen to see it finished so you can drive it.

Not in a rush, still a lot to spend and I have other things that are on the agenda before spending on this, so it’s on the back burner for now..!

 

[RodimusPrime]

Hey Dan, it's Matt from the Datsun parts earlier this afternoon. Nice to meet you and thanks very much for the stub axles!

Will be keeping an eye on your project - looks great.

 

[IbanezDan51]

Hey Dan, it's Matt from the Datsun parts earlier this afternoon. Nice to meet you and thanks very much for the stub axles!

Will be keeping an eye on your project - looks great.

Cheers Matt

Great to meet you! Not a problem, always at the end of the phone if you want any help

Dan

 

[IbanezDan51]

So I got some motivation finally... been holding off on it for a while as I was dreading cutting the vinyl and messing it up but it's easier than I remember. Managed to get the passenger side and front piece done.

Also got an uncracked dash from a member on here at great expense and hoping it doesnt crack anytime soon...