Albrecht
Well-Known Forum User
Can anyone confirm that the Zamak4 (asian markets covers a lot)alloy was actually used on the early datsun emblems that are being discussed here.I know it doesnt need to be this exact alloy.Apologies for the wiki link and the thread bombardment,really curious as may get round to making my own.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zamak
Yes, 'Zamak' ( "Mazak" / "pot metal" ) would be the correct alloy I think. The earliest ( domestic ) solid unvented type 'Z' and ( export ) '240Z' emblems were solid metal, painted and chromed. Later replacements were injection moulded plastic, I believe.
All the vented type 'Z' emblems are - as far as I'm aware - cast metal, chromed and painted.