Butt joints also cause less rust as overlap joints are a prime area for
electrolytic action between the joints.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: <Bamandpeb@aol.com>
To: <hyper.aion@verizon.net>
Cc: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2001 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: 2 questions and parts request response
> Ed:
>
> We have done both. The Z wheel was used on a 67.5 1600 racecar, so it
bolted up, but we did not have to worry about items like the horn or turn
signals working.
> As far as sectioning Roadsters, it is fairly easy with the right tools,
but not practical for most people. The best place to splice is thru the
center section, but not in a straight line. Examine the floor and tunnel,
you will find differing thicknesses of metal. Just be careful, and trim each
section slowly. Much harder to replace metal than to trim some more. We used
"butt" joints, not "overlap", which is harder, but leaves a cleaner line. If
you pursue this job, you can contact us offline for more info. Good luck.
>
> Dan & Susan
> Portland, OR
>
> << Hi all,
>
> I have 2 questions for the list:
>
> 1.) Does anyone know if an early Z steering wheel will fit a roadster?
>
> 2.) Has anyone swapped rear ends on their roadster? I mean removing the
> body ( the trunk )
> and fitting another roadster rear end on? Maybe because of a rear-end
> collision, or bad rust...etc..
>
> ed
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