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re: sleeves for Z wheels

To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: re: sleeves for Z wheels
From: Mike Harper <roadsterdude1600@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 1 Sep 2001 13:48:46 -0700 (PDT)
> Dave, and others who have inquired:
> 
> Yes, I have taken some specs to a machine shop to
> have
> some sleeves milled for the standard mag 7/16 lugs
> to
> fit Z wheels. I did my own measurements and asked
> the
> machine shop to measure behind me with their
> precision
> equipment, and provided them with both nuts.  I do
> not
> have them yet, nor has he called back with a price,
> but when he does, I will see about running maybe 200
> or so, since several people have inquired.  I will
> post to the list offering them at cost + shipping to
> all commers with a long disclaimer that you may kill
> yourself etc.  The real solution is to replace the
> studs w 12MM and buy the Z lugs, but I like
> switching
> stock wheels back & forth, so ...
> 
> Anyway, I will let everyone know if/when they are
> available, & if they work as anticipated.
> 
> Mike Harper
> Charleston SC
> '66 1600 (Jessie)
> '68 2000 (Rodney) to arrive Monday!
> --- Dave Mehl <waterback@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> > Mike,
> > 
> > I was reading your post to the list and saw where
> > you had come up with
> > "sleeves" for Z wheels. Did you happen to make up
> > any extras to sell? I just
> > got a set of "iron cross" Z wheels.  Is there a
> > tubing size that will work
> > as a sleeve on these wheels so standard mag bolts
> > will work? I really don't
> > want to change out my lug bolts (studs) if I can
> get
> > around it.
> > 
> > Thanx in advance,
> > 
> > Dave
> > 69 SRL
> > NOWROC
> > 
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Mike Harper" <roadsterdude1600@yahoo.com>
> > To: "Mike Faggart" <mikef@carolina.rr.com>; "Hall,
> > Phillip"
> > <Phillip.B.Hall@msfc.nasa.gov>; "Roadsters
> (E-mail)"
> > <Datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 6:00 PM
> > Subject: Re: New SEROCer and hard top price
> > 
> > 
> > > Mike,
> > >
> > > You can't jump ship that fast!  Just when I
> > finally
> > > got around to having a machine shop mill us some
> > > sleeves for our Z wheel replacement lug nuts (at
> > Sid
> > > Raper's suggestion).  I was going to surprise
> you
> > with
> > > a gift at RA.  Say it ain't so!!
> > >
> > > Keep us posted, and good luck.  We're hoping to
> > see ya
> > > in Sept.
> > >
> > > Mike Harper
> > > Charleston SC
> > > --- Mike Faggart <mikef@carolina.rr.com> wrote:
> > > > Hey Phil and all SEROC'ers-  Bad News, today I
> > just
> > > > got laid off.  So,
> > > > unless something pops up real fast, I think
> the
> > trip
> > > > to RA will be postponed
> > > > in the Faggart household.  Will keep you
> > updated.
> > > > RC-(roadster content)
> > > > anyone interested in a 69 spl with a 2L engine
> > and
> > > > drivetrain?  Top now
> > > > included!
> > > >
> > > > mike faggart
> > > > seroc for a while anyways
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Hall, Phillip"
> > <Phillip.B.Hall@msfc.nasa.gov>
> > > > To: "Roadsters (E-mail)"
> > > > <Datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 5:05 PM
> > > > Subject: New SEROCer and hard top price
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Hey all - just got off the phone with a
> fellow
> > > > Roadster owner here in
> > > > > Huntsville, AL.  Has 2 and getting a third. 
> > He
> > > > works in the building next
> > > > > to mine and has seen my Roadster and finally
> > got
> > > > in touch with me - love
> > > > > talking Roadsters!!  He wants to buy my high
> > > > windshield hard top.  The
> > > > back
> > > > > glass is broken out, but other wise in very
> > good
> > > > shape.  How much is it
> > > > > worth??  And this guy also knows of another
> > > > Roadster close to him - SEROC
> > > > is
> > > > > growing!  OH -and both have red Roadsters:-)
> > > > >
> > > > > Phil
> > > > > SEROC
> > > > > REDROC
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