Thanks for the photos and explanation. I will be construting my own version
in the next month.
Guy
67.5
Chandler, AZ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daniel Solomon" <d-solomon@comcast.net>
To: "'Datsun Roadster List'" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 10:18 AM
Subject: [Roadsters] roadster rotisserie progress
> once again, my message never made it to the list. I'll try again. 3rd
> try is the charm?
>
> I loaded my roadster onto my own home-built rotisserie this weekend.
> I've linked pics below. I found that my pivot points were quite
> different from Graeme's. This could be due to the weight of the
> carriage I built. I'm not sure.
>
>http://s233.photobucket.com/albums/ee266/d-solomon/?action=view¤t=DVC01355.jpg
>
>
>http://s233.photobucket.com/albums/ee266/d-solomon/?action=view¤t=DVC01356.jpg
>
>
>http://s233.photobucket.com/albums/ee266/d-solomon/?action=view¤t=DVC01357.jpg
>
>
> For the rotating parts, I used the rear hubs from a late model FWD
> chevy. $5/ea. at the pull-a-part. I built it so that every dimension
> is adjustable. Hopefully this will allow me to sell it when I'm done,
> rather than junk it.
> The one thing I'm unhappy with is the casters. I skimped and bought 'em
> at Harbor Freight. While they seem to carry the weight fine, they don't
> like to change directions... ie: they don't "caster". I'll likely end
> up changing them out over time.
> Once I got it in the air, I was able to see all of the surprises that
> the previous "restorer" left for me. ie: bondo a full inch thick on the
> rocker panels, covering rusted-through metal. They placed mesh tape
> behind the holes to hold the bondo in place. I've got alot of time
> ahead of me on the body work. I'll need to replace both rockers,
> drivers-side floor, trunk floor, rear edge of both rear wheel-arches,
> and then the front inner fenders....(depending on how much remains after
> I cut it all up for the new motor....)
>
> just an update. hope y'all have a great weekend.
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