[Roadsters] Intro

[Eddie]

Marty,

The $1000 for the rubber isn't as bad as it seems.  You get a TON of 
stuff, and almost everything rubber in the car is in that kit with the 
exception of a few items.  It's actually worth the money.  If you try to 
piecemeal it by buying the few items you can get elsewhere, (like the 
window channel rubber), you still need to get the items specific for the 
car, and individually those will cost more.  Just buy the kit. 

I don't remember how many pieces are in there, but it's a LOT.

Eddie


Marty Escarcega wrote:
> Keith, thanks for the info. Exactly where we were headed. I can do some paint and bodywork and likely what I will do after the mechanicals are fixed. Give a quick sand with a DA and shoot at least a light coat of red oxide primer to protect it and then work on one panel at a time. I had considered taking all the removable panels off and taking them to a fellow I know that can media blast them (he has worked on collectable vehicles and does not use sand or slag) That would save us a lot of time on the sanding, most everything has to come apart anyway for new ($1,000 ouch) rubber! :-)
>
> Marty
> ---- Keith0alan at aol.com wrote: 
>   
>> My thought would be to get it roadworthy first. Do the brakes and clutch  
>> hydraulics first, not someplace to cut corners. Tail lights need replaced.  
>> Replace the tires. If they are rotted you just don't want to take the chance. 
>>  The front wheel bearings no doubt need at least repacked if not replaced. 
>> After  fixing the things keeping it off the road then drive it. Once you 
>> start driving  it the car will let you know what to do next. I am fond of the 
>> "fix what speaks  to me the loudest" method. Make a list of things needing 
>> worked on. Pick one at  a time and get it done. Having the car half apart 
>> working on several different  things is frustrating. Feel free to ask us a lot 
>> of questions, that's why we are  here. A bit of sanding and at least primer 
>> are in order. If you do the prep work  a low dollar paint job looks pretty 
>> good. 
>>     
> ________________________________________
> Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $16.00
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/datsun-roadsters/eddietude@socal.rr.com