[Roadsters] --> Re: Rocker Panel End caps-1968 311

[RWM]

**Very** nice metalwork.


On 8/21/2012 9:34 PM, Graeme Suckling wrote:
> Hi folks,
> I also couldn't see the value in the repro end caps so I made my own.
> I decided to alter the dimensions slightly so that there was a 8-10mm 
> gap between the front cap and the lower guard area to try and prevent 
> the rot spot that was designed by the factory. I used some 20mm 
> rectangular tube cut in 1/2 for the lower guard mounts: they have 
> threaded holes in them to accommodate the bolts through the lower edge.
> I didn't bother to reproduce the curved ends, since they are not 
> normally visible I simplified them to a straight line/box type 
> construction.
> Anyhoo, if you want to see how I did it, have a look at my Shutterfly 
> album http://nissanman.shutterfly.com/117 starting at image #451.
> I am also re-producing the entire outer sill panel from scratch since 
> I can't afford to sell my one remaining kidney to buy the repro 
> versions:-( . See image #488 onwards.
> The "A" pillar bases were also scratch built since they were no longer 
> there=-O
>
> Regards,
> Graeme Suckling
> http://tinyurl.com/6n5aza
> Adelaide
> South Australia.
>
> On 21/08/2012 11:11 PM, ppeters914 at comcast.net wrote:
>> I believe two or three folks (Graeme & Spriso & ????) documented w/ 
>> pics on the 311s.org forums.
>>
>> Pete
>> ------Original Message------
>> From: Tim Putland
>> Sender: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
>> To: Datsun Roadster List
>> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Rocker Panel End caps-1968 311
>> Sent: Aug 21, 2012 4:48 AM
>>
>> Please reply to the list on this one folks.
>> I have interest as well.
>> Thanks
>> tim
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 6:40 AM, norman pitcher wrote:
>>
>>> I need to replace the rusted rocker panel front/rear end caps. Is
>>> there a
>>> source of end caps other than the $380+ from Australia? Would
>>> appreciate
>>> anyone's other end cap replacement options Thanks