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Project Classic Datsun: 1966 Datsun Roadster (1600) Restoration Progress

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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 08:06 AM
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So whats it like to have time/motivation? I haven't had either in about 5 years.
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 08:06 AM
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Wheels look good. Definitely polish.
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by FlimFlam
So whats it like to have time/motivation? I haven't had either in about 5 years.
LOL yea, I don't have so much time.. but lots of motivation now.

Made the appointment for paint! Going in for rust repair, body work, and paint on Monday.
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris@Fortune
LOL yea, I don't have so much time.. but lots of motivation now.

Made the appointment for paint! Going in for rust repair, body work, and paint on Monday.
This project is moving right along nicely.
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 08:37 AM
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Lovin the wheels!
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Hanzo
This project is moving right along nicely.
Yea, I've had the car about over a year and haven't done much with it. It's time to get it finished!! haha

More pics of the console resto:

Filled in the pitted rust areas, primed, sanded, sanded some more.. primed and then sanded one more time:


Both the Trim and Ash Tray Door finished:


Ash Tray itself, and Chrome diffuser (cleaned up nicely):
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 04:11 PM
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what kind of paint are you using? looks great...like real metal finish!
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 04:18 PM
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what kind of paint are you using? looks great...like real metal finish!
I'm using this, I think they turned out pretty nice being painted considering how rough they were when I started.

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Originally Posted by Chris@Fortune
I'm using this, I think they turned out pretty nice being painted considering how rough they were when I started.
they turned out real nice. ive used rustoleum chrome spray before and didnt look as good as this Krylon.

this pic is dope



what are you plans for seats? reupholstering factory or upgrading from another model?

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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 04:51 AM
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Looking good.



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