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1. RE: CNC headwork (score: 1)

Author: "John Roper" <john@roper-photo.com>

Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 11:48:34 -0600

Because the DOHC U20 route would cost 3 times as much? :^)

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2. RE: windshield frame refinishing (score: 1)

Author: "John Roper" <john@roper-photo.com>

Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2006 20:00:17 -0600

I was planning to grind the pits off myself with a Dremel. Bad idea?

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3. RE: windshield frame refinishing (score: 1)

Author: "John Roper" <john@roper-photo.com>

Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2006 00:13:28 -0600

Well the spots on my chrome appear to be external, not internal. Thus I'd be grinding them "off", not grinding the surrounding area down to match. I think so, but, that's just my opinion. Another opt

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4. RE: windshield frame refinishing (score: 1)

Author: "John Roper" <john@roper-photo.com>

Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2006 21:18:38 -0600

That That's a fear I have right now... I need to get my Bluebird taillight trims rechromed and I'm afeared they are pot metal...

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5. RE: seat belts fyi (score: 1)

Author: "John Roper" <john@roper-photo.com>

Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 06:55:11 -0600

Well, what did you expect with a name like that... ;^)

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6. RE: Weber carb set up (score: 1)

Author: "John Roper" <john@roper-photo.com>

Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 20:05:15 -0600

No Weber expert myself, but you may want to include carb size, and choke size if you know it.

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7. RE: Rolling the rear fender lip (score: 1)

Author: "John Roper" <john@roper-photo.com>

Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 18:02:47 -0600

I use a baseball bat. Damages the paint less than steel. ;^)

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8. RE: L series engines (score: 1)

Author: "John Roper" <john@roper-photo.com>

Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 18:10:33 -0600

It's the only swap that retains a somewhat factory look to it. ;^) Otherwise, you way want to be a bit more specific.

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9. RE: L series engines (score: 1)

Author: "John Roper" <john@roper-photo.com>

Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 18:32:29 -0600

FYI, potential L20b donors: 1974-1975 610 sedan/wagon 1974-1976 710 sedan/wagon 1974-1979 620 truck 1980 720 truck 1979 510 sedan/wagon 1978-1979 200SX coupe Best potential donors are early (pre-78)

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10. RE: Rolling the rear fender lip (score: 1)

Author: "John Roper" <john@roper-photo.com>

Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 18:47:10 -0600

Learn to love skinny tires then... ;^)

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11. RE: L series engines (score: 1)

Author: "John Roper" <john@roper-photo.com>

Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 19:00:50 -0600

Off the top of my head? :^) Parts are cheaper and easier to get. How much would you guys like to buy a timing set for $75 for a U20? It looks a heck of alot like the U20, thus making the swap invisi

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12. RE: L series engines (score: 1)

Author: "John Roper" <john@roper-photo.com>

Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 20:16:13 -0600

Cheaper to swap, but maybe not to buy. KAs are getting dirt cheap right now...

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13. RE: Rolling the rear fender lip (score: 1)

Author: "John Roper" <john@roper-photo.com>

Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 20:16:46 -0600

That sentence should have ended with: "and roll my fenders." ;^)

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14. RE: L series engines (score: 1)

Author: "John Roper" <john@roper-photo.com>

Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 07:12:03 -0600

Which sort of rules out the "maybe later" option. ;^) moment,

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15. RE: L series engines (score: 1)

Author: "John Roper" <john@roper-photo.com>

Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 22:05:38 -0600

No doubt. I'm trying to get him to leave it all to me in his will. :^) Well, Marty has about 25 right now, and hasn't had a running one in about 7-8 years.

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16. testing (score: 1)

Author: "John Roper" <john@roper-photo.com>

Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2005 11:21:03 -0600

I seem to be receiving the list emails, but not getting any of mine bounced back to me. Anyone getting this? John P. Roper Photography john@roper-photo.com ph. 817-229-8329

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17. RE: fuel lines (score: 1)

Author: "John Roper" <john@roper-photo.com>

Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2005 22:27:01 -0600

Should be. Doubtful. I've had problems with them running an EFI 2.0L... I would. :^) And it never hurts to install new fuel lines anyway... On a related note, have you test fit the engine yet? I am

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18. engine swaps (score: 1)

Author: "John Roper" <john@roper-photo.com>

Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2005 15:35:49 -0600

I was on this list a few years back when I had a '70 2000. Having sold it, I lingered for a bit and then left... Now that I am about to buy two '66s, I decided to rejoin. What has stood out as kooky

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19. RE: Mikuni Super BN 44 - Another option? well, there's (score: 1)

Author: "John Roper" <john@roper-photo.com>

Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2005 08:59:48 -0600

Anyone checked prices now that they are back on line from their strike? I know the OER Japanese copies are around $750-800 a pair, and DCOE's were bringing over $900 around here while the strike was

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20. RE: Thank God for Datsun Roadsters (score: 1)

Author: "John Roper" <john@roper-photo.com>

Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2005 21:24:09 -0600

Any reason you didn't just use the lower plenum from a supercharged Pathfinder/Frontier?

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