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Post meant for future restorers - shaft drive is nickel-plated, not chrome

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Keehn

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I noted this detail when watching the below video at minute 9:49. Since eventually we, or others, will be restoring R18's down the line, I wanted to add this post as a Google-friendly search for those restorers years down the road.

I do nickel plating at home, so I know that restoration of the shaft drive finish is very obtainable by DIY'er with a few dollars in parts and know-how, unlike chroming services which are left to the big guys.


Shaft drive, final drive, propeller shaft, drive shaft.

Mike
 
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