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Mystery device mounted to heat shield btw SU's
by RustyBucket » Fri Jul 22, 2016 9:32 pm
:?: So I'm finally getting around to restoring a late 69 SPL which has a strange electrical device bolted to the middle of heat shield plate between...
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Last post by roadsterdude1600 Tue Jul 21, 2020 6:51 am
Voltmeter vs. ammmeter
by spyder » Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:06 pm
I did as search but was unsuccessful in finding a thread where I thought someone had replaced their tall windshield ammeter with a volt meter. Ring...
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Last post by Solex68 Fri Sep 27, 2019 8:13 pm
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Last post by S Allen Wed Jul 03, 2019 3:41 pm
The online fairlady parts catalog
by S Allen » Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:15 am
The online fairlady parts catalog web address:
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Last post by S Allen Tue Jan 08, 2019 7:25 pm
Stroker Poll
S Allen » Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:02 am
So Mike Hudson came up with a cool idea to see if we could gather data from the different stroker builds out there. There is more than one way to...
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Last post by baxtersit Tue Sep 25, 2018 7:01 pm
The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread.
by GeoffM » Mon May 18, 2009 12:03 pm
Timing and cooling and carbs, OH MY
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Last post by notoptoy Thu Sep 07, 2017 1:51 pm
Wiki Tech Section
by S Allen » Thu Jun 28, 2007 6:43 pm
The wiki tech section is pretty much ready to go as it will be a work in progress. If you have something to add just email the info and pics to me at...
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Last post by JDeatsch Mon Aug 24, 2015 6:49 pm
S12 Service Manual - FJ20E
by Nissanman » Thu Nov 11, 2010 6:18 am
Hi folks, recently I scanned the FJ20E relevant sections of the Nissan Service Manual for the S12 Silvia/Gazelle,
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Last post by Slackline Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:37 pm
Tips on Drilling Out Trunk Lock
by flying4fish » Mon Sep 14, 2020 10:45 pm
Has anyone every successfully drilled out their trunk lock?? I've tried all the tricks posted here previously for opening a stuck trunk, but...
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Last post by PandaBoy Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:02 am
carpet vendor options
by onsight512 » Tue Aug 14, 2018 1:07 pm
Who has carpet (kits)?
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Last post by zippy67roadster Tue Sep 22, 2020 6:48 pm
Window Crank Replacement Knob 68-70
by GRIPTWISTA » Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:41 am
Can anyone recommend a good replacement for just the knob on a 68 window crank? I see a lot online but not sure if the screw size is correct or...
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Last post by Datsunparts.comInc Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:55 am
66 1600 Identification help please
by Slackline » Wed Sep 16, 2020 6:03 pm
Hi.
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Last post by dbrick Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:38 pm
How big of a pain is it to replace a tach cable
by SLOroadster » Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:05 pm
Upon finishing up the work I just did, I managed to break the tach cable. Should this be a quick fix replacement, or are they a major P.I.T.A. ?...
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Last post by MattC Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:58 pm
Caliper Upgrade, Tube vs Passage
by Curtis » Mon Jul 15, 2019 9:48 pm
Stock brakes have the crossover tube. For an upgrade does the inside passage offer much of an advantage?
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Last post by Curtis Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:45 am
69 2000 Brake Drum Holes
by NorCalMark » Tue Sep 15, 2020 5:42 pm
Hey All:
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Last post by NorCalMark Sun Sep 20, 2020 10:56 pm
installing a non Datsun limited slip rear end
by 70MTRoadster » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:39 pm
I am aware of the Mazda RX-7 limited slip swap but are there any others like fords or chevys that have been done to roadsters that have been posted...
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Last post by cktrap Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:13 pm
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Last post by Daryl Smith Sat Sep 19, 2020 3:53 pm
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Last post by Gregs672000 Fri Sep 18, 2020 11:47 am
Fuel Pumps
by kokomo » Fri Sep 18, 2020 7:16 am
Are the fuel pumps for the 1600 and 2000 interchangeable??
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Last post by spl310 Fri Sep 18, 2020 11:20 am
Brake line upgrade
by Chilly Willy » Mon Sep 14, 2020 11:50 am
I am presently in the process of replacing my brakes from and rear and was wondering if I should just change the brake lines as well . My question is...
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Last post by fj20spl311 Tue Sep 15, 2020 1:32 pm
opps! cant open trunk
by datsunmotorsports » Sat Jun 09, 2007 12:38 am
I was aligning a better looking trunk lid on my 68 2000 when I closed the thing and it wont open back up. The trunk is full. Interior items and misc...
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Last post by Linda Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:24 pm
Hardtop gaskets.
by Aevigan » Wed Jul 03, 2019 1:13 am
Hello forum! I have tried searching but can’t find any good leads to follow. Does any one have a source for hard top gaskets? I messaged...
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Last post by Bigtaku Mon Sep 14, 2020 6:58 am
To PCV or ?
by nismou20 » Mon Aug 24, 2020 3:14 pm
I modified my SU baseplate by cutting off the stock horns to accommodate aftermarket Velocity stacks. In that process I’ve lost the ability to...
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Last post by nismou20 Sat Sep 12, 2020 7:50 pm
Jenvey Heritage EFI
by Gregs672000 » Sat Sep 12, 2020 4:22 pm
Greetings all! Well it's time to start the next chapter of the never ending project that is my car of 34 years. It started all those years ago when I...
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Last post by theunz Sat Sep 12, 2020 7:44 pm
Vintage Connectors?
by Habitat.pat » Fri Sep 11, 2020 2:06 pm
I sent Vintage Connectors a message Tuesday but haven’t heard back. Is this normal? They don’t appear to be near any of the fires.
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Last post by Habitat.pat Fri Sep 11, 2020 4:30 pm
Top installation
by Tonymig » Fri Sep 11, 2020 7:09 am
Hi everyone. I finally figured out how to post a new topic. I installed a new top on my 68 311 last week . It came out good. I am
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Last post by C.Costine Fri Sep 11, 2020 3:51 pm
A question about front caliper
by Red CSP » Tue Sep 01, 2020 4:41 am
Ok so My CSP Silvia has the same sumitomo braks as some roaders . Twin single calipers each side.
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Last post by Habitat.pat Fri Sep 11, 2020 2:29 pm
Vintage Connectors?
by Habitat.pat » Fri Sep 11, 2020 2:07 pm
I sent Vintage Connectors a message Tuesday but haven’t heard back. Is this normal? They don’t appear to be near any of the fires.
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Last post by Linda Tue Sep 08, 2020 10:53 pm
U20 Engine Problems
by PandaBoy » Tue Sep 01, 2020 5:28 pm
Was coming home last night from a fairly short run when the car started running a bit rough. Missing on acceleration & then about a block from home...
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Last post by redroadster Sat Sep 05, 2020 10:49 am
Engine Rebuild
by Matt Mincer » Thu Sep 11, 2014 8:20 am
Anyone know a good engine rebuild guy in the Chicago area. My jackshaft had come loose and from what I have been told, the engine has to be pulled to...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Fri Sep 04, 2020 11:25 pm
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Last post by Curtis Thu Sep 03, 2020 11:30 pm
Turn signal gremlin
by Captainkaos » Mon Aug 31, 2020 12:46 am
Random electrical gremlin. The right turn signal On my ‘68 has stopped working. Left turn signal works fine. Right still works if the Emergency...
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Last post by Captainkaos Tue Sep 01, 2020 11:37 pm
Float hinge removal?
by Egz » Mon Aug 31, 2020 2:58 pm
I am in the process of replacing the valves on my carburetor floats, but I cannot seem to get the pin removed that holds the the forks in place. Is...
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Last post by Egz Tue Sep 01, 2020 7:10 am
No rear brakes 1966
by eastmedia » Sun Aug 30, 2020 10:34 pm
Hello All,
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Last post by eastmedia Mon Aug 31, 2020 8:58 pm
Fuel pump
by C.Costine » Sun Aug 30, 2020 5:52 am
As part of the process of rehabbing my '67 I purchased a rebuild kit for the fuel pump and rebuilt it. It wasn't a tough job by any means. After...
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Last post by C.Costine Mon Aug 31, 2020 3:14 pm
Tach cable
by MattC » Sat Aug 29, 2020 8:39 pm
Decided to check out my tachometer today as it had stopped working a couple weeks back and was just making a clicking noise while running. It had...
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Last post by Nissanman Sat Aug 29, 2020 10:39 pm
Swap a trans to a different engine
by redroadster » Fri Aug 28, 2020 10:23 am
Swap any trans to any engine
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Last post by Daryl Smith Sat Aug 29, 2020 8:51 pm
Dash lamps
by Cllishof » Fri Aug 14, 2020 3:45 pm
Has anyone found an LED replacement that looks original? Also is there 8 lights in dash? Chris
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Last post by vinechoy Sat Aug 29, 2020 7:30 pm
Replaced Thermostat, now no running lights?
by VonMussa » Fri Aug 28, 2020 6:04 pm
I have looked through the wiring diagrams as well as the techwiki (its my friend) but I can't figure out where to start.
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Last post by redroadster Sat Aug 29, 2020 11:15 am
'64 1500 Temp Gauge Info Needed
by Fetch » Tue Aug 25, 2020 11:31 am
I have read through the tech Wiki section and did not see info on just the temp gauge. I am currently using a 180 deg t-stat and when the engine is...
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Last post by Fetch Thu Aug 27, 2020 4:44 pm
SU Carb Re-Plumbing Question
by ApexArbitrage » Tue Aug 25, 2020 1:38 pm
Hi everyone!
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Last post by keith0alan Thu Aug 27, 2020 8:05 am
Horn Button Assembly
by RichardA » Sun Aug 23, 2020 4:56 pm
Hi:
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Last post by RichardA Tue Aug 25, 2020 1:07 am
Random "no spark" incident
by The Neck » Fri Aug 21, 2020 9:18 pm
Hi everyone,
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Last post by The Neck Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:35 pm
U20 flywheel bolt Size
by fj20spl311 » Mon Aug 17, 2020 11:03 pm
I need the flywheel bolt size for a U20
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Last post by fj20spl311 Sat Aug 22, 2020 2:38 pm
OC, Ca reference for Toyota 20R rebuilder?
by FergO2k » Fri Aug 14, 2020 4:12 pm
I know, heresy to speak such words, but...
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Last post by exit64 Sat Aug 22, 2020 10:24 am
Recirculating ball steering box
by funkaholik » Wed Aug 19, 2020 4:09 pm
I have the later, recirculating ball steering box (1970). It is sloppy and it leaks. Is there anyone who is rebuilding these? Or, does it just need...
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Last post by redroadster Fri Aug 21, 2020 7:54 am
dash light sockets
by johnscf » Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:24 am
I am trying to redo a wiring harness on a 68 2000 and would like to replace the wires that go to the sockets for the dash lights. The wires end with...
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