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Last post by Nissanman
Wed Jun 19, 2019 10:35 pm
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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
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Stroker Poll
by 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
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The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread.
by GeoffM » Mon May 18, 2009 12:03 pm
Timing and cooling and carbs, OH MY
Welcome to the Quick Question Thread. (there are no stupid questions)
What is the Quick Question Thread?
Do...
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Last post by notoptoy
Thu Sep 07, 2017 1:51 pm
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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 Lorna c
Thu Sep 07, 2017 2:59 am
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Last post by L320
Mon Sep 05, 2016 6:59 pm
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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 david premo
Mon Jul 25, 2016 7:47 pm
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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
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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,
Nissan Publication No....
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Last post by Nissanman
Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:49 pm
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V8 rear suspension
by speedbug78 » Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:38 pm
We've been discussing the front suspension here:
And we've begun to talk about the rear as well. I was hoping to do that in more detail here....
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Last post by spl310
Thu Jun 20, 2019 12:44 pm
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Clutch hydraulic issues
by gnoplos » Wed Jun 19, 2019 12:27 pm
Hi everyone, long time fan, first time owner!
I know this probably sounds like I’m beating a dead horse again, but I’ve searched everywhere and...
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Last post by redroadster
Thu Jun 20, 2019 8:41 am
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Solex jetting
by 69roadster » Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:53 am
Looking for some starter jets recommendations for my solex u20 . Not much to the engine..40 over solex with B cam. I saw Dean has a kit anyone have...
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Last post by 69roadster
Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:27 pm
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V8 front suspension
by speedbug78 » Thu Jun 13, 2019 11:33 pm
The main reason I joined this forum was to ask this. I have a 302 in my '69 roadster. Here are the main points:
- The stock suspension is in need of...
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Last post by FergO2k
Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:37 am
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Brake line connection
by brn2rde » Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:36 pm
Hopefully I have an easy question: Installing the hard lines on my daughters car, and having an issue where the main line that runs under the body...
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Last post by brn2rde
Tue Jun 18, 2019 10:04 am
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Wilton Wool Carpet
by Curtis » Wed Jun 12, 2019 2:04 pm
Thinking of having a set of carpets made in wool like the originals. Anyone know the difference between the I, II and III?
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Last post by Curtis
Mon Jun 17, 2019 10:54 pm
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What year hood is this?
by DCooke » Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:03 pm
Can someone help me ID the year of this hood?
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I know it’s off a 1600 and it seems to have the cutout for...
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Last post by PMG
Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:16 pm
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1 wire alternator install problem.
by aclever1 » Fri May 17, 2019 9:48 pm
I can't get it to charge! I bought a second alt just to make sure it wasn't the first alt that was bad but its still not charging, My amp gauge is in...
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Last post by redroadster
Sun Jun 16, 2019 6:22 pm
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Last post by Curtis
Sun Jun 16, 2019 4:15 pm
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4 blade fan help
by funkaholik » Sat Jun 15, 2019 3:36 pm
I have a 4 blade fan that came off my parts car that I want to use to replace the modified clutch fan on my '70 1600. I don't see any Nissan ID or...
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Last post by JT68
Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:06 pm
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Nardi steering wheel adapter
by jamesw » Mon Apr 09, 2012 4:03 pm
Is there a best or preferred option? The only one I could find that I thought for sure would fit is the one on Crowder's:
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Last post by Pjackb
Fri Jun 14, 2019 5:20 pm
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fuel gauge voltage regulator
by prosantos » Sat Sep 14, 2013 6:47 pm
looking for fuel gauge voltage regulator!!!!
anyone knows where or how to get one at a reasonable price.
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Last post by beautyandplay
Fri Jun 14, 2019 1:23 pm
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PCV / Oil Catch Can Trouble
by ApexArbitrage » Mon May 06, 2019 5:09 pm
Hoping someone here can help me out. I did search the forums and wasn't able to find my exact issue. Really appreciate the help!
When I bought my...
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Last post by ApexArbitrage
Thu Jun 13, 2019 3:29 pm
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High amp alternator wiring idea.
by fj20spl311 » Sat Jun 08, 2019 3:52 pm
Electrical gurus please chime in on this idea.
The problem: Higher amp alternator overloads the amp meter on start-up. Pins the meter if the revs are...
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Last post by Toptech360
Wed Jun 12, 2019 6:52 pm
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steering box overhaul
by ppeters914 » Sun Apr 23, 2017 2:52 pm
Searched the TechWiki and forums first.....mentions of folks doing it, but no details.
My steering and idler boxes appear in great shape; little to...
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Last post by ppeters914
Wed Jun 12, 2019 9:41 am
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Steering arm washer
by ppeters914 » Sun Jun 09, 2019 9:54 am
Referring to Item #77
Parts manual shows washer between steering arm and bottom of steering box, but my '66 parts car has the washer between the...
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Last post by ppeters914
Sun Jun 09, 2019 5:41 pm
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Theorists apply
by jake7140 » Thu Jun 06, 2019 2:36 pm
1968 1600. Taillight wiring seems to concur.
Why might a PO cut the big white alternator wire, splice in a wire which then runs directly to the...
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Last post by redroadster
Fri Jun 07, 2019 7:00 pm
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Aluminum flywheel
by ryderfmjones21 » Wed Jun 05, 2019 4:33 pm
Hi, I have an aluminum flywheel. I was wondering if I need to use a clutch made from a different material to run this? I don’t know where this...
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Last post by spyder
Thu Jun 06, 2019 11:49 am
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U20 SU throttle shaft reconditioning
by nismou20 » Mon Jun 03, 2019 8:01 pm
Thought I’d post this for some of you who are running with worn leaky SU throttle shafts and dont want to put down $350 for Ztherapy rebuilds. This...
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Last post by Solex68
Wed Jun 05, 2019 9:21 pm
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Last post by GeoffM
Mon Jun 03, 2019 11:10 am
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Last post by Curtis
Sun Jun 02, 2019 11:58 pm
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Replace Clutch Master/Slave or both
by Cochecita » Sun May 12, 2019 5:14 pm
Good afternoon to everyone,
Long time, no see. :)
In previous years, it only took about an hour in the Spring to get the roadster fired up and...
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Last post by C.Costine
Sun Jun 02, 2019 5:45 am
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Rear axle dimensions
by spl310 » Wed May 29, 2019 4:24 pm
I'm sure that this is somewhere in the forum, but I missed it. Can someone give me a couple of dimensions on the rear axle? I need the outer hub to...
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Last post by spl310
Fri May 31, 2019 5:55 pm
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1969 311 keys
by Phisch » Sun Apr 21, 2013 8:55 pm
So I took all of the matching locks off my parts car for my fixer roadster. The door locks, trunk lock and center console lock all have matching...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Fri May 31, 2019 9:57 am
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What was originally chromed?
by Jdflyer » Tue May 28, 2019 10:18 pm
Does anyone have a list of what the different finishes where on different parts of the car? Specifically chrome vs polished. Thanks
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Last post by sports imports
Thu May 30, 2019 6:18 pm
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Headlight Wiring Question
by Mator » Mon May 13, 2019 4:04 pm
I am chasing many issues with the wiring on my 69 Roadster 1600.
Currently working on getting the headlights to work.
Can anyone tell me what this...
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Last post by 2mAn
Wed May 29, 2019 1:58 pm
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Overheating issues 1600
by ct06033 » Mon May 06, 2019 10:55 am
Okay, this is going to be along one. Last year, I refreshed my entire cooling system. New pump (supplied by PO), gaskets, radiator, hoses,...
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Last post by bossbob
Wed May 29, 2019 1:56 pm
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Shift lever bushings...
by markjhatch » Mon Feb 02, 2015 2:24 am
Had a great run this weekend. Over to Sausalito for late lunch and back to Moraga over Golden Gate and Bay Bridge (lots of traffic there :-( ) High...
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Last post by zippy67roadster
Mon May 27, 2019 11:16 pm
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Fuel Pump rebuild - diaphragm replacement
by 19692000survivor » Sat Apr 01, 2017 7:24 am
I removed my fuel pump on my 1967.5 2000 for rebuild.
I have done this before with not too much trouble on my 1969 but I guess no 2 cars are alike so...
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Last post by ppeters914
Sun May 26, 2019 10:08 pm
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pwm dimmer
by Jdflyer » Thu Mar 28, 2019 10:43 pm
OK, I got my gauges restored by John and they are gorgeous. I had him do the LED lighting conversion and I can't speak highly enough of the quality...
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Last post by Jdflyer
Fri May 24, 2019 6:33 pm
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Urethane tie rod and ball joint boots
by sfdaugherty » Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:42 am
I just purchased urethane tie rod boots, ball joint boots, and bump stops from zpartshouse. I purchased enough for both cars for about $100 for both...
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Last post by TeemuM
Fri May 24, 2019 11:45 am
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Last post by 111jag
Thu May 23, 2019 1:08 pm
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hard brake line doesnt seem to seal/tighten
by roadstermike » Fri Mar 23, 2012 3:59 pm
Hi, trying to finish up a few things before I put my body back on the frame tomorrow.
Current issue. My hard brakeline connection by the rear tire...
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Last post by Curtis
Mon May 20, 2019 10:23 pm
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Engine Component painted Parts 1600
by ericstammer » Sat May 18, 2019 11:02 am
Looking for some photos of either original engine or someone who has restored. Not looking to make it Bolt for bolt identical .
But am repainting...
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Last post by mraitch
Sun May 19, 2019 4:44 pm
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shifter thread size
by datsoon » Fri May 17, 2019 9:38 am
Would like to use custom milled shifter knob for '70 2000 5 speed, anybody know thread size as a reference?
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Last post by justinmc89
Fri May 17, 2019 9:13 pm
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Shops set up to flow test U20?
by timurf » Mon May 13, 2019 1:14 pm
Hey Gang,
I am sure that the answer to this question is buried in the forum somewhere, but after an hour of looking I am burned out.
I'm looking...
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Last post by JT68
Fri May 17, 2019 12:28 pm
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Water pump questions
by funkaholik » Thu May 16, 2019 8:21 am
I looked in the tech wiki, but couldn't find these answers, so...
Late style R16 water pumps are freaking expensive. Mine is so corroded from...
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Last post by JT68
Fri May 17, 2019 6:40 am
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Blow through turbo charging
by ryderfmjones21 » Thu May 09, 2019 1:11 am
Has anyone got any experience on blow through turbo charging a u20?
My current set up it’s a rebuilt u20 with dellorto carbs, stock cam, new valves...
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Last post by fj20spl311
Thu May 16, 2019 3:11 pm
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Suspension love for one that's been sitting?
by justinmc89 » Wed May 15, 2019 8:52 pm
Bought my '70 and it'd been sitting so after going through the fuel system/carbs, etc she runs great but now it's time to look at the other wear...
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Last post by greydog
Thu May 16, 2019 2:46 pm
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Denso 93 mm alternator installed
by Toptech360 » Sat Apr 07, 2018 12:34 pm
I decided to to replace the giant delco 10 si alternator that had been retrofitted to my 1500 decades ago. It was a reliable old beast that still...
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Last post by notoptoy
Tue May 14, 2019 9:21 pm
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Installing Hood Release
by mraitch » Wed May 08, 2019 2:25 pm
Hood release cable jammed, pulled hard and it separated from housing.
Since the main release was 'trash', had to make a backup first before I could...
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Last post by mraitch
Sun May 12, 2019 2:21 am
