https://raceland.com/product/mazda-miat ... ndblocker/ FYIdynaguy wrote: ↑Sun Jun 14, 2020 9:47 am On my resto-mod, passenger comfort is key. Heated seats, cup holders, seat belt retainers and wind screen help with civilizing the experience. Wife is a bit hard of hearing, we can converse at 70 mph with the windscreen. Removes in 15 seconds when wanted. FYI
What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Moderators: notoptoy, S Allen, Solex68
- dynaguy
- Roadster Fanatic-Site Supporter
- Posts: 1216
- Joined: Wed Jan 01, 2003 3:27 pm
- Location: Colton, Wa
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
-
- Site Supporter
- Posts: 110
- Joined: Wed Mar 28, 2012 2:15 am
- Location: SF Bay Area, N California
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Installed my freshly rebuilt rear wheel brake cylinders. I was going to rebuild them myself, but was referred to Power Brake Exchange in San Jose. They blasted, honed, and replaced seals for cheaper than I could do myself. Look brand new and no leaks. If you want or need a resleeve they would outsource to Karps in SoCal. Convenient nearby fix for those with leaky cylinders in the Bay Area. $35 per cylinder was a no brainer.
-
- Roadster Fanatic
- Posts: 148
- Joined: Fri Jul 01, 2011 10:36 am
- Location: Bozeman, Montana
- Model: 2000
- Year: High Windshield-68-70
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Replaced my delco remy 80 amp single wire alternator today with a 63 amp 3 wire new Ultima brand from O'Rielly's. The old one was getting so hot you could not touch it, the battery occasionally went dead, the car was very hard to start, all of the symptoms of a failing unit, but it was still putting out 13.5-15 volts. Now the car starts immediately, puts out 14 volts or more and alternator is warm to the touch. Yippee ky yay baby!!
1968 510 Wagon
1970 Roadster 1600/U20/5 sp. swap
1972 510 4 dr. vg30e/5 sp. ricky racer
1971 510 shell behind the shop, r.i.p.
I drive a Roadster or 510 almost every day!
1970 Roadster 1600/U20/5 sp. swap
1972 510 4 dr. vg30e/5 sp. ricky racer
1971 510 shell behind the shop, r.i.p.
I drive a Roadster or 510 almost every day!
- Pierre
- Roadster Nut
- Posts: 55
- Joined: Sat Jan 05, 2019 4:52 pm
- Location: Luxembourg, Europe
- Model: 2000
- Year: High Windshield-68-70
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Today I removed the rear axle housing.
Weeks ago I noticed a leak near the rear right wheel.
First I thought it was the axle seal that was bad.
Then I removed the wheel to have a look and saw a not so little hole in the axle housing
So I found a spare one on eBay. US to Europe ...3 weeks
Today I took the axle housing out and the plan is to reassemble the other one tomorrow.
I have new bearings to put on the axle so I might do this in the same time.
Weeks ago I noticed a leak near the rear right wheel.
First I thought it was the axle seal that was bad.
Then I removed the wheel to have a look and saw a not so little hole in the axle housing
So I found a spare one on eBay. US to Europe ...3 weeks
Today I took the axle housing out and the plan is to reassemble the other one tomorrow.
I have new bearings to put on the axle so I might do this in the same time.
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
Pierre
1968 - 2000
Luxembourg (Europe)
1968 - 2000
Luxembourg (Europe)
- S Allen
- Site Admin
- Posts: 4521
- Joined: Thu Dec 05, 2002 4:57 pm
- Location: Knoxville, IA(Lake Redrock)Emory, TX
- Model: 1500/1600
- Year: Low Windshield-64-67.5
- Contact:
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
That is quite the hole. Glad you got a replacement sourced.
S
S
66 Stroker-Going Orange
67 SRL311-00279-resto project
Stock '72 240Z-Blue
2002 Ford F250 7.3 Diesel 2WD Hauler
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
2009 Smart ForTwo Passion Coupe
2013 Fiat 500 Abarth
67 SRL311-00279-resto project
Stock '72 240Z-Blue
2002 Ford F250 7.3 Diesel 2WD Hauler
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
2009 Smart ForTwo Passion Coupe
2013 Fiat 500 Abarth
- itsa68
- Roadsteraholic
- Posts: 823
- Joined: Sun Apr 18, 2004 11:24 am
- Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba,Canada
- Model: 1500/1600
- Year: High Windshield-68-70
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Don' forget to obtain some new press on bearing axle collars while you are at it.
Thats not a R16 death rattle....its a dried leaf hitting my heater blower fan.
1968 SPL311 non-smog
1968 SPL311 non-smog
- RustyBucket
- Roadster Fanatic
- Posts: 361
- Joined: Mon Jan 01, 2007 6:19 pm
- Location: Maryland
- Model: 1500/1600
- Year: High Windshield-68-70
- Contact:
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Wow !! That must have leaked out every drop of oil like the ‘James Bond Aston Martin’ ! You n Gold Finger
Lucky you to find the problem before the rear went out to lunch
Lucky you to find the problem before the rear went out to lunch
Last edited by RustyBucket on Mon Jun 15, 2020 7:59 pm, edited 1 time in total.
- nismou20
- Roadsteraholic
- Posts: 1485
- Joined: Thu Jul 07, 2005 2:16 pm
- Location: Pasadena, Ca
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Wo!
2004 Chevy Tracker
2010 RAV4
1969 Datsun Roadster
2005 Lotus Elise
1995 Toyota Tercel (Poormans Corolla)
2001 Fleetwood Jamboree RV
2010 RAV4
1969 Datsun Roadster
2005 Lotus Elise
1995 Toyota Tercel (Poormans Corolla)
2001 Fleetwood Jamboree RV
- spl310
- Roadster Guru
- Posts: 13202
- Joined: Sun Dec 29, 2002 10:38 pm
- Location: In front of this keyboard... in Jacksonville, Florida!
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Looks like the torque strut ripped out.
"Wow, a Roadster!" Stuart Little
1967.5 2000
1967.5 2000
1964 1500
1964 1500
1967.5 1600
1968 chassis
2006 Acura MDX
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI wagon
1995 F350 Powerstroke!
More...
1967.5 2000
1967.5 2000
1964 1500
1964 1500
1967.5 1600
1968 chassis
2006 Acura MDX
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI wagon
1995 F350 Powerstroke!
More...
- Linda
- Fraternal Den Mother-RIP
- Posts: 7807
- Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2005 11:37 pm
- Location: Los Angeles
- Model: 1500/1600
- Year: High Windshield-68-70
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Glad you got one from US.Did you try Richard in the Netherlands? He has many parts.
Linda
Linda
Sadly-Linda has passed away 2022. She was the 311's den mother and drove the first Rare-Parts ball joint project. RIP.
- Gregs672000
- Roadster Fanatic-Site Supporter
- Posts: 8923
- Joined: Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:47 pm
- Location: Tacoma, WA
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
You sure are jumping in, eh Pierre! Regarding those rear wheel bearings, as mentioned the collars and their proper installation is very important for safety reasons. Be sure to discuss this with knowledgeable folks, and that's not me on this one! I had mine done at a shop many years ago and I don't KNOW what's correct... but folks here likely do!
So how's the engine running now that you fixed the manifold gasket? Did it work?
So how's the engine running now that you fixed the manifold gasket? Did it work?
Greg Burrows
'67 2000 #588
Tacoma, WA
'67 2000 #588
Tacoma, WA
- Pierre
- Roadster Nut
- Posts: 55
- Joined: Sat Jan 05, 2019 4:52 pm
- Location: Luxembourg, Europe
- Model: 2000
- Year: High Windshield-68-70
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Pierre
1968 - 2000
Luxembourg (Europe)
1968 - 2000
Luxembourg (Europe)
- Pierre
- Roadster Nut
- Posts: 55
- Joined: Sat Jan 05, 2019 4:52 pm
- Location: Luxembourg, Europe
- Model: 2000
- Year: High Windshield-68-70
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Hi Linda,
yes I did but he didn't had one .
Pierre
Pierre
1968 - 2000
Luxembourg (Europe)
1968 - 2000
Luxembourg (Europe)
- Pierre
- Roadster Nut
- Posts: 55
- Joined: Sat Jan 05, 2019 4:52 pm
- Location: Luxembourg, Europe
- Model: 2000
- Year: High Windshield-68-70
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Hey Greg,Gregs672000 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 16, 2020 1:05 am You sure are jumping in, eh Pierre! Regarding those rear wheel bearings, as mentioned the collars and their proper installation is very important for safety reasons. Be sure to discuss this with knowledgeable folks, and that's not me on this one! I had mine done at a shop many years ago and I don't KNOW what's correct... but folks here likely do!
So how's the engine running now that you fixed the manifold gasket? Did it work?
I will do it with my brother, he is a mechanical engineer.
He used to have a shop where he repaired tractors and all kind of agricultural machines .
About the manifold, everything seems to holding up so far.
There is no more leak an no more white smoke.
Hopefully there will be no missing coolant .
Pierre
Pierre
1968 - 2000
Luxembourg (Europe)
1968 - 2000
Luxembourg (Europe)
- 70-1600
- Site Supporter
- Posts: 196
- Joined: Wed Jan 15, 2014 1:48 pm
- Location: San Jose, CA
- Model: 1500/1600
- Year: High Windshield-68-70
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Boot delivered and installed. It really finishes things off for the console.70-1600 wrote: ↑Tue May 26, 2020 5:50 pm Got my center console finished up and installed. Was able to source a replacement lock from a member on the forum and then re-key it myself to my door key. Disassembled and painted the metal parts, and installed Dean's "skins" over the base and the lid. Took patience, lots of clamps, trimming and such to get an acceptable fit to the carcass I had to work with. The shift plate sits up higher than normal with the skin over the base; so much so that the tabs on the rear of the shift plate won't engage with the metal slots on the base. So I had to improvise and place two small screws to hold it in place. Sourced a very low profile USB plug for the cig lighter which sits flush with the top surface. Should be getting Dean's vinyl shift boot shortly to really finish it off.
IMG_7519.jpeg
IMG_7517.jpeg
And of course, in the warm San Jose evening last night, went out for a post-sunset drive!
-jt
Now working on new panels for the rear sections behind the seats...
Waiting on delivery of some 3/16" foam padding to go on before the doeskin vinyl...
-jt
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
1970 1600 - SPL-31127516
San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA