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Gary Hudson

First post so it's a dumb question

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Hi all,
I am new but I tried to search for the answer before starting a new thread. I have a 67.5 solex 2000 that I've owned since the '70's. I never had the rubber parts around the hood until now and I need to know the type of screw to use to attach them. Can anyone tell me what size and thread to use? I'm talking about the two that attach to the hood and the four that go on the body and help hold the hood in place.
Thanks and you have a wonderful place here.

Gary
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screws

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Gary,
Sweet another 67.5 2000! What serial # is it? As for the bumpstops I think a standard sheetmetal screws will work. I can't remember what I used. Where are you located?

Will
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Gary Hudson

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I'm #00325. I live in Kentucky now (from Nashville originally). Anyone here with a roadster???

I took out the bumpers tonight and it looks like the ones for the fenders are made with a rubber button to push into holes that are there on my fenders already. I didn't push them in yet. I'm waiting to see if someone can tell me more. The two for the hood have a fairly small center hole. I'll wait to see if I hear more on them as well.

I'll register the car and post photos later. Thanks for the reply Will.

I just got back from a ride. One guy backed up at a stop light to ask me what year it was, and another wanted me to price it to him! It was sweet.

Gary
TR

Post by TR »

As the old saw goes, "There are no dumb questions, just a lot of inquisitive idiots"

Always liked that one...

Anyways, welcome to the forum! As for the bumpers, the funny triangular ones have what is called a pigtail (think girl in grammer school, not swine). You start it through the hole, then pull the pigtail till the part seats securely. For the rings-I don't know the size of the screws, probably somehting like a number 10 that is 3/8 long, but I know who has a nice set although I have not seen it offered without the rubber...Check for a seller on eBay named 'schluderm'

Glad to hear you have the car on the road and it is getting a lot of attention! Sure is fun, eh?! TR
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Gary,

Take a picture and post it to the registry. I'd love to see a picture. Another site to post it to is Datsun.org, the site is dedicated to the 67.5 2000 and has pictures of most of the known ones. Some day I will get my hands on one.

Will
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RE:Fasteners

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Gary,

Lucky you! All the body bolts, screws and nuts are SAE. Cars manufactured from 67.5 on use metric for drivetrain nuts and bolts. It should not be too difficult to figure out the correct size.

Steve
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Gary,

Always nice to find a "new" 67.5 2000 out there. I look forward to seeing your car.

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Gary Hudson

Post by Gary Hudson »

Exactly the information I needed. I have the four bumpers on the body and the hood has settled down greatly. I just registered the car here and I'm working on getting a photo posted.

thanks all,

Gary
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Well, Steve's done an excellent job of getting my info and photo posted. Guys, check out #00325 when you get the chance. Oh, wait, there it is on the left. :lol:

Thanks Steve,

Gary
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No problem. You now have an avatar with your posts as well.

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The avatar looks great. Now I'll have to post more just to show it off. :lol:
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Nice car

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Nice car, its good to see "new" 67.5s turn up in nice shape.

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