1967 Datsun 2000 - 1 Year of ownership (update)
Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2004 10:58 am
It has been about 1 year since I purchased my 67 Datsun 2000 in Fresno California (Thanks for the help, Lou!). When I purchased the car, the general condition of the car was pretty good, but as w tih any newly acquired roadster...there is a "going-thru" process.
My Friend (Steve ) was instrumental in leading the "going-thru" process of the SRL311. First course of action was to solve a nagging electrical gremlin which sporatically would leave the car stranded with no electrical (lights, ignition, etc.). After a few months of owning the car, the electrical situation got worse and worse. The sporatic nature of the issue made solving the problem very difficult to pinpoint. After months, the problem was finally tracked down to some loose ignition wiring and some worn wiring leading to the fuse block. Issue is now solved!
At the same time, I embarked on having all the fluids changed: Cooling, Hydrolics, Oil, Trans, Rear-end. However, after changing the fluids I noticed a pretty serious oil leak. Traced down the leak to a bad oil-pressure sender. Replaced that and.....now I thought was ready to starting driving.....well, NOT YET! Still has a puddle of oil under the car. Traced this leak down to a cracked oil return line. Fixed that and steam cleaned the whole undercarriage..Now, I was ready to roll...NOPE, Still had a puddle!!! Put the car on the lift and could not find any leaks from engine. WHAT THE HECK!!!
Well, found the new, nice, clean & full trans fluid was the culprit. Pulled the engine and replaced a gasket & seal in the trans and things are now looking dry. Finally!
Other issues tackled...Drive shaft was loose. Transmount was missing a bolt and the mount was loose. Hood was not alligned and the hood cable needed replacment. Detailed out the engine bay, put in new fuel filter, replace all the fuel lines, and installed a new throttle cable. While cleaning things up, re-shot some black paint on the backside of hood (was already black) and delicately cleaned-restored the data plate. Originally the data plate was so dirty/worn with old paint & grit that I thought a new plate would be needed. However, after a very light shot of black paint on the plate and then a thorough cleaning off of the paint, the plate end up looking great. The light coat of paint helped fill in the worn number stamps and made the engine/chassis number show up, very well.
The oil/water temp gauges didn't work properly...So I planned to temporarily install some aftermarket gauges under the dash...But I found stuffed way up under the dash, not-mounted were two good, working water/oil gauges! Made some simple mounts and the gauges are looking great!!
Went through the brake system, and made some adjustments, but nothing too major. Adjusted the steering box to tighten up the steering a bit. Removed the cheezy rice-styled fog lights, and installed some nicer amber round-classic style fog lights. Purchased a new set of vintage two piece empi-rims, but have not yet restored/installed them.
She is now a very solid, trustworthy runner!
Well...that's what I've been upto on my 1967 2000 over the past year. The upcoming year's work will include a newly rebuilt U20, empi rim restoration and some gauge repair.
Will keep you updated!
My Friend (Steve ) was instrumental in leading the "going-thru" process of the SRL311. First course of action was to solve a nagging electrical gremlin which sporatically would leave the car stranded with no electrical (lights, ignition, etc.). After a few months of owning the car, the electrical situation got worse and worse. The sporatic nature of the issue made solving the problem very difficult to pinpoint. After months, the problem was finally tracked down to some loose ignition wiring and some worn wiring leading to the fuse block. Issue is now solved!
At the same time, I embarked on having all the fluids changed: Cooling, Hydrolics, Oil, Trans, Rear-end. However, after changing the fluids I noticed a pretty serious oil leak. Traced down the leak to a bad oil-pressure sender. Replaced that and.....now I thought was ready to starting driving.....well, NOT YET! Still has a puddle of oil under the car. Traced this leak down to a cracked oil return line. Fixed that and steam cleaned the whole undercarriage..Now, I was ready to roll...NOPE, Still had a puddle!!! Put the car on the lift and could not find any leaks from engine. WHAT THE HECK!!!
Well, found the new, nice, clean & full trans fluid was the culprit. Pulled the engine and replaced a gasket & seal in the trans and things are now looking dry. Finally!
Other issues tackled...Drive shaft was loose. Transmount was missing a bolt and the mount was loose. Hood was not alligned and the hood cable needed replacment. Detailed out the engine bay, put in new fuel filter, replace all the fuel lines, and installed a new throttle cable. While cleaning things up, re-shot some black paint on the backside of hood (was already black) and delicately cleaned-restored the data plate. Originally the data plate was so dirty/worn with old paint & grit that I thought a new plate would be needed. However, after a very light shot of black paint on the plate and then a thorough cleaning off of the paint, the plate end up looking great. The light coat of paint helped fill in the worn number stamps and made the engine/chassis number show up, very well.
The oil/water temp gauges didn't work properly...So I planned to temporarily install some aftermarket gauges under the dash...But I found stuffed way up under the dash, not-mounted were two good, working water/oil gauges! Made some simple mounts and the gauges are looking great!!
Went through the brake system, and made some adjustments, but nothing too major. Adjusted the steering box to tighten up the steering a bit. Removed the cheezy rice-styled fog lights, and installed some nicer amber round-classic style fog lights. Purchased a new set of vintage two piece empi-rims, but have not yet restored/installed them.
She is now a very solid, trustworthy runner!
Well...that's what I've been upto on my 1967 2000 over the past year. The upcoming year's work will include a newly rebuilt U20, empi rim restoration and some gauge repair.
Will keep you updated!
It must have been like winning the lottery!
What are your plans for the H20? Ebay?? Thanks for sharing.