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Wed Jul 03, 2019 3:41 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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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 Aevigan
Mon Jul 15, 2019 11:37 pm
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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 Jul 15, 2019 9:48 pm
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R16 Timing Components and Cam-SAE vs. Metric
by Curtis » Fri Jul 05, 2019 1:49 pm
So I started looking at my 3 main motor from the car I am restoring to evaluate it for rebuild. This SAE engine has some off color blue paint (black...
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Last post by jake7140
Mon Jul 15, 2019 2:45 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 jake7140
Sun Jul 14, 2019 11:19 pm
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Last post by Gregs672000
Sat Jul 13, 2019 8:04 pm
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No first gear
by vulforge » Sun Jul 07, 2019 8:45 pm
Some time ago my 1967 Roadster blew out the clutch slave cylinder. I was only 20 blocks from home so crash shifted it back. Replaced the slave...
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Last post by jrusso07
Sat Jul 13, 2019 5:42 pm
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Installed Mono Leaf FlexForm Springs
by notoptoy » Sat Jul 13, 2019 10:18 am
Some background. A few months ago I installed JT68's (Jim Tyler) Bilstein shocks on my 67.5 1600. The change was amazing completely changing the...
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Last post by notoptoy
Sat Jul 13, 2019 10:51 am
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Last post by Gregs672000
Fri Jul 12, 2019 10:29 am
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Fairlady rookie question
by Fairlady5150 » Sun Jul 07, 2019 2:04 pm
Decided to try my hand at classic car ownership, so I bought a sweet little 1968 1600. Engine is an early 1.6 L. I'm brand new to Fairlady's but...
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Last post by Mackn367
Thu Jul 11, 2019 11:05 pm
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Caliper Reassembly
by Curtis » Thu Jul 11, 2019 10:56 am
So I know the calipers are hard to get apart. I used air to get mine apart.
How hard should they be to put back together? I put one together and I...
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Last post by Curtis
Thu Jul 11, 2019 11:37 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 S Allen
Thu Jul 11, 2019 7:26 am
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Carburetor Floats
by scotcochran » Sat Jul 06, 2019 10:33 pm
Hello folks,
I purchased the new plastic floats and I'm ready to place them in the float bowls. Do I need to do any float adjustments or can I just...
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Last post by scotcochran
Mon Jul 08, 2019 10:27 pm
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5-speed oil question
by printner » Fri Jul 05, 2019 3:11 pm
I had drained my 5-speed a few months back to change out the reverse switch. (Wasn't sure if a drain was necessary but didn't want to chance it)....
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Last post by mok662
Sun Jul 07, 2019 1:55 pm
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oil filter
by drivercar3 » Wed Jul 03, 2019 9:49 am
After completing my K24 swap in my 67 roadster, it is time to change the oil.
Even though i put a smaller filter in , I can't get it out! I don,t...
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Last post by fairladyproducts.com
Fri Jul 05, 2019 9:40 am
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Last post by greydog
Tue Jul 02, 2019 10:59 pm
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3rd Brake Light
by theunz » Tue Apr 17, 2018 1:13 pm
I'm trying to add a 3rd brake light to my 69. On the 69 both upper and lower rear lights function as combo stop lights and turn signals. When I tie...
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Last post by theunz
Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:33 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 speedbug78
Tue Jul 02, 2019 2:44 pm
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Comparing body panels from 66 and 69
by etroxel » Thu Apr 18, 2019 10:54 pm
Hi all, I’m hoping to tap some wisdom here. Does anyone know if the bolt patterns are the same for ‘66 and ‘69 front fender mounting locations,...
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Last post by Down under 311
Mon Jul 01, 2019 6:53 pm
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Last post by S Allen
Sun Jun 30, 2019 11:57 am
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Gauge Voltage Regulator Drawings
by Curtis » Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:27 pm
I made some drawings which should help members to follow and diagnose problems with the little beast.
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Last post by Curtis
Sat Jun 29, 2019 9:59 am
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4 speed return to center spring?
by brn2rde » Thu Jun 27, 2019 10:01 pm
The 4 speed trans in my daughters car has a shifter that does not return to center, goes into gear fine, but in neutral it just flops to one side. Is...
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Last post by Mackn367
Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:38 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
Fri Jun 28, 2019 9:33 am
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Fuel gauge always full
by mellis18 » Wed Apr 27, 2016 10:42 am
Hey pros...question about my fuel gauge. Right now the gauge reads full all the time. In fact it spikes all the way past the full mark. It was...
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Last post by JT68
Wed Jun 26, 2019 6:39 am
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1970 SPL Directionals, Fuel Gauge not Working
by Kurt » Mon Jun 24, 2019 2:26 pm
I have had intermittent loss of the gauges and directional (sometimes brake lights?). It always seemed to be a plug under the dash required some...
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Last post by jrusso07
Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:26 am
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Fuel and temperature gauge not working
by Pierre » Tue Jun 25, 2019 6:00 am
Hello everyone,
I am new to the channel and new to the Datsun roadster adventure.
I have a little question, my fuel and temperature gauge are not...
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Last post by jrusso07
Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:21 am
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It is getting hot
by Pierre » Sun Jun 23, 2019 7:18 am
Hello everyone,
I am new to this community and just recently got a 1968 Datsun 2000, which I am very exited about.
The body has been redone and it...
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Last post by C.Costine
Mon Jun 24, 2019 6:24 pm
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Strange Starter Issue
by Skyman » Sun Jul 06, 2014 5:50 pm
When starting my car lately, sometimes it acts like the battery is low. Real slow turning, stopping and clicking. I turn the key of and try again and...
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Last post by Curtis
Mon Jun 24, 2019 10:46 am
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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 jhayden
Sun Jun 23, 2019 1:33 pm
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Custom Roll Bar
by speedbug78 » Fri Jun 21, 2019 1:04 pm
I have a roll bar in my car. I think it is an Autopower one? You can clearly see it in the rear view mirror. I would like to build a better fitting...
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Last post by Mike Unger
Sun Jun 23, 2019 12:17 pm
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Last post by speedbug78
Sat Jun 22, 2019 10:59 am
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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 fj20spl311
Fri Jun 21, 2019 2:48 pm
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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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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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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
