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........yup, that's what I've read! I'm hoarding one, but don't know if i"ll ever run an L series in a 510..........I like showing it off when Datsun guys stop by!! 😂

FYI that LYNX manifold (out of Australia?) was the only single carb manifold with the ports 1 & 4 vs 2 & 3 connected.................all others ie Cannon, Pierce, TWM etc etc were 1 & 2 vs 3 & 4. I read that the LYNX had a better fuel distribution because of it........

Wow, so nice! Check out the rear bumper detail around where the OEM tail lens wraps around the side.........never seen that before! And that massive front bumper "bull bar" might come in handy on the country roads in Ireland (been twice, again in 2020!), with all the farm animals! TJ

Remove the latch on the trunk (boot!) lid. Build an extremely LONG phillips head screwdriver, go in thru the back seat, take qty three phillips head screws off to pull that latch in the pic above. The lid will pop open once the latch is removed. The striker on the body also has qty three screws, but I think the top two are covered when the trunk lid is closed. This is how I get in every 510 parts car trunk if no keys! TJ Denver CO

.........and calipers are a more conventional single piston style with a slide bracket & larger vented rotors. Biggest problem these days is last I heard, the ZX calipers were not available these days............rebuilders ran out of cores...........?? I always pull complete strut assemblies WITH the calipers.................at least you have a caliper core to have rebuilt! I also think you have more brand choices for strut inserts/shocks with the ZX........?? However, full coilover sets are getting a l'il cheaper.......... TJ

FrigiKing was one of the aftermarket companies that built kits for Datsun, ARA being another. All were "dealer installed", was NOT technically considered factory installed option, until as datzenmike says, 1979 620! Matt.............the 521 flatbed I just bought has an underdash AC unit.........couldn't believe it!! I didn't see any components out in the engine compartment, but those parts are easy to deal with. We used all current production aftermarket universal parts on a 240Z, including a small highly efficient Sanden compressor (we retained the dealer installed ARA underdash unit). We used the 280ZX aluminum mounting bracket that located the compressor to the lower left. Unfortunately, I think I mocked up that ZX bracket on a 4cyl & it did not line up.......was a couple years ago! TJ

I found some for my buddy's 510 that fit, did not bottom out, really lit up nice! I'll try to find the supplier & part #...........

Plastic chrome has been around since the 60's, used by many car manufacturers, including the British, so you might be able to find someone in the UK to do it......?? The process was not for the DIY'er, until recently, and looks like MattSheldon just nailed it above ^^^^^^^^^! My suggestion is do what those guys say...........buy their superior product, cuz yes, most aerosol spray paint is just silver, NOT chrome silver! TJ

PM sent! TJ

Well, I just sold a PAIR of regulators for a 1969 510 on eBay, thru the Global Shipping Program..............I shipped to a forwarding carrier in FL, think it was going that direction! Might be same guy, so maybe he is asking HOW to install............?? TJ

Yup 1969 only, 2dr 4dr & Wagon! Make sure they both have two studs each on the back...........go thru 1/4 panel, clipped inside trunk. Good chrome & lens are a big plus! I buy lots of USED parts loads, often a mish mash of parts from various years!

WD 40 the edges of the red lens before trying to unscrew! If stuck & brittle, the red plastic lens will crack! PS those are 1969 only rear sidemarkers, so kinda rare! Upper right is 70-73 510 dash filler cap, right above the steering column shroud. Should have three small "hooked tabs" on the back to snap in place. If one or more are broken, very common reason why most cars are missing this piece. Middle left with phillips screw, pretty sure 2 per side screw to REAR of front floor, in front of seat mounting subframe, the OEM rubber mats (not optional carpet) had s/s metal grommets that hooked on to these. If you go carpet, you can still use these, along with s/s grommets in the carpet, but most glue the carpet down. Middle right are seat mounting hardware parts. The four curved go on the FRONT seat studs, 2 per side, with a split lock washer & 12mm nut, these go under the lip of the front seat mounting subframe. You should have four of the flat plates with turned edges, these go on the REAR seat studs, under the car floor with a split lock washer & 12mm nut. TJ Denver

I will have USED 510 calipers that MIGHT be good as is, but will be good as CORES. I also have really nice USED brake rotors. PM if interested! TJ Denver CO

CAR IS GONE! I found the car a good home with a Maxima enthusiast!

Still need a 280Z oil pan? Let me know! TJ Denver CO

I feel ya..........22 years in SW Michigan where classic cars are simply rotted...........Colorado is a playground, cuz they didn't use salt until about 10 years ago. I have a line on some Z's in Western Iowa that we can't justify the logistics of picking them up, the older guys that have them are NOT computer savy, so I'm gonna try to help them find good home(s). I will PM you here on Ratsun............. TJ Denver CO

KELMO thank you, but got one coming from a guy on the FB Ratsun pages! TJ

Well, I've got JN1SU01S2DT031805 1983 Maxima Sedan LD28 (diesel) MANUAL trans..................it is a rolling shell, available for sale! TJ Denver CO