Rally cars & Dinosaurs Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 33 minutes ago, yenpit said: Yes, all 68-80 4cyl L series valve cover gaskets are the same. All 68-80 valve covers interchange, so if you have a "NISSAN OHC" valce cover on it now, you can find an earlier "DATSUN" valve cover & simply swap them! TJ This is great info, thanks! Quote Link to comment
Jesse C. Posted December 11, 2020 Report Share Posted December 11, 2020 10 hours ago, edekalil said: Yea I saw a video where someone breaks a back windshield so I'd have to have someone who has some knowledge on it Yeah, looks like the outside guy pushed too much. All you really need is someone to hold it in place, and not really push, the cord does the trick Bummer it was a '73 defrost glass 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 Good job. It had to have a hairline crack to do that. they don't break that easy, and I have done many installs. 1 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, mrbigtanker said: Good job. It had to have a hairline crack to do that. they don't break that easy, and I have done many installs. When I get ready I'm gonna call ya. How does temperd glass have a crack. Edited December 12, 2020 by edekalil 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 On 12/11/2020 at 8:30 PM, edekalil said: When I get ready I'm gonna call ya. How does temperd glass have a crack. I should of said chipped edge. you can see he did not push hard. I have seen windsheilds do that.lol 1 Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 On 12/10/2020 at 11:00 AM, yenpit said: We sub out most of our glass installs, cuz they can be a real pain in the rear AND risk of breakage! I only recently learned that the Coupe stainless trim is completely different than the Sedan..........looks great! 😎 Not just coupes. Bluebird sedans and wagons also have the wider trim that sits on top of the rubber rather than inside it like the US stainless trim does. My '71 1400DX below: 1 1 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) Got some rearranging done in the garage so it's easier to pull out the 510's. Now to organize the mess I made so I can get back on the two door on the rotisserie. Edited December 14, 2020 by edekalil 1 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Pulled out the 70 2 door over at the house and ran her around the block. Got the 72 2 door and Goon out and did some tinkering with the Goon she seemed to run much better. I'll look at the timing on a light tomorrow before it rains and gets cold. Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted December 25, 2020 Report Share Posted December 25, 2020 (edited) Pulled the passenger seat to see about how to put in some cheep seats I bought a ways back. Edited December 25, 2020 by edekalil 1 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 (edited) Got the seats in the Goon. Edited December 27, 2020 by edekalil Quote Link to comment
LS_Wagon Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 3D printed a relay holder that bolts to the firewall and finally cleaned up the rats nest! 2 Quote Link to comment
Jesse C. Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 Installed my bumpers and a Machine Speed tow hook. They sure do make some nice stuff! 3 Quote Link to comment
Tedman Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 Installed a 5BC fire extinguisher with metal bracket between the front seats. 3 Quote Link to comment
Payco Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 Nothing too exciting but.. had a session on my polishing wheel with my petrol cap. Before and after. 6 Quote Link to comment
LS_Wagon Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 Started the tear down and DIY resto of my Safari Grill. Scored a set of NOS Spot lights too! 2 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Not driving the Datsun’s today. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
LS_Wagon Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 Finally installed the eyebrow trim with 3D printed gaskets, and the upper and lower grill trim. 4 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 Impressions on the gaskets? Pretty cool idea really. I worry about how they will hold up in the california sun. Are they UV safe? Quote Link to comment
datsuntech Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 On 2/15/2021 at 9:14 AM, edekalil said: Not driving the Datsun’s today. I always loved driving my 510 in the snow they are remarkably capable and so much fun. 1 Quote Link to comment
LS_Wagon Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) On 2/19/2021 at 7:29 AM, Draker said: Impressions on the gaskets? Pretty cool idea really. I worry about how they will hold up in the california sun. Are they UV safe? I made some straps for masks that sit on your neck instead around the ears from this same material. Almost a year old and no sign of deuteriation yet. They are not in direct sunlight and usually sit on the passenger seat of my car outside. I’m surprised it’s held up as well as it has for this long. Not sure how long they will last in direct sunlight though. I think I’ll set a pair out in the backyard for a while and see how they hold up. Edited February 22, 2021 by LS_Wagon 2 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted March 7, 2021 Report Share Posted March 7, 2021 Figured why the goon was not running consistent, had a intermittent spark plug. Changed it with another one I had and wampum shes smooth. So now to get new plugs, wires, cap, rotor and then insurance. Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 Adjusted the hot valve lash settings and a little more adjusting the carb and she runs real good now. I miss driving her. 1 Quote Link to comment
LS_Wagon Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 Installed the grill and made some progress on my SSS center console restore. 2 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Getting the Goon running better but now working on exhaust manifold so the down pipe connection does not leak. And keeping the others running. 1 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 Put the small steering wheel on the Goon. And put the Original one in good shape in the 72 Sedan. Now to clean them up some. Quote Link to comment
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