KELMO Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 That is insane. I would have to find a receipt, but I'm thinking it was around 20 or 30 bucks. Quote Link to comment
iceman510 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 I have noticed in the past year or so that Nissan has drastically raised the prices of these older parts that they still produce. I suspect they are trying to quell demand so they can justify stopping production of them. Items like the 510/240Z outside door handles have about doubled in price. Quote Link to comment
KELMO Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 My argument would be that it is the dealers. However, having 3 with the same price raises yet another question. My argument against Nissan doing it would be that if they quell demand and still have stock on hand it would either have to be scrapped or sold for pennies on the dollar. Every time I was in front of some type of rep from Nissan, I was harping on the vintage Datsun parts and not a single one was interested. I did this from the early 2000's up to about 2-3 years ago. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 I have a price list for the cap 510/521/1200 for about 2004. It's under $12 and this is likely Canadian funds. The dealer net is $6.89 on the sale. 15255-15953 15255-B3430 Quote Link to comment
iceman510 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 29 minutes ago, KELMO said: My argument would be that it is the dealers. However, having 3 with the same price raises yet another question. My argument against Nissan doing it would be that if they quell demand and still have stock on hand it would either have to be scrapped or sold for pennies on the dollar. Every time I was in front of some type of rep from Nissan, I was harping on the vintage Datsun parts and not a single one was interested. I did this from the early 2000's up to about 2-3 years ago. The dealers listed on that site aren't necessarily offering that same price, the dealers local to you that participate in the program just pop up on that site when you search, then you have to select one to deal with. This selection made not knowing if they offer a better or further discount than the price shown on the main page. it's kind of a balky system. I usually google the part number and get the prices typically shown by the bigger Nissan online dealers to see if it comes out in the ballpark at all. My closest dealer to work stopped offering their discount last fall some time, so lately I have ordered parts directly from Amayama and the prices even with shipping are still cheaper than Nissan US. 1 Quote Link to comment
benzo Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 (edited) Finally did a valve adjustment. Haven't done it in years since the mileage is low but was pretty simple or straight forward. Only # 3 cylinder intake valve lash was a little loose. Also adjusted the carbs and checked fuel pressure. The pressure was a little on the low side of the accepted range for the Sidedrafts at about 2.5 psi. I noticed a drop from my previous test about a year ago so concerned my pump may be slowly failing so picked up a back up pump just in case and put in my tool box. This ties into my concern of the tank having rust or debris so looking to take the tank down soon to clean out and coat and clear out any debris in the line. My fuel level guage for a while now hasn't been reading correctly so will take that time to replace the sender. I did find the inspection lid in the cargo area and jumped it to test the guage and the guage does work so tells me that the sender is failing or done. Edited March 21 by benzo Quote Link to comment
benzo Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 Missed a shift since the carpet folded over so first thing to do was to keep the carpet from folding or sliding down. Had some spare shower curtain rings and a hook and some fender washers/screw/locknut for a low budget cure. 2 Quote Link to comment
rosso Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 Installed a rear differential brace in my '72 510 wagon and washed the car. Pictures will be posted on my project thread next time I have time and energy left to take them. 2 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 Bled the front calipers and now have much better pedal now. 1 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted May 1 Report Share Posted May 1 (edited) While taking the Goon on a ride I stopped at my musician friends body shop to see if he could help me with the Bo Bo on the rear driver's side that got rear ended way back and is slightly squatting and the back door is tight. He plays guitar and bass so you know where this may go. Edited May 1 by edekalil Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted May 1 Report Share Posted May 1 (edited) Went to the house to crank the 70 Sedan, forgot I took the chip out and hid it so no one could steal her. Finally realized it so went over to the shelf and took the rotor from under a bag and put it in and Wala she cranked. Then took her for a well deserved drive. Now to get someone to tap the starter in the 72 Sedan while I turn on the key to get her to start. My first day of retirement and digging it with my 510's. Edited May 1 by edekalil 4 Quote Link to comment
iceman510 Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 17 hours ago, edekalil said: My first day of retirement and digging it with my 510's. Congrats on the retirement. I had a coworker also retire this week (April 30 last day). Hoping it can be me next year, but maybe two. I need more time for my 510s as well. 1 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 Thanks, I'm glad I did not quit working to get back to the guitar shop thing because not as well off. Not being married or having kids it looks like I'm going to be doing good with the Social security and the pension ck from work and some money I've saved. I will get back to building acoustic guitars and work on my 510's now. Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted May 3 Report Share Posted May 3 Got the 72 Sedan cranked, it was just the terminal and post needed a little cleaning. 1 Quote Link to comment
benzo Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 No work on it just appreciate driving it. Happy 5/10 Day 4 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 On 5/10/2024 at 2:49 PM, benzo said: No work on it just appreciate driving it. Happy 5/10 Day Beautiful 1 Quote Link to comment
benzo Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 @edekalil Thank you! Your cars are looking MyTSharp 👌 1 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted June 8 Report Share Posted June 8 Cranked the Goon up ran it to the house and then cranked the 70 Sedan up and took it for a ride. Retirement is good when you have several 510's to drive. 1 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 Finally washed the 72 Goon and the 70 Sedan 2 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted July 11 Report Share Posted July 11 (edited) Put the 70 Sedan's backseat back in to make some room in the garage. She still needs a good cleaning inside. Edited July 11 by edekalil 1 Quote Link to comment
damon Posted July 12 Report Share Posted July 12 There was an employee car show at my work today and I brought out my 510 4 Quote Link to comment
Plusnone Posted July 12 Report Share Posted July 12 (edited) Put on new sway bar bushings, end links and tightened down the seat mounts with my soon to be 13 year old. Also got insurance and took it off non-op... Hope to putt around the block soon No idea why the photos are coming in upside down Edited July 12 by Plusnone 1 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted July 13 Report Share Posted July 13 Cleaned up around this one so I can get back on it. Also bought some new rocker arms for the L20B so I can get back on it. 2 Quote Link to comment
benzo Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 The wagon's been driving fine or normal so been really enjoying driving it more and actually doing grocery getter duties. Still have to replace the fuel tank sending unit but that will happen soon. As much as I like seeing people post on projects or repairs and upgrades I really get stoked seeing others enjoy their work and get out and drive. 1 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted July 25 Report Share Posted July 25 A BIG THANKS to Mrbigtanker for hooking me up with a friend at Power Land who had just what I needed for my Goons wipers to get back to working. 1 Quote Link to comment
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