Turbojovi Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Having trouble finding a turn signal assembly for my 72 datsun 510 but i found one for a 68-69 510 wanted to know if it would fit? Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 I think the 68 is smaller than a 72 But I'm not sure.. Quote Link to comment
Turbojovi Posted October 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Anybody else has input? Quote Link to comment
yellowdatsun Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 No, it will not fit. I assume you mean the fronts. But regardless, even the side markers won't fit the later cars. I have a pile of 70-73 turn signal assemblies. Not in perfect shape, but they're complete. Quote Link to comment
D52E Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 When you mean turn signal - do you mean turn signal switch on the steering column or turn signal lamps under the front grill or side markers on the fenders? Quote Link to comment
Turbojovi Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 No guys im talking about the left right highbeam switch on the steering column Quote Link to comment
yenpit Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 1969-1973 (not sure about the 1968) are the same part for the 2dr & 4dr, with 4 terminals in the plastic plug. The Wagons had 6 terminals. Quote Link to comment
D52E Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 When you need parts - take a look at this website, it is a great resource for helping look up compatibility of parts (part #21 on list): http://www.carpartsm.../Default.aspx#3. It looks like there are 2 big bifferences: 1) The first major difference is Wagon vs. Seadan. I think the Wagon has more wiring pins as mentioned by Yenpit (TJ). 2) The second big difference seems to be early models such as 68 to 69 models vs. late models like 70 to 73. Depending on the parts you need, you may be able to use some sub components of the switch from other Datsuns of the same date range. For my 69 sedan I had a loose stalk where it attached to the switch so it had lots of play. I was able to use the stalk and the ring it attached to (sub components from a Datsun 610 NOS part I found - the steering column part diameter for 610 was different so I could not use the whole switch). I just used the lever and ring to mate up with the column ring on my 510. I essentially replaced the bad sub components of the switch with the parts from the new switch. It's going to take some research to see what you can find and make usefull. Good luck! Quote Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.