a.d._510_n_ok Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 my Kentigo Datsun door parts arrived from Mexico today. I ordered door handle escutcheons from them on September 29, 2014 and they arrived on October 27, 2014. I was made aware by the seller that the shipping time would be a rather long, drawn out affair BTW. The folks were very honest and left me positive feedback within twenty-four hours of my purchase. They provided a tracking number at the time of purchase but the number did not become active until October 20. Also, the parts were apparently processed at a customs facility in Flushing, NY on October 23. I thought I would offer a fairly detailed synopsis of my purchase from them to illustrate to curious but hesistant potential buyers my positive experience with the company. here is the envelope in which they arrived: here are the escutcheons as packaged. does anyone else see that ratsun-approved "facro" mouse face :thumbup: ??? new and old units side by side. the main differences between them seems to be that the new are not marked "left" and "right", lack several mold marks and the recessed area where the mounting screw fastens the piece to the door seems less well-formed and a bit thinner than the original. . here is the old: and here is the new: I would say that the parts are usable and acceptable but certainly not the quality of the originals. However, I have no major complaints with them and absolutely would buy from them again. I have read some horror stories about the quality of lenses some folks bought from kentigo as well as insanely slow shipping but they are cheap, cheap, cheap parts for a thirty-five year old car shipped from a developing nation currently attempting to modernize. Again, I have no real complaints and would buy from the seller again. 1 Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 I bought some tailight lens for my 71 510,, and they are exactly like you descibed ,, nowhere near the fit and finish of factory Nissan parts,, BUT they do work correctly and are new and waaaaay cheaper than anywheres else. Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 After market parts for 34 year old imported cars? Sorry to say, be glad that they cover the open holes! They look to be decent replacement parts unless you want to resell as "restored" vehicle. Enjoy what you have, the vehicle will probably outlive you! Quote Link to comment
Trophy24 Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 I also had an experience with this seller that I would like to share. I found myself in need of a hood latch for my 510. The old one was unable to adjust for height and was downright ugly. The listing on ebay stated it was for multiple models including the 510. I figured the cost was low enough to take a chance on it. Shipping took a while, but I was prepared for that based on the listing and good communication from the seller. After receiving my hood latch components, I found some differences. The lower latch component bolted into place. Note the interference with the radiator support for the release mechanism. If I used this component, I would be unable to open the hood. A comparison with the original lower latch piece. The quality seems fine, but the lever to pop the hood open is too long. Here is a comparison of the release lever length that is causing the problem OE Datsun part Compared to the new replacement The hood mounted portion of the latch looks ok. It is of similar quality to the original. I will be using it on the car. 2 Quote Link to comment
Scgreen620 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 What if the Mexican datsuns are a bit different from US datsuns? Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 These are some 521 hood latches and catches that I derusted in a crock pot, and with some molasses, and water. about seven parts water, one part molasses, then scrub with a brush, and Dawn dishwashing detergent. After they were dry, I lightly wirebrushed them. 1 Quote Link to comment
Andres131313 Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 I ordered a 78 510 bumper form them, its a little different but it will do. Quote Link to comment
a.d._510_n_ok Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 not gonna do a build thread for carpet so here ya go: chunk of $39 roll of indoor/outdoor carpet from Sutherland's Lumber that I cut to fit. It's sitting on a piece of $20 bubble insulation. I should have went with a darker blue buuuuuut I kind of like the smurf acid trip effect of fifty shades of blue and it still looks better (to me) than the nasty, rotten, thirty-five year old stuff I yanked out. Quote Link to comment
a.d._510_n_ok Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 got my door lock knobs from Thailand today. I ordered them on 29 January 2015 and they arrived today 2 March 2015.(the business card is covering my home address.) BTW: the seller prints your phone number on the mailing address after your postal code!The seller does include a tracking number for "Thailand Post". Here is the timeline of events as recorded by the tracking info:February 9, 201511:09:15 BANG KHONTHI AcceptFebruary 9, 201512:55:11 BANG KHONTHI Items Into ContainerFebruary 9, 201514:22:15 BANG KHONTHI DispatchFebruary 10, 201510:46:26 SUVARNABHUMI MAIL CENTRE Container ReceivedFebruary 10, 201513:46:54 SUVARNABHUMI MAIL CENTRE Departure From Outward OEFebruary 18, 201522:28:00 United States of America (USJFKA) AcceptThey left me positive feedback almost as soon as I paid. I get that these are not high dollar items. I'm just offering my personal experiences for folks who may be considering purchasing from these same far-flung sellers. Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 What is now O'Rileys used to have these on the small parts racks. Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I have purchase several parts from both sellers and have no complaints with either. The parts are usable and in some cases might be the only option. Quote Link to comment
NoMoreCaboose Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 Wow. kentigo is still an active seller on eBay. 1 Quote Link to comment
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