New 320 owner, 62?

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

I seem to remember having trouble getting to the chassis ground as well. I believe I simply drilled and tapped a new hole in the frame to improve access to the ground wire. That was so long ago.

[320 Newb]

Tail light wiring question: Do the single contact bulbs go on the inner or outer side of the tail light? Or if you look from the back does the single wire come out the back of the inner or outer side?

Edited December 8, 2019 by 320 Newb

[320 Newb]

On 11/24/2019 at 9:26 AM, Stoffregen Motorsports said:

I seem to remember having trouble getting to the chassis ground as well. I believe I simply drilled and tapped a new hole in the frame to improve access to the ground wire. That was so long ago.

 

I fixed this problem by using a hex head bolt with the same thread pattern as the factory phillips head. It's impossible to get a screwdriver on it with the gas tank in but you can sneak a box wrench in there and tighten it down. 

[wayno]

I believe the single contact is on the inside, at least it is in other countries as the amber lens is on the inside.

OK, I just found one of my US versions, the single wire is on the inside, I do not know if it is the brake or turn signal though.

I cannot remember where the ground is for the rear taillight harness, and my L320 is so buried I will not be able to find out unless I clean the garage which is not going to happen right now.

[320 Newb]

Is there a rubber gasket between the outer door handles/lock assembly and the body?

[wayno]

This is from Ralleye Enterprises, other likely have the same thing for cheaper, your talking about part#806-29 in the link below.

 

http://www.datsunroadster.com/SUB_SECTION_DIRECTORIES/handles_and_latches.htm

 

The door lock gasket is likely one of these in the link below.

 

http://www.datsunroadster.com/PIC_PAGES/NEW_PIC_PAGES_4UP/806-23.htm

[difrangia]

Here's a link to the factory parts manual on the NICO site:

 

http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/datsun%20320%20parts%20catalog.pdf

 

Look on PDF page 235  (parts manual page 213) which is the diagram of the door components. Part numbers are within a page or two of this page, but good luck finding seals in those parts bins. Basically you'll have to make them from gasket stock unless the roadster seal/gaskets posted in an above entry are same. 

 

If you haven't already, I'd recommend saving the address to this parts manual. It's invaluable to someone who likes/needs to take these critters apart and put them back together.

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

I would suggest printing out a hard copy. Over the years, manuals that have been available online tend to disappear.

[difrangia]

Good advice, Matt. I did that 4-5 years ago and also the section from the 410/411 parts manual that covers the floor-shift transmission (basically the same FS trany in the late 320's). Also have the factory shop manual printed out and all in 3-ring binders. You can never have too much information on this ancient stuff. 

 

NICO forum has a good volume of Datsun manuals:

 

http://www.nicoclub.com/datsun-service-manuals

 

[wayno]

The 320 truck and the early Roadster have/use the same door handles as far as I know.

 

[320 Newb]

This is great thanks everyone

 

[320 Newb]

Got my dash bezel and gauges in yesterday and I'm pretty excited to see that temp needle move for the first time. In the off position it rests at H but cruises down to C when the car's turned on.

 

[datzenmike]

I like that. You know instantly when you get in that the gauge is working when it drops.

[320 Newb]

I also made the choice to close up my radio hole. Mine was cut to shit and had two extra holes drilled for good measure. I don't have a delete plate and the one's I've seen are pretty roached. 

[difrangia]

Super job, Newb, just like the rest of this build. Nice wheel. It might be in your thread, but my ancient mind can't remember right now. Did you patch it up yourself. Seems like someone on one of the forums was going to try setting up to recast the wheels a while back ??

 

 

[320 Newb]

4 hours ago, difrangia said:

Super job, Newb, just like the rest of this build. Nice wheel. It might be in your thread, but my ancient mind can't remember right now. Did you patch it up yourself. Seems like someone on one of the forums was going to try setting up to recast the wheels a while back ??

 

 

Thanks for the kind words. Yeah I patched is up with a 2 part plastic epoxy--maybe JB Weld? I had the paint matched with a scanner at the paint store. I'm happy with how it turned out but a few cracks have emerged on the outer wheel. When I'm done with everything else I plan to grind out the cracks and go at it again with the epoxy. 

[wayno]

I received mine today, it was the high point in my day as I spent the better part of 4 hours unplugging my drain system in the house.

[320 Newb]

I got mine too! I'm itchin to put one in today.

[wayno]

Do not get in a hurry, you need to lube the shit out of that threaded post on the bottom near the curved part of the gasket inside the door you can see in the top wing window frame in the photo below, other wise if you look at that lower wing window frame you will see that one is broke off, it was very rusty.

 

 

 

[320 Newb]

Here's a couple pics from today. I took apart my door latches and had them zinc plated. A friend of mine hooked me up by machining the pins that hold the sliders/springs. I've got the side windows ready to go back in but I want to figure out the window squeegees before I put it back together. 

 

 

[difrangia]

Damn, Newb, that's a trip back in time. 

 

Those damned hubcaps !!! And that door striker is almost a work of art.

 

Exceptional work !!!

Edited December 31, 2019 by difrangia

[320 Newb]

In less exciting news I bashed my nose in pulling off my steering wheel. Oh it feels loose I can wiggle it off. Have a feeling I'm not the first person to do it.

[wayno]

You were all in weren't you, I wiggle it side to side rather than pulling straight towards me.

[difrangia]

Any pics, Newb ??

Of the nose.

That little pickup tooted Ur horn !!

[320 Newb]