vetteguy22 Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Awesome. Looking good. Quote Link to comment
rosso Posted August 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Thanks Rob, so far I am loving it. I am confident enough to use the car as a second daily driver when needed. Still needs a few minor tweaks. 1 Quote Link to comment
rosso Posted October 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2021 Bits and bobs being done - passenger wiper arm and new blade installed, trans fluid changed, new backup light switch installed and now I have backup lights. Washed the car and clay barred the hood. Can't do too much since two weeks ago I tripped over my own feet and fell and cracked three ribs. I'm on light duty. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment
rosso Posted November 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 (Need screw sizes for the) Resprayed the metal defroster vent covers. I sprayed a very light coat of Matte Black rust preventative paint so the texture of the panels was not lost and I did not sand out the rust since that would have ruined the texture also. We'll see how long it lasts. When I had the windshield replaced the installer took out one half of these and I took out the other. He lost the screws for the upper piece in the photo (3 or 4 screws). Anyone know what size these are? carpartsmanuals.com shows part #08510-71210 and superceded by 08510-71212 but does not list any size - both unavailable. I have a '72 wagon. The 5 screws I do have for the driver's side (bottom piece in photo) are two different ones. 1 Quote Link to comment
KELMO Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 08510-71210 Tapping screw D=3.5 L=12 (08510-71212 is the same). Pan head screw. From the Standard Parts Catalog, Nissan Motor Co. @1976. Quote Link to comment
vetteguy22 Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 Looking really good. Take care of yourself and get better soon. Quote Link to comment
iceman510 Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 3 hours ago, KELMO said: 08510-71210 Tapping screw D=3.5 L=12 (08510-71212 is the same). Pan head screw. From the Standard Parts Catalog, Nissan Motor Co. @1976. Thank you and good timing. I have to install those soon and not sure I have the screws. Quote Link to comment
KELMO Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 Now that I think about it....not entirely sure where my screws are either. Damn. Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 Aren't there metal tabs under there for a flat nut to go onto? I seem to recall that, but I could be mistaken.. Quote Link to comment
rosso Posted November 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 (edited) My '72 wagon has plastic inserts or metal clips that the pan head tapping screws go into. No nuts. Edited November 10, 2021 by rosso Quote Link to comment
rosso Posted June 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 Powerland was great - I sold a couple of un-needed parts and could buy some I needed: They are metal repros - I took off the plastic ones below - if anyone wants one or two them they are free just PM me and I will mail them to you. 1 Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 So satisfying to make little incremental improvements like that. Nice job! Quote Link to comment
rosso Posted June 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 Thanks Carter, I have been looking at those broken ones for over two years and hated every minute. Glad to have them gone. Rick and I drove the car down to Powerland and it ran really well. Fun to drive. Quote Link to comment
Markimusprime56 Posted July 5, 2022 Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 On 7/14/2021 at 12:32 AM, rosso said: So waiting for parts I decided to work on the cargo area now that I can get to everything. Decided to work on sound deadening. Start after a bit of cleaning and polish: add sound deadening back together The panel is really dirtier than it looks - everything I try just does not seem to get it clean. Anyone have a really good cleaner/protector/not real shiny suggestion? I’ve had really good luck with chemical guys interior cleaner I’ll get you the name in a sec. it shined mine like new. Beautiful build man! Quote Link to comment
rosso Posted July 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 I know it's been awhile since I updated - have been driving the car and working out the mechanical details. Now getting ready for Powerland 2023 so thought I better get some finishing touches done. Front spoiler: Rear hatch "510" emblem: Hood adjuster bumpers: See you all Saturday! 1 Quote Link to comment
rosso Posted October 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 Taking the wagon out to the track for a lapping day at Pacific Raceway. Had a blast, here's a video (with a few seconds of in-car video from the fastest car - a Corvette at 160mph) 2 Quote Link to comment
rosso Posted October 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 2 hours ago, carterb said: Fun!!! You Bet!! Car ran great - no problems good power and great sound of the V-6 and Holley carb. No problems with the brakes since I was going into the corners gently and braking early. Maybe need power steering... Drove the car to and from the track too. Quote Link to comment
rosso Posted March 3 Author Report Share Posted March 3 (edited) New drive shaft to diff bolts (12.9) and rear shocks installed. KYB shocks to match the fronts Edited March 4 by rosso 1 Quote Link to comment
rosso Posted April 4 Author Report Share Posted April 4 Can you guess what I got done today? Quote Link to comment
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