Bugeye Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 looking good, I didnt pay much attention and didnt notice the writing :lol: need to pay more attention, Quote Link to comment
johnbureezu Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Man, that has to be one of the coolest finds. Thats the car you try and keep as original as possibe...maybe slam it, but original trim and all. I always want to figure a way to put blue plates back on my wagon. Quote Link to comment
71DIMER Posted January 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) Man, that has to be one of the coolest finds. Thats the car you try and keep as original as possibe...maybe slam it, but original trim and all. I always want to figure a way to put blue plates back on my wagon. Thanks John. Yeah I don't want to get all crazy on this one. I do want to replace the panels to make the interior look good again (I have a lead on some black panels) and the seats on there right now I don't believe are original. Although they look vintage, they have little 'feet' so they're a bit raised. Take a look. I am considering swapping in the Celica GTS seats that are currently in my Starlet. I also want to lower it and and throw some wheels on it...still need to figure out which to go with, but other than than...leave it as is lol! Edited January 2, 2009 by 71DIMER Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 MikeRL411: Wow, that's a lot of great information to know. I appreciate it and may hit you up with some future questions, hope that'll work with you. Ask away, glad to help. PM or open question are both OK with me. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Lookin good Mario. I love the originality of it. Ill ship you the light cover along w/ the wiper refills soon. Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 Yes it does but the cover housing is broken up. I'm not sure if I'll be easily able to find a replacement :(. You bastard!!!! I want those dome lights SO bad!! how do I.. O here we go :fu: :) Quote Link to comment
71DIMER Posted January 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 (edited) You bastard!!!! I want those dome lights SO bad!! how do I.. O here we go :fu: :) Ah c'mon...I'm sure you can find a set :P Well I loaded up my Watanabe's to take over to Troy's 510 Parts Outlet since he wanted to buy them but the rears didn't fit his nonflared fenders. But I did a little 'mock up' on my goon to see what they'd look like...hmmm :P Edited January 3, 2009 by 71DIMER Quote Link to comment
71DIMER Posted January 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Oh also there's no more 'considering' those Celica GTS seats, I got a call from a guy in New York yesterday and long story short the Starlet is now sold with the seats and all. I dropped the car off earlier today with his sister and she handed over the cash. It was a great car...but it still wasn't a Datsun. :) Ok so here's some more wheels option pics :P Loaded up my 13x6 minilites and 175/50R13 tires to go get mounted and balanced. All mounted/balanced and ready to go! Quote Link to comment
DatsunKid Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Lowered and it wold be perfect:cool: Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 All mounted/balanced and ready to go! Does that back seat fold down like a later wagon? I don't see where the seat bottom flips forward like my 71 wagon. Quote Link to comment
71DIMER Posted January 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Yeah mine does fold the same way just that I was too lazy to pull the rear seat. :) Quote Link to comment
fontana620 Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Mario it's Mark on Guys computer...love the look of the new rims/tires. They also workd good holding up my tool box :lol: Good choice :cool: Quote Link to comment
71DIMER Posted January 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 It's about time you're on...yeah they did look pretty sweet in your garage lol! I was glad to see the tires were 175/50R13 so they went on with no problems. Hope you guys have gotten a lot done this weekend. Quote Link to comment
pl521sss Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Holy cow Nice find What the hell Everyone else are finding these 68's I'm still looking What offset are those SSR? Quote Link to comment
pl521sss Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 your dash has check brake light button? Quote Link to comment
71DIMER Posted January 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Hey PL521SSS, yeah I got lucky by being the first one out to see it. I'm sure if I would have waited it would have been gone or he would have just gone through with he ebay auction. Anyway to answer your questions, yes the dash has the brake light on there but it's for the e-brake and about the Watanabes: Sizes & Offsets: - Fronts 15 inch x 6.5 inch Offset: 9mm Tires 195/50R15 - Rears 15 inch x 7.5 inch Offset: 21mm Tires 205/50R15 Quote Link to comment
pl521sss Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I like to check it out sometime. Don't you live around Santa ClaraSunnyvale area? I'm not too far from Brandon or Clayton if you head out to Fremont. I got a good collection of 68 parts Looks like you have the locking gas cap too. Quote Link to comment
71DIMER Posted January 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Yeah PM me your number and I'll give you a call. Do you have a 68 or why do you have parts? Out of curiosity what parts do you have? :) Yeah I thought it was an aftermarket locking gas cap but apperantly it was an option. Another Datsun friend who lives nearby said they're really rare and pricey if you can find it. I was pleasantly surprised at that. Oh and this may prove beneficial to a ton of guys on here so bare with me on the long story ok :P I bought this goon with a gas cap key (which works fine) and a stub of a key that barely got the thing started but would not fit the door locks let alone lock them. So I kept parking it at work where you can't get in the plant unless you work there so it would be safe. I called around a few locksmiths and none of them could help. I looked at this datsun site where they offered a whole set of locks with keys for a 1968 but it was $350 plus I'd have to install them...not something I would like to do. I then called lockworld in San Francisco and they said they could cut me a key for $75 but that they couldn't guarantee it would work on more than the lock they cut it to. So I was gonna go that route. Then I talked to another buddy of mine who said the locksmith at the local pick-n-pull cut him a key for $25 so I went there. After a 1/2 hr of trying different key blanks they finally gave up and said they didn't have the blank. Before putting the cylinder back on the passenger side door I remembered reading that thread on here (I think) that the lock cylinders have a key corresponding code, so I looked at it and had to scratch the funk off of the cylinder and finally saw a faint 4 digit code. I then called a local well reviewed old school (been there for years and years) locksmith and told them my situation. They looked it up right away and based on my goon's year, make, model, and lock cylinder code said it was a valid code for that year and they could cut it (with no guarantee though). I picked up the key and tried it on my passenger lock...worked!, I was stoked that at the minimum I'd be able to lock my doors and open up the passenger side. But then I went to the drivers side and it worked too...oh boy I was even happier. So I went to the hatch and figured let's see...sure enough it locks the hatch door too...oh man oh man. So figuring I was already more than satisfied with this I got in the seat and figured I'd press my luck and put it in the ignition and wow it fit and starts it just fine. So now i have 2 keys, one that works on everything and one for the optional locking gas cap. It was the best $18 I've spent in a LONG time. :) Quote Link to comment
inline4 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 i keep on meaning to call you :o Quote Link to comment
71DIMER Posted January 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 i keep on meaning to call you :o I just PMed you my work and cell number to call. :) Oh BTW, just wanted to show off my late xmas gift from my wife. She made this for me last week and it just arrived yesterday! Look at the screws on the Ratsun words...I'm diggin it. Quote Link to comment
pl521sss Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Yeah PM me your number and I'll give you a call. Do you have a 68 or why do you have parts? Out of curiosity what parts do you have? :) Yeah I thought it was an aftermarket locking gas cap but apperantly it was an option. Another Datsun friend who lives nearby said they're really rare and pricey if you can find it. I was pleasantly surprised at that. Oh and this may prove beneficial to a ton of guys on here so bare with me on the long story ok :P I bought this goon with a gas cap key (which works fine) and a stub of a key that barely got the thing started but would not fit the door locks let alone lock them. So I kept parking it at work where you can't get in the plant unless you work there so it would be safe. I called around a few locksmiths and none of them could help. I looked at this datsun site where they offered a whole set of locks with keys for a 1968 but it was $350 plus I'd have to install them...not something I would like to do. I then called lockworld in San Francisco and they said they could cut me a key for $75 but that they couldn't guarantee it would work on more than the lock they cut it to. So I was gonna go that route. Then I talked to another buddy of mine who said the locksmith at the local pick-n-pull cut him a key for $25 so I went there. After a 1/2 hr of trying different key blanks they finally gave up and said they didn't have the blank. Before putting the cylinder back on the passenger side door I remembered reading that thread on here (I think) that the lock cylinders have a key corresponding code, so I looked at it and had to scratch the funk off of the cylinder and finally saw a faint 4 digit code. I then called a local well reviewed old school (been there for years and years) locksmith and told them my situation. They looked it up right away and based on my goon's year, make, model, and lock cylinder code said it was a valid code for that year and they could cut it (with no guarantee though). I picked up the key and tried it on my passenger lock...worked!, I was stoked that at the minimum I'd be able to lock my doors and open up the passenger side. But then I went to the drivers side and it worked too...oh boy I was even happier. So I went to the hatch and figured let's see...sure enough it locks the hatch door too...oh man oh man. So figuring I was already more than satisfied with this I got in the seat and figured I'd press my luck and put it in the ignition and wow it fit and starts it just fine. So now i have 2 keys, one that works on everything and one for the optional locking gas cap. It was the best $18 I've spent in a LONG time. :) What parts you need? Have amazing collection of parts. Don't have a 68' yet You can still find NOS locking gas cap for wagon. Have one, thought it would work for any wagon. Only works for 68' wagon. Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 So now i have 2 keys, one that works on everything and one for the optional locking gas cap. It was the best $18 I've spent in a LONG time. :) :w00t: :cool: Quote Link to comment
71DIMER Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Ok a bit of an update. So I decided to throw on my 15" Watanabe's and low and behold my 'lifted' goon. See what I mean that it is in desperate need of being slammed :P My goon next to another fellow goon that was purchased from the local pick-n-pull: Quote Link to comment
69FJWagon Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 give me a call when you have time tomorrow. I tried to fit the brakes to Lisas struts and ran into a small problem I will explain when we talk Clayton Quote Link to comment
71DIMER Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Hey Clayton...will do for sure...any particular time I should call? Quote Link to comment
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