Crashtd420 Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) When I say split I mean make the 1 wire become 2.... Edited June 28, 2023 by Crashtd420 1 Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted June 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Thanks for all the help. What gauge wire should I get for splicing and extending wires? 16 g? Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 8 minutes ago, six2ohyea said: Thanks for all the help. What gauge wire should I get for splicing and extending wires? 16 g? Check the wires going to the halo... I'd get the same as what that is.... 16 should be good for leds.. if it was a heavier current draw I'd go 14 or 12..... Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted June 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Unfortunately it doesn’t say what gauge it is on the wire itself or the website. MGLLIGHT 5 3/4 5.75 inch LED Headlight with Amber Halo DRL LED Projector Sealed Beam Headlight Compatible with Kenworth W900 Challenger Gran Torino P-eterbilt 352 (4pcs) https://a.co/d/7gQEsjq Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 35 minutes ago, six2ohyea said: Unfortunately it doesn’t say what gauge it is on the wire itself or the website. MGLLIGHT 5 3/4 5.75 inch LED Headlight with Amber Halo DRL LED Projector Sealed Beam Headlight Compatible with Kenworth W900 Challenger Gran Torino P-eterbilt 352 (4pcs) https://a.co/d/7gQEsjq You have the light in hand right?.. I'd just bring the light with me to a lowes or homedepot and match up the wire size... someone there could probably help you too. Or are you ordering some wire online... Quote Link to comment
EDM620 Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Most probable is 18 ga or 16 (higher # = thinner wire). Your wire stripper tool if a notched type it will readily define the size for you Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted July 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 Got some stock mirrors to get rid of the crappy chrome auto zone mirrors. 4 Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted July 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 On 6/28/2023 at 3:04 PM, EDM620 said: Most probable is 18 ga or 16 (higher # = thinner wire). Your wire stripper tool if a notched type it will readily define the size for you Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted July 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 I stripped with the 20-22 wire stripper Quote Link to comment
Gluteus Maximus Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 Where did you score the mirrors and do they work well? I've been stuck using Amazon universal cheapo mirrors with a wide angle stick on mirror attached to get them functional. Spent $70 for some Thai mirrors that were pieces of crap and bent back at freeway speed! Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted July 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 54 minutes ago, Gluteus Maximus said: Where did you score the mirrors and do they work well? I've been stuck using Amazon universal cheapo mirrors with a wide angle stick on mirror attached to get them functional. Spent $70 for some Thai mirrors that were pieces of crap and bent back at freeway speed! Yea the cheapo mirrors I had wouldn’t stay in place when driving. Been eyeing these for a while. Finally pulled the trigger. I haven’t drove with them but you can tell they are good quality. I picked them up online at Z car depot website for $200. Def steep but I feel well worth it. Wondering if nissan still makes them cause the boxes they came in are newer. Quote Link to comment
DARIN 510 Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 2 hours ago, six2ohyea said: Yea the cheapo mirrors I had wouldn’t stay in place when driving. Been eyeing these for a while. Finally pulled the trigger. I haven’t drove with them but you can tell they are good quality. I picked them up online at Z car depot website for $200. Def steep but I feel well worth it. Wondering if nissan still makes them cause the boxes they came in are newer. It says discontinued on Nissanpartsdeal.com but the dealer might be able to get them from the warehouse. There are a ton for sale on eBay. About the same price $200~$250. Datnissparts.com has a set for $150. Part numbers 96301-H5950 and 96302-H5950. The mirrors are for a Datsun 1200 but will work for pretty much any Datsun. The guys in Japan always use these on their 510s. Factory parts are always best. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted July 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 15 minutes ago, DARIN 510 said: It says discontinued on Nissanpartsdeal.com but the dealer might be able to get them from the warehouse. There are a ton for sale on eBay. About the same price $200~$250. Datnissparts.com has a set for $150. Part numbers 96301-H5950 and 96302-H5950. The mirrors are for a Datsun 1200 but will work for pretty much any Datsun. The guys in Japan always use these on their 510s. Factory parts are always best. 👍 Thanks for that info. Is datnissanparts.com working for you? I’ve been getting a “down for maintenance” message for a while now. Quote Link to comment
DARIN 510 Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 Yah I’ve talked to them recently and the site is getting an update. Should be up soon. Of you would like to purchase anything email to this address vintage@lynchburgnissan.com. They are very helpful and have a ton of NLA parts still available. Quote Link to comment
iceman510 Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 How does the size of these mirrrors (glass area) compare to the original 510 version? I have one of the originals here, and considering getting a pair of these to try. They are still available from Nissan showing an MSRP of only $83 (of course dealers and resellers can charge more). 1 Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted July 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 1 hour ago, iceman510 said: How does the size of these mirrrors (glass area) compare to the original 510 version? I have one of the originals here, and considering getting a pair of these to try. They are still available from Nissan showing an MSRP of only $83 (of course dealers and resellers can charge more). I can measure the mirrors when I get home. $83 Is way better than $200 lol Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted July 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 Ordered some custom wheels and got the backspacing messed up. They stick out way too much now. 🤦🏻 might have to roll the fenders or add flares. Quote Link to comment
DARIN 510 Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 11 hours ago, iceman510 said: How does the size of these mirrrors (glass area) compare to the original 510 version? I have one of the originals here, and considering getting a pair of these to try. They are still available from Nissan showing an MSRP of only $83 (of course dealers and resellers can charge more). What mirrors you referring to? You got part numbers ? Quote Link to comment
pidge Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 Hey Darin when possible could you give me some measurements of those mirrors please and thanks. Interested in the rectangle portion, the mounting portion, and overall height. When you get a chance of course. I’ve got a driver side, but no passenger side one on my 521 that looks pretty close to those grey ones you got. -Pidge Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted July 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 Operation eliminate all chrome under way. The wheels are starting to grow on me but will def change them at some point. I think they are better than the billet wheels 1 Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted July 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 Been doing everything ass backwards on this project. (It’s my first project) Gonna be ordering a headliner. Removed the old one to prepare and I found some rust. 🤦🏻. Should I wire brush before hitting it with rust converter? Trying not to make a mess. Quote Link to comment
iceman510 Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 22 hours ago, DARIN 510 said: What mirrors you referring to? You got part numbers ? Darin- referring to those mentioned in the post above for the 1200. Part numbers 96301-H5950 and 96302-H5950. Quote Link to comment
EDM620 Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 2 hours ago, six2ohyea said: Should I wire brush before hitting it with rust converter? Drape a bedsheet over the interior and give the rust a brushing to remove as much loose rust as possible before hitting it with rust converter. 1 Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted July 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 On 7/6/2023 at 11:46 AM, iceman510 said: How does the size of these mirrrors (glass area) compare to the original 510 version? I have one of the originals here, and considering getting a pair of these to try. They are still available from Nissan showing an MSRP of only $83 (of course dealers and resellers can charge more). 1 Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted July 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 Got the a halo working. Now to wire up the rest! 1 Quote Link to comment
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