LAYEDOUTB2K Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 any suggestions for the trunk lock? the set comes with a trunk lock that springs back like a stock one. Quote Link to comment
kiznook Posted June 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Yeah, the trunk lock is fairly easy, but a little bit more involved. You have to use the arm off the stock lock and modify it to fit the solex. I don't remember exactly how I did it, but it wasn't all that difficult Quote Link to comment
fryanbacon Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 cool. thanks kiz. yeah I was looking at it and it seemed a little more involved than the door locks. I bought a kit and just kinda looked at it and thought I might ask and see if there was any trick to make it easier. Quote Link to comment
kiznook Posted June 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 If I can do it, you can do it! Quote Link to comment
pope_face Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Bryan, where did you get your kit from? Online, in a shop, someone you know? I'd like to get one myself but when I ask at a shop they just look at me like I'm an idiot... Quote Link to comment
fryanbacon Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Bryan, where did you get your kit from? Online, in a shop, someone you know? I'd like to get one myself but when I ask at a shop they just look at me like I'm an idiot... hey man. I found them on ebay. they cost me $60 including priority shipping. the seller's name is virtual_bob on ebay. do a search by seller and ask him if he has more locks Quote Link to comment
kiznook Posted August 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 I'm pretty sure that's Bob at Drift Office in seattle. He posts them on hachiroku.net as well, thats the best place to look Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hey Kiznook! Just wanted to say thanks for writing a good instructional writeup! It was SUPER helpful. I just took a small screw driver and lifted that sticker. Thanks again! :D Quote Link to comment
kiznook Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 sweet! glad I could help Quote Link to comment
Lozer Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 You guys wouldent know where i can find new backing rubber for my solexes? i dont want to buy a whole set just for the silly rubber piece Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 You guys wouldent know where i can find new backing rubber for my solexes? i dont want to buy a whole set just for the silly rubber piece something like this? http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SFT-1023&N=700+4294821033+115&autoview=sku Quote Link to comment
Lozer Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 your the man bro. Thanks for enabling my lazy ways i hope to return the favor :lol: Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 haha no problem, you may want to click the category and check for other sizes and stuff. that one was listed for 50's chevys but probably the same size and what not. Quote Link to comment
oregondime Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 man i love these locks! i got the twin cam style, used my dremel on the metal, lol the bit turned into powder, need a carbide tip next time.... i solved my door closing issue, it would never fully engage (without butt bumping it closed), tore apart the whole damn door latch apart and all, wd40'd it, put it back together and worked like a dream.. soooooooooo glad i did this. and i second the screwdriver to the nametag ring thing, all it left was a bit of glue. looks much better. Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 anyone have set they wanna sell? Quote Link to comment
dat521kid Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 these should work on 521's too, right? Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 here is a copy of my ad that I posted in the classified section... Hey fellow Ratsun! I got a hold of a small stock of SOLEX LOCKS. They're pretty hard to find. I have installed the barrel style on my dime, so I know these will fit our dimes and other datsuns. Here is fellow ratsun member KIZNOOK's tutorial/walk-thru (very easy to follow) http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=917&highlight=solex+lock So anyways, I don't have the barrel style ones, but I do have the "TWIN CAM SERIES". (see pics) Great way to replace your busted lock and/or add a little extra security. I was told that the keys can't be copied...you'd have to take it specially to a locksmith with the proper tools. $65 per set (that includes shipping) Set includes 2 (left and right) locks, different links (for different cars), 3 keys and a keyholder. Barrel style on my dime... let me know -goki Quote Link to comment
AccordinToJordan Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Hey guys sorry to bring up an old thread but i just had post this good deal on some locks: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220783392034&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT#ht_2450wt_1290 Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 wow...really old thread! But GOOD FIND! Quote Link to comment
javyz510 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Thanks for the info!;) Quote Link to comment
DISLEXICDIME Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I would stay a way from the barrel style they tend to freeze up after a couple years. make sure and keep them well lubed Quote Link to comment
paradoxx Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 the tube type is easily opened with an aluminum tube smashed inside....seen it live!! Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 the tube style looks like I can use a freezer key to unlock Quote Link to comment
KyushaKai Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Anybody have a part number or what that plastic bushing is called? Mines wouldn't come off without shredding into a million pieces. Quote Link to comment
yenpit Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 That l'il plastic clip seems to be a pretty standardized part, meaning that most of the relatively modern IMPORT CARS use the same style clip. There are larger ones that will not work on the early Datsuns. I have used Honda Civic/Accord & some NIssans, all in the junkyards, all around the 1990's models. They are just a pain in the ass to remove without breaking or damage! These later versions (~1990's) have an "extension arm" that snaps down over the rod to lock it in position, likely a Federally mandated change. Here's a pic of what I have now. The yellow (Nissan #80532-Q0100) and the white (Nissan #80533-Q0100) are simply mirror images (right & left?) of each other, but on the early Datsuns, I don't think it matters which you use (you can always snip off the ext arm anyway). The other smaller clip I don't have a part # for, but I think it was a Civic/Accord part. Hope this helps!! Quote Link to comment
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