tadslc

Definitely offshore, nothing is made here anymore, but looks a hell of a lot better than my cracked drums. Just from my initial impressions the workmanship looks very good.

I'm trying to find a caliper that will give me a good measurement but they definitely are new. I'll have to back off the adjustment screw a good bit when I install them. Just thought of this but now they are here I'll replace the shoes and springs as well. According to the FSM the standard inner diameter should be 228.6 with the wear limit of 230.0. I'll report back when measured.

Received the brake drums yesterday. Really impressed with the quality and I'm not talking about my staged photos on the couch. 6.5 lbs. vs. 12 lbs. each for cast iron.

I understand the thought but I just don't feel comfortable keeping them. I went ahead and ordered the aluminum brake drums from datsunparts.com. The weight difference was just too great for me to go with cast iron (6.5 lbs vs. 12 lbs). I know it doesn't make much sense given the price difference but it would have bugged me. I'll let y'all know my thoughts on them when they arrive.

Here you go. This is just one but the other is in similar shape

I'll check on a machine shop but in the mean time search on Facebook for the Iron City Z Club

I'm in Birmingham, AL

I was cleaning up my drums ('72 Z) and noticed some cracks. They obviously have to be replaced. Saw 2 options- Cast Iron and Aluminum Cast iron available most anywhere but not original Found some aluminum drums from datsunparts.com and would rather go this route. Has anyone dealt with tried these drums before?

I did not see them, probably didn't even think to look. I paid $1800.00 give or take.

The yellow Chromate plating that seems to be everywhere on these cars.

Is there a go to place that everyone sends their parts out to to be plated? I''m in Birmingham, AL if that helps Thanks,

I can't imagine thats the total length though. I saw somewhere its an M8x1.25 x 45mm which makes sense, just wanted to pick the brain trust here.

Thanks but it doesn't tell me the length

Can someone tell we the dimensions of the 3 studs that connect the exhaust manifold to the exhaust pipe? (1972 Z) Searched but ran out of steam... Thanks!

I know this is an old thread but these last two photos by Dadsun have me thinking. I am in the process of getting my carbs rebuilt (1972) and doing away with the water heated manifold. (Alabama) Why can't you just plug the nipple below the thermostat, do away with the hard pipe behind and on the right side of the motor? I plan on taking the Y-connector and modifying so it basically just goes to the heater core. Am I missing something? Thanks Tad