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A marriage is about to occur: Special tanks to jfa.series1 for his help. Keith

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Started to organize and catalog the extra Z parts I have. Keith

Updated my Z photo album. Keith

26th-Z, Did the clips arrive? If so, your observations about their quality is appreciated. Keith

I need Datsun PL520 parts, with a J13 motor (the J15 & J20 were sold in Mexico for many years after the motor was replaced by the L Series in the US). Also, I need Patrol L60 parts, with a P motor, (the G60 were sold in Mexico for many years after the Patrol left the US market). I am looking for a connection at a Mexico dealership who can lookup parts availability once I provide the part numbers. Thanks, Keith

Here are two more to consider: http://www.exoticclassics.com/inventory.aspx?_vstatus=3,4,5&_makef=datsun

What is the quality compared to originals?

Anyone purchase these? If so, what is the quality compared to originals? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160682947792&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en Keith

There are several sizes of clamps: fuel hose from fuel line to fuel pump fuel line from fuel pump to carb heater hose radiator hose vacuum line (brake booster) Tell me what sizes and quantity you need. I recently yellow zinc plated about 50 clamps (most with the round head). Perhaps I can assist you. Keith

I contact my PO. He was so happy that his car was being cared for. He wrote a great email to me to confirm that the odo never rolled over. I offered to let him take the car out for a drive should he get to Texas. My conversation reinforced the fact that we are just caretakers of a car, not "owners". Keith

I have cleaned two tanks in the last 6 months, the 520 and Patrol. Here is my experience, based on input from jfa.series1 and a local radiator/fuel tank repair shop’s recommendations. 1) Use a Marine Clean (POR) product or similar degreaser (I used the inexpensive one that Wal-Mart sells.) This will cut the fuel varnish buildup. Add some small stones, old nuts & bolts, or chain link to the tank to agitate and break loose the buildup. 2) Collect liquid from draining tank for proper disposal. 3) Rinse with hot water. 4) Repeat Step 1 -3 5) Rinse with hot water. 6) Take to self-serve car wash and use their hose to spray high pressure degreaser then plain water. 7) You should be able to see through the fuel sending unit hole the inside bottom of the tank. If you cannot see clean metal repeat Step 1-5. If you see rust holes, buy a new tank. 8) At this point you can use the POR-15 tank coating. I have read extensively on-line that the coating may break down over several years and cause fuel system problems. (I chose to forgo the tank coating and primed and painted the tank.) 9) After completing the above, test the sending unit. Obtain a new sending unit gasket and reassemble. Keith

Here are a couple of links: http://forums.nicoclub.com/datsun-pickup-trucks.html http://www.olddatsuns.com/620tech.htm#wd Keith

Chase, You understand you have now entered the world of the truly obscure Datsun parts hunt. There are several sites that cater to Datsun "trucks". Also, you will find that some parts interchange with 510 sedan applications. The L16 motor has many of the same parts as the L24, so that should be some confort. Pictures would be helpful so we all can see just what you have gotten yourself into. Keith

Ryan, Aren't you a contributor on the Rocky Mountain Patrol & Offroad forum? In any case, I am certain the memebers here would love to learn more about your vehicles. Keith

Rob, The main mechanical parts that are hard to replace include the carb, distributor, heater core, wiper motor(s), door lock mechanisms, and window regulators. Keith

sblake01, Have you found a source for the rubber plug that is installed in the bumperette to minimize the damage the tailgate would make upon contact? Keith

JLP, Did Les indicate what Patrol parts he does have available? Keith

I believe the Patrol you are looking at was on ebay recently: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320747259102&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Driver & passenger seats missing Tow bar (and cut bumper) would indicate that Patrol was used for dingy towing. Odometer would not miles added in this mode. Scissor jack not original, bottle jack was standard issue Pull out ash tray not in dash Plastic floor cover missing This could be a great project. The key is getting the motor running. Parts for the “P” motor are somewhat interchangeable with the Nissan ”P40” forklift motor. Driver & passenger seats missing Tow bar (and cut bumper) would indicate that Patrol was used for dingy towing. Odometer would not miles added in this mode. Scissor jack not original, bottle jack was standard issue Pull out ash tray not in dash Plastic floor cover missing This could be a great project. The key is getting the motor running. Parts for the “P” motor are somewhat interchangeable with the Nissan ”P40” forklift motor. Here are some photos of my Patrol: http://www.flickr.com/photos/53116286@N07/sets/72157626720344801/ Keith

Can the Patrol move under its own power? Any photos of the dash, front seats and rear? Not original split wheels. Front bumper cut. Front indicator lens are difficult to find. Missing driver's mirror Missing air inlet hose from radiator support to blower motor. I believe the "Datsun" badge on hood should be "Nissan" Hopefully hood is repairable (replacement hoods are scarce). Let me know how the purchase progresses. (If it is in the Dallas, TX area I'd be happy to look at it for you.) Keith

Nissan Patrols were imported from 1960 - 1969, designated as L60 (hardtop) and KL60 (soft top). US parts are scarce. Some parts still available via Australia (where it was designated G60). Buy the best, most complete one you can find. Keith

Chase, Great looking Z. I look forward to seeing it in person at C&C. Keith

Took a leisurely drive to the fuel station. Topped it off & added STA-BIL. On the way home I was stopped by a neighbor who retores old Land Cruisers. He had not seen a 240Z in many years. Fondly recalled his years with early Toyotas and Datsun. Came home and tightened the negative battery cable terminal. Too hot to do anything else.

dave71240z, Jim (jfa.series1) knows all about the Civic blower upgrade. He should be at the Courtesy Nissan show. Do you need the left or right turn signal valance piece? Keith