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by Jingles56
Sun Jul 17, 2016 12:15 am
Forum: Cars / Parts Wanted
Topic: Wanted Datsun dogleg 5 speed gear knob
Replies: 4
Views: 3166

Re: Wanted Datsun dogleg 5 speed gear knob

Ok will have a look at that site.thanks for that
by Jingles56
Wed Jul 13, 2016 10:02 am
Forum: Cars / Parts Wanted
Topic: Wanted Datsun dogleg 5 speed gear knob
Replies: 4
Views: 3166

Re: Wanted Datsun dogleg 5 speed gear knob

Yea hav had a look on eBay but would work out really expensive with shipping.thought I'd try locally but if I don't hav any luck I'll have to go the eBay way
by Jingles56
Tue Jul 05, 2016 3:00 pm
Forum: Cars / Parts Wanted
Topic: Wanted Datsun dogleg 5 speed gear knob
Replies: 4
Views: 3166

Wanted Datsun dogleg 5 speed gear knob

Hi I'm after a dogleg gear knob for my 1600.
Any help would be appreciated

Thanks
James
by Jingles56
Sun Jun 26, 2016 9:14 am
Forum: Tech & DIY Conversion Info
Topic: How to fix speedo reading to fast
Replies: 2
Views: 3077

Re: How to fix speedo reading to fast

Ok it looks like I need a blue cog for it as if got a 3.7 diff in it.anyone no what gearbox the blue cog is in or where to get.ive got an old dogleg and it's yellow and a 4 speed.think dogleg is 19 tooth and 4 speed is 16tooth
by Jingles56
Sat Jun 25, 2016 10:28 pm
Forum: Tech & DIY Conversion Info
Topic: How to fix speedo reading to fast
Replies: 2
Views: 3077

How to fix speedo reading to fast

Hi guys I've got a Datsun 1600 that reading 10 mph to fast.i have to do 70 to do a genuine 60 and 35 for 30.im running a short shaft dogleg 5 speed and on 14 with 195/45/14 tyres.have been trying to google what others have done but can't find anything.someone did say bout a calibration box bout thin...
by Jingles56
Mon Apr 04, 2016 7:55 pm
Forum: Tech & DIY Conversion Info
Topic: 510/1600 rear coilovers
Replies: 20
Views: 13038

Re: 510/1600 rear coilovers

That would be much appreciated if you could do that
by Jingles56
Mon Apr 04, 2016 6:51 pm
Forum: Tech & DIY Conversion Info
Topic: 510/1600 rear coilovers
Replies: 20
Views: 13038

Re: 510/1600 rear coilovers

Hey guys thanks for all the information.looks like there is a few different ways of doing the coilovers.ill have to talk to me cert man and show him the different options and c what he would be happy with.would still like more options if you guys have more to share

Thanks james
by Jingles56
Sun Apr 03, 2016 5:19 pm
Forum: Tech & DIY Conversion Info
Topic: 510/1600 rear coilovers
Replies: 20
Views: 13038

510/1600 rear coilovers

Hi I've been looking into rear ajustables suspension for my 1600.everyone seems to be using the coilovers that are the spring and shock in one.long story short I was talking to my cert guy and he wasn't that keen on me doing that but said he's seen some car similar to the 1600 suspension and they ha...
by Jingles56
Tue Mar 15, 2016 8:14 pm
Forum: General Datsun Chat
Topic: Fitting 15x8 on 1600/510
Replies: 6
Views: 4482

Re: Fitting 15x8 on 1600/510

Hi I'll try and put up a photo of the wheels I was trying to fit.the guard is sitting on the tyre in the photo and looks like the guard needs rolled an inch or so.may just sell the wheel as don't want to stuff with the guards as they r new rear quarters and took a lot of work to put them on with out...
by Jingles56
Tue Mar 15, 2016 5:58 pm
Forum: General Datsun Chat
Topic: Fitting 15x8 on 1600/510
Replies: 6
Views: 4482

Re: Fitting 15x8 on 1600/510

Ok so should I go to a 7.5 rim with a different offset to make them fit.do u know what's the widest rim and offset is that will fit the stock guards.im wanting to keep the body original if I can

Thanks