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revhead001
Melbourne
Joined: 09-Jul 2011
70 posts
Post #7021 | Saturday, 31-Dec 2011 @ 10:29am
"While that is certainly old news, I can't see them releasing too 'budget orientated' cars in Australia. Sure there is a market for a car that only meets the euro emmissions but with all the government nobs on the job do you think they'ss let them cut back..."
Nissan to revive Datsun name.  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1192 posts
Post #7022 | Saturday, 31-Dec 2011 @ 8:28am
"Im a little late in finding this, but I thought I would share anyway.   http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/datsun-shock-nissan-could-revive-old-brand-20110708-1h5hw.html"
Nissan to revive Datsun name.  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1192 posts
Post #7023 | Friday, 30-Dec 2011 @ 9:19pm
"I could weld on a nut, it would mean removing the guards.   It's not a huge effort to do, but I was just thinking of using a tex screw. I was thinking of sika because I have heard silicone can cause rust, and sika does not.   Maybe a quick squirt of black..."
Question about wiring  |  Read full post
ThouUte
Toowoomba QLD
Joined: 10-Feb 2011
565 posts
Post #7024 | Friday, 30-Dec 2011 @ 9:14pm
"oh i see can you bolt it? that way you could drill the hole and paint the edge, or maybe just weld a bolt to the inside of the wheel arch where you need it then spot it up with some paint?? im not a real fan of sikaflex"
Question about wiring  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1192 posts
Post #7025 | Friday, 30-Dec 2011 @ 8:47pm
Edited by beetwenty
Friday, 30-Dec 2011 @ 9:09pm
"I don't think im going to need pods, it is just one screw hole about 3mm dia. How I think I would mount my speakers needs one screw to poke through into the wheel well.   Im concerned about water & rust starting as a result of my hole and screw, Im..."
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ThouUte
Toowoomba QLD
Joined: 10-Feb 2011
565 posts
Post #7026 | Friday, 30-Dec 2011 @ 8:20pm
"only way i've never cut out holes is to use speaker pods, i'd assume you'd be able to knock up some pretty good custom pods and wrap them in some similar vinyl and bobs your uncle   i reckon just two speakers up front would do, im not 'into' doof doof i'd..."
Question about wiring  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1192 posts
Post #7027 | Friday, 30-Dec 2011 @ 5:35pm
Edited by beetwenty
Friday, 30-Dec 2011 @ 5:47pm
"I might do that some time down the line Chris.   The Retro-Sound has 4 x 50w channels, peak 100w. So a set of 6 inch speakers would go well. I should still get away with not having to use an Amp as im not too keen on using a giant set of subs.   I had a..."
Question about wiring  |  Read full post
clyons8
Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
Joined: 10-Feb 2011
458 posts
Post #7028 | Friday, 30-Dec 2011 @ 2:50pm
"If you cut a new parcel shelf for the rear using 12mm + plywood you can get a pretty good soundboard for your speakers. I folded some perforated steel over the entire shelf so as the speakers were hardly visible but still audible. I hate seeing shiney..."
Question about wiring  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1192 posts
Post #7029 | Friday, 30-Dec 2011 @ 2:19pm
Edited by beetwenty
Friday, 30-Dec 2011 @ 2:22pm
"Dundee, The marks on the wire are from aligator clips on a shitty soldering jig I picked up at dick smith , Don't worry I have been testing through the joiners.   I just had to rebuild 2 original plugs so I could slide heat-shrink over peoples..."
Question about wiring  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1192 posts
Post #7030 | Friday, 30-Dec 2011 @ 2:09pm
Edited by beetwenty
Friday, 30-Dec 2011 @ 2:12pm
"Well after removing several spliced/monkeyed wires that had been added over the years, my 1000 original wiring now matches the wiring diagram.       After using my multimeter and the original wiring diagram, I have found that standard the 1000 has a..."
Question about wiring  |  Read full post
Dundee1000
Fremantle
Joined: 11-Feb 2011
613 posts
Post #7031 | Friday, 30-Dec 2011 @ 1:30pm
Edited by Dundee1000
Friday, 30-Dec 2011 @ 1:34pm
"and I almost like what you did there, but without the chocolate block joiner... and I see when your checking with your test lite, probing into the wire, best to be "back Probing" into the back of the plug to touch on the terminals..   .... and I..."
Question about wiring  |  Read full post
Dundee1000
Fremantle
Joined: 11-Feb 2011
613 posts
Post #7032 | Friday, 30-Dec 2011 @ 1:26pm
"you can use the original switch wire to power up the new unit, But I'd run a new power cable to run the new stereo from the battery with a fuse in it.."
Question about wiring  |  Read full post
DatsAmore
Perth, Western Australia
Joined: 03-Dec 2011
239 posts
Post #7033 | Friday, 30-Dec 2011 @ 1:00pm
"What sort of stereo are you putting in, will you be running an amp as well?   I'm just thinking on the potential load you could put though the original radio wiring, considering the old girls' original AM "doof-doof" probably only produced 5..."
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beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1192 posts
Post #7034 | Friday, 30-Dec 2011 @ 12:00midday
Edited by admin
Saturday, 31-Dec 2011 @ 5:34pm
"I have decided to make a start on wiring up my radio, I don't want to cut into the original wiring. I thought a good place to get a Constant (+) and a second (+) that is only on when the car is switched on would be straight from my ignition switch.   As..."
Question about wiring  |  Read full post
Dundee1000
Fremantle
Joined: 11-Feb 2011
613 posts
Post #7035 | Friday, 30-Dec 2011 @ 11:30am
"Nice work on the Ute Nev, great Job..   XP falcon 4 stud wheels work a treat on the 1000's,( I think the Futura ones were 14" 4 stud) I have a set with my rally tyres on, ..."
B20 project  |  Read full post
clyons8
Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
Joined: 10-Feb 2011
458 posts
Post #7036 | Thursday, 29-Dec 2011 @ 11:31am
"Iceberg Blue?"
B20 project  |  Read full post
Neil
Perth Western Australia
Joined: 03-Mar 2011
492 posts
Post #7037 | Thursday, 29-Dec 2011 @ 9:24am
"Heres a bandwagon you could get on   http://www.datsun1000.com/TopicView.asp?TopicID=235&Page=1"
Upper and Lower Ball Joints  |  Read full post
Rayno85
Rockhampton, Australia
Joined: 02-Sep 2011
6 posts
Post #7038 | Thursday, 29-Dec 2011 @ 9:11am
"Hey everyone. Just wondering if you can help me out with getting some new upper and lower ball joints for my datsun 1000 ute. If so you can contact me on 0421950933. It would be a great help. Thanks"
Upper and Lower Ball Joints  |  Read full post
Dundee1000
Fremantle
Joined: 11-Feb 2011
613 posts
Post #7039 | Wednesday, 28-Dec 2011 @ 4:27pm
"nah, flippy switches are for Heater Fan and Wipers.. Pull switch for lights.."
Tidy 1967 2dr B10 3spd Column Shift  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #7040 | Wednesday, 28-Dec 2011 @ 3:26pm
"Any early dash, but it has the km-mph conversion thingie on it. All my dashs units are in MPH only and thats from later stuff ('69)   And a washer pump button!! thats awsome. Maybe I need to get one of those for Daisy. Ive never seen one on fleabay or for..."
Tidy 1967 2dr B10 3spd Column Shift  |  Read full post
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