Mark. Bummer.
Seems like your inspector was having a bad day and took it out on you.
Regarding
(4) right hand tyre (front) protruding
This may be a simple issue..The later roadsters had wider front fenders. I
once owned a 66 1600 w/ one later fender & one early fender. Took me several
months to realize why one wheel seemed to stick out more than the other.
Regarding the rest of the items, nothing too surprising. After 35+ years
front-end parts need to be replaced. All the needed parts should be
available from the roadster vendors.
Dan Zubkoff
San Mateo, CA
>From: "Marjorie Richards" <mawrichards@ozemail.com.au>
>Reply-To: "Marjorie Richards" <mawrichards@ozemail.com.au>
>To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Please help me get back on the road (A nightmare scenario at the
>vehicle inspections office)
>Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 18:44:10 +1030
>
>Hi All,
>
>I just bought my first roadster and have been driving it for the last 2
>days. My wife and I were very impressed with the car and we both agreed
>that it is a "keeper". Anyway, since my registration was due in 3 days, I
>thought I would get the car re-registered at the registration office. This
>require an identity check. The inspector proceeded to inspect the chassis
>number, engine number etc. He noticed that one of my front wheels was
>protruding a little bit. He then got the car up the hoist and this is what
>he came up with:
>
>(1)Split pins missing (2)Top and bottom ball joints, (3) left hand bumper
>stop missing (4) right hand tyre (front) protruding (5) to supply report on
>front end.
>
>He then gave the car a defect notice. I was in shock to say the least. An
>identity inspection that now requires a full road worthy inspection. What
>to do now? I paid for most of my savings for the car and the repairs seems
>so serious and expensive (even though the car looks so immaculate).
>Anybody
>please give me some help as to what exactly might be the problem. I
>measured the chassis from corner to corner and it is square. Both tyres
>are
>of the same make and type as also the wheels. Am I a victim of an
>overzealous inspector? I can't help feeling this as he had a smirk on his
>face as he stuck the yellow defect notice. He suggested that I sell the
>car
>even though I won't get much for it as it is classed as defective. I can't
>help feeling stupid about this. Somebody help me. If anyone can give me
>advice as to what part is interchangeable with other datsun parts
>especially
>with points 1, 2, 3 on the defect notice would be a lot of help. Any hints
>on why my car has the right side front wheel protruding? Thanks guys.
>
>Feeling very sorry at the moment,
>
>Mark
>
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