Roadsters are a mix of metric and SAE. Suspension and brakes are SAE, most
(note that I said MOST) of everything else will be metric. However, there
is no hard and fast rule. Not to mention what the PO's have done.
Best regards,
Fred Schroeder
Denison, TX
SRL311-13359
TDROC
Reg e-mail sitsinwest@texoma.net
Home page http://home.texoma.net/~sitsinwest
----- Original Message -----
From: "E Scanlon" <escanlon@worldaccessnet.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2003 11:52 PM
Subject: Real Basic Help Needed
> These questions may seem like totally basic and of the type that you
> might say "Geez, do you need to be reminded to breathe in and out
> also?", but since I do not have access to a Factory Shop Manual, and I'm
> uncovering some real disconcerting items, I must ask.
>
> I just recently finished doing a 3/4 restoration on a 71 240Z, As a
> result, I had beefed up my Metric Tools in order to satisfy most
> necessities.
>
> However, in working on my 68 Datsun 2000 Roadster, I am uncovering item
> after item that ends up being SAE hardware. Stuff like the Leaf Spring
> Shackle Bolts, also the Shock Absorber hardware, so I'm at a loss. Is
> the Roadster a vehicle where SAE hardware was used, or am I running into
> something that a Prior Owner spent a lot of time and effort to convert
> from Metric to Standard?
>
> On another note, I am looking for a Hardtop to fit this vehicle. A
> member of this list mentioned that if anyone would know it would be
> someone on this list. I am in the Pacific Northwest, in the Portland,
> Oregon area. Depending on the top and price I would be willing to
> travel and / or request / require shipping. But I'm willing to field
> any and all items being offered. Help me find a nice top for my car.
>
> Thanks to all in advance;
>
> Enrique Scanlon
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