To all ball joint buyers,
To update, I received the ball joint prints and plastic sample model of the
ball joint for our cars this past week from Rareparts. The model is for
unloaded test fitting and measuring only as they are rather fragile. There will
be actual metal samples later to do a full test fit on a car. A metal
specification check is also planned to test the material composition as soon as
the metal samples are received.
The model lined up perfectly with sample ball joints I picked up from Skip
Miller of Miller Sports Imports in Pasadena, CA on Friday. Skip has been a
Datsun mechanic for many many years and knows the cars extremely well. He was
nice enough to also loan me a control arm and spindle (?) for the test fit,
measurements etc. I told him that I hope as many owners as possible will be
back to see him with part in hand for the actual installation on their cars. He
has some little tricks to make installation easier and faster and has lots of
info to offer along with his service. I hope to bring my car to him at some
point. He is also very friendly as most Roadster owners are!
So far with preliminary checking, the model matches the print specifications
provided by both Rareparts and the Taiwainese manufacturer. Yes, I got out my
little digital caliper and measured the sample multiple times , as did a friend
of mine, just for fun. Not the final word but I was curious about how close
everything was. An additional engineering check is planned and I am hoping they
can do the check quickly..
I think the part looks good and am happy that there is progress being made.
I will keep you all posted..
Any questions, comments, from buyers are welcome, please email.
Thanks,
Linda
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