On 12/10/2020 at 5:02 AM, JPeters said:

Which are the correct dies if I want to do it myself? For a 1970 240Z. 

 

  On 6/24/2020 at 10:12 AM, grannyknot said:

I just went out and checked my 240 and the door tag numbers are 4mm but if you are going to stamp the numbers yourself you will have to make up a jig so all the numbers have the right spacing and alignment, free hand won't work. 

 

  On 12/10/2020 at 1:41 PM, grannyknot said:

 

 

I have seen a lot of engine tags where the numbers are not aligned. Some numbers are higher, lower, at an angle, etc., on the early cars. 

Here's some examples.  Looks like Nissan had their stamping act together by the late 70's.  Make sure the upper rivets touche the top of the N and D, and don't overlook the little 1 (edit - I found one with a 6.  A new puzzle) in the bottom right corner.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1977-datsun-280z-7/

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1977-datsun-280z-7/

This one has a 6 though.  https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1977-datsun-280z-47/

Edited December 11, 20204 yr by Zed Head

  On 12/10/2020 at 1:41 PM, grannyknot said:

 

 

I was referring to the engine ID tag found inside the engine compartment on the passenger side strut tower. 

Here is a picture of the tag from the engine bay of my 7/70.  The numbers measure 3.5mm in height and are stamped evenly spaced and at a slight angle.

Does anyone have the size/material info for the rivets used for the door jamb plate?  Also, size/material for the engine bay ID plate screws?

  On 2/5/2023 at 12:13 AM, foosman said:

Does anyone have the size/material info for the rivets used for the door jamb plate?  Also, size/material for the engine bay ID plate screws?

@zspert might be willing to divulge.

I have something on the rivets. I will try to look tomorrow

I'm not sure what the original finish was on these screws

Rivet is basically a 3/32 rivet. The box I have of them is unmarked

 

  On 2/5/2023 at 7:42 PM, Patcon said:

I'm not sure what the original finish was on these screws

Rivet is basically a 3/32 rivet. The box I have of them is unmarked

 

Thanks @Patcon - I'm thinking of using aluminum rivets and stainless screws per your measurements.

The screw finish is clear zinc.  You need to measure the diameter of the shank.  Should be 3mm.  Just slightly smaller than 1/8".

Just slightly over 1/8"