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8 hours ago, JPeters said:

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

 

On 6/24/2020 at 6:12 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. 

 



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6 hours ago, 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/

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

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

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On 12/10/2020 at 5:41 AM, 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.

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  • 2 years later...

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?

3 minutes ago, 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.

15 hours ago, Patcon said:

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

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

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

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