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Is it something like this that I found on eBay (via Google), and if so, do you know if the big-box auto stores (e.g. O-Reilley's; Autozone) would have something similar: Performance Tool Door Handle and Window Crank Removal Tool ea W80646 | eBay

Hi Jim - I'm using the clips that were included with the NOS window crank handles, and i had ordered an additional set of clips from MSA...

I will definitely try the thin rag trick - we tried a dozen times or so with putting the retaining "U" shaped clip onto the handle, slid the window crank onto the regulator (with me standing on the opposite side of the door/leaning through the window opening/pulling inward on the door panel to make the regulator visible) and then pushing on the window crank to try to get it to 'snap' into place... didn't work... time to look through the rag box <g>.

I have new door panels installed on my '73; I purchased NOS window crank handles but cannot get them to stay on the regulator. I pushed inward on the door panel as much as I could and slid the window crank handle (with the retaining pin inserted onto the back side of the handle) onto the regulator, but I don't see how I can force the retaining pin downward to secure it onto the regulator. Is there some nifty trick/tool that I need to use to get the crank handle to stay on <g>?

My Z is now out of paint and awaiting some finish fine tuning - and time to address another problem <g>. The previous owner decided to fill in the emblem mounting holes on both fenders + the hatch - does anyone have the schematic (for lack of better terminology) on _where_ the emblem holes were originally located on the fenders/hatch so I get the placement correct the first time + what is the diameter of the mounting holes for the fender/hatch emblems?

I will definitely check the bolts - there is no horizontal slop whatsoever, only vertical. The driver's side cannot be budged at all - if the hood spring was weak/dying wouldn't both hinges have slop in them?

Passenger side hood hinge - when the hood is shut if I grab the front of the passenger side hood near the headlight bucket I can wiggle it up & down probably 2" - the driver's side has absolutely zero 'vertical slop' whatsoever. Any idea if this is an adjustment issue (and where do I start) or is this refurbished hood hinge shot and it's time to scrounge up a new hinge? I thank you in advance for reading/replying!

The paint was bought from NAPA this afternoon - according to their computer, the 901 Datsun is identical to what BMW used from 1973-1984. Paint will hopefully be sprayed Monday (providing the weather is warm enough here in Albuquerque). Will post pics after the paint is applied - I've never seen a true factory 901 painted Datsun so I'm mentally picturing the toolbox lids behind my seats (perfect shape - assume factory painted - minus the metal flake) to be a true indicator..

Your ZED is exactly the look I am going for.. it's my understanding the paint used a few decades back can't even be purchased any more (due to EPA regulations) - not to mention that Datsun back in the 1970's probably didn't put a whole lot of effort into paint to increase profits <g>. Matching paint seems to be a science - I've had a WRX STi and a Dodge Challenger 392 repainted in the past couple of years - the STi was jacked up (they didn't match the silver perfectly - and the body/paint shop was a Big Three car dealer) and the 392 they sweated matching the paint for a week straight, as the computer's formula produced paint that wasn't a perfect match - they had to eventually produce small batches and then eyeball the color to match the rest of the car. Your car is stunning, and hopefully the effort being put into mine by a very meticulous professional that I stumbled onto here in town will make me proud <g>!

My car is nearly ready for primer; will be sprayed next week. I have some pics of 901 silver colored 240's downloaded to determine how close the formula matches. I will let you know!

Found it! http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/body-paint-s30/33061-ppg-paint-mixtures-color-code-901-32910-light-grey-poly.html Thank you EuroDat for your posts!

Greetings - thank you for the quick reply. Could you provide a correct link to that thread - the one you have above doesn't go anywhere

I searched the forum and learned two things: 1. The interior metal components (e.g. tool lid cover) with the factory silver is NOT the same as what was originally sprayed on my '73 exterior (which shows 901 paint code on the engine bay sticker). My car has been resprayed sometime during it's life a metallic silver, but it wasn't a quality paint job. 2. No posts shared how fellow ZED owners matched up their 901 silver when they purchased their paint. My car is currently in the body shop to get straightened / painted - I am sticking with the factory 901 color. What I am hopeful for is someone can help me with some type of paint code that the paint supplier will be able to use to get the Datsun Silver Metallic 901 color right the first time. I've looked all over the Internet (thank you Google) but that one piece of information has thus far been elusive. I believe my body shop craftsman purchases his paint from the local Albuquerque NAPA store... don't know if that helps. I thank you in advance for reading through this post and taking the time to reply

Bruce - your recommendation worked like a charm - idle now raises about 400 RPM when the choke lever is completely pulled backwards after trimming the rubber off the end of the cable housing. Thank you!!!

I recently purchased an item from him on eBay - easy transaction, arrived quickly, and he is willing to provide adt'l information about the item he sold to me.