twsutt Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share #13 Posted May 1, 2007 76Datsun280z,Yep, you got it. That's the peice. Thanks for posting photos. And I agree with you that it looks like a homemade part - it doesn't have the fit and finish that everything else on the car has.Webdawg1,I wish that it were as easy as just bolting it up the only way that works, but with two bolt holes-and nothing blocking the raised part on either side of the front differential crossmember-the part can be attached two ways (four ways actually, but we wouldn't even consider placing the tall part downward.) Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/24151-whats-its-purpose/?page=2#findComment-207878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
webdawg1 Posted May 1, 2007 Share #14 Posted May 1, 2007 twsutt, I'll check when I get home tonight and see if I can see the outline of when it was actually bolted up to the bottom. (Read lack of dirt/mud/dead bugs/vermits/and lots of grease) () That's why I restated my comment about it being possible to install it wrong. () webdawg1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/24151-whats-its-purpose/?page=2#findComment-207891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twsutt Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share #15 Posted May 1, 2007 webdawg1,If it can be installed wrong - I'll be the guy that does it. :stupid: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/24151-whats-its-purpose/?page=2#findComment-207894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
v_balge Posted May 1, 2007 Share #16 Posted May 1, 2007 My 77 had similar piece. Very homemade looking with bad welding. It was loose and rattling around, couldn't find anything about it so i took it off.Vince Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/24151-whats-its-purpose/?page=2#findComment-207896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
76Datsun280z Posted May 1, 2007 Share #17 Posted May 1, 2007 In my second picture, do you think that's how they made it, or do you think it got bent? Dumb question, but don't see how it could have been bent unless it was under some real stress as that thing ways a ton. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/24151-whats-its-purpose/?page=2#findComment-207945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twsutt Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share #18 Posted May 2, 2007 Austen, I don't think that yours got bent, I think that they were put together haphazardly. Here's some pic of mine taken from the back of the car looking forward. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/24151-whats-its-purpose/?page=2#findComment-208007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
76Datsun280z Posted May 2, 2007 Share #19 Posted May 2, 2007 Thanks for pictures! That really helps show where and how it's mounted. I think I'll probably just leave it off as I don't really see much of a reason to put it back on, unless you guys think it's pretty crucial to have on there. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/24151-whats-its-purpose/?page=2#findComment-208043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris'sZ Posted May 2, 2007 Share #20 Posted May 2, 2007 Great Pictures! Now I'm going to have to go out and see if I have one...?Thanks for the info.Chris Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/24151-whats-its-purpose/?page=2#findComment-208046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twsutt Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share #21 Posted May 3, 2007 From what I can tell there was a design change in Dec. 1974. This is from carfiche.com. Does anyone know what the "ICA" column means? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/24151-whats-its-purpose/?page=2#findComment-208244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Enigma= Posted May 3, 2007 Share #22 Posted May 3, 2007 From what I can tell there was a design change in Dec. 1974. This is from carfiche.com.Does anyone know what the "ICA" column means?Yup, as indicated in post #4:http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showpost.php?p=214767&postcount=4 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/24151-whats-its-purpose/?page=2#findComment-208283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
e_racer1999 Posted May 3, 2007 Share #23 Posted May 3, 2007 enigma, did i miss the ICA reference? i went back and read that post 4 times Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/24151-whats-its-purpose/?page=2#findComment-208287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Bob Posted May 4, 2007 Share #24 Posted May 4, 2007 In the shop manual it is refered to as a dampening plate. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/24151-whats-its-purpose/?page=2#findComment-208305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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