"D" Cap Stamped Number

[Mike B]

Would I need the larger tabs for a 01/70 Z? (or doesn't it matter)

I'm not sure when the exact crossover was, but a 1/70 is very early and I'm sure it would have had the larger tabs originally. You can't see the tabs when they are mounted, so no one would ever know and the smaller tabs help keep the hubcap on the wheel more securely.

-Mike

[Arne]

Technically, the larger tabs are correct for a car as early as yours. But for anything short of Gold Medallion, what you have now should be close enough, IMO.

[geezer]

I'm not sure when the exact crossover was, but a 1/70 is very early and I'm sure it would have had the larger tabs originally. You can't see the tabs when they are mounted, so no one would ever know and the smaller tabs help keep the hubcap on the wheel more securely.

-Mike

I have a set of each in need of restoration. Actually, you can tell the difference once they are mounted, as the valve stem location is different for each style.

[Arne]

I have a set of each in need of restoration. Actually, you can tell the difference once they are mounted, as the valve stem location is different for each style.

Ahhh! I didn't know that! Good info!

[Mike B]

I have a set of each in need of restoration. Actually, you can tell the difference once they are mounted, as the valve stem location is different for each style.

Hmmm.... I'll have to double check the ones I have. I have seen the valve stem holes on both the top and the bottom of the D, but didn't make a connection to the early or late styles. I thought it just depended on which way the D emblem was mounted. If you are correct Ron, couldn't you just remove the two clips that hold the D emblem on in the back, switch it 180 degrees and then reattach it?

-Mike

[geezer]

No Mike, look where the holes are. The early one lines up with one of the simulated spokes and the later lines up with a slot, so repositioning the cap won't change that.

[Mike B]

No Mike, look where the holes are. The early one lines up with one of the simulated spokes and the later lines up with a slot, so repositioning the cap won't change that.

Yep, I checked some of mine and you're right Ron. Never noticed that.

-Mike

[kats]

Hi,

Mr.Matsuo gave me a set of his NOS hubcaps 4 or 5 years ago.He told me that he wanted to buy a S30 as soon as possible for his personal car but at that time he was not allowed to do.I guess Nissan wanted every single S30 car to be delivered to the public.

In late 1970 Mr.Matsuo was able to buy his own S30, that was a Fairlady-Z (S30-S, the most simple/basic model). That car does not come with a radio/hub caps/carpet/e.t.c.

His choice was very interesting for me, he bought a set of hubcaps/fog lamps/e.t.c. separately from the dealer. He also told me S30-S does not have a radio as you know, it was a good for him.He tried some various kinds of radio/cassette in his car.He said he wanted to do that.

Anyway, the hubcaps which I have got, they are big tabs and "103 IKI" on them, all the four caps are the same.

I think as a supplied part from the parts center, it has "103" or so?

And I can not remember correctly I used to owned a set of hubcaps, they have "45(5) 3 27" I thought it means 1970 march 27th".

kats

[HS30-H]

Were they using D caps on other vehicles back then?

Yes,

They were used on certain models in the C10-series Skyline range - from August 1968 onwards, and on certain models in the C30-series Laurel range - from April 1968 onwards.

Here's a pic of some Skyline versions:

[JohnnyO]

Wow, who woulda thunk it. So much about hub caps. Well, I guess that means I will be selling a set of "later" series 1 caps and continue my quest for period correct ones.

Thanks for input, I am pretty sure a few of us learned something here.

John

[26th-Z]

I was just reading an article in which the point was being made that the S30 was primarily a chassis and styling exercise and the running gear and drive train were "off the shelf" parts. Seeing what you have posted, Alan, to my surprise, reminds me of that essay.

I seriously doubt that anyone is going to dink points because the hubcap is not the absolute correctest, Johnny'O. We might snicker behind your back, but nothing public!

[JohnnyO]

We might snicker behind your back, but nothing public!

I can take it, my wife has been snickering behind my back since the day I left for California to pick up my car.....