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DIY guide to lowering a Nissan/Datsun pickup truck

December 10, 2009 by Greg

Many people tend to be curious as to the lowering of their pickups when they get them. This is the simple process to lower a Nissan or Datsun truck. It covers models all the way from back in the Datsun days through the hardbody days. The process uses lowering blocks in the rear and adjusting […]

Filed Under: Datsun Articles, Infiniti Articles, Nissan articles Tagged With: datsun, DIY, how to, lowering, nico, Nissan, pickup truck, torsion bars

Piston Ring Replacement

December 10, 2009 by Greg

DIY – Piston Ring Replacement Overview: This article will show you how to replace the piston without removing the motor. Difficulty: 4/5 Time: 8-10 hrs Materials/Tools Needed: 4″ cylinder honing tool Sockets: 3/8″= 19mm, 17mm, 14mm, 12mm, 10mm, 10mm allen socket for the head bolts, swivel socket, 3″ extension & 5″ extension, spark plug socket. […]

Filed Under: Datsun Articles, General Automotive Tagged With: 240sx, engine, infiniti, KA24, ka24de, maintenance, Nissan, piston, rebuild

NICOclub Nissan and Infiniti related Articles

December 10, 2009 by Greg

Past and Current NICOclub articles and features Emerg-E Concept Nissan’s new Mid-Engine Sports Concept Australian V8 Supercars Nissan Joins V8 Supercars Australia for 2013 Season Grand-Am Road Racing Nissan joins Continental Tire Challenge 350z Racing Series Nissan and NASA announce new series NISMO Performance NISMO Performance Road Car Strategy Revealed Etherea Concept NICO attends debut […]

Filed Under: Datsun Articles, Infiniti Articles, Nissan articles

1976 Datsun 280Z: NICOclub Ride of the Month | oneway

December 10, 2009 by Greg

    1976 Datsun 280Z – Owned by : oneway I bought this 1976 Datsun 280Z about 5 years ago. I found it in my neighbor’s barn. It had been parked for over 10 years andhadn’t run in that time. My brother had just bought an 83 280ZX and my neighbor saw it and told […]

Filed Under: Datsun Articles, Featured Ride

1981 Datsun 280zx : NICOclub Ride of the Month | icice9

December 10, 2009 by Greg

    1981 Datsun 280sx owned by Isaac Supnet (icice9) I’ve owned my 280ZX for over 18 years now and when I first bought it I didn’t think I would ever get it to be the way it is now.  It’s been 5 years now and counting from when I first started to do my […]

Filed Under: Datsun Articles, Featured Ride

1985 Datsun 720 Pickup – NICOclub Ride of the Month for September 2009

December 10, 2009 by Greg

Exterior:Custom blended DuPont HotHues HotRod Black satin paint, VHT NightShades on all lights w/custom clear coat Interior:Fully stripped, Custom Dash, Gauges, Steering Wheel, Driver Seat and Seat Belt Engine Mechanical:Custom Air Box, K&N Filter, K&N Crankcase Breather, Ceramic Coated Pacesetter Headers, Custom Test Pipe, Custom Catback, Magnaflow Resonator, Pulstar Pulse Plugs, Emissions Equipment Removed (Except […]

Filed Under: Datsun Articles, Featured Ride, Trucks Articles Tagged With: autocross, datsun 720

Are your seat belts broken? Get them fixed for free!!!

December 10, 2009 by Greg

Overview: Are the automatic seat belts in your Nissan acting up? Does the belt refuse to plug into the buckle? Does the belt stay in the driving position all the time? How would you like to fix all of those issues, at no out of pocket cost? I know there are lots of you out […]

Filed Under: Datsun Articles, Infiniti Articles, Nissan articles Tagged With: recall, seatbelt, seatbelt fix, seatbelt replacement, warranty

Repairing a Cracked Dash on a Budget

December 10, 2009 by Greg

Cracked dashes plague us all. Instead of going to the trouble of replacing the whole dash, or trying to install a dash cover, you can fill and paint over the cracks and end up with a really nice-looking dash for little cash and effort. Difficulty: *** Time: 1-2 hrs + dry times Cost: ~$30-40 Materials: […]

Filed Under: Datsun Articles, General Automotive, Nissan articles Tagged With: crack fix, dash, dash cracks, dash fix, dash replacement, dashboard

How To Ship Wheels Cheaply

November 17, 2009 by Greg

Have you ever seen one of those awesome deals on a slick set of wheels with tires on them – damn near brand new, no curb rash, 90% tread left on the tires – selling for about two thirds of what they are truly worth? You get all excited about it right? Start asking the […]

Filed Under: Datsun Articles, Infiniti Articles, Nissan articles Tagged With: 180sx, 240sx, 300ZX, 350z, altima, altima coupe, cheap, g37, how to, infiniti g35, infiniti g37, maxima, Nissan, q45, s13, s14, shipping, versa, wheels, z32

A Dime Makes Nine – Part III

March 11, 2009 by Greg

Article Series
  • A Breakdown of the 1967 Datsun 2000 model Roadster
  • How to lower a Nissan/Datsun pickup truck
  • SkidMarks - My First Time in a Datsun 610
  • 1973 Datsun 240z - NICOclub Ride of the Month October 2008
  • 1967.5 Datsun 1600 Roadster - AZhitman - NICOclub Ride of the Month September 2008
  • 1985 Datsun 720 Pickup - PEZi720 - NICOclub Ride of the Month for September 2009
  • Datsun Roadster Brake Upgrade - Volvo Calipers
  • 1968 Datsun 510 added to the collection
  • A Dime Makes Nine - Part II
  • A Dime Makes Nine - Part III
  • Classic Datsun Motorsports - Like Disneyland for Datsun Enthusiasts (part 1)
  • Classic Datsun Motorsports - Like Disneyland for Datsun Enthusiasts (part 2)
  • Classic Datsun Motorsports - Like Disneyland for Datsun Enthusiasts (part 3)
  • 1967 Datsun WRL411 Rescue and Restoration - Part 1
  • 1967 Datsun WRL411 Rescue and Restoration (Part 2)
  • 1967 Datsun WRL411 Rescue and Restoration (Part 3)
  • 1967 Datsun WRL411 Rescue and Restoration (Part 4)
  • 1967 Datsun WRL411 Rescue and Restoration (Part 5)
  • 1967 Datsun WRL411 Rescue and Restoration (Part 6)
  • 1967 Datsun WRL411 Rescue and Restoration (Part 7)
  • 1967 Datsun WRL411 Rescue and Restoration (Part 8)
  • 1967 Datsun WRL411 Rescue and Restoration (Part 9)
  • 1967 Datsun WRL411 Rescue and Restoration (Part 10)
  • 1972 Datsun 240Z RB25DET swap and restoration series
  • Datsun 240Z restoration and modification - Part 2
  • Datsun 240Z restoration and modification - Part 3
  • Datsun 240Z restoration and modification - Part 4
  • Datsun 240Z restoration and modification - Part 5
  • Datsun 240Z restoration and modification - Part 6
  • Datsun 240Z restoration and modification - Part 7
  • Datsun 240Z restoration and modification - Part 8
  • Datsun 240Z restoration and modification - Part 9
  • Datsun 240Z restoration and modification - Part 10
  • Datsun 240Z restoration and modification - Part 11
  • Datsun 240Z restoration and modification - Part 12
  • Datsun 240Z restoration and modification - Part 13
  • Datsun 240Z restoration and modification - Part 14
  • Datsun 240Z restoration and modification - Part 14
  • Back in Time: 1980 Nissan/Datsun 200SX IMSA Turbo GTU
  • Back in Time: 1980 Nissan/Datsun 200SX IMSA Turbo GTU Part 2
  • Back in Time: 1980 Nissan/Datsun 200SX IMSA Turbo GTU Part 3
  • Back in Time: 1980 Nissan/Datsun 200SX IMSA Turbo GTU Part 4
  • Back in Time: 1980 Nissan/Datsun 200SX IMSA Turbo GTU Part 5
  • Restoring a 1968 Datsun 510 Sedan - Meet "Betty"
  • Restoring a 1968 Datsun 510 Sedan - Front Suspension
  • Restoring a 1968 Datsun 510 Sedan - Rear Suspension
  • Restoring a 1968 Datsun 510 Sedan - Differential and Rear Brakes
  • Restoring a 1968 Datsun 510 Sedan - Wiring with a universal harness
  • Restoring a 1968 Datsun 510 Sedan - Engine install, door hinges and bumpers!
  • Restoring a 1968 Datsun 510 Sedan - Weatherstrip and window squeegies
  • Driving Aunt Mayme - Another Datsun 411 Wagon Story
  • Restoring a 1968 Datsun 510 Sedan - Part 8 - Seats and Wiring
  • Restoring a 1968 Datsun 510 Sedan - Part 9 - Lighting
  • Restoring a 1968 Datsun 510 Sedan - Part 10 - Radiator and cooling system
  • Datsun Roadster Wiring Diagrams - DatsunForum.com
  • Datsun / Nissan Sentra Wiring Diagrams - Datsun Forum
  • Datsun / Nissan Maxima Wiring Diagrams - 1982 Maxima
  • Datsun 200SX Wiring Diagrams - 1977 to 1982
  • Datsun 1200 Wiring Diagrams - Datsun Forum
  • Datsun 210 / B210 / B310 Wiring Diagrams - Datsun Forums
  • Datsun 240Z / 260Z / 280Z / 280ZX Wiring Diagrams - Datsun Forum
  • Datsun 310 / Pulsar Wiring Diagrams - Datsun Forum
  • Datsun Pickup Wiring Diagrams for 320 / 520 / 521 / 620 / 720
  • Datsun 410 / 411 Wiring Diagrams - Datsun Forums
  • Datsun 510 Wiring Diagrams - Datsun Forum
  • Datsun 610 Wiring Diagrams - Datsun Forums
  • Datsun 710 Wiring Diagrams - Datsun Forum
  • Datsun 810 Wiring Diagrams - Datsun Forums
  • Datsun F10 Wiring Diagrams - Datsun Forums
  • Datsun Advertising - Magazine and Newspaper Ads
  • Datsun 240Z / 260Z / 280Z Electric Power Steering Install and Review
  • Datsun Z Advertising - 240Z / 260Z / 280Z / 280ZX
  • Datsun Competition Parts Catalog 1978 - NICOclub
  • Datsun Emissions and Warranty Information Documents - NICOclub
  • Datsun Advertising - 510 and Bluebird - NICOclub
  • Datsun Advertising - Pickup Trucks - NICOclub
  • Datsun Advertising - Roadster and Fairlady Sports - NICOclub
  • Ultimate Road Trip: Coast-to-Coast in a Datsun 510
  • Coast-to-Coast in a Datsun 510 - Part 2
  • Coast-to-Coast in a Datsun 510 - Part 3
  • Coast-to-Coast in a Datsun 510 - Part 5 - NICOclub
  • Coast-to-Coast in a Datsun 510 - Part 6
  • Coast-to-Coast in a Datsun 510 - Part 7 - NICOclub
  • Coast-to-Coast in a Datsun 510 Part 8 - NICOclub
  • Coast-to-Coast in a Datsun 510 - Part 9 - NICOclub
  • Coast-to-Coast in a Datsun 510 - Finale
  • Datsun Advertising - 310 / 312 and 410 / 411
  • Remembering Arthur Hughes and his Datsun 510 - datsunforum
  • Restoring a 1968 Datsun 510 Sedan - Part 17 - NICOclub
  • Remembering a true Datsun professional - Chuck Jezulin
  • Datsun Magazine and Print Advertising
  • Gift Ideas for the Nissan / Infiniti / Datsun Owner!

She’s a fairly rare Datsun, considering there weren’t many 68’s. She’s easily got the straightest body on any 510 we’ve ever seen… probably straighter and better aligned than she was when she was built.

Filed Under: Datsun Articles

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