emanistan Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Does anyone have any pictures of the optional decklid rack that was offered for the B210 sedans? I have a 1975 accesories catalogue which mentions a "Genuine wood and chrome rear deck luggage rack," but doesn't show it....actually, let alone pictures, does anyone have one of these racks themselves that they'd be willing to part with? Quote Link to comment
Tolkmod Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 I'd actually be interested in just seeing what it looked like, let alone having one lol Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 I can't say I've ever seen one. Quote Link to comment
B2Fresh Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I've seen them but never took any or have any pictures of them.. They almost or could be the same ones that the 1600-2000 roadster have on there deck lids. Quote Link to comment
Dguy210 Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I think I might have pictures of this somewhere; I'll go looking. Edit: Well I've seen them several times and evidently never took a picture of one? Looking through my saved pictures from other people now. Edit: Found the car I was thinking about! Pictures stolen off of Datsun1200.com site. I do believe I have seen another version of this before on a white car. Quote Link to comment
emanistan Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I don't think its the same as the ones one the roadsters. Those don't have any wooden parts, just tubular metal, at least the ones I've seem pictures of. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 It wouldn't look right. It's for grand touring in a sports car with a convertible top. For overnight luggage. And it ruins the rear view. and it would never get used. Quote Link to comment
emanistan Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Diasagree: it would look great, and the B210 decklid slants so much--almost a fastback--that you probably wouldn't even see the rack from inside, unless it was piled high with stuff. Would it get used? I think I'd use it, but that's not really the point. The point is it would look damn good! Quote Link to comment
emanistan Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I think I might have pictures of this somewhere; I'll go looking. Edit: Well I've seen them several times and evidently never took a picture of one? Looking through my saved pictures from other people now. Edit: Found the car I was thinking about! Pictures stolen off of Datsun1200.com site. I do believe I have seen another version of this before on a white car. Thanks! I don't think this is the same one the catalogue was talking about though: no wood slats. Looks like a home-build. Quote Link to comment
Dguy210 Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Thanks! I don't think this is the same one the catalogue was talking about though: no wood slats. Looks like a home-build. Here is the non-us dealer rack. Wood part might be the slats. Design is similar but not the same to the other. 2 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Diasagree: it would look great, and the B210 decklid slants so much--almost a fastback--that you probably wouldn't even see the rack from inside, unless it was piled high with stuff. Would it get used? I think I'd use it, but that's not really the point. The point is it would look damn good! Then you should definitely go for it. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I think it looks fine. I would rather have a roof rack.. but nothing wrong with that one though. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I have a station wagon and still I wouldn't, but..... :lol: Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 I had one from an accord on a 4 dr. No slats. Worked great. 5 people, gear and boards to baja several times. 1 Quote Link to comment
Dguy210 Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Diasagree: it would look great, and the B210 decklid slants so much--almost a fastback--that you probably wouldn't even see the rack from inside, unless it was piled high with stuff. Would it get used? I think I'd use it, but that's not really the point. The point is it would look damn good! In talking to the guy who has one; he really liked it for long trips. I personally want to put one on because you run out of room really fast when packing. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 In talking to the guy who has one; he really liked it for long trips. I personally want to put one on because you run out of room really fast when packing. I'd look great in a codpiece too, but I doubt it would get much use. Quote Link to comment
Dguy210 Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 I'd look great in a codpiece too, but I doubt it would get much use. Dear Sir, everything within my codpiece gets much use. 2 Quote Link to comment
Hawaiian620 Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 Does anyone have any pictures of the optional decklid rack that was offered for the B210 sedans? I have a 1975 accesories catalogue which mentions a "Genuine wood and chrome rear deck luggage rack," but doesn't show it....actually, let alone pictures, does anyone have one of these racks themselves that they'd be willing to part with? Late response. Been looking through the 210 forum to learn more about them. The '81 210 I just bought came with one. One of the little things I like most about it haha No wood trim though. 1 Quote Link to comment
emanistan Posted April 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Since I started this thread I've managed to find a few period images. There's this French Canadian commercial on Youtube which offers some good glimpses of one on a blue sedan: and then there's the accessories brochure for the 610, which shows the same type wn4496b (1) by emanistan For my personal project though, it no longer matters. I love junkyard exploring--its how I found my car in the first place--and when I can't explore junkyards myself, I sometimes watch videos of other people doing it. A few months ago I came across this video of these fellows exploring Han's Foreign Auto Parts in Minnesota: There are a few things here to interest old Datsun lovers, but what made me salivate was the decklid rack on the circa 1980 Lancia Zagato towards the middle of the video. To make a long story short, I shot out a few emails, and after a pleasant transaction with Han's--who I recommend highly--it arrived at my PO box. Here it is posed on my Sunny: 20180104_163301 by emanistan It's the exact right size, but I need to make some adjustments to the mounting feet before bolting it on. 1 Quote Link to comment
rinigado Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 someone down this way has a CL ad for a '77 810 that shows a rack installed Quote Link to comment
emanistan Posted January 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 On 4/29/2018 at 10:30 AM, rinigado said: someone down this way has a CL ad for a '77 810 that shows a rack installed Me wants! Damn! -the things you miss when your computer goes down for half a year! Quote Link to comment
datb210sun Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 (edited) be more nice if it was on the roof instead. but looks like a nice extra accessory to have.. Edited January 15, 2019 by datb210sun Quote Link to comment
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