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Will do! Thanks!

Hi all! Been a while since posting here, but finally have an issue i'm getting around to trying to solve. My '78 B210 has a weber carb, and the previous owner removed all of the emissions components when he installed it. When i park it in the garage after driving it, the garage becomes permeated with the smell of fuel. I know that these old cars are known for the exhaust smell, and my 240Z had the same thing, which i actually kind of liked. But this is to another level. I have no idea if there is a way to easily add the carbon canister back into the workings. Or maybe there is some other solution?? My car runs like a dream, so I'm not too interested in making any major changes. Thanks in advance! -Scott (Wenatchee WA)

I had (and still have) the same problem after swapping from auto to 5-speed. If i remember correctly, there isn't an exact pinion that will work, so i went with the one that was closest. It seems like i may have used the purple one (not sure on that). What i ended up with is the speedo seeming to be just about right, but the odometer is exactly 1/10th of a mile short per mile. So when i calculate my gas mileage I add 10% to the total miles traveled. Oh, and i should note that i have 14" wheels.

https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/d/83-datsun-made-by-nissanl/6760247208.html Just saw this 1983 720 in Waterville, WA.

Saw this little beauty in Wenatchee, WA. 1967 520.

Sorry, typo. A14, 5-speed dogleg with 14" wheels. I don't think i'll try taking it up to 98 mph in 3rd gear! But it sounds like its safe to drop it into 3rd to get around someone on a 2-lane highway.

That works if you assume all engines are the same.

Okay so i have a '78 B210 with a stock A14, 5 speed (converted from automatic), with no tachometer. If i'm doing 50 on the highway and i want to pass the car in front of me, can i drop it into 3rd? So maybe the better question is, since i have no tach, what is the safe max mph in 3rd gear? Thanks!

Canby newbie here. Some questions: - Is there a registration open somewhere yet? - Does the format of the event allow a person to drop in and out throughout the event? We will be staying with relatives in Salem, and would like to spend some time with them. - Plan is to drive from Wenatchee to Portland on friday and spend the night with friends there. Spend most of the day at Canby on saturday then head over to Salem mid-afternoon. - Drop back in on sunday morning on the way back home and hang for a bit. Thanks!

My gutter trim came loose in a couple places, and it was inconsistently spaced between the top lip and the body of the car. So i made the mistake of gently removing all of it so that i could bend the edges back to where they belong. Now i can't get it back on. I'm probably going to use double-sided tape. Any other tips or tricks? Thanks!

First, i know nothing about suspension, so i'm going to get the terminology wrong and so on and so forth. But i'm not sure where to start. Some of this (e.g. cutting springs) has been covered here and i can go re-locate that stuff if needed. Here's the deal for my '78 B210 2door sedan: - I want to lower the front end about an inch. - The front suspension is super spongy - The rear suspension is super solid. So much so that one time i tried to bounce the rear end by putting my body weight on the rear bumper with my knee, and it bent the bumper. There is very little give in the rear when you hit a bump. Questions are: - How much coil to cut off the front coils to lower and potentially stiffen the front end? - What basic shocks/strut configuration is recommended for a nice performing ride? I'm not racing this car, just driving it for fun. Doesn't need to be high end, but i'm not opposed to spending a little money to make it nice. - What is the cause of the rear end stiffness? Is this the leaf springs? Maybe that is how it is supposed to be. If so, fine. I could take it into a local shop and ask them, but i'm planning to do the work in my garage. Thanks in advance!

Thanks. I think i will go ahead and use an auto glass service do the install. I just need to come up with the seals. Just need to find the right supplier. Looking on ebay i see several options at various prices. Not sure who is reputable. And while i'm at it, i'm going to do the door seals. I'd also like to do the flat rubber "wiper" on the driver and passenger windows. So need a source on all of these (if one exists).

Hi all. I want to replace the front and rear windshield seals on my '78 B210 2-door sedan. First i need to purchase the seals, and i looks like they are available on ebay (i think). My question: What is the process for replacing the seals? Does the glass need to be completely pulled, or can the existing seals be pulled out, do some heavy cleaning, and then replace with new? Thanks.

I bought the seals that are listed earlier in this thread and they fit great. Problem is that they still leak air/water because the lever doesn't clamp tight enough. And i don't see any way to adjust them.

That was during the Classy Chassis parade. Now i'm thinking i'll participate next year. And there are a lot better places here to drink beer in Wenatchee than The Buzz Inn Stakehouse (and casino). As an FYI, about 20 miles to the north, the stretch of Hwy 2 between Orondo and Waterville is called Pine Canyon. It is a steep and curvy road, and is supposedly the location of the original 240z commercial. I don't remember where i originally heard that.