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Thanks again. Wheel spacers it is!!

I went on Ebay and also saw that advertised. I have to agree w/ Crash. That one looks like it belongs on the passenger side. I will keep an eye out on ebay for these parts but I think Hogie has some he's willing to part with.

Hey Mike, Yes, I have approx 2" of space between the tire and inner bed wheel well. I had already purchased universal wheel spacers at the local auto parts but they did not fit so I have to return them. I guess I was headed in the right direction?

I am glad someone brought this up. I re-indexed my 521 with a 4" block drop in the back, my issue is the platform where the u-bolts connect now rubs on the inner tire sidewall (stock size tires) on bumpy roads or light bed load conditions. I am thinking it just needs shocks and was looking into KYB but has anyone else had this issue? Will I possibly need spacers too?

Great tips, thank you all. If I cant find a striker then I'll jerry rig mine too. It's a great option!

You have solved the problem d.p. The problem is the area you circled in red. Mine does not have that so the latch leg and door handle leg make contact which was opening the door. As Crashtd420 referred to, it was taking too much force to make it release. I will look for that piece on ebay like you stated

I purchased my 521 and the driver door would not open with the current door handle. Upon further inspection, the outer door handle had a broken leg which hits the latch to open. I replaced it by buying a used one. The other day the used one broke too which looks like a very poor design by Datsun. Does anyone have a permanent remedy for this problem?

I think I didn't do too bad for my first time. Plus, the trans was $300. Now crossing my fingers it has no issues. I found someone else selling another trans but they want $600, is this going rate and is anyone interested?

Thanks King Rat! It looks like it's 79 and older since it has the bolt at the top. I took picture like suggested. The links are below. Not sure how else to upload images on here. I'm not sure which the input and output splines are but the trans is out so I would love to check ratio https://s20.postimg.org/ucp9yccsd/trans1.jpg https://s20.postimg.org/qgby2czil/trans2.jpg https://s20.postimg.org/jd42mr1st/trans3.jpg https://s20.postimg.org/sxnp9myul/trans4.jpg https://s20.postimg.org/mjym6e1od/trans5.jpg https://s20.postimg.org/5jfpxq42l/trans6.jpg

Hello everyone, So I went to go check out the trans I previously mentioned in an earlier post (1974 260Z 5spd trans), this is what the guy selling it claimed. He also claimed the car was a right hand drive. According to my research, a 4spd was sold on the 240/260/280Z's. The 5spd finally becoming an option on the 1977 280Z in the US and continuing through 83. There was one exception, a European 5spd available for the 240Z which was rarely seen in the US. I went through the gears and it was definitely a 5spd but I am not sure from what year. I deciphered a case# 7408086 and something else that says L2 on the side. I read a post on classiczcars.com forum which states "One muffler hanging tang + short shifter mount ears (~1" tall) = 79-81 280zx", the trans I saw has these details. The trans does not have a top access cover and looks like a "B" type since the shifter has a solid cross pin. According to gracieland.org, it is typical of 80-84 280ZX & 300ZX often called the "ZX" 5spd. According to zhome.com, it's from 77 through 83. Do the numbers I pulled have any meaning? Can anyone place the actual date on this?

Thank you all for this info, it's almost better than gold. It looks like I now have at least three ways of swapping. I'll try to keep you posted since I may have a million more questions. I'll also keep digging around for those older threads.

Thanks Wayno, I'm trying to avoid so much swapping and staying out of the "u pick parts" places. I'm trying to keep it as simple as possible and John521's method almost sounds that way. There also seems to be a bit more parts available from the 620's & 720's currently, maybe he can chime in here soon. Do you know if a 1974 260Z 5spd trans would fit?

Newbie here, I have found some topics regarding this but need some updated info. I have a 71 521 1600 w/ a 4spd trans and would like to swap it to a 5spd. What trans can I use to make it the easiest & cheapest swap possible?