> > > Some of the changes required included:
> > > 1. extensive emmissions equipment
> > > 2. Height of windshield requirements
> > > 3. Dual Circuit brakes
> > > 4. Locking steering columns
> > > 5. Double locking hood (w/safety catch)
> > > 6. Seat Belts
> > > 7. Flashers
> > > 8. Collapsable steering columns
> > > 9. Different door latches (that didn't fly open when hit)
> > > 10. Locking seat backs (so they don't fly forward when you stop short
> > > and you go flying through the windshield - almost been there and done
> > > that)
> > > 11. Padded dashes
> > > 12. Non-reflective materials in the interior (that's why the later
>early
> > > models didn't have Shiny chrome)
> > > 13. Brake warning lights inside to tell you your brakes aren't
>working!!
> > > 14. Tamper proof odometers!!!!!!
> > > 15. Vin No. plaque attached to the dash (see 4)
> > > 16. Reflectors
> > > 17. Side Marker lights
> > > 18. Non venting (to the air at least) gas tanks (Carbon filters)
> > >
> > > and others I can't remember
I don't know about the regulations but, 68 did not have side marker
lights, VIN on dash plate, or a double locking hood. I also know the
taller windshield was not a height requirement it was the way Datsun got
by the regulation for "more windshield wiper area" That is why MG went
to 3 wipers and kept the original size windshield
Mark
Baltimore
http://www.datsunroadsters.com
1968 1600
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