I owned an unmolested RL411 SSS from 1986-1989. There are differences
between the R411 SSS and RL411 SSS (US). In the US, the RL411 SSS was
only available in 67.5 and was mechanically identical to the RL411
(non-SSS) except it had a metric engine. All PL411's and RL411's in
the US had front disc brakes. I don't know for sure about tranny gear
ratios; it is possible they were different. Also, for some odd reason
the 410/411 only came as a 4 door here, while the 510 only came as a 4
door in Australia.
I believe the R411 SSS (RHD in Australia) had a different instrument
cluster. I've seen one picture of it with multiple round gauges in the
rectangular cluster rather than the large horizontal speedo in the US
410/411/pickups of the era.
If someone on the list has an RL411 that contradicts what I've said,
please speak up! I've talked to a number of Datsun people, including
Mike Young and Mike Kerr, and neither could come up with differences
such as you mentioned about the R411 SSS. I think different tranny
gear ratios would be pretty obvious to the experts.
--- Paul <9laser3@bright.net> wrote:
> Not only did the R411 SSS's come with the roadster's R16 motor, but
> they
> also had a close ratio 4 speed tranny. Came in your choice of 2
> door, 4
> door or 5 door (wagon). Some of the early R411's had four wheel
> drums but
> most were front discs.
>
> Paul
> OROC
> ----- Original Message ----- >
> > >Just curious, what is a 411 and what does it look like?
> > Little Datsun sedan/wagon designed by Pinninfirina I think (it was
> some
> > Italian design house. Looks very European mid-60s, whidh means if
> you
> > like 57 Chevies, you probably won't like it, but if you like BMW
> 2002s
> > you probably will like it. They usually came fitted eith the J13
> engine,
> > but some were fitted with the R16. Those were lighter than
> Roadsters
> > (unit-body) and were probably pretty fun to drive.
> > Pictures and authorotative info at:
> > http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Pit/3823/blue2.html
> >
> > -Marc
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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> > Marc Tyler TDROC Sisterdale TX
> > 1970 1600 #SPL311-31016
> > 1965 L-320 #L320 013642
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> >
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