Hi Daniel,
I have both a 64 and a 66....
The 64 has drum brakes all the way around and uses 6 wheel cylibders (4
front & two back)and a different brake master and hoses than the 66. The
master is NLA, but there is another unit (I think from a 411) that will work
instead. The brake parts are hard to come by...
The rear end has a lower gear ratio than the 66. Also, the 64 is a positive
ground car and the 66 is negative ground. Good luck in trying to find a
replacement positive ground radio!!! Also, the 64 uses 13 inch rims, not 14
inch like the later cars.
Also, the top of the windshield frame and the soft top frame are different.
The front bow on the top frame is made of wood!
In general, parts are harder to come by for the 1500s, but the early cars
are just a blast to drive & own!
Dan Zubkoff
San Mateo, CA
1964 SPL310 1500
1966 CSP311 Silvia
1966 SPL311 1600
>From: "Daniel Beatty" <Daniel@nowroc.com>
>Reply-To: "Daniel Beatty" <Daniel@nowroc.com>
>To: "Roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>Subject: 64 vs. 66
>Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 00:50:49 -0700
>
>G'day,
>
>
>
>I sent this to the list today, but it never appeared so I will try
>again.
>
>
>
>What are the differences between the 64 and the 66 other than engine
>size, exterior and interior? I thought that there were differences in
>the chassis and some other bits. Are there special things that I should
>look for in a 64 that I am thinking of buying? Are all parts as readily
>available as the later model Roadsters?
>
>
>
>Anyone on the list have a 64??
>
>
>
>Cheers,
>
>Daniel Beatty
>
>RHD 65.5 1600
>
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