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Re: 64 vs. 66

To: Dan Zubkoff <datsun65@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: 64 vs. 66
From: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>
Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 16:46:33 -0500 (CDT)
There are DC/DC converters available in the electronics fields. I would
have to see what current rating is needed before I could select one.
They are very common, but the price may be more than folks would want to
spend. THey are also quite small, which would be a real plus!

Peace,
Pat

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Pat Horne, Network Manager, Shop Supervisor/Future planner, CS Dept,
University of Texas, 1 University Station C0500,Austin, Tx. 78712-1188 USA
voice (512)471-9730, fax (512)471-8885, horne@cs.utexas.edu

On Fri, 4 Oct 2002, Dan Zubkoff wrote:

> You are right...~10 years ago Radio Shack used to sell one of these
> converter/inverters, however they are NLA.
>
> All the new radios made are 12v negative ground. When you go to most car
> audio shops, they don't have a clue as to what they (the converter/inverter)
> are or where to buy them.
>
> Question: Is anyone out there running a 12v negative ground radio in a
> positive ground car?
>
> Dan Zubkoff
> San Mateo, CA
>
>
> >From: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>
> >Reply-To: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>
> >To: Dan Zubkoff <datsun65@hotmail.com>
> >CC: <Daniel@nowroc.com>, <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: Re: 64 vs. 66
> >Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 12:48:25 -0500 (CDT)
> >
> >Positive ground radios shouldn't be a big problem, at least they weren't
> >several years ago. When most cars went to 12V negative ground there were
> >still plenty of cars with 6V negative ground and 12V positive ground
> >around There was an adapter (DC to DC converter) that could be set to
> >convert either 6V negative ground or 12V positive ground to 12V negative
> >ground. I haven't looked for one of these in many years, but there should
> >be a source for them. With this converter installed you can install any
> >12V negative ground accessory you like!
> >
> >Peace,
> >Pat
> >
> >  - Support Habitat for Humanity, A "hand up", not a "hand out" -
> >
> >Pat Horne, Network Manager, Shop Supervisor/Future planner, CS Dept,
> >University of Texas, 1 University Station C0500,Austin, Tx. 78712-1188 USA
> >voice (512)471-9730, fax (512)471-8885, horne@cs.utexas.edu
> >
> >On Fri, 4 Oct 2002, Dan Zubkoff wrote:
> >
> > > 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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