I had a Jap assembled '69 with the Datsun 1600 rocker cover. This model was
the one after the crossover windscreen wiper '68.
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>From: "Richard Clough" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: Rocker covers wanted
>Date: Wed, 17 May 2000 9:13 PM
>
> These rocker covers were only fitted on the early Japan built 510's. I.e.
> 67/8 models with the crossover windscreen wipers. Look for this model at
> the wreckers, if you are really an enthusiast. I used one of mine to
> register an L20 powered 1600 many years ago. No question by the rego boys
> that it wasn't an original 1600, even with the L20 engine number. Couldn't
> get away with it now.
>
> There are two designs, the earlier design has a chromed metal oil filler cap
> and shorter screws, the later type has the usual plastic screw cap and
> slightly longer screws.
>
> Many years ago I polished one of my "Datsun 1600" rocker covers with the 4
> ribs and all raised characters and painted the rest black, still looks very
> smart.
>
> My 71 model 510SSS (Jap import) has the more common "Nissan" rocker cover as
> original equipment. I know this rocker cover is original as the oil breather
> pipe points at right angles to the cover to connect to the side draught SSS
> aircleaner and the engine number and body ID plate match. So these rocker
> covers were not a SSS only part.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: malcolm cooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, 17 May 2000 17:09 PM
> Subject: Re: Rocker covers wanted
>
>
>> and to add to this I think only the pre 70/69 models got them,I've never
>> seen one on a 72 model.Not even the 510SSS.
>>
>> Malcolm
>>
>> Albs wrote:
>> >
>> > I have another mate with one and he said $100 also spose it beacuse they
>> > are rare.
>> > "Supply and demand" my economics teacher once said
>> >
>> > >hea there how well do you know this bloke?
>> > >He has 3 of them but I hink he is asking a little to much for it and
> was
>> > >wondering whether you could get it for MATES RATES I thought it worth a
>> > >try. He want's $100.00 for each of them maybee you know him well
> enoughh
>> > >to talk him down a little.
>> > >Bye for now.
>> > >Rick White.
>> > >
>> > >--- Albs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> > >> wrote:
>> > >>my mate has two for sale yes "datsun 1600" ones (he's a legend) his
> phone
>> > >>number is 0413615297 and he's in perth
>> > >>say tim said to call
>> > >>glad to help tim
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >>>has anyone out there got any L series rocker covers that have DATSUN
> 1600
>> > >>>in raised letters on it for sale as I am keeping my 1600 with L
> series
>> > >>>motor for the moment and would really like the finishing touch that
> it
>> > >>>will give to engine bay.
>> > >>>I really hate the one's with datsun ohc written on them (verry
> ordinary)
>> > >>>
>> > >>>==
>> > >>>
>> > >>>All the best
>> > >>> Rick White
>> > >>>
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>> > >>
>> > >
>> > >==
>> > >
>> > >All the best
>> > > Rick White
>> > >
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>>
>>
>
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