I have just been given a set of amco wind wings for my OTS. It
seems to me that they mount with the set screw on the interior of
the inner window channel and that the window would be unable to
roll up with the wind wing mounted because the brackets lie across
the window channel. E Bay # 110453882668 shows wind wings on a FHC
with the windows rolled up - what do I fail to understand? Thanks,
Stu–
Stu Wallack, 1971 Series 2 OTS
Simsbury CT, United States
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In reply to a message from Stu sent Thu 5 Nov 2009:
If they’re really Amcos, the thin ‘‘finger’’ goes inside the channel,
under the felt, and the setscrew clamps against the outside of
the channel (potentially damaging the chroms…). The window
should still operate.
One of my current projects is making reproduction Amco wings that
will not risk damage to the chrome, by using a different clamping
mechanism.–
Ray Livingston - '64 OTS Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
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One of my current projects is making reproduction Amco wings that
will not risk damage to the chrome, by using a different clamping
mechanism.
At one time, AMCO made a lot of chrome doo-dads for various makes
including Datsun’s. Over the years of perusing salvage yards I managed
to pick up at least one of nearly every thing they ever made for the
240Z/260Z.
I even got a front bumper over rider for a 240Z NIB at one salvage yard
who told me when he got it, he saved it just for me. Paid a magnificent
$10 for it. The “rare” box alone should be worth a couple of bucks on eBay!
If you ever want to branch out, I could loan you some to use as patterns.
Or maybe the guy in Chula Vista would make some? Just yankin’ your
chain on that one Wiggles.
In reply to a message from George Cohn sent Thu 5 Nov 2009:
George,
If you have Z parts you think there’s a market for, I’d be
interested. The more I see of the economy and the job market, the
more I think ‘‘making chips’’ will be my new career. I’m already
branching out from E-type parts into CNC conversion kits, so why
not Datsun parts as well?–
Ray Livingston - '64 OTS Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
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What a great idea!!
Send it and a few bucks to help him get started. I think Wiggie already chipped in. LLoyd@LOL.com
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Or maybe the guy in Chula Vista would make some? Just yankin’ your
chain on that one Wiggles.
In reply to a message from George Cohn sent Thu 5 Nov 2009:
George,
If you have Z parts you think there’s a market for, I’d be
interested. The more I see of the economy and the job market, the
more I think ‘‘making chips’’ will be my new career. I’m already
branching out from E-type parts into CNC conversion kits, so why
not Datsun parts as well?
Most of the Datsun doo-dads are made of chromed tubing that is bent and
welded. There were front and rear over riders ala e-type but a much
nicer design, chrome bars to restrain luggage in the hatch, and even a
chrome footrest thing for the passenger, something like the foot board
for the e-type. Making them would mostly require a good tubing bender,
mig welder, and access to a good chrome shop.
The last part is probably the killer. I already have the first two.
In reply to a message from Ray Livingston sent Thu 5 Nov 2009:
Ray - Sent you some photos off line. The wind wings say amco, but
I can’t see how to make them work as you describe. With the thin
finger inside the felt, the set screw is also inside the felt.
Maybe I need to cut down an allen wrench. Its that old beware of
what you get for free thing. Thanks, Stu–
The original message included these comments:
If they’re really Amcos, the thin ‘‘finger’’ goes inside the channel,
under the felt, and the setscrew clamps against the outside of
the channel (potentially damaging the chroms…). The window
should still operate.
–
Stu Wallack, 1971 Series 2 OTS
Simsbury CT, United States
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In reply to a message from Stu sent Thu 5 Nov 2009:
Stu,
I think you have knock-offs. The Ancos have the screw coming from
the other side, and the finger that goes inside the channel is much
thinner than yours.–
Ray Livingston - '64 OTS Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
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In reply to a message from Ray Livingston sent Thu 5 Nov 2009:
Ray - Thanks for the photo, the mounting bracket is similar - but
different - my set screw comes in from the other side. Now I
understand what you were talking about. I look forward to
bloviator lite. Stu–
The original message included these comments:
I think you have knock-offs. The Ancos have the screw coming from
the other side, and the finger that goes inside the channel is much
thinner than yours.
–
Stu Wallack, 1971 Series 2 OTS
Simsbury CT, United States
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