Chronological Updates

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08/15/01 Added cars for sale as a registry entry
08/29/01 Added camera icon to registry cars with pictures
10/22/01 Registry hits 500 plus cars with 127+ pictures
11/07/01 Added VINs to tech section-Registry at 635 cars plus 150 pictures
11/18/01 Updated the single wire alternator install(Early Cars Only)
11/20/01 Registry hits 725 cars plus 172 pictures-1000 some day!
12/07/01 Added Gary Boones EI Dizzy Info
12/07/01 John Sandhoff's headlight tech
01/26/02 Registry hits 788 with 201 pictures
01/28/02 Added a write up I did on my SCCA G Production Race Car
02/21/02 Added write ups to suspension tech section-shocks, front springs
03/26/02 Added a write up with pictures on my SCCA drivers school adventures
04/08/02 Added a write up for the Volvo front caliper conversion
04/09/02 Registry hits 839 with 270+ pictures
04/12/02 Added team.net searchable Datsun-Roadster archives to Interesting Links
04/29/02 Added some pictures of the 2002 Solvang Roadster Meet
05/15/02 I was having major problems with my old hosting service so I moved. Thank goodness for backups. Everything seems to be intact. If you do encounter any problems --please let me know about them. And thanks for your patronage.
06/03/02 Added Tim Waltz and Sid Rapers repro ID Tags to the Resto Tech Section
06/28/02 Added what H20 forklift parts work in an R16 reuild
07/09/02 Added Jimmy Claypool's L series motor swap to the articles section
07/20/02 Added a video clip of a lap aroud Thunderhill Raceway from the All/Datsun High Performance Driving School July 2002 on the Skid Mark Racing page
08/21/02 Added Aaron Spesard's 65-67 1600 wiring diagram redo ala pdf(Adobe Illustrator)
08/25/02 Added Laurie's Datsun Only Parking Signs to Other Neat Things
08/27/02 Added Gary Boones You Might Be A Roadster Maniac.......
09/01/02 Added photos from ZONC's Friedman Nissan car show-Event's page
09/08/02 Added another video of Thunderhill Park Raceway test day
09/09/02 Updated Gary Boones EI Dizzy page
09/12/02 Added the start of a parts interchange list
09/13/02 Added PDF of 67.5 wiring diagram
09/14/02 Added Miata seat installation
10/01/02 Registry hits 956 cars with close to 300 pictures!
10/02/02 What size bolts fit the frame on our little cars?
10/04/02 Wheel FAQ updated with much help from Brian Hollands
10/25/02 Datsun Mike provided a Technical Bulletin containing much good information-PDF
10/26/02 Datsun Mike provided H20 engine part numbers-PDF
10/31/02 Added a basic search engine so you can query the site for information
11/15/02 Added the updated PDF wiring diagram for the 1968 1600/2000
11/18/02 Added a write up on the modifications I did to a 1600 intake to accept the 2 liter carbs
11/20/02 Added a page with links to stroker engine information
12/02/02 Updated stroker information with links and additional information.
12/03/02 Registry hits 988 cars! I might make 1000 by the end of the year yet! And then maybe not!
12/05/02 Installed and configured a real bulletin board for the site. Please go there to register by clicking here! Thanks!!
12/23/02 Mark Hatch provided me with a write-up he had done on rear main seal replacement. You can read it by clicking here! Thanks Mark!!
12/26/02 With a lot of help from the "List" I made my 1000 entries to the registry before the end of the year and then some--1021 and still looking. Thanks to all who registered and Happy New Year.
12/27/02 Added some cool little cut outs for the kids. You can go there by clicking here!
01/01/03 Added the part numbers to install ARP head bolts for an R16 compliments of Dennis Louthan. You can go there by clicking here!
01/04/03 Added a "Car of the month" page. I thought it would be neat to show off some of the rides from the registry. You can get there from the frame on the left of the main page.
01/06/03 Added a write up Ross Mullen did on the gears available to change the speedometer reading on the 4 and 5 speeds. You can go there by clicking here!
01/26/03 Added a front end torque specifications. You can go there by clicking here!
02/05/03 Added 2003 Solvang Registration forms. You can go there by clicking here!
02/06/03 Updated info for 1600 SU carb adjustment here!
02/09/03 Added a write up on the installation of a SR20DET into a 66 here!
02/23/03 Added a write up on valve adjustment 1600/2000 here!
03/18/03 Want to order some cool looking DATSUN stickers for your wheel caps? Click here for more info.
05/01/03 Added 2003 Shasta Roadster Meet Registration Forms? Click here download the PDF forms.
05/01/03 Added an alternative to the NLA door panel clips. Click here to read it.
05/01/03 Added an update Travis Rowe provided on his SR20DET swap. Click here to read it.
05/10/03 Added info on brake lines. Click here to read it.
05/12/03 Added info on competition part numbers compliments of Will Campbell. Click here to check 'em out.
05/22/03 Added 200SX rear disc brake conversion write-up compliments of Ed Johnson. Click here to read it.
06/05/03 Started a body parts page discussing the various parts i.e.door, hoods, ect. Click here to read it.
06/10/03 Added bulb information. Click here to read it.
08/31/03 I have not had much new stuff lately as I have been really busy at work and after work. I removed the car of the month due to lack of input. I would be glad to bring it back if there was some interest.
09/01/03 Well, I was contacted by a fellow who likes the Car of the Month and will be submitting his. That works for me.
09/21/03 Added clutch trouble shooting guide. Click here to read it.
10/07/03 Added Mike Pieczarka's alternate air filter choice for the 1600. Click here to read it.
10/31/03 Added Datsun Sports custom front spring information.Click here to read it.
12/27/03 Not a lot of updates of late. The registry grows close to 1200 and the 311s.org forum is being used more than I ever thought it would. Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and wish you all an even better New Year.
12/28/03 Ed Johnson shares his 300ZX front brake conversion. Read about it by going here
02/06/04 The registration forms for the 2004 Solvang roadster show are here. Click on this link to view and print them Registration Forms!
03/01/04 The registration forms for the 2004 Mount Shasta show are here. Click on this link to view and print them Registration Forms!
04/10/04 Erik Smeby shares his write-up for replacing the early gear drive steering box for the later recirculating ball steering box in his '69 roadster. Read about it by going here!
05/24/04 Robert Brown came up with an alternative to the pricy bearings required to rebuild a 5 speed tranny. Read about it by going here!
05/25/04 Two forum members came up with a great solution to the leaky tach seal problem. Go here to read about it!
06/20/04 Ray Bourgeois came up with some great information on alternatives for the stock alternators for both pre-smog and smog cars. Thanks much Ray for sharing. Go here to read about it!
07/11/04 Suspended posting of Car of the Month due to lack of interest. Updated the software for the forum to the latest release. Added a chat box for live chatting. Working on a PhotoAlbum for the forum as well.
07/12/04 Working on adding State and Country to the Roadster Registry. I am up through the 1968's and will try to get it all done by the end of the month. It was a great suggestion! I also removed the For Sale links from the registry. Too hard to keep it ccurrent. This was another great suggestion.
07/30/04 Finished up adding State and Country to the Roadster Registry.
08/03/04 Added Scott Lindley's stroker write-up in the engine section. You can follow this link to go there directly.
08/11/04 Fergus O found a website for those that want to fabricate their own fuel and brake lines. I put the link under Brake's in the Tech Section. Very good explanation-How To from a Ford Falcon enthusiast.
10/18/04 Updated the Volvo conversion page. Added source for manifold designed by Mark Sedlack.
11/30/04 Updated the parts interchange page grouping parts to application. Also updated the 5 speed swap page.
12/20/04 Updated the forum software to the latest version. Lots of worms and viruses on the Internet.
12/27/04 Added an inspirational link to other people's projects. You can view it here!
01/02/05 Leigh Brooks gave me permission to republish his scanned pdf files of the parts micro-fiche he did several years back. You can view it here!
01/07/05 Updated the Volvo brake conversion write-up.
01/30/05 Added quite a few new parts to the parts interchange list.
03/15/05 Registry passes 1400 mark.
03/25/05 Added an online store where you can purchase 311s.org apparel. Money goes to keep website in operation. You can visit here.Thanks for your support.
04/06/05 Frame pads-Where do they go?.
05/12/05 2005 Mount Shasta Roadster Meet Forms
05/31/05 Dave Nortrup's step by step for safely removing the body from the frame. Thanks for sharing Dave(Oliver).
07/20/05 Need to wire up a relay? Check it out here!
07/23/05 Wanna reupholster those worn out Miata seats?
10/05/05 Here is the flyer for the Road Atlanta "Mitty" 2006
10/18/05 Daryl Smith did a write-up on installing a dizzy less EDIS ignition system common on Ford's into a roadster. You can view the article here!
12/26/05 You can view the top ten topics from the 311s.org forum by going here!
05/16/06 Added Scott Sheeler's well written Roadster Manual to the reading material section of the web site. Order your copy today by going there Today!
11/02/06 Added the 1963 1500 parts manual provided by Tim Corcoran. I converted Tim's jpeg scans into PDFs. Go there by clicking here!
11/18/06 Added the Mike aka exit64 from the forums write-up on rebuilding choke cables. View it here!
11/18/06 Keith Williams did a write-up on building and using an O2 sensor for tuning the SU carbs. Read it here!
02/26/07 I updated the write-ups on the GM-Delco install to reflect a possible pulley problem. Read about it in the electrical section.
05/08/07 Currently in the process of updating the main website design-a work in progress.
05/25/07 I added a screen saver I made from cars in the registry. You can get it here! Be forwarned as it is a big file.
06/27/07 Added a Wiki Tech Section with a lot of great info-some of it new- PMWIKI Tech Section
08/08/07 Added a scanned copy of the 1964 SP310 Handbook- 1964 1500 Handbook
08/18/07 There have been quite a few service manuals, handbooks and Australian Road Tests added to the Wiki Tech Section-Thanks to Steve Roberts from downunder for the Road Tests Manuals
12/04/07 Jim "Slowboy" has been adding much to the Wiki Tech Section- Manuals
03/15/08 Created a database driven version of the roadster registry. It will take me a while to get all of the entries added. Registry Database
05/31/08 I had fallen behind on entering new registry entries. Catching up today but still not done yet. Still have a long ways to go with the Database driven version.

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