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Invites to join 311s.org
by S Allen » Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:11 am
I cannot believe I missed this. I was going through and cleaning up my PMs and found this little jewel from Shifty. What a great idea. So print some...
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Forum Guidelines
by S Allen » Tue Apr 05, 2005 9:32 am
Please read the forum giudelines. This forum as well as the main website are for sharing our experiences and knowledge about a car we all have in...
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Last post by TurboRagtop Sun Oct 09, 2016 1:27 pm
Profiles-Signatures
by S Allen » Thu May 29, 2003 9:08 am
If everyone does not mind-please go into your Profiles and add a signature with your car type. It makes it easier to answer your questions and who...
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Last post by 70MTRoadster Tue Jun 16, 2020 9:37 am
Cool License Plates?
by FairladySPL » Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:21 am
Okay, so maybe some of us have a complex about the Datsun Roadster because the general public doesn't know what they are, and make unintended...
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Last post by theunz Wed Sep 16, 2020 1:20 pm
So, Why did you buy a Roadster?
by dbrick » Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:31 pm
A post on another topic made me think...How did we end up here? What made you pick a Datsun?
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Last post by Dino in Reno Sun Sep 13, 2020 4:58 am
ScotT Scheeler's Datsun Roadster Books
by S Allen » Sat Feb 02, 2019 5:00 pm
I was poking around Amazon this morning and it looks like Scott Scheeler's three part Roadster manual is available as a Kindle download and as a hard...
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Last post by notoptoy Tue Aug 25, 2020 6:00 pm
Has your stock Roadster ever left you stranded?
spl310 » Tue Jan 10, 2006 5:10 pm
I am curious about the reliability of roadsters. As I posted in another thread, Roadsters have NEVER left me on the side of the road unable to make...
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Last post by DatsunLover Sat Aug 15, 2020 3:21 pm
311s.org decal
by mellis18 » Thu Jun 23, 2016 3:18 pm
I got a 311s.org decal from someone awhile back and I can't remember who. It wasn't the colored stick on type but the white one that goes on a...
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Last post by mellis18 Mon Apr 15, 2019 12:28 pm
Database Driven Registry
by S Allen » Wed Dec 09, 2015 7:15 pm
Thought I would do up some instructions for using the database driven registry. You should be able to log on as a guest and search the registry by...
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Last post by mshort07 Wed Dec 09, 2015 10:07 pm
Locking Gas Cap -1967
by DAC21 » Wed Sep 23, 2020 4:58 pm
I ran a search, I didn't see what I was looking for (a U2 Song in there somewhere) What are folks using for readily available AFFORDABLE locking gas...
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Last post by ted heaton Thu Sep 24, 2020 2:17 am
possible Mazda Miata engine swap
by mwoolford » Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:20 pm
Has anyone done this? The Silva SR20 swaps are well thought out and there's a ton of information on the subject; but (I don't think) any SR20...
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Last post by Alvin Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:34 pm
Take you Roadster to Work Day
by 66Roadster » Thu May 01, 2008 8:23 am
Hey - Did you know it is take your Roadster to work day?
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Last post by Alvin Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:55 pm
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Last post by redroadster Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:12 pm
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Last post by todd lorber Wed Sep 23, 2020 4:50 pm
Gas residue below cap.
by Bigtaku » Wed Sep 23, 2020 4:15 pm
I am finding gas residue on my new paint under my gas cap after I fill the tank. I have the new rubber from Datsunparts.com for the cap. Maybe I...
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Last post by spl310 Wed Sep 23, 2020 4:46 pm
Diagnosing possible carb issue
by RoadZog » Sun Sep 13, 2020 1:05 pm
I've been enjoying the heck out of my first roadster now for a few weeks (69' 2000), but inevitably just had my first breakdown. She was running...
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Last post by Linda Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:55 am
Parts available from Nissan
by Pjackb » Tue Sep 22, 2020 10:33 am
Is there a list somewhere ?
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Last post by redroadster Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:42 am
Locking Mechanism for a Gas Cap
by RonnyB » Sun Sep 20, 2020 6:23 pm
Is it possible to replace just the locking mechanism of a gas cap rather than buying a new cap for $250! The lock rusted out and I had to drill it to...
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Last post by datsun1500 Tue Sep 22, 2020 6:52 pm
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Last post by redroadster68 Tue Sep 22, 2020 7:53 am
Fairlady fender badge question
by Santacaferacer » Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:14 pm
I tried searching to no avail before asking the following question.
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Last post by dbrick Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:47 pm
Distributor timing bolt broke....
by Linda » Wed Sep 16, 2020 9:11 pm
Well I have read how fragile this bolt is, pretty obvious and have always been very careful with it. I had to unscrew it to get the distributor out...
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Last post by dbrick Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:09 pm
'69 2000, shop recommendations please
by Dino in Reno » Mon Sep 07, 2020 2:13 am
It's a 1969 2000, I will be trying to get it up and running over the fall and winter. I will need help :-)
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Last post by SLOroadster Mon Sep 21, 2020 2:29 pm
Knoxville Project
by Steve_69 » Sat Sep 19, 2020 5:36 pm
You all asked for pictures so I will attempt to post some. Yesterday and today, I taught myself to weld by fabricating a gantry to raise the body on...
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Last post by Steve_69 Mon Sep 21, 2020 4:27 am
Where’s Pebbles??
by theunz » Sat Sep 19, 2020 8:16 pm
Where’s Pebbles?? I know that David sold some of his cars, but I thought he was still working on a swap job. Who is Ted going to pick on now, other...
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Last post by raylim Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:25 am
Hood Undercoat on the Restore - Yes? No?
by Curtis » Sat Sep 19, 2020 4:12 pm
Afternoon.
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Last post by Curtis Sun Sep 20, 2020 5:29 pm
Time to bring my Datsun back to life!
by tknishi » Fri Sep 18, 2020 12:23 pm
Its been about 4 years since I posted to this forum, and unfortunately its also probably the last time I drove my Datsun. I don't know where the time...
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Last post by C.Costine Fri Sep 18, 2020 9:01 pm
SPL episode on Wheeler Dealers now available
by bakerjf » Thu Aug 20, 2020 12:04 am
The Datsun Roadster episode is now available for streaming off the “Motortrend” App.
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Last post by vorpal Fri Sep 18, 2020 4:47 pm
Goodbye & farewell
by K1200 GT » Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:22 pm
I sold my Datsun roadster that I have owned for 12 yrs. Listed on eBay for $8000 with a selling price of $8,600. I still have a 1600 block with crank...
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Last post by K1200 GT Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:30 pm
Hardtop fit?
by Locobill » Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:24 pm
I have a hardtop that went on our 1968 2000. Would anyone know if it would on a 1966 roadster?
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Last post by notoptoy Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:40 pm
SPLU311-02914 Interior Redo - Sort Of
by Curtis » Fri Nov 29, 2019 11:01 pm
This is my driver car while I restore the other one that has had many I'm going to get it done by dates.
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Last post by Curtis Tue Sep 15, 2020 6:54 pm
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Last post by riceturbo Mon Sep 14, 2020 5:36 am
Guage voltage regulator grounding issue
by Linda » Tue Sep 08, 2020 3:14 pm
While waiting for the VR solid state conversion parts to come in that I ordered, I am trying to still get the stock VR to work. I cleaned the...
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Last post by Linda Sun Sep 13, 2020 9:43 pm
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Last post by Linda Sun Sep 13, 2020 5:44 pm
Axle spacer
by Linda » Fri Aug 14, 2020 1:32 pm
Does anyone know if part 13 is needed? I am not sure if I have it installed or not so wanted to have it ready if needed.
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Last post by Linda Sat Sep 12, 2020 10:39 am
Question re: Bill of Sale
by RoadZog » Tue Jul 21, 2020 5:34 pm
Hi folks,
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Last post by TurboRagtop Sat Sep 12, 2020 12:32 am
carburetor leak
by drivercar3 » Fri Sep 11, 2020 2:45 pm
Good Friday afternoon , The back carburetor is leaking gas through the overflow . Does anyone what the cause might be.
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Last post by drivercar3 Fri Sep 11, 2020 4:16 pm
Fuel pump issue
by orangedawg » Sat Jul 11, 2020 9:19 pm
I have a 1970 2000 with a fuel issue.
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Last post by OU812 Tue Sep 08, 2020 11:55 am
Datsuns on Parade
by FairladySPL » Mon Oct 14, 2019 6:15 am
Most of you who have known me the past ten years on the 311s website have heard the story of how I got my first Roadster in 1976 over Christmas...
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Last post by RustyBucket Thu Sep 03, 2020 5:05 am
shifter removal
by drivercar3 » Tue Sep 01, 2020 12:14 pm
Good morning all! In order to remove the engine and trans in 1967 Roadster I need to remove the shifter.
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Last post by rwmann Wed Sep 02, 2020 12:13 pm
Roadster Mechanic
by yusef » Thu Aug 20, 2020 5:09 pm
Hi all,
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Last post by unklpat Tue Sep 01, 2020 10:45 pm
Gas tank wire connectors
by Linda » Sun Aug 30, 2020 2:32 pm
Does anyone know where I can get those odd little connectors on top of the cover for the fuel float mechanism at the gas tank? They slide on over the...
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Last post by Linda Tue Sep 01, 2020 7:39 pm
Roadster Sightings
by Alvin » Sun Apr 12, 2009 3:53 pm
Post your roadster sightings here!
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Last post by 68DSU Tue Sep 01, 2020 7:19 pm
Aurora Radio conversion
by 311ken » Tue Sep 01, 2020 5:35 pm
Will the stock alternator support the Aurora radio conversion? They claim 4 x 50 watts peak power .Ken
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Last post by 311ken Tue Sep 01, 2020 7:15 pm
67.5 SPL311 5 Speed Swap
by riah67.5 » Tue Sep 01, 2020 5:57 pm
Hello all,
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Last post by riah67.5 Tue Sep 01, 2020 5:57 pm
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Last post by Tomc18 Sun Aug 30, 2020 8:02 pm
Exhaust manifold
by Cllishof » Sun Aug 23, 2020 11:46 pm
1968 2000 I am trying to take mine out. I have all bolts out. I have the collar off down below and it won’t budge. Has anyone else had this problem?...
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Last post by Cllishof Sun Aug 30, 2020 6:32 pm
Creating New Interior Rear Side Panels
by 70-1600 » Sat Aug 29, 2020 7:29 pm
Continuing to work the interior of my '70 1600 car, I took on the task of making new interior rear side panels. I started with a single survivor to...
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Last post by cbez Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:12 pm
Seats
by C.Costine » Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:08 am
Just for expediency I picked up a pair of Miata seats because they were supposed to be a direct bolt in, planning to rebuild the originals this...
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Last post by fj20spl311 Sat Aug 29, 2020 6:23 pm
2000 tonneau cover
by halvernaz » Sun Nov 10, 2019 12:42 pm
Hi,
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Last post by Linda Sat Aug 29, 2020 10:21 am
wheel identification
by 70MTRoadster » Fri Aug 28, 2020 12:21 pm
These came on my roadster when I bought it years ago. I would like to get some center caps for them. Anyone know what these are? I could not find any...
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Last post by Curtis Fri Aug 28, 2020 3:02 pm
engine year
by drivercar3 » Tue Aug 25, 2020 3:46 pm
My 1967.5 has an with # R-56467 How do I know if that is the correct engine for the .5 model?
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Last post by drivercar3 Thu Aug 27, 2020 2:55 pm
Roadsters In Media (Wheeler Dealers Tonight)
by MicVelo » Wed Aug 26, 2020 4:11 pm
Not sure if this was posted (didn't see anything in unread posts ) but....
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Last post by MicVelo Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:57 pm
1969 2000--NO POWER ANYWERE!
by wmckid68 » Tue Aug 25, 2020 5:09 pm
Hi All,
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Last post by Curtis Wed Aug 26, 2020 4:59 pm
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