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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
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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Last post by 2mAn Thu Oct 25, 2018 11:14 am
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
Datsun Electrical Drawings Directory
by Curtis » Mon Sep 13, 2021 6:16 pm
Many of you know I have done many drawings to help people understand and find problems with their wiring. To look for one that might help you go to...
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Last post by spl310 Wed May 18, 2022 11:20 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 S Allen Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:39 pm
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 mikeb Sun Feb 06, 2022 1:06 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?
My story, short version.
1984..Saw an ad in the local...
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Last post by Bwk2000 Thu Sep 02, 2021 7:03 pm
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 DAC21 Tue Sep 29, 2020 11:34 am
Has your stock Roadster ever left you stranded?
by 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
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Last post by Gregs672000 Tue May 24, 2022 3:58 pm
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Last post by redroadster Tue May 24, 2022 1:12 pm
SRL-00248 has a new home!
by Alvin » Mon Aug 27, 2012 10:46 pm
After years of searching for the right roadster Rob at ZCG found the car of his dreams...
Read about it here:
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Last post by iloveredmeat Tue May 24, 2022 12:46 pm
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Last post by Gregs672000 Tue May 24, 2022 11:14 am
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Last post by kennyele11 Mon May 23, 2022 6:54 pm
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Last post by spl310 Mon May 23, 2022 8:53 am
boot cover
by johnscf » Sat May 21, 2022 8:52 am
any of the vendors now selling boot covers, preferably in canvas? I see soft tops available but haven’t seen the covers.
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Last post by fairladyproducts.com Sat May 21, 2022 4:19 pm
66-67.5 Fuse Box Label and Fun with Fuses
by RobertD » Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:22 pm
At Shasta, Mike Young told tale of original equipment fuses with messages printed in red inside. Here's one that reads Life. He said others say Peace...
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Last post by S Allen Sat May 21, 2022 12:53 pm
New Record - $142M for a Car
by Bwk2000 » Fri May 20, 2022 7:14 am
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe
I guess a straight trade will be out of the question … ☹️
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Last post by Bwk2000 Fri May 20, 2022 10:39 pm
Carburetors
by elorenzof » Thu May 19, 2022 3:52 pm
Brand new to this forum!! We purchased a 1966 Datsun Roadster 1600, Not running condition. I am not getting fuel to the carburetor. So, I...
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Last post by elorenzof Fri May 20, 2022 7:49 pm
Some noob questions
by kennyele11 » Tue May 17, 2022 12:04 am
Hello everyone, I have a few questions regarding my roadster. First off though I want to disclose that I’m aware that I’m missing a distributor wire...
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Last post by unklpat Thu May 19, 2022 3:35 pm
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Last post by MattC Thu May 19, 2022 10:21 am
Convertible Frame Screws Question
by iloveredmeat » Tue May 17, 2022 12:02 pm
Hi, does anyone know what these screws are on the low windshield convertible frame?
Thanks!
Peter
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Last post by Bwk2000 Wed May 18, 2022 9:18 pm
Reproduction Gas Tank in the works UPDATE!
by DAC21 » Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:23 pm
Back in early November Moparpro.com mentioned on the Roadster Facebook page that they were considering doing a Reproduction Roadster Gas Tank. I...
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Last post by D P Wed May 18, 2022 8:36 pm
ALERT Stolen 67 2000
by Pjackb » Wed May 18, 2022 12:31 pm
FYI
This car was stolen in Riverside California
from the few videos posted of the theft looks like someone who knew exactly what they were going...
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Last post by DAC21 Wed May 18, 2022 3:47 pm
Datsun Roadster on Jay Leno’s Garage
by TJFLY » Sun May 15, 2022 3:21 am
Not sure if everyone saw this episode a few days ago or not but here is the link for your viewing pleasure.
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Last post by Gregs672000 Sun May 15, 2022 1:15 pm
Linda has passed!
by mraitch » Thu May 05, 2022 1:13 pm
Recently was told that Linda - den mother - has passed - apparently from a heart attack - ironic since she was a health professional.
She left...
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Last post by Habitat.pat Sat May 14, 2022 5:23 pm
Hmmmm…
by theunz » Sat May 14, 2022 8:29 am
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Last post by iloveredmeat Sat May 14, 2022 1:24 pm
69 2000 rebuild
by sevenmilebridge » Fri May 06, 2022 6:30 pm
Here are some pics before rebuild
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The engine is getting a complete rebuild new pistons rings...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Fri May 06, 2022 11:19 pm
Mystery holes
by johnscf » Fri May 06, 2022 1:19 pm
Cleaning up engine bay while engine is out. Wondering what these two holes in front of the motor mounts on each side are for. Looks like they’re...
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Last post by mewboys Fri May 06, 2022 11:09 pm
Thermal modulator question
by mgarcia1387 » Sun May 01, 2022 6:56 pm
Good evening everyone,
So long story short. The previous owner changed the r16 to a u20 but kept the same thermostat housing and...
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Last post by jhayden Thu May 05, 2022 1:22 pm
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Last post by redroadster Wed May 04, 2022 11:19 pm
Source for Flat Dash Trim Retaining Clips?
by SP3 » Tue May 03, 2022 10:47 pm
Can anyone advise on what’s available/where they are sourcing the clips that hold the Surround trim on face of dash.
Hoping there is a hardware...
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Last post by Habitat.pat Wed May 04, 2022 5:11 pm
Datsun Roadster Gas Cap Alignment Review
by ted heaton » Sun Jan 17, 2021 9:27 pm
Datsun Roadster Gas Cap Alignment Review.
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The annual ongoing effort from...
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Last post by Randalla Tue Apr 26, 2022 11:59 am
Roadster Sightings
by Alvin » Sun Apr 12, 2009 3:53 pm
Post your roadster sightings here!
Think of it as a missed connections listing to link fellow roadster owners
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Last post by dynaguy Mon Apr 25, 2022 9:46 pm
Year car corresponding tail light color
by JohnnyB66311 » Fri Apr 22, 2022 4:08 pm
What are the correct tail light combination for our ladies? I see for 63-67 has two (2) options
1; - 2 with 3-wire (red) 2) 2 with 2 wire(red)
2;...
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Last post by Pjackb Mon Apr 25, 2022 11:14 am
Eh Canada ?
by redroadster68 » Sat Jan 08, 2022 2:32 pm
Good day
HappyNew Year to everyone.
I thought I’d reach out to as many Canadian Roadster owners out there in this vast country of ours. With border...
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Last post by redroadster68 Sat Apr 23, 2022 8:29 pm
Choosing the Best LED Headlight Upgrades
by notoptoy » Wed Mar 11, 2020 4:35 pm
Interesting article on the Net today from Jalopnik. Found it might be useful to those interested in adding/upgrading headlights to LED. To the...
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Last post by redroadster68 Sat Apr 23, 2022 6:30 pm
Custom front Spoilers
by Alvin » Fri Mar 18, 2022 11:55 pm
Posting for John ( KA24turboroadster )
John is a fabricator building parts for his roadster. He recently created a rear spoiler, rear lower...
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Last post by Alvin Fri Apr 22, 2022 10:31 pm
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Last post by nismou20 Fri Apr 22, 2022 11:22 am
Leak diagnosis and high idle issue
by mgarcia1387 » Wed Apr 20, 2022 3:22 pm
Hello everyone long time listener first time caller,
I picked this 1600 up last summer. One of the previous owners switched out the Engine and I was...
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Last post by nismou20 Thu Apr 21, 2022 1:34 pm
Have you named your Roadster?
by spl310 » Wed Apr 20, 2022 6:09 pm
I sent pictures of my Roadster to a friend, and he has given her a name. Because of her condition, he has named her Patina. I think I like that
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Last post by jr02518 Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:18 pm
ignition key
by Tommy G » Tue Apr 19, 2022 10:09 pm
good evening- I recently replaced the ignition switch on my '69 2000. They key has disappeared. what is the best next step? Can a locksmith cut a key...
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Last post by Solex68 Wed Apr 20, 2022 1:43 am
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Last post by DAC21 Tue Apr 19, 2022 7:08 pm
What were they thinking?
by Bwk2000 » Mon Apr 18, 2022 12:12 pm
A bit of old Datsun related memorabilia found at a local auction.
Who in marketing thought this was a good idea?...
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Last post by jrusso07 Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:10 pm
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Last post by Nissanman Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:23 pm
Opinion requested
by spl310 » Sun Apr 17, 2022 9:22 am
I need to buy new tires for car SRL#237. Originally the cars were delivered with whitewall tires. I am leaning towards whitewalls pretty hard, as I...
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Last post by Curtis Sun Apr 17, 2022 10:45 pm
Hood Bumper Install
by bossbob » Fri Apr 08, 2022 3:11 pm
What's the best way to install the little rubber points into the body of the car for the hood bumpers.
Thanks,
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Last post by Curtis Sat Apr 16, 2022 10:31 pm
Datsun Color Code 665 Yellow
by Mr Half of Me » Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:26 pm
Hey All. I'm going to paint my engine bay (currently black). I'd like to match the stock color exact, or as close to exact as possible (original...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:15 pm
Appliance wheels dealer option
by Captainkaos » Tue Apr 12, 2022 12:42 am
My ‘68 SRL is entered in the Japanese Class of the La Jolla Concours event in two weeks. I’m running Appliance mesh wheels that came on the car. The...
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Last post by Captainkaos Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:14 pm
Exact Fit Steering Wheel Leather Wrap
by ct06033 » Tue May 07, 2019 5:00 pm
So, as everyone has been coming up with different solutions for wheel wraps, I thought surely there must be a reasonable off the shelf solution. I...
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Last post by cbez Tue Apr 12, 2022 7:39 pm
U-20 rear seal
by toadman » Fri Apr 08, 2022 8:40 am
Just wondering if there is a better type of seal for the U-20 two liter motor than the traditional rope style. I figure this works okay when the cars...
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Last post by Solex68 Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:57 pm
Skip Miller-Miller Imports Need Info!!
by jsshapmd » Sat Apr 09, 2022 2:21 pm
My '66 1600 has been getting work done by Skip at Miller Imports in Pasadena. I have had other work done by Skip and its always been a great (albeit...
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Last post by Solex68 Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:53 pm
Carpet installation help.
by bossbob » Tue Apr 05, 2022 4:36 pm
I have my carpet kit ready to go, cutting out patterns for the small trim. I have a few questions.
What is the process on installation?
I have some...
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