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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 notoptoy Sun Nov 29, 2020 12:07 am
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 Gregs672000 Mon Oct 26, 2020 9:10 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?
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
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Last post by Linda Mon Nov 30, 2020 5:57 pm
Happy Thanksgiving!
by Alvin » Thu Nov 26, 2020 11:22 am
Hope everyone can Enjoy The Ride this weekend!
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Last post by todd lorber Mon Nov 30, 2020 2:26 pm
What does this translate to?
by Solex68 » Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:13 pm
What does this translate to?
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Last post by notoptoy Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:58 pm
Steering wheel hub/ horn contact fix
by Linda » Mon May 25, 2020 12:42 pm
Here is a pic of the steering wheel hub, front and back. Hub was pretty stuck on but puller I got didn’t work as screws did not fit. Managed to get...
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Last post by Linda Sun Nov 29, 2020 6:25 pm
Horn Relay
by Linda » Fri Nov 20, 2020 4:11 pm
The Tech Wiki states horn relays from various models work:
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Last post by Curtis Sun Nov 29, 2020 4:33 pm
Dyno sheet thread
by Pjackb » Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:15 am
Why is it such a PITA to try and get actual dyno sheets for R/H/U engines on this site?
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Last post by Solex68 Fri Nov 27, 2020 10:34 pm
Back to Basics: 1/43 1967 Fairlady SR311
by Alvin » Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:00 pm
Recently a fellow member contacted me to follow up on a scale model kit he sent me to build. The kit was sent to me in 2007 :shock: As you can...
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Last post by Alvin Fri Nov 27, 2020 9:35 pm
Stainless steel side trim
by 69roadster » Thu Nov 26, 2020 11:17 pm
Looking to purchase a set of late side trim , they need dent pulled and polishing. Does anyone know of a place that restores the trim on our cars.
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Last post by theunz Fri Nov 27, 2020 1:52 pm
Top thermostat housing
by Bobby67 » Thu Nov 26, 2020 11:48 am
I am in need of a top thermostat housing for my 67 Fairlady roadster. Some one has made a home made one but it is quit ugly and the cap don't fit. I...
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Last post by notoptoy Thu Nov 26, 2020 10:39 pm
Freshman Oil Question
by jbarnish » Thu Nov 19, 2020 4:17 pm
Filter size for a 1970 1600 as well as preferred oil type and amount?
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Last post by Gregs672000 Thu Nov 26, 2020 3:06 pm
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Last post by Solex68 Wed Nov 25, 2020 11:31 pm
Roadster build on Hagerty
by PandaBoy » Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:06 am
Check out the build by Mike Spagnola Jr.
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Last post by todd lorber Wed Nov 25, 2020 3:44 pm
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Last post by RustyBucket Wed Nov 25, 2020 2:44 pm
SPL311 17277 - Back Story Help
by Ralph » Wed Nov 25, 2020 1:10 pm
I am always interested in the stories behind Roadsters here...their history, who owned them and, who did what to make the car their own.
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Last post by bossbob Wed Nov 25, 2020 1:21 pm
Best Detailing Products 2020
by Linda » Sun Nov 22, 2020 1:47 pm
A comprehensive list of great products by Pan:
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Last post by cbez Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:59 pm
Steering Wheel
by Caburke1 » Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:20 am
I’m trying to find a steering wheel/adapter setup to fit my 1969 Roadster. It has a Momo setup, but the adapter puts the steering wheel too close to...
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Last post by Linda Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:41 pm
Brian has parts
by C.Costine » Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:22 am
My friend Brian who drives a 260 Z has these parts that he doesn't remember the origin of and what they go to. Can you help? The carbs seem to be a...
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Last post by C.Costine Sun Nov 22, 2020 4:32 pm
New to the forum and I need some help.
by RILYrains » Fri Nov 20, 2020 12:38 am
I got a 69 2000 recently and am planning to restomod it. I have the full original motor, but I’m going to do an engine swap so I’m selling the...
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Last post by RILYrains Sun Nov 22, 2020 2:29 pm
SAE Flare Wrench sizes for 1967 Brake work
by DAC21 » Fri Nov 20, 2020 7:17 pm
Just prepping for the resto. I read Flare Wrenches come highly recommended for Brake work. Are there any nuts / fittings less than 3/8 ? The three...
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Last post by theunz Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:58 am
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Last post by ted heaton Sat Nov 21, 2020 9:51 pm
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Last post by DAC21 Sat Nov 21, 2020 8:31 pm
Roadster on BAT
by mraitch » Fri Nov 20, 2020 8:18 pm
$8.8 - really - a steal - cheapest for ages - as someone posted - Grand Theft Auto - one owner car - tons of paperwork - wow
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Last post by mblue97 Sat Nov 21, 2020 7:36 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 Disney Sat Nov 21, 2020 10:48 am
Who has installed seat heaters?
by GoldHawg » Fri Nov 20, 2020 6:16 am
In my Datsun build I will be adding seat heaters. Anybody have experience w/doing this? I see dozens on Amazon/ebay, but I'd really like to get a...
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Last post by charlee0620 Fri Nov 20, 2020 9:34 pm
Carpet set for patterns...68-up
by auggiemize » Sat Nov 14, 2020 3:42 pm
If anyone has a original (preferably) set of carpet pieces that are not long for the dumpster, or just laying around, I would love to have them to...
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Last post by auggiemize Fri Nov 20, 2020 5:45 pm
re-purposed Roadster part
by dynaguy » Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:37 am
I've donated some unusable Roadster parts to a local metal artist. Here's her latest. Pat
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Last post by 68DSU Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:48 am
Roadster engine speed decreasing while braking
by SEC » Mon Nov 16, 2020 8:05 pm
Hoping someone might have an idea of what is causing this, the car is running amazing now except for when I go to use the brakes. As I slow down, in...
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Last post by SEC Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:31 am
overheating issues
by ed B » Thu Oct 01, 2015 5:09 pm
After much searching I bought a 1969 1600 from the west coast and had it shipped (from vancouver wa). Even with all my requests for info and photos...
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Last post by Linda Tue Nov 17, 2020 9:48 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 Nov 17, 2020 8:56 pm
‘68 Leather wrapped dash
by Steve HHI » Fri Nov 13, 2020 2:48 pm
I have a dash that’s been wrapped in leather. Anyone know anything about these? I’m thinking I’d like to put a cap on the dash so that the clock and...
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Last post by redroadster Sat Nov 14, 2020 1:33 pm
Windshield
by Bobby67 » Sat Oct 24, 2020 8:11 pm
I am new to the site. and was wondering where i may get a windshield for my 67 Fairlady roadster. I just got the car, It was a Family members car...
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Last post by TurboRagtop Fri Nov 13, 2020 5:30 pm
parts pricing
by wittiner » Fri Nov 13, 2020 12:06 pm
Hi All,
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Last post by jrusso07 Fri Nov 13, 2020 5:20 pm
Pensacola
by spl310 » Fri Nov 13, 2020 2:47 pm
I will be in Pensacola for a couple of nights. Any Roadster happenings around?
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Last post by spl310 Fri Nov 13, 2020 2:47 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...
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Last post by rwmann Fri Nov 13, 2020 8:26 am
Steering wheel size
by silvertiger » Sat Jun 06, 2020 2:34 pm
Odd question,
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Last post by johnmat Wed Nov 11, 2020 9:45 am
Today's Progress
by bossbob » Sun Jul 22, 2018 10:59 pm
So, 2 weeks ago I had the engine running pretty good, went to start it and the rear carb started puking out the over flow, followed by the front carb...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Tue Nov 10, 2020 12:11 am
Driving, not fog, lights
by theunz » Wed Oct 28, 2020 2:46 pm
Hey guys I am looking for some round all chrome driving lights for my roadster. I have seen the ones from the hot rod shop, but those are fog not...
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Last post by bikermike Mon Nov 09, 2020 8:58 pm
Oil Drain plug
by Linda » Wed Nov 04, 2020 12:56 pm
Which type of oil drain plug is preferred? There are copper washers, also washers with a rubber inner ring, steel, fiber, all available at local auto...
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Last post by redroadster Mon Nov 09, 2020 7:08 pm
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Last post by Pjackb Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:39 pm
Seats
by C.Costine » Tue Oct 27, 2020 7:31 am
I have seen indications that even though the seats in a '68 may look just like those in a '67, that the '68 seats may have more foam in them and may...
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Last post by C.Costine Fri Nov 06, 2020 7:29 am
DIY seat rebuild
by dads311 » Tue Feb 13, 2018 6:45 pm
This project has taken some strange turns. I have a 67.5 body on a 68 frame with a 68 motor with changes made to move the alternator to the passenger...
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Last post by dads311 Thu Nov 05, 2020 10:25 pm
Datsun 1600 and Carsguide.com
by jrgs3365 » Thu Nov 05, 2020 5:33 pm
I Googled Datsun Roadster and saw this...
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