Hello great site with lots of info.
I have loved the Datsun Roadster since my friend had one back in high school, little car was quick only had two seats and no Lucas wiring. Well after learning about them I spent many weeks looking for a 2L and once I found one and had to get the bank of dad to help finace the whole thing. Well he had to give me the story of how unsafe and rusty the Datsuns are and that 2 thousand 2 hundred was way to mutch for said car. Well that kinda put that loan on hold.
Well, put on hold for a short time but I did find the money and bought the car 30 years ago. With great idea's on cutting rear flares into it and building a track car. So with little idea I took the car apart to zoop up (in dads garage / lol) well I did get over my head, the car spent most of its days with me apart, the local road track closed so I got into cutting up a 69 dart and been drag racing that for the last 20 years.
Oh ya the Datsun has been moving with me for the last 30 years and along the way I have tried to do something every year to/for it. I'm really close now to actually bolting it back together, the body shell is going for paint this month and on its return I wil be able to start installing the hords of parts that are stashed in all corners of the house. Looking at the prices on some of the parts out there its no surprize that its been a long journey collecting these items and raising a family. But soon the dream of driving my 68 SRL311-001749 solex (matching # incl. block) will be reached. I'm also happy to report that I never did cut any part on it or modify it to far.
Will try and get some pics up, cause it aint a real storytime without them.
Thanks G.
newb
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Nissanman
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Re: newb
Welcome and your car sounds GOOD!
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Pics. or it never happened
As they said in ancient Rome: -
Pics. or it never happened
Nissanman, just trying to help.
1965 SP310 Engine No. G-93326 Car No. SP310-10817
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On the road again!
1965 SP310 Engine No. G-93326 Car No. SP310-10817
https://photos.shutterfly.com/album/60141836519
On the road again!
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notoptoy
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Welcome, also please post your location in your profile (when you post the pics! 
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)"When all else fails, force prevails!" Ummm, we're gonna need a bigger hammer here.
67.5 SPL311 H20 w/5 speed
65 Impala Convertible
2017 C43 AMG
67.5 SPL311 H20 w/5 speed
65 Impala Convertible
2017 C43 AMG
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Gregs672000
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Re: newb
How fun that we can, because of this forum, share in your 30+ yr Roadster story! She got under your skin a long time ago and now her time has arrived. Looking forward to reading and watching as you bring her to life and enjoy the ride! We're here to help and cheer you on, and exchange knowledge and insights. Welcome!
Greg Burrows
'67 2000 #588
Tacoma, WA
'67 2000 #588
Tacoma, WA
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pebbles
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Re: newb
I wil be able to start installing the hords of parts that are stashed in all corners of the house.
David
"When we were standing next to the motor while on the dyno, and the motor hit VVL, eyes went watery.."
"When we were standing next to the motor while on the dyno, and the motor hit VVL, eyes went watery.."
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tjp
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Re: newb
still wonderin where u b @.....
We always hope for another midwestern Roadster owner....
We always hope for another midwestern Roadster owner....
My junk pile:
71 Jeep Gladiator. Restored w/#s matching engine. My WeeBeasty
70 1600 legit 2nd owner. Stroked and bored
Several salvaged w access to a barn full of parts, part cars & whole cars
......What's in the barn is for sale. What do you need?
71 Jeep Gladiator. Restored w/#s matching engine. My WeeBeasty
70 1600 legit 2nd owner. Stroked and bored
Several salvaged w access to a barn full of parts, part cars & whole cars
......What's in the barn is for sale. What do you need?
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Re: newb
This is where you test your memory.
"I know I took that part off in 1985, let's see if I can remember how to put it back on."
This is the best place for memory support. Welcome.
"I know I took that part off in 1985, let's see if I can remember how to put it back on."
This is the best place for memory support. Welcome.
Rick
Constantly working on the Datsun whenever I get around to it.
1968 SPL 311
1987 Toyota MR2 T-top (don't hate, wife's car)
2014 Ford Mustang convertible
SPF 50
Constantly working on the Datsun whenever I get around to it.
1968 SPL 311
1987 Toyota MR2 T-top (don't hate, wife's car)
2014 Ford Mustang convertible
SPF 50
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twistin
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Re: newb
Yes memorie will be on full power to remember, lucky for me it has all been cleaned and painted before I boxed the parts away. I also restore and customize cars so that "may" help. I tell some of my customers about my Datsun but not many will listen to long as I can see there minds wonder away. Can't wait for the day when I can show them old Corvettes the back end of my car "eat my dust".
At this point I would like to thank the red roadster that will appear out of no-were, you know when to show at the right time and always top down.
At this point I would like to thank the red roadster that will appear out of no-were, you know when to show at the right time and always top down.
SRL-01749
My other car is an unfinished project. (as well)
My other car is an unfinished project. (as well)
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Re: newb
"Time to burn dust, eat my rubber!" name that movie...
"Wow, a Roadster!" Stuart Little
1967.5 2000
1967.5 2000
1964 1500
1964 1500
1967.5 1600
1968 chassis
2006 Acura MDX
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI wagon
1995 F350 Powerstroke!
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1967.5 2000
1967.5 2000
1964 1500
1964 1500
1967.5 1600
1968 chassis
2006 Acura MDX
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI wagon
1995 F350 Powerstroke!
More...
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JMartin
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Re: newb
Great to have another BC driver on board. Hope to meet up with you at the next All Datsun Meet in the spring.
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Jim Martin
Armstrong BC, Canada
69-2000
one done, one to go!
Jim Martin
Armstrong BC, Canada
69-2000
one done, one to go!
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spl310
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Munxcub wrote:Whatever Russ...spl310 wrote:"Time to burn dust, eat my rubber!" name that movie...
ROFLMAO!!! A winner!
"Wow, a Roadster!" Stuart Little
1967.5 2000
1967.5 2000
1964 1500
1964 1500
1967.5 1600
1968 chassis
2006 Acura MDX
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI wagon
1995 F350 Powerstroke!
More...
1967.5 2000
1967.5 2000
1964 1500
1964 1500
1967.5 1600
1968 chassis
2006 Acura MDX
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI wagon
1995 F350 Powerstroke!
More...
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GeoffM
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Re: newb
My favorite line when my wife gets annoyed at my, um, aggressive driving... " It's not safe driving behind a lunatic like that!!"spl310 wrote:Munxcub wrote:Whatever Russ...spl310 wrote:"Time to burn dust, eat my rubber!" name that movie...
ROFLMAO!!! A winner!
Geoff
1969 SPL-311
1969 SPL-311