New to site-need advice

Chris M · Post by **Chris M** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 3:12 pm

Hi, my name is Chris and I live in Phoenix. I've been reading through the forum and have gotten a lot of useful info but still need some help making up my mind. At the end of the summer I will be able to purchase a roadster. For a short time I drove a '67 but it was beat and I had to sell for various reasons. I'll be looking for a car I can use as a daily driver, although it won't be my only vehicle. I drive 60-70 mi/day mostly on the freeway. I'll have 8-10k to spend. The main things I'm looking for are reliability, well maintained, no rust, decent paint and interior, and basic upgrades like springs and wheels. I prefer the low windshield cars but have a concern about the steering shaft. What would be involved to modify or convert to the newer column? I would also like something a little faster than a stock R16, so a swap car would be a possibility. I would'nt mind waiting for the right car to pop up, but would like to get some imput from more experienced owners before I start looking. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Howard R · Post by **Howard R** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 5:34 pm

Check out Ebay. Datsun roadster/datsun 2000/datsun 1600. Also check Items for Sale on this forum. For 8-10 grand you should be able to locate a fine car. This week Culver City(LA suburb) Nissan was selling a 1969 1600 they have had on display in their showroom. They are asking $6900.00. I'm imagining if it was on display, it must be in xlnt condition. Don't freak out about the low windshied steering box. I owned a "66 for 5 years and 90,000 miles without any problems. Good luck!

Chris M · Post by **Chris M** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 6:24 pm

Thanks for the reply. The thing I was concerned about with the steering is the solid steering shaft. Has anyone ever been stabbed with one in an accident, or was that all just safety zealot stuff?

Conner · Post by **Conner** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 6:28 pm

Getting impaled with the steering column is one of a very long list of things you'd have to worry about upon having a collision in one of these little cars.

spyder · Post by **spyder** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 9:18 pm

Check this one!

We'll i think i've decided to sell my roadster. I just put an ad on Craigslist for the general public but if anyone here is interested, just let me know and i can drop the price quite a bit. I can send more pictures as well. Here is the ad.
http://www.craigslist.org/eby/car/76267572.html

510-527-3519
or email
jbsycip@sbcglobal.net

Chris M · Post by **Chris M** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 12:14 pm

Nice car. After I move I'll check with you and see if you still have it.

Redtail · Post by **Redtail** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 1:20 pm

i too was concerned about the solid shaft in a low windshield. after gathering some information, it seems if you hit something hard enough to get speared by the column you would have little chance anyway.

I drive a 67.5 as my only car through san francisco traffic every day - keep your head on a swivel and drive defensively and you'll should fine.