New Member from the Carolinas (Happy to Be here!)
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New Member from the Carolinas (Happy to Be here!)
New Member from NC...(Fayetteville)
Hello everyone! I'm Steve; new to the Datsun Roadster community...fact, I've longed to buy a roadster. Unfortunately, I've had
little to no luck finding one until now? Hopefully if all "goes" well, I will be picking up one very soon? Stay tuned and wish me luck!
Steve
**I will post pics once the deal is done! I'm looking forward to learning more from all you guys/gals in the community!
Hello everyone! I'm Steve; new to the Datsun Roadster community...fact, I've longed to buy a roadster. Unfortunately, I've had
little to no luck finding one until now? Hopefully if all "goes" well, I will be picking up one very soon? Stay tuned and wish me luck!
Steve
**I will post pics once the deal is done! I'm looking forward to learning more from all you guys/gals in the community!
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Welcome, always glad to strengthen the right coast alliance!
You've found a great resource and we are looking forward to your questions, input and ........PICTURES!
You've found a great resource and we are looking forward to your questions, input and ........PICTURES!

"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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Welcome Steve! Post pics of your find!
"Wow, a Roadster!" Stuart Little
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Thanks guys! I will post em up once she's in my possession! In the meantime, I'm going to be doing a lot of reading up on fellow builds, swaps, etc. You guys ROCK!
steve
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Give us details in the interim. Year, model, color, etc.
"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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^^^67.5, 1600 Fairlady...color, it looks like an oxidized Green? Once I'm able to pick her up, I'm going to do a complete detail (exterior and engine) to see what's hiding underneath all that dirt? On a side note, is there a detailing forum some where on 311?
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That's funny! Every post here is detail
Nope never seen anything in particular on detailing of a Roadster, they are pretty simple to work around and in, limited chrome and nooks and crannies - so pretty straight forward in my opinion. Of course, you can always start your own thread on this, and I am sure plenty will respond.

Nope never seen anything in particular on detailing of a Roadster, they are pretty simple to work around and in, limited chrome and nooks and crannies - so pretty straight forward in my opinion. Of course, you can always start your own thread on this, and I am sure plenty will respond.
"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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Hey that sounds like a good idea?notoptoy wrote:That's funny! Every post here is detail![]()
Nope never seen anything in particular on detailing of a Roadster, they are pretty simple to work around and in, limited chrome and nooks and crannies - so pretty straight forward in my opinion. Of course, you can always start your own thread on this, and I am sure plenty will respond.
steve
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Welcome Steve. Seems that there are getting to be more Southeast owners all the time. Feel free to throw a BBQ when the weather is nicer, so that all the local members who "will work for food" will come over and "detail" your car!
Linda

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Sadly-Linda has passed away 2022. She was the 311's den mother and drove the first Rare-Parts ball joint project. RIP.
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Hey thanks Linda! And a BBQ sounds nice! I'm a country boy that loves to grill, and eat! lol. I might have to put together something when it warms up? Worse case, even if there's no "details" done to the car, there's always some food and adult drinks?Linda wrote:Welcome Steve. Seems that there are getting to be more Southeast owners all the time. Feel free to throw a BBQ when the weather is nicer, so that all the local members who "will work for food" will come over and "detail" your car!![]()
Linda


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Hit Alvin up for detailing ideas. Rumor has it that he actually takes his wheels off to clean the back sides after every drive...
"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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Haha, I've seen his car only in pics and it looks amazing! I can only imagine what it looks like in person?spl310 wrote:Hit Alvin up for detailing ideas. Rumor has it that he actually takes his wheels off to clean the back sides after every drive...
steve
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Steve, it is all photoshop. This is a candid shot of Alvin's car out on a Roadster run a few days ago...mrsteve wrote:Haha, I've seen his car only in pics and it looks amazing! I can only imagine what it looks like in person?spl310 wrote:Hit Alvin up for detailing ideas. Rumor has it that he actually takes his wheels off to clean the back sides after every drive...
steve

"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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spl310 wrote:Steve, it is all photoshop. This is a candid shot of Alvin's car out on a Roadster run a few days ago...mrsteve wrote:Haha, I've seen his car only in pics and it looks amazing! I can only imagine what it looks like in person?spl310 wrote:Hit Alvin up for detailing ideas. Rumor has it that he actually takes his wheels off to clean the back sides after every drive...
steve
LMAO! Nice!

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Welcome!
Here is what it looked like before I handed the keys to Sid

Here is what it looked like before I handed the keys to Sid

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1967.5 SPL/SR20
1997 Acura Integra GS-R
2022 Chevy Bolt EUV
zcarblog.com
YouTube
My SR20 Build Thread