Hi Community!
I'm finally restoring my early 65 Fairlady. 1500. One of my first conversations on this journey led me to this forum. What a wealth of knowledge here. Before this, I didn't know there was anyone else in the states that even knew what a Fairlady was, much less own one.
A little history on my car. My dad bought the car in the early 70's and put it in my grandpas garage shortly after meeting my mom. He gave the car to me when I was 14. It was a project we could work on together and we did for a few years here and there. I got a job ( to support the car), then came boys, college, marriage and kids. 22 years later, my 36 year old self wants to shake some sense into my 14 year old self.
I'll post pics when I can. In the meantime, any wisdom you could pass along would be very much appreciated.
Glad I'm not alone!
Katie
Finally restoring the Fairlady!
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Fairlady65
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Nissanman
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Re: Finally restoring the Fairlady!
Welcome Katie 
I have a '65 1500 as well
Would love to see those pics. as soon as you can do it.
You would be enjoying mid summer as we speak?
I have a '65 1500 as well
Would love to see those pics. as soon as you can do it.
You would be enjoying mid summer as we speak?
Nissanman, just trying to help.
1965 SP310 Engine No. G-93326 Car No. SP310-10817
https://photos.shutterfly.com/album/60141836519
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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Fairlady65
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Re: Finally restoring the Fairlady!
Thank you!
Yes enjoying our Michigan mid summer. Life slows down here June thru August. The only thing better than sitting on the patio researching my car would be driving it.
Katie
Yes enjoying our Michigan mid summer. Life slows down here June thru August. The only thing better than sitting on the patio researching my car would be driving it.
Katie
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Nissanman
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Let me know if you need any info on the '65.
I have got all the manuals and handbooks for it.
I have got all the manuals and handbooks for it.
Nissanman, just trying to help.
1965 SP310 Engine No. G-93326 Car No. SP310-10817
https://photos.shutterfly.com/album/60141836519
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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datsun65
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Re: Finally restoring the Fairlady!
Welcome, Katie.
Fellow '65 1500 owner...aka Datsun65 .
Fellow '65 1500 owner...aka Datsun65 .
Dan
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Houston, TX
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notoptoy
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Welcome! Wonderful to have another new member! Looking forward to pictures of your Roadster.
"When all else fails, force prevails!" Ummm, we're gonna need a bigger hammer here.
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Welcome-glad you found us. Good luck with your project. Please add your car to registry if you would. Thanks.
Steve
Steve
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67 SRL311-00279-resto project
Stock '72 240Z-Blue
2002 Ford F250 7.3 Diesel 2WD Hauler
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
2009 Smart ForTwo Passion Coupe
2013 Fiat 500 Abarth
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CSP311
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Welcome, always look forward to seeing pictures...they are a knowledgeable lot on here, enjoy the project.
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1978 260Z finally on the road (Rebello 3.2L)
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tjp
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Welcome! If you are ever near southern WI let me know. There are a few of us around here. We can do a meet and greet.
tim
tim
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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travr6
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Re: Finally restoring the Fairlady!
Just found out about these cars a few weeks ago.
Couldn't imagine having one for 22 years and letting it sit.
Hope to see some pics soon.
Couldn't imagine having one for 22 years and letting it sit.
Hope to see some pics soon.