What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
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cole455
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Didn't happen today, but been too busy to brag on it. The last week in March I got my 67 2000 running! Last registered in 1973 and has been slowly coming back together. Yes, the neoprene fuel line was replaced with tygon! No, it's not staying there very long (will give way to the mikunis shortly)! Yes the fuel tank has been redone and will be reinstalled. Yes, I do have center caps for the wheels! Currently no exhaust installed--soon! Still need to get busy and install brake parts..
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Cole:
Let's catch up and trade rides for a drive at some point this summer! I'd love to drive a 2000, and I don't really care if you want to drive mine
It's looking good, and sounding great, even without an exhaust system.
Let's catch up and trade rides for a drive at some point this summer! I'd love to drive a 2000, and I don't really care if you want to drive mine
It's looking good, and sounding great, even without an exhaust system.
"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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digits4063
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
I don't have a cover on my fuse box so I can't speak to that.svwilbur wrote:Curtis wrote:
Thanks. I have been looking for these. The company that used to make some went out of business.
https://www.opgi.com/chevelle/CH30265/[/quoteI
what is the advantage over the glass fuses?
just availability or are they a little more durable?
does the original cover still fit on it with those new style fuses in it?
I would think they would stick up too much.
I was just wanting to have the flexibility to use either and to see if they really do work.
1966 Datsun 1600 - currently in the works
1993 Nissan 300ZX Convertible - love to drive
2015 Ford Explorer - because the others only seat two...
1993 Nissan 300ZX Convertible - love to drive
2015 Ford Explorer - because the others only seat two...
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digits4063
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Yes they are LED headlights. I needed to replace the old bulbs and came across these while I was investigating:http://www.amazon.com/Headlight-Wrangle ... ge_o04_s00nismou20 wrote:Is it just reflection and glare or do you have aftermarket headlights of some sort? They look like multiple LEDs or something.
I also have some LED fog lights coming.
1966 Datsun 1600 - currently in the works
1993 Nissan 300ZX Convertible - love to drive
2015 Ford Explorer - because the others only seat two...
1993 Nissan 300ZX Convertible - love to drive
2015 Ford Explorer - because the others only seat two...
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cole455
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
[quote="notoptoy"]Cole:
Let's catch up and trade rides for a drive at some point this summer! I'd love to drive a 2000, and I don't really care if you want to drive mine
It's looking good, and sounding great, even without an exhaust system.[/quote]
Works for me! I'm just down the road from Rock Vest's shop now...
Let's catch up and trade rides for a drive at some point this summer! I'd love to drive a 2000, and I don't really care if you want to drive mine
It's looking good, and sounding great, even without an exhaust system.[/quote]
Works for me! I'm just down the road from Rock Vest's shop now...
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Sweet, I'll catch up with you when I am back in town!
"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
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65 Impala Convertible
2017 C43 AMG
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digits4063
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
LED fogs arrived todaydigits4063 wrote:Yes they are LED headlights. I needed to replace the old bulbs and came across these while I was investigating:http://www.amazon.com/Headlight-Wrangle ... ge_o04_s00nismou20 wrote:Is it just reflection and glare or do you have aftermarket headlights of some sort? They look like multiple LEDs or something.
I also have some LED fog lights coming.
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1966 Datsun 1600 - currently in the works
1993 Nissan 300ZX Convertible - love to drive
2015 Ford Explorer - because the others only seat two...
1993 Nissan 300ZX Convertible - love to drive
2015 Ford Explorer - because the others only seat two...
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FINNALY!!! I have a beautifully running Datsun Sports 2000!
Will work on getting a video up.
Will work on getting a video up.
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Oil a little low? Time to get a longer dipstick:)
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1969 2000 SRL311-10440 (matching numbers, Solex!)
Instagram!!!
1968 2000 SRL311-05110 (first car! Rust Bucket. Sold
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notoptoy
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Congratulations! Just a tip on your intake/exhaust manifold studs, rather than use locking pliers, simply put two nuts on the stud end and lock them together (tighten one against the other) and them use the combo to install or remove the stud. This keeps you from marring up the stud surface. Again, good work and congratulations!
"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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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
I changed the oil and filter on Saturday. Valvoline VR1 and Wix 51512
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Just like people in England during the industrial revolution, my car gets 1 bath a year....
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Woo hoo, congrats Aiden! Nice to do some work, learn some stuff and have it all come together! As I was hitting triple digit warp speed passing cars on the way to Mt Rainier yesterday I got to say "I did this! I built this engine!" It was also helpful when she started running funky and going lean... Since I know my engine I could figure it out as a bad fuel pump. I had suspected it might be wonky, so I was carrying a replacement (electric) since Shasta last year. 30 minutes on the side of the road and warp drive was back on line.
Once again I was happy that I have a permanently installed wide band A/F meter as I could watch what was happening and know it was fuel and not spark... No spark and it would have read richer...
Once again I was happy that I have a permanently installed wide band A/F meter as I could watch what was happening and know it was fuel and not spark... No spark and it would have read richer...
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Some people have all the good stuff!Gregs672000 wrote:Woo hoo, congrats Aiden! Nice to do some work, learn some stuff and have it all come together! As I was hitting triple digit warp speed passing cars on the way to Mt Rainier yesterday I got to say "I did this! I built this engine!" It was also helpful when she started running funky and going lean... Since I know my engine I could figure it out as a bad fuel pump. I had suspected it might be wonky, so I was carrying a replacement (electric) since Shasta last year. 30 minutes on the side of the road and warp drive was back on line.
Once again I was happy that I have a permanently installed wide band A/F meter as I could watch what was happening and know it was fuel and not spark... No spark and it would have read richer...
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Haha - I've never washed my Roadster in 4-1/2 years. I guess that makes me positively medieval!GeoffM wrote:Just like people in England during the industrial revolution, my car gets 1 bath a year....
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Be careful, you'll be hanging out at Ren fair's soon.bakerjf wrote:Haha - I've never washed my Roadster in 4-1/2 years. I guess that makes me positively medieval!GeoffM wrote:Just like people in England during the industrial revolution, my car gets 1 bath a year....
Geoff
1969 SPL-311
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