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sikedmike
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New member after ebay auction

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Hey guys, I'm new to the scene and recently purchased a 1969 roadster from ebay. I was looking for a weekend project and found a good deal. I come from a long line of auto mechanics but never really got into the hobby myself. You will be seeing a lot of me and I apologize for the million of questions I have coming soon lol.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Datsun-Oth ... true&rt=nc

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GeoffM
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Welcome. Ask away, lots of experts here.

Looks like you've dove straight into the deep end with that project.
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Welcome,
Using the serial number, its a 68, sold in 69.
There are lots of important differences between the two. The electrical system being different is one of the most important changes.

Looks like you will have fun bring her back.

Lots of "experts" on this site and we all mean well. A great group!
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Welcome, ask away!
"When all else fails, force prevails!" Ummm, we're gonna need a bigger hammer here.

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sikedmike
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Thank you for the warm welcome guys! this is a long way from my honda-tech days lol
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jrusso07
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Welcome. Are you in NY or northeast?
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sikedmike
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jrusso07 wrote:Welcome. Are you in NY or northeast?
I am from PA.
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mblue97
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Where in PA? Its a big state!
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sikedmike
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mblue97 wrote:Where in PA? Its a big state!
I live and work in Philly but I'm from Lancaster.
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dbrick
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Looks like a start. Could swear I've seen it before, stripe and seats look familiar. Bunch of us in 100 mile radius of you.

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dbrick wrote:Looks like a start. Could swear I've seen it before, stripe and seats look familiar. Bunch of us in 100 mile radius of you.
Thats really interesting cause I've never seen any on the road. Can't wait to be apart of the club, the shipper is bringing the car down from NY tomorrow!
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sikedmike wrote:Thank you for the warm welcome guys! this is a long way from my honda-tech days lol
Yes sir it is isn't it? I know what you mean lol.

Enjoy your project.
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I am much closer than 100 miles! I'm in Drexel Hill PA.
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Good luck with the project, I am just over the Walt Whitman in NJ.
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DanR - would love to see your 66 sometime.
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