New '66 1600 Owner in Southern Cal

[jsshapmd]

I am a new owner from Southern Cal who recently purchased a beautiful '66 1600 from a prior 311s.0rg member who was moved out the country.

I had previously had access to a 1600 many moons ago when I was in high school and loved driving old roadsters. My first car I purchased was a '71 Triumph Spitfire that was really fun, but really impractical for a broke college student. I had been searching for a old roadster for about 6 months and when I came across this '66 which had the advantages of being in really great shape, being local, and being within my budget. While the car is in great shape and I am getting used to the quirks of owning a 50 year old car again.

Within a week or two of ownership I have had a few minor issues such as the drivers window crank falling off (if anyone has picture or info on where to get a new retention spring, it would be much appreciated), the drivers door latch wouldn't close (fixed with a search from this site) and the key is now firmly stuck in the trunk lock (I have tried the "wire trick" without success so far...if anyone has a picture or diagram of trunk latch it may help me maneuver the wire).

Despite the quirks, I love driving the car and glad to be part of the Datsun Community.

Ill post pictures soon.

Thanks,

Jeff

[notoptoy]

Welcome, pictures definitely help us out! Small problems and things are part of the ritual of any old car ownership, and help you bond with the car gently!

[nissantoy]

Jsshapmd

local toyota dealer part number 90520-01274
about $1.35 each

nissantoy

[Rodster]

Welcome from Nor Cal. Pictures please

[mraitch]

is this the car from BAT??

[jsshapmd]

Thanks for the info...

Yes this is the car from BAT...

[jsshapmd]

Here are a few pics

[AidanDawn2000]

Welcome aboard! You got a great deal on one of the best 1600s out there! (I've actually sat in your car so I know lol)
Hope to see it again at Solvang next year.

[pebbles]

Welcome Jeff. Nice looking car.
A couple of pics here
http://www.311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.ph ... se#p236045

Its natural to install the key in the trunk lock in the same manner as the door or igition switch, however some locks are clocked to accept the key with the cuts down.

[jsshapmd]

David,
Thanks for the pics. I think it will help me try to get the latch open with a wire. The trunk opened fine the first (and only time) I tried. When it shut, the key was still in the lock and it would not come out. I was explaining to my father-in-law what a great a car it was except for a few quirks...

[jsshapmd]

Welcome aboard! You got a great deal on one of the best 1600s out there! (I've actually sat in your car so I know lol)
Hope to see it again at Solvang next year.

I hope to make it out to Solvang next year. I lived in Santa Cruz for 5 years or so while going to college (go Banana Slugs!). I love it up there and still go up there to visit friends. Great place to drive a roadster.

[RBMann]

If you push that rubber plug in the trunk floor up and out of the hole, then you have better access. A hook on the bent end of a coat hanger, a flashlight and some patience should get it open.

[spl310]

66 cars do not have the hole in the trunk

[Nolan1600]

Welcome Jeff. Nice looking car.
A couple of pics here
http://www.311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.ph ... se#p236045

Its natural to install the key in the trunk lock in the same manner as the door or igition switch, however some locks are clocked to accept the key with the cuts down.

the cuts do go down on this particular roadster

[Linda]

Banana slugs????lol Sounds like Santa Cruz
Nice looking car.
Linda