The offer has been made & now we wait
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- DCooke
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Re: The offer has been made & now we wait
Congrats, another roadster comes to the Midwest! Keep us local guys posted on your progress.
Dave Cooke
Cary, IL
1968 1600
1969 1600
2016 BRZ
Chicagoland chapter of the Dairyland Datsuns
Cary, IL
1968 1600
1969 1600
2016 BRZ
Chicagoland chapter of the Dairyland Datsuns
- dbrick
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Re: The offer has been made & now we wait
Now you need to go to Solvang, Roadster stuff and Tri-Tip. The pancake balls are a bit odd though....
Dave Brisco
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- Stovebolt Captain
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Re: The offer has been made & now we wait
I have found some cost effective storage for the truck. Secure Private single car garage for $60 a month!
I have lined up the truck and trailer (great to have friends) to retrieve the Datsun on 3/20.
I have attached the pics I have. I will add more after we move the car on the 20th.
I have lined up the truck and trailer (great to have friends) to retrieve the Datsun on 3/20.
I have attached the pics I have. I will add more after we move the car on the 20th.
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- pebbles
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Re: The offer has been made & now we wait
Full editor/ attachments/ add files.
David
"When we were standing next to the motor while on the dyno, and the motor hit VVL, eyes went watery.."
"When we were standing next to the motor while on the dyno, and the motor hit VVL, eyes went watery.."
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Re: The offer has been made & now we wait
Thanks David
"Still Playing with Trucks & Cars"
'37 Chevy 1/2 ton -"Clyde"-in the family since 37
'68 Datsun 1600 - badged & powered as a 2000 (U20 & 5 spd)
'04 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7 Hemi
'37 Chevy 1/2 ton -"Clyde"-in the family since 37
'68 Datsun 1600 - badged & powered as a 2000 (U20 & 5 spd)
'04 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7 Hemi
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Re: The offer has been made & now we wait
Cool. Now you start making and changing plans.
I know it's been suggested previously but I think the best thing you can do is get the car home. Access what needs to be done so that it's driveable. Get it running and driving and then decide how far you want to go.
Beautiful paint jobs, straight body work, shiny chrome and snazzy interiors are all nice but costly. If the car runs and drives, it'll be easier to maintain the interest level to move on with your story.
Dan
I know it's been suggested previously but I think the best thing you can do is get the car home. Access what needs to be done so that it's driveable. Get it running and driving and then decide how far you want to go.
Beautiful paint jobs, straight body work, shiny chrome and snazzy interiors are all nice but costly. If the car runs and drives, it'll be easier to maintain the interest level to move on with your story.
Dan
SPL311 aka Skooter. Sold. Now wasting away in the SF area.
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2018 VW Tiguan
1990 Nissan 300zx. Sold this one too.
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- kenw
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Re: The offer has been made & now we wait
Congratulations and welcome to the family!
Always glad to see another local roadster.
Get it roadworthy, and get it to Road America this summer. Spring Vintage is just around the corner. There's nothing more fun than getting these little cars up to speed on a real race track. Even if it's just "track touring".
Always glad to see another local roadster.
Get it roadworthy, and get it to Road America this summer. Spring Vintage is just around the corner. There's nothing more fun than getting these little cars up to speed on a real race track. Even if it's just "track touring".
Ken Williams
'67 1600
Janesville, WI
'67 1600
Janesville, WI
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Re: The offer has been made & now we wait
Thanks Dan,greydog wrote: Tue Mar 06, 2018 4:12 pm Get it running and driving and then decide how far you want to go.
Dan
This was the same advice I received when I brought my grandfather's truck to Wisconsin. It hadn't run in over 40 years. We got it running and have been enjoying it for 3 years now.
That us the same plan we have for the Datsun. I prefer to driving cars over looking at them.

"Still Playing with Trucks & Cars"
'37 Chevy 1/2 ton -"Clyde"-in the family since 37
'68 Datsun 1600 - badged & powered as a 2000 (U20 & 5 spd)
'04 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7 Hemi
'37 Chevy 1/2 ton -"Clyde"-in the family since 37
'68 Datsun 1600 - badged & powered as a 2000 (U20 & 5 spd)
'04 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7 Hemi
- Stovebolt Captain
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Re: The offer has been made & now we wait
Thanks Ken.kenw wrote: Wed Mar 07, 2018 9:41 am Congratulations and welcome to the family!
Always glad to see another local roadster.
Get it roadworthy, and get it to Road America this summer. Spring Vintage is just around the corner. There's nothing more fun than getting these little cars up to speed on a real race track. Even if it's just "track touring".
Can you tell me more about Road America and Spring Vintage? These are new to me.
"Still Playing with Trucks & Cars"
'37 Chevy 1/2 ton -"Clyde"-in the family since 37
'68 Datsun 1600 - badged & powered as a 2000 (U20 & 5 spd)
'04 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7 Hemi
'37 Chevy 1/2 ton -"Clyde"-in the family since 37
'68 Datsun 1600 - badged & powered as a 2000 (U20 & 5 spd)
'04 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7 Hemi
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Re: The offer has been made & now we wait
I meant to add. Nice looking car!
www.roadamerica.com
Only one of, if not THE, sweetest 4-ish mile road racing course in America. And....it's right in our backyard. Great variety of cars. Close up viewing. Open access to the pits and generally just a nice group of drivers and fans. During the lunch time break they offer track touring with your vehicle. There is typically a 70 mph limit, and fairly strict rules against racing, passing in braking zones etc but on most weekends those rules are "don't do anything stupid".
www.roadamerica.com
Only one of, if not THE, sweetest 4-ish mile road racing course in America. And....it's right in our backyard. Great variety of cars. Close up viewing. Open access to the pits and generally just a nice group of drivers and fans. During the lunch time break they offer track touring with your vehicle. There is typically a 70 mph limit, and fairly strict rules against racing, passing in braking zones etc but on most weekends those rules are "don't do anything stupid".
Ken Williams
'67 1600
Janesville, WI
'67 1600
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Ken Williams
'67 1600
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'67 1600
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Re: The offer has been made & now we wait
Sweet! Welcome aboard. 

- Stovebolt Captain
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Re: The offer has been made & now we wait
The car is home and in the garage. I have seen mention of starting a build page, which is the correct section for those?
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'37 Chevy 1/2 ton -"Clyde"-in the family since 37
'68 Datsun 1600 - badged & powered as a 2000 (U20 & 5 spd)
'04 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7 Hemi
'37 Chevy 1/2 ton -"Clyde"-in the family since 37
'68 Datsun 1600 - badged & powered as a 2000 (U20 & 5 spd)
'04 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7 Hemi
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Re: The offer has been made & now we wait
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