Greetings,
It's been 1.5 years since I acquired my '69 2000 roadster. I've been a long time fan of the Fairlady and always wanted to find one of my own. I was in the right time/place to find a local Pittsburgh craigslist post for what now graces my garage. For spending almost all of its life on the east coast (first 3 yrs. being in Cali) my roadster is solid, drive-able, but in need of some TLC to really bring it back to 100% and further protect it from the elements so it can last another 50 yrs.
This week marks the beginning of project and journey to restore my roadster. Disassembly underway, I'll be doing all mechanical/electrical and my friend who owns a hot rod shop will be taking care of body/frame/glass and eventually interior. It's a daunting task, but this site has already been such a wealth of knowledge and resources and I'll be ramping up my posts as the weeks go on.
I have a bunch of parts that I've cleaned/rebuilt/restored that came with my car and some that I won't be needed in the resto. I'll post them as they are ready, but feel free to reach out if you need something I may have.
-Sean
Finally making my intro
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- sdb8100
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Finally making my intro
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'69 Datsun 2000 Roadster l Pittsburgh, PA
- ted heaton
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Re: Finally making my intro
Here is the usual and sound advice for the new owner.
You say you have had it for 1.5 years. Have you used/driven it enough to know it?. If not
STOP the dismantle/restoration. You say it runs/drives. DRIVE it for a year.
THEN decide.
Ted.
You say you have had it for 1.5 years. Have you used/driven it enough to know it?. If not
STOP the dismantle/restoration. You say it runs/drives. DRIVE it for a year.
THEN decide.
Ted.
Last edited by ted heaton on Thu Mar 01, 2018 5:40 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Ted Heaton
Bellevue, Washington
DROPS (Datsun Roadster Owners of Puget Sound)
SPL31003054 1964 1500
SPL31112958 1967.5 1600 S15 SR20DET
SRL31105015 1968 2000 S13 SR20DET
Bellevue, Washington
DROPS (Datsun Roadster Owners of Puget Sound)
SPL31003054 1964 1500
SPL31112958 1967.5 1600 S15 SR20DET
SRL31105015 1968 2000 S13 SR20DET
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Re: Finally making my intro
Welcome, looking forward to following you on your journey!
"When all else fails, force prevails!" Ummm, we're gonna need a bigger hammer here.
67.5 SPL311 H20 w/5 speed
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67.5 SPL311 H20 w/5 speed
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Re: Finally making my intro
I like those wheels , they were what I wanted ,but couldnt find
Datsun dealer tech 76 to 87
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Volvo, Kia, Toyota too
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70 SPL 86 Z31 T , Sportster
Mitsubishi tech 9 yrs
Volvo, Kia, Toyota too
6 month - Rolls Royce
ASE MASTER TECH 96. - 11
70 SPL 86 Z31 T , Sportster
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Re: Finally making my intro
I’ll be cleaning up those wheels and looking to sell. I have another wheel setup I’m working on for my car. Let me know if you’re interested.
'69 Datsun 2000 Roadster l Pittsburgh, PA