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- Roadster Nut
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Greetings
To all the members, nice to meet you!
I am a Japanese living in Chapel Hill, NC, whose name is Yoshiaki Hishitani (please call me Yoshi).
I recently acquired SP 311 in 1966 which does not run at all.
I participated here because I need to learn in order to rebuild my car into a safe, comfortable, fast and elegant Fairlady.
I have already spent more than 30 hours subscribing to articles since registering as a member on December 30.
Also, Michael-san (Spriso Motorsports) was taught me directly and I was encouraged to participate in this place. (Thank you Michael-san)
Here many members rebuild their Roadster with their own hand with ingenuity, but unfortunately I do not have the skills and equipment that can do such things so I'm good at resting a lot There is no choice but to ask the shop. Still I would like to learn a lot of things here to tell shops correctly what I want to do.
I was touched very much by knowing that Datsun Roadster made in my home country is loved by many people the members here.
Thank you!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jMKx7d ... sp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/144IyRo ... sp=sharing
I am a Japanese living in Chapel Hill, NC, whose name is Yoshiaki Hishitani (please call me Yoshi).
I recently acquired SP 311 in 1966 which does not run at all.
I participated here because I need to learn in order to rebuild my car into a safe, comfortable, fast and elegant Fairlady.
I have already spent more than 30 hours subscribing to articles since registering as a member on December 30.
Also, Michael-san (Spriso Motorsports) was taught me directly and I was encouraged to participate in this place. (Thank you Michael-san)
Here many members rebuild their Roadster with their own hand with ingenuity, but unfortunately I do not have the skills and equipment that can do such things so I'm good at resting a lot There is no choice but to ask the shop. Still I would like to learn a lot of things here to tell shops correctly what I want to do.
I was touched very much by knowing that Datsun Roadster made in my home country is loved by many people the members here.
Thank you!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jMKx7d ... sp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/144IyRo ... sp=sharing
- notoptoy
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Re: Greetings
Welcome! What a cool perspective from which to approach Roadster ownership: A transplanted Japanese national coming to the USA to get a Japanese origin classic car! You've invested your time wisely here, and being knowledgeable will help you select and monitor the vendors that you choose to work with. Glad to see another NC Roadster too! The Winston Salem area seems to be a bit of a hot bed in the East as far as knowledgeable owners. Welcome to the addiction.
"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
- spl310
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Re: Greetings
Welcome! Ask away any questions that you want, we are here to help!
"Wow, a Roadster!" Stuart Little
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1967.5 2000
1967.5 2000
1964 1500
1964 1500
1967.5 1600
1968 chassis
2006 Acura MDX
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI wagon
1995 F350 Powerstroke!
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- Gregs672000
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Re: Greetings
Friends around the world, that's what a Datsun Roadster is all about!!! Welcome, we're here to help!
Greg Burrows
'67 2000 #588
Tacoma, WA
'67 2000 #588
Tacoma, WA
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- Roadster Fanatic-Site Supporter
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- Location: Vancouver, Washington
- Model: 1500/1600
- Year: High Windshield-68-70
Re: Greetings
Welcome to 311S Yoshi.
I think you've come to the best place for help and knowledge on Fairlady Roadsters in the US. We'll help as much as possible.
I look forward to your progress.
Dan
I think you've come to the best place for help and knowledge on Fairlady Roadsters in the US. We'll help as much as possible.
I look forward to your progress.
Dan
SPL311 aka Skooter. Sold. Now wasting away in the SF area.
1990 Nissan 300zx. Sold this one too.
2018 VW Tiguan
1990 Nissan 300zx. Sold this one too.
2018 VW Tiguan
- Linda
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Re: Greetings
A few cheap Harbor Freight tools and you can start doing some of the work yourself, and skip the shop.
There also might be some owners near you who could help.
Good luck!
Linda
There also might be some owners near you who could help.
Good luck!
Linda
Sadly-Linda has passed away 2022. She was the 311's den mother and drove the first Rare-Parts ball joint project. RIP.
- theunz
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Re: Greetings
Welcome to the forum, I've always wondered why there weren't more Japaneese members. Of course I know that the language barrier is the main reason, but with so many worldwide speaking English as a second language, you would think that we would have a few from Japan participating. Hope we can help each other out with knowledge about these cars!
Mike M
Old enough to know better, too old to remember why!
1969 2000 solex mine since 1972, under resurrection. (Finally resurrected as of spring 2019!)
1969 Porsche 911s -worth more, but not as valuable! Gone!
2017 Lotus Evora 400 - Oh my!!
Old enough to know better, too old to remember why!
1969 2000 solex mine since 1972, under resurrection. (Finally resurrected as of spring 2019!)
1969 Porsche 911s -worth more, but not as valuable! Gone!
2017 Lotus Evora 400 - Oh my!!
- spriso
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Re: Greetings
Yoshi-san,
Welcome to 311s.org! I am very pleased to see you here and am looking forward to following your build thread as you put your 1600 back on the road!
Please don't hesitate to ask questions-- you will find that this community is very eager to help you build the car of your dreams!
Michael
Welcome to 311s.org! I am very pleased to see you here and am looking forward to following your build thread as you put your 1600 back on the road!
Please don't hesitate to ask questions-- you will find that this community is very eager to help you build the car of your dreams!
Michael
Spriso Motorsports
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http://www.spriso.com
Instagram https://instagram.com/spriso/
SR20 Powered Roadsters
Engine swap kits Available! See my website!
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- Roadster Nut
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Re: Greetings
Yes. Actually Roadster Fairlady is far more difficult to obtain in Japan. I was lucky to be able to come to the United States.notoptoy wrote: Fri Jan 04, 2019 6:46 pm Welcome! What a cool perspective from which to approach Roadster ownership: A transplanted Japanese national coming to the USA to get a Japanese origin classic car! You've invested your time wisely here, and being knowledgeable will help you select and monitor the vendors that you choose to work with. Glad to see another NC Roadster too! The Winston Salem area seems to be a bit of a hot bed in the East as far as knowledgeable owners. Welcome to the addiction.
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- Roadster Nut
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Re: Greetings
Thank you!!!spl310 wrote: Fri Jan 04, 2019 7:18 pm Welcome! Ask away any questions that you want, we are here to help!
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- Roadster Nut
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Re: Greetings
Yes. In a recent greeting, a friend of Finland was carrying a Roadster by boat, did not he? It is amazing!Gregs672000 wrote: Fri Jan 04, 2019 7:32 pm Friends around the world, that's what a Datsun Roadster is all about!!! Welcome, we're here to help!
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- Roadster Nut
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Re: Greetings
Thank you!! I will actively learn a little by little.greydog wrote: Fri Jan 04, 2019 8:03 pm Welcome to 311S Yoshi.
I think you've come to the best place for help and knowledge on Fairlady Roadsters in the US. We'll help as much as possible.
I look forward to your progress.
Dan
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- Roadster Nut
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Re: Greetings
Thank you. Yes you are rightLinda wrote: Fri Jan 04, 2019 9:33 pm A few cheap Harbor Freight tools and you can start doing some of the work yourself, and skip the shop.
There also might be some owners near you who could help.
Good luck!
Linda
I started by fixing the dash clock that does not move at the beginning. This would not require a car lift.
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- Roadster Nut
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Re: Greetings
Thank you very much.theunz wrote: Fri Jan 04, 2019 10:09 pm Welcome to the forum, I've always wondered why there weren't more Japaneese members. Of course I know that the language barrier is the main reason, but with so many worldwide speaking English as a second language, you would think that we would have a few from Japan participating. Hope we can help each other out with knowledge about these cars!
I have been in the United States for seven years, but I still can not speak English well (it is even harder to hear)
But I think that the forum is fine as it can understand slowly and understand without worrying about time.
I go back to Japan at least twice a year on a business trip and I will procure any accessories or parts that are difficult to obtain in the US!
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- Roadster Nut
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Re: Greetings
Michael-san,spriso wrote: Fri Jan 04, 2019 10:52 pm Yoshi-san,
Welcome to 311s.org! I am very pleased to see you here and am looking forward to following your build thread as you put your 1600 back on the road!
Please don't hesitate to ask questions-- you will find that this community is very eager to help you build the car of your dreams!
Michael
I felt that I wanted to interact with everyone here by exchanging mails with you.
I got a lot of warm encouragement soon!!
Thank you very much.