Just picked up a ‘69 SPL311
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VonMussa
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Re: Just picked up a ‘69 SPL311
Yes. Has a maroon hardtop. Didn’t see the listing on eBay, but the seller said he was listing it on there too.
Matt Erck
Grand Rapids, MI
1968 Datsun SPL311
2010 Toyota 4Runner Limited
2016 GMC Yukon XL
2020 Airstream Flying Cloud 30' Bunk
Grand Rapids, MI
1968 Datsun SPL311
2010 Toyota 4Runner Limited
2016 GMC Yukon XL
2020 Airstream Flying Cloud 30' Bunk
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datsun65
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Re: Just picked up a ‘69 SPL311
Here is the link:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Datsun-Ot ... 7675.l2557
Seller indicated more than $25K spent, car sold for much less.
Ad said the car was " It is 1969 Datsun Roadster that been fully frame off restore", but the undercarriage photos didn't show that detail.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Datsun-Ot ... 7675.l2557
Seller indicated more than $25K spent, car sold for much less.
Ad said the car was " It is 1969 Datsun Roadster that been fully frame off restore", but the undercarriage photos didn't show that detail.
Dan
Houston, TX
Houston, TX
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VonMussa
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Re: Just picked up a ‘69 SPL311
It's a 1968 per the VIN, titled as a 1969.
Seller, in Chicago, indicated it was bought by his father in law who purchased it from a guy in New York (still has a NY titled that I'm trying to resolve so I can get it titled), who reportedly had the engine rebuilt in 2018 (no records). The guy from NY reportedly bought it from a guy in California who had the "frame off restoration" in 2017. Definitely not a frame off restoration. The frame appears pretty clean, the body has been painted, but there are a few bubbles and a split at the seam on the hood and scoop (which I'm finding to be a common area).
The "rebuilt" engine is clean, but doesn't run very well. Currently dead, running REALLY rich. Need to work on the carbs.
Overall I believe about 20% of what the seller told me. I do think I got a decent price, that $6000ish is about $4000 less than what I paid.
Seller, in Chicago, indicated it was bought by his father in law who purchased it from a guy in New York (still has a NY titled that I'm trying to resolve so I can get it titled), who reportedly had the engine rebuilt in 2018 (no records). The guy from NY reportedly bought it from a guy in California who had the "frame off restoration" in 2017. Definitely not a frame off restoration. The frame appears pretty clean, the body has been painted, but there are a few bubbles and a split at the seam on the hood and scoop (which I'm finding to be a common area).
The "rebuilt" engine is clean, but doesn't run very well. Currently dead, running REALLY rich. Need to work on the carbs.
Overall I believe about 20% of what the seller told me. I do think I got a decent price, that $6000ish is about $4000 less than what I paid.
Matt Erck
Grand Rapids, MI
1968 Datsun SPL311
2010 Toyota 4Runner Limited
2016 GMC Yukon XL
2020 Airstream Flying Cloud 30' Bunk
Grand Rapids, MI
1968 Datsun SPL311
2010 Toyota 4Runner Limited
2016 GMC Yukon XL
2020 Airstream Flying Cloud 30' Bunk
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datsun65
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Re: Just picked up a ‘69 SPL311
Generally, it takes a bunch of time to work through all the smaller issues on cars that have been completed, but not road proven.
I usually try to get the car
1) Neighborhood reliable (Expect it to breakdown - If you keep it in the neighborhood, then the walk home isn't too bad)
2) Around town Reliable
3) City reliable.
It may take a while to resolve all the issues, but you have a pretty good starting point.
I usually try to get the car
1) Neighborhood reliable (Expect it to breakdown - If you keep it in the neighborhood, then the walk home isn't too bad)
2) Around town Reliable
3) City reliable.
It may take a while to resolve all the issues, but you have a pretty good starting point.
Last edited by datsun65 on Fri Oct 04, 2019 11:44 am, edited 1 time in total.
Dan
Houston, TX
Houston, TX
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Re: Just picked up a ‘69 SPL311
Hey Dan,
Thanks for the advice/encouragement. I’m excited to work through all the issues and learn the car.
Thanks for the advice/encouragement. I’m excited to work through all the issues and learn the car.
Matt Erck
Grand Rapids, MI
1968 Datsun SPL311
2010 Toyota 4Runner Limited
2016 GMC Yukon XL
2020 Airstream Flying Cloud 30' Bunk
Grand Rapids, MI
1968 Datsun SPL311
2010 Toyota 4Runner Limited
2016 GMC Yukon XL
2020 Airstream Flying Cloud 30' Bunk
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PMG
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Re: Just picked up a ‘69 SPL311
This was the same one on Ebay listed in New York I believe. I was going to look at the car, but the description said it was a fresh rebuild on the engine, but recommended to have a mechanic look at it and to not drive it home; something like driven 100 miles since rebuild. Thought it was a little off. She's a looker.