Picked up my first roadster over the weekend and started the work needed to make it drive-able as a start. Holding off on a major restoration until we get a few miles on her and decide how far to go. It definitely has an imperfect respray paint job with scratches, dings, acid damage and some pitted chrome. But, it is virtually rust free and almost all the parts are there. It starts and moves and we'll have new tires on it this afternoon to take it for a test run. History is that we bought it from family of second owner. Second owner bought in in early 70's, parked it in 1984 and recently passed away. It sat buried in a garage for 30+ years then grandson did a little work but not enough to make it a driver. Here's some pics:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/WkPi3MLKp5SUQmybA
Hello from Seattle
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- Spenz1600
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Re: Hello from Seattle
Welcome. Looks like she will get some much needed attention. Enjoy.
Steve
Steve
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2002 Ford F250 7.3 Diesel 2WD Hauler
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
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2013 Fiat 500 Abarth
67 SRL311-00279-resto project
Stock '72 240Z-Blue
2002 Ford F250 7.3 Diesel 2WD Hauler
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
2009 Smart ForTwo Passion Coupe
2013 Fiat 500 Abarth
- steve_car
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Re: Hello from Seattle
You may want to come to the NWDE ( Nortwest Datsun Enthusiasts) meeting in Renton on Jan. 4. PM me for details if you are interested. There are lots of Roadster people there.
Steve
65 1500
62 L320
65 1500
62 L320
- Spenz1600
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Re: Hello from Seattle
Would love to but will be out of town. Is there a website for NWDE? Maybe a spring meet up?steve_car wrote: Mon Dec 30, 2019 4:51 pm You may want to come to the NWDE ( Nortwest Datsun Enthusiasts) meeting in Renton on Jan. 4. PM me for details if you are interested. There are lots of Roadster people there.
- steve_car
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Re: Hello from Seattle
We have meetings the first Sat. of each month. PM me for details.
There is a website, but it is not maintained very well. http://www.nwde.org/
There is a website, but it is not maintained very well. http://www.nwde.org/
Steve
65 1500
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65 1500
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