Mackn367 - 67.5 SPL311

[2mAn]

Very excited for you Nick!

[theunz]

Wether is two feet or two miles, doesn’t matter, it’s a great feeling to have your project move under it’s own power again. Sounds like it’s going to be a stunner!

[Mackn367]

Look'n good! Nice work. Looking forward to seeing you out in it soon.
Rustbucket

Thanks bud! Ya maybe we can do a little cruise once I'm back on the road.

[Mackn367]

Very excited for you Nick!

Thanks Simon - you'll have to see it in person once it's back on the road to check it out.

[Mackn367]

Wether is two feet or two miles, doesn’t matter, it’s a great feeling to have your project move under it’s own power again. Sounds like it’s going to be a stunner!

Absolutely! Such a great feeling... also I've always wanted this car to look/feel great but never wanted to reach for concours level. I want to drive it and just enjoy it without worrying about adding miles or getting minor scratches/chips on the bottom bumper when driving. So all in all I am really happy with how it looks so far.

[Gregs672000]

I'm interested to see the rear with the gold straps and the exhaust etc. I can wait until you're ready!

[Mackn367]

I'm interested to see the rear with the gold straps and the exhaust etc. I can wait until you're ready!

Thanks Greg! Hey I tried looking for pictures of your roadster but I couldn't find it. Can you send me a link to your members garage or do you have an album with pics of your roadster? I want to see what you did with the black/gold combo.

[JT68]

Not often that you see a new build start right up and settle down to a smooth idle like that, good job.
I’m not known for smiling much, but when I first drove mine again after 35 years I had an ear to ear smile on my face! Maybe even a tear in my eye.

I'd love to take all of the credit but a HUGE part of this successful start up is b/c I actually purchased the small block motor off Jim Tyler - Datsun Restoration Products. Not only does he create A+ quality products, but he also has probably the most patience in answering any question I had.... and still have lol. He has been a huge help from the time I purchased my Datsun over 2 years ago.

Not sure if this is ok based on forum rules (if so please delete) but I am going to plug in the DRP website here even though many already have it saved haha....

Datsun Restoration Products
https://www.datsunrestorationproducts.com/

Thank you Nick, Glad to help! Gotta give credit to Lynn as the business person who manages all the parts and projects, I just tinker in the garage these days!

[Mackn367]

About to go to bed now but not before I add the latest update...

I had my first test drive the other day!!!

I’m very excited and fortunately I decided to record it too. I just posted it on YouTube.

[S Allen]

Awesome video. I am sure you are excited. Sounds and looks great.

S

[notoptoy]

Congratulations, nothing like the satisfaction of that first drive!

[Gregs672000]

The black paint looks awesome man, really nice. Beautiful area, beautiful car... congrats!

[Mackn367]

Awesome video. I am sure you are excited. Sounds and looks great.

S

Thanks! Yeah it’s been a journey but the excitement is unreal ha... I really hope I can join a car show one day and meet other Roadster fans.

[Mackn367]

Congratulations, nothing like the satisfaction of that first drive!

Agreed! I probably should’ve recorded my face too - just imagine constant smile

[Mackn367]

The black paint looks awesome man, really nice. Beautiful area, beautiful car... congrats!

Thanks Greg!!! I used to kick myself in the butt choosing black (I was also contemplating a gun metal grey) - but now seeing it I am really happy with the results. But I also really really like seeing these 311s in a dark grey/metallic grey.