1969 1600

[mschel]

Hi, I have been lurking and reading off and on past few years. I finally tracked down a seemingly decent 1600 and will get it home this week.

It is minus engine/transmission so I am planning on a swap and have some questions I will post in the correct area.

I had a 1600 many years ago I had to get rid of because it was in terrible shape and needed a reliable car at the time. Always wanted another one.
My father also had one even longer ago, can't remember if it was a 1600 or 2000.

Anyway, I am more used to working on 60s Mustangs and Falcons and done many engine swaps and installs over the years on those.

I do also have a 260z I rescued from being a lawn/mud ornament to at least running. Unfortunately the clutch is rusted/stuck so can't it drive yet!

[Habitat.pat]

Welcome! Sounds like you’re ready for yet another adventure. There are a fair number of folks who have done transplants on our cars so you will have quite a wealth of knowledge & custom parts available. Any idea what engine you are leaning towards?

Peace, Pat

[mschel]

Hi, thanks for the welcome. I just posted on the swaps forum some ideas for comments. Maybe Modern NIssan, maybe some small ford motor, maybe electric! If I can find a cheap 1600 motor might just get it running with that for now. Plenty of options!

Will see. Excited to get this thing back on road eventually!

[Gregs672000]

Welcome to the fray! Huge wealth of knowledge here as you know, and all Friendly! Enjoy!

[mschel]

Thanks for the welcome. Lots of reading to do!

Welcome to the fray! Huge wealth of knowledge here as you know, and all Friendly! Enjoy!

[TriniGriffin]

Welcome to the group. Where in MD is your area?
I'm visiting in Alexandria VA. until Monday. Return to CA Tues. If close it would nice ro meet up. R, Dave.