What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)

Alvin · Post by **Alvin** » Wed Mar 18, 2015 1:23 pm

Jon the CF dash came out great! Any thoughts on carrying the same finish to center console and shift plate?

caraddict · Post by **caraddict** » Wed Mar 18, 2015 2:31 pm

Alvin... I did have the center console done at the same time but I'm having another stock radio converted to digital so when I get it back I'll change it all at once. Didn't do the shift plate so for now it's chrome but if it ends up looking unfinished then I'll be sure and send it out.

Car Nerd · Post by **Car Nerd** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:48 am

I Got to Drive it!!! (sort of, for a 1/2 mile) Thanks for all the previous advice!

Datsun Drove it x.jpg

Bought the car last week (pg 96), from 2nd owner, it had been parked for the last 8-10 years, in Ventura, CA

Got it running day 2. Myself and Credit Card became familiar with Dean at DatsunParts.com this week (Great Advice, Knowledge and Parts)

New floats-filters-fasteners and fluids (oh my) masters & slaves, Valve adjusts-Evil L's, cylinders, tensioners, a battery and new kicks (185-65-14)

Driving...Rock Star...Waving at neighbors, 3 blocks from home...stall...no-start...walk home...get gas...limp home...plugged fuel filter (oh My).

Many thanks to Marco and Mateias for the help!

I hope it starts tomorrow?

Post by **notoptoy** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 6:05 am

Ahh, you've reached the non-recovery stage of the addiction, Bliss.
The thrill followed by the "mere setback" of yet another little problem. Awesome that you are not discouraged and just move on to the next opportunity to drive her!
You are officially completely hooked.

JohnnyMac · Post by **JohnnyMac** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 8:52 am

Car Nerd wrote:I Got to Drive it!!!
Credit Card ...
Driving...Rock Star...Waving at neighbors

Priceless

Gregs672000 · Post by **Gregs672000** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:01 am

Love it!!! She's got her claws in you, now there is no escape!

68DSU · Post by **68DSU** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:03 am

Got inspired by a phone call to JohnnyMac. Tracked down a brake leak but stopped short to work on my truck's speedo.
Distractions

Curtis · Post by **Curtis** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:06 am

Gregs672000 wrote:Love it!!! She's got her claws in you, now there is no escape!

There's an escape, it's called an everything is for sale sign. Just ask Ted. And then it pulled him back in.

Post by **Linda** » Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:34 am

Added a Summit mechanical temp gauge, after the one I had suffered a line cut. I like the accuracy of a good temp gauge and these are inexpensive too:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G2930

Linda

cktrap · Post by **cktrap** » Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:42 am

Working on the brakes. Waiting on new rubber brake lines, I should get them Wednesday. I'll drop off the alternator today for a rebuild. Then if i'll get off the fence I should be ready for a drive.
Keith

jfunkdelicious · Post by **jfunkdelicious** » Tue Mar 24, 2015 11:26 pm

Pulled her out of the garage, bled the brakes, and took her for a few evening hot laps.

pebbles · Post by **pebbles** » Tue Mar 24, 2015 11:35 pm

jfunkdelicious wrote:Pulled her out of the garage, bled the brakes, and took her for a few evening hot laps.

Post by **spl310** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 7:13 am

What color is that jfunkdelicious?

Post by **notoptoy** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 7:47 am

^I like it, and would like to see pictures in better light. Nice looking car!

jfunkdelicious · Post by **jfunkdelicious** » Wed Mar 25, 2015 10:59 am

I'm not exactly sure what the color is but it's close to a British Racing Green. Unfortunately these are the only pics I have with me. The funky one with the sun on the fender I think illustrates how this color changes in different light. I feel like there's a slight hint of gold metallic in there. Wish I had the color code I need to do some touch ups.

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