Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: 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?
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: 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.
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: 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!
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?
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?
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: 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.
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.
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 8:52 am
PricelessCar Nerd wrote:I Got to Drive it!!!
Credit Card ...
Driving...Rock Star...Waving at neighbors
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:01 am
Love it!!! She's got her claws in you, now there is no escape!
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: 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
Distractions
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:06 am
There's an escape, it's called an everything is for sale sign. Just ask Ted. And then it pulled him back in.Gregs672000 wrote:Love it!!! She's got her claws in you, now there is no escape!
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: 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
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G2930
Linda
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: 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
Keith
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: 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.
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: 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.
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 7:13 am
What color is that jfunkdelicious?
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 7:47 am
^I like it, and would like to see pictures in better light. Nice looking car!
Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Posted: 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.