Had the fever for a while, now I got the Roadster too!!!

Post by **dbrick** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 11:54 pm

two comments,
1. Nissan is considering asssigning a part number to Sid's brain.

2. Congrats, That is one very nice find. If the whole car is as original as it looks, it will be a nice fix. You may just be replacing every piece of rubber hose you can find, clean out the gas tank, radiator and go. Brakes may be a mess, but it all changes out pretty easily, If you haven't done it already, don't pump the old gas through the system.

jhdj250 · Post by **jhdj250** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 12:12 am

alving wrote:I wonder what it was like to finally get the keys from your uncle

I was grinning from ear to ear. Everytime I got something up and running over Thanksgiving I was laughing like a kid in a candy store with a $100 bill.

JHDJ

jhdj250 · Post by **jhdj250** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 12:16 am

dbrick wrote:two comments,
1. Nissan is considering asssigning a part number to Sid's brain.

2. Congrats, That is one very nice find. If the whole car is as original as it looks, it will be a nice fix. You may just be replacing every piece of rubber hose you can find, clean out the gas tank, radiator and go. Brakes may be a mess, but it all changes out pretty easily, If you haven't done it already, don't pump the old gas through the system.

1. Already finding out Sid has a TON of knowledge.

2. I plan on replacing all the rubber I can find. Any hints on finding it.

3. I drained all the gas I could out of the tank. It was very clear and no chunks cam out with it. It did start and idle.

JHDJ

Post by **S Allen** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 12:30 am

Hey Welcome and Sid is the "man". That is one nice looking car. Glad you finally talked your uncle out of it. You will have a grin on your face once you start driving it. You may find some people staring at your car. Maybe they chase you down and say"Hey, I had one of those when I was in college. Wish I still had it!" or something similar. Any way, feel free to ask away. There is plenty of good free advice here.

Steve

jhdj250 · Post by **jhdj250** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 12:47 am

OK guys one last picture of under the hood. I haven't done much to it yet.

http://www.311s.org/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=173

Post by **spl310** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 6:55 am

Pretty nice under the hood!

Dave is right about the rubber stuff. You will likely replace most if not all of it. If the brake pedals move normally, you may be able to rebuild the cylinders and be OK. If it is stuck, plan on some fun. A word of warning if you replace the clutch master cylinder. There are several out there that bolt on just fine, but the reservior is taller. That will make it hit your hood. Check the clearance there. Since the car is so complete, I assume that the aircleaner is in the trunk along with the breather hose. It looks like you are missing a washer nozzle - those were available from Nissan a while ago. (if you can't find one, I have a new pair around here somewhere). If that is all that is missing, you scored a HECK of a deal!

jhdj250 · Post by **jhdj250** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 7:16 am

He tells me that the other nozzle is "around here some where" and I have seen the air filter with my own eyes.

I realize I am one lucky guy

Conner · Post by **Conner** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 10:14 am

Yeah, your car looks awesome. You are doing the right thing: go over it mechanically (i.e. get it running smoothly), check/fix the brakes, and get it on the road. Spring will be here before you know it.

67 1/2 1600 · Post by **67 1/2 1600** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 1:35 pm

Let me be the first one to say! Are those everwing fog lights?

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67 1/2 1600 · Post by **67 1/2 1600** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 1:47 pm

Oops! Only saw the small pic on the icon. Just looked at the big one.

Import_sounds-of-mid-GA · Mon Dec 05, 2005 2:21 pm

Finally!!! Im not the only one that screws up!!!!!

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jhdj250 · Post by **jhdj250** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 8:10 pm

Stickerman wrote:Great find! Please remember one thing. Put it together and drive it. A lot of people get one and take it apart, never to be assembled. You might have the urge, and some people will say "it's in great shape, not much needed for a full restoration" Don't do it. It is in fantastic shape, and with a little time will be a great, fun car. I expect to see you in Atlanta in the Spring If I can drive from Maryland (650 miles) You can come too! That is drive, not trailer

There's a little work that needs to be done. I have plans next winter to start getting the chrome redone. Won't stop me from driving it.

I am planning on trying to get the things fixed up but I would not call it a "restoration" plan.

Post by **dbrick** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 8:15 pm

My 2 cents
I agree, that car is what people call a survivor. I'm not a stickler for stock on a car that has been played with already, but on one like this, it could be well worth keeping as much original as your personal taste allows. If, for example, you drive in hot summer traffic, put in a 2000 radiator, they work better, just box up what you took out and stash it somewhere.

As far as going over the car, I very carefully put mine up on jackstands by the frame as high as I could. You can get under it safely and it's also much easier on your back. You can start at the rear and go forward, just eyeball or open and check out one item or system at a time and put it back together. I also changed every fluid in the car and will change them again to synthetic in spring.

Digital photos are a big help, ziplock bags and a Sharpie for hardware. Personally, I tend to do the exact oppisite, get sidetracked and decide it's a good time to do some small things while the first project is still disassembled. Bad habit.

New theory is one at a time, and the car is driveable again before moving on to the next thing. We'll see if that works.

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