
What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
How about NOS breaker plate and recurve springs in the Nissan packages? I almost don't want to cut them open.


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1971 PL521, Dragon green. Stock L16 w/ 4 speed, lowered 3".
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Cleaned up my horns:
Made some new right angel terminals:
Made some new right angel terminals:
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
How did you make the terminals?
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Kudos on the terminals!Damian wrote:Cleaned up my horns:
Made some new right angel terminals:
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Flux core electronic solder and a propane torch work really well.spl310 wrote:How did you make the terminals?
Jordan
1968 SPL311-21773. Needs paint and some upholstery.
2012 Xterra Pro-4X, 4" lift on 34's, UCA's, pre-runner bumper. Member of the New England Xterra Off-road club.
1971 PL521, Dragon green. Stock L16 w/ 4 speed, lowered 3".
1968 SPL311-21773. Needs paint and some upholstery.
2012 Xterra Pro-4X, 4" lift on 34's, UCA's, pre-runner bumper. Member of the New England Xterra Off-road club.
1971 PL521, Dragon green. Stock L16 w/ 4 speed, lowered 3".
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Well, I lost my reservoir, err well I think I lost it, the early 70's are hard toZogster wrote:Spring Tune Up. Just waiting now for the roads to be clear and the temps to rise a bit but ready to go.
Yes, I lost the cap for my windshield fluid reservoir last fall and I have no idea where.
remember every thing for some reason .. LOL
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Cleaned up some parts to sell to supports my habit...err......I mean hobby.
My junk pile:
71 Jeep Gladiator. Restored w/#s matching engine. My WeeBeasty
70 1600 legit 2nd owner. Stroked and bored
Several salvaged w access to a barn full of parts, part cars & whole cars
......What's in the barn is for sale. What do you need?
71 Jeep Gladiator. Restored w/#s matching engine. My WeeBeasty
70 1600 legit 2nd owner. Stroked and bored
Several salvaged w access to a barn full of parts, part cars & whole cars
......What's in the barn is for sale. What do you need?
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Didn't driver her much last summer because of broken foot. Wasn't running very well at the end of the summer. I thought it was the carbs, so i tried adjusting them. Made it soo much worse. Would always sputter (and sometimes backfire) when accelerating. Especially around 3000rpms
So she sat in the garage.
Fast forward to a few weeks ago. Warm, sunny day. Took her out, and same problem. Ugh. Was about to bring to a professional.
Then I found out there was a local Datsun owner that I did not know about. He also new about how to tune the SU!!! He came over with his beatiful white (red interior) 67.
Dave came over this past Sunday and adjusted everything. Ran great, with only an occasional sputter. I ordered new plugs and wires. So hopefully that will help that.
Looking forward to more driving time this summer
So she sat in the garage.
Fast forward to a few weeks ago. Warm, sunny day. Took her out, and same problem. Ugh. Was about to bring to a professional.
Then I found out there was a local Datsun owner that I did not know about. He also new about how to tune the SU!!! He came over with his beatiful white (red interior) 67.
Dave came over this past Sunday and adjusted everything. Ran great, with only an occasional sputter. I ordered new plugs and wires. So hopefully that will help that.
Looking forward to more driving time this summer
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Nice. If you can, check the grease in that breaker plate. It can turn to jelly even in the package.Mainer311 wrote:How about NOS breaker plate and recurve springs in the Nissan packages? I almost don't want to cut them open.
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Pretty much. The hardest part was sourcing out right angle terminals. Just ended up going the cheaper route. Also, looking at few of Mike Young's Roadsters made me feel better about my decision.Mainer311 wrote:Flux core electronic solder and a propane torch work really well.spl310 wrote:How did you make the terminals?
I really tried to source out SRL OEM looking cables (Negative - Black w/ Yellow stripe), but quotes were too much or it just didn't look right. I am happy with the way they turned out and in the end cost me around $40.
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Well not to be outdone by those with a really fancy lift (you know who you are
), I raised the back of my car
with my own lift. This was so I could remove my failed backup light switch (and not leak royal purple on the G floor)
and replace it tomorrow with a repaired one.
Fingers crossed on this repair ... if it leaks, or does not work, I'll get a new one. Or hand the
flashlight to the misses!

with my own lift. This was so I could remove my failed backup light switch (and not leak royal purple on the G floor)
and replace it tomorrow with a repaired one.
Fingers crossed on this repair ... if it leaks, or does not work, I'll get a new one. Or hand the
flashlight to the misses!
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
You can always connect it to your fog lamp switch......you could even get a red Hella lens is you are afraid you might leave it on.......LOLmsampsel wrote: Or hand the flashlight to the misses!
Phil
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
.... today I made a moviestar out of my lady.
I hope you all are able to watch it. What do you think about it?
Mario

I hope you all are able to watch it. What do you think about it?
Mario
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Nice, looking forward to the sequel....can you show us more of the German countryside roads? Maybe a cruise to a castle?
Linda

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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Proud new owner. Great video. Who owns the yellow Z car?
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67 SRL311-00279-resto project
Stock '72 240Z-Blue
2002 Ford F250 7.3 Diesel 2WD Hauler
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
2009 Smart ForTwo Passion Coupe
2013 Fiat 500 Abarth