Where did you DRIVE this weekend? (Roadsters only!)

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Re: Where did you DRIVE this weekend? (Roadsters only!)

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For Father's Day weekend I drove some roadsters and Z cars.
Started with a trip to the shop on a beautiful (and warm!) Saturday:
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On Sunday evening I took all 3 cars out and ripped them:
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Turn up your speakers!
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This is the recently completed LS3-powered Datsun 280z I drove at the shop. It was incredible. I'll have a full report soon.
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It was a great weekend!
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Wow Alvin, beautiful cars and kids. The LS looks incredibly well done, like it was factory.
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I have not driven a roadster, I've been driving my truck. I saw one at Gerardo's house though.
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DROVE Saturday to the BIG Seattle area Greenwood car show. June 24 2017.

Good turnout of 11 NWDE Datsuns for the big show. 8 roadsters and 3 trucks.
Beautiful day and not too hot in our shady location. Huge crowds as usual
and lots of interest in our Datsuns. Don A got his usual 2+ leads to local roadsters and parts for sale.
Lots of interesting custom cars and even a Figaro.

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Was gonna drive up but the traffic issues had me staying away... so we circumnavigated Mt Rainier instead. Glad you all had a good time!
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I was driving to the hardware store and I saw a nice place to take a picture of... what else!

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As I was leaving a yellow S2000 honked at me so I slowed down and pulled over...it was Joe (oppositelock)!
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Joe's SPL is looking great, just returning from a successful completion of the MotherLode rallye...this thing really is DRIVEN!
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speaking of being driven..best vanity plate I've seen for a Datsun. Ever.
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Color Twins. My 1967.5 2000, #194

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@Alvin.....that picture of the yellow S2000 really goes to point out just how tiny our cars really are!! Wow!
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DROVE my 64 1500 to visit Pebbles. 6-26-17. 140 miles.
Pacific Northwest Blackberry vines devouring roadster hulks at Pebble's place.
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Drove today. 6-30-17. 190 miles. 80's. EXCELLENT.
East on the Mountain Loop Hwy from Granite Falls.
To the end of the pavement at Barlow Pass.
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Glad to see you're out enjoying the weather, and retirement!
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Just a short Sunday drive east of home. The owner taking a nap while I shoot pictures.
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DROVE with RB Mann to Index in the Cascade Mts Foothills. 7-5-17. Sunny. Mid 80's. 120 miles.

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On Sunday I DROVE to the vista point on Skyline to do some burnouts. It was my brother's idea to shoot up there as opposed to a local spot, and I'm thankful he suggested it.
Pacific fog rolling in:
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Getting ready for donuts:
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The drive up HWY9 was awesome and reminded how much fun driving on the twisties is. FYI there is only one stoplight now just after the bridge near Saratoga Springs :D This road is back to awesome again!
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