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Hello from germany
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 3:02 pm
by vanwilder
Hello Datsun fans,
my name is Alex, i come from Düsseldorf in germany and I've got a 1969 1600 Fairlady in yellow with red interior...
I searched long time for a good part dealer...
Because of this page i found the connection to Dean and he helped me to bring the car back on the road.
It's my first oldtimer and i started to love her since the first day.
But now enough text...time for some pics:
Re: Hello from germany
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 3:20 pm
by DnCrs13
Wow, Looks great. When I first read that is was yellow with a red interrior, I thought Yikes, that can't possibly look good. I am pleasantly surprised. That is a good looking roadster! Did you dye the dash pad to match the interior? It looks like it is also red.
Re: Hello from germany
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 3:26 pm
by notoptoy
Welcome, great pics! I also like that color, is it red or maroon? Regardless it's sharp and looks like you've done a top notch restoration. Where did you get the Roadster from originally?
Re: Hello from germany
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 3:34 pm
by vanwilder
Thanks. The dash is original red like everything inside the car....I thought about changing the carpet into black.this might give a better contrast.
I got the car from the father of my girlfriend...he bought it in 1988 in germany.The last ten years it stood in a garage, so he gave me the car
A german dealer imported in 75 about 8 roadster. My one was originaly from Florida.
Re: Hello from germany
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 3:38 pm
by notoptoy
If he gave you the car, then you can't beat that, congratulations.
How long have you been working on it? (and why didn't you share earlier!!?!?!
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Re: Hello from germany
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 3:49 pm
by vanwilder
I worked on it four about 3 months, but the condition of the car was pretty good. I renewed Brakes Cooling Clutch Starter and many other little things but the body frame and engine are in top condition...
Yesterday was my first time i looked in the forum and was surprised....until then i mainly used the wiki
Re: Hello from germany
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 4:37 pm
by notoptoy
Well all I can say is "Wow" she really is in GREAT shape and you have a heck of a find!
Glad you found the site and posted!
Re: Hello from germany
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 6:55 pm
by spl310
Welcome! Nice car! My mother's family is from Kitzingen. Glad to have you on board!
Re: Hello from germany
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 12:09 pm
by vanwilder
Thanks a lot
I like Kitzingen. It's a very nice wine city.
Re: Hello from germany
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 12:57 pm
by spl310
So, you know the story of the drunken tower then...
Re: Hello from germany
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 7:57 pm
by wgb1
Welcome to the forum. Thats a great looking Datsun you have.
BTW, My mother currently lives in Ravensburg and my sister in Biberach an der Riss. I was born in Starnburg and visited my mother in 2008. First time in Germany in 45 years!
Thanks for posting the pics.
Re: Hello from germany
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 8:38 am
by S Allen
Welcome to the forum and sweet looking roadster. I hope you do not mind as I took the top picture and re-sized it to be used as your avatar.
Steve
Re: Hello from germany
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 8:45 am
by notoptoy
It would also be nice if you put your location in your profile too!
We know from this thread where you are, but won't in other posts.
Re: Hello from germany
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 11:35 am
by zippy67roadster
Great looking car! It must get quite a few looks when you drive it. i bet it's the first one most people have ever seen over there. Enjoy it and welcome to the forum.
Re: Hello from germany
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:02 pm
by Chris66
That is a nice looking car, great to have one more European on this board, hope you don't mind me adding you to the European group and change your color.
I know of another German with a roadster and if memory serves me right, he lives in Düsseldorf, Thomas Althaus
Welcome
Chris