Datsun Roadster Forum-311s.org

Allow me to introduce myself and my new 1967.5 1600. She's fresh from the shop with carbs, clutch, brakes and wiring all getting some attention. I bought it sight unseen off Ebay and hope non of you were victims of my last minute bids. Still to address new top and mods to give me a bit more leg room. I am 6'2" and barely fit, never mind work the pedals. I think a smaller aftermarket steering wheel might be the most immediate fix. As you can see there are a few missing items and non correct parts; but, nothing I can't live with for now. Air cleaner is on the way from datsun311 parts. I will be reporting after I finally get out for a drive. Link to more pictures:
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Welcome! You are definitely at the right place. I had followed that sale on E-bay (not bidding, just curious) and even wrote to the seller to tell her what she had (she originally listed it as a 67).
She said she was a sudden widow and didn't know much about the car. It looked darn solid and had a lot of nice stuff done to it already. Enjoy the ride!

nice. welcome.

Welcome aboard! Nice ride! This is a great site. People here know just (not me. Lol)about everything you could ever need.

I too followed the car on ebay and if it were closer was going to bid on it. I love the paint scheme with the racing stripes. Welcome!!

I watched that one too.. cool car I like the look the PO was going for.. it is screaming for a pair of panasports or something other than stock caps, they seem out of place with the "race car theme"

Hello and welcome from another noob. Nice car.

Thanks for the welcome and comments. I found this forum right after I won the bid and have read about the whole thing. Awesome resource and community.

@notoptoy, the seller had relisted with proper description and unique features of the 1967.5 after your contact.

Welcome from NY, enjoy the road!

Welcome aboard fellow roadie! Nice car.

Update, I took the roll bar out and moved the seats back about 5 inches. Still going to need a smaller wheel to comfortably operate the pedals. I did get her out on about a 30 mile round trip, ran very good. I had it up to about 65 MPH for an extended stretch; handles very nice, although no twisty roads near here to test my reflexes. Oil pressure just under 40 psi, temp 185-190. Idles a little rough, tachometer and speedometer both bounce a bit. I'll put it on the list to fix. I've got a 40 mile route lined up for tomorrow.

I am late to the dance, but welcome! I am up the road a bit just south of Jacksonville. Give me a shout sometime!

Thanks all for the additional welcomes. I managed to get an 11.5 inch Grant Wheel installed; nice weather today, spent a couple of hours driving A1A and the Ormond Loop.

spl310 wrote:I am late to the dance, but welcome! I am up the road a bit just south of Jacksonville. Give me a shout sometime!

I will give you a shout soon, I am just about ready for a longer drive.

RobertAuclair wrote:Thanks all for the additional welcomes. I managed to get an 11.5 inch Grant Wheel installed; nice weather today, spent a couple of hours driving A1A and the Ormond Loop.

spl310 wrote:I am late to the dance, but welcome! I am up the road a bit just south of Jacksonville. Give me a shout sometime!

I will give you a shout soon, I am just about ready for a longer drive.

welcome and have fun. how about a picture of the new grant wheel?

sleepyzzz wrote:how about a picture of the new grant wheel?

A picture from the weekend drive. I went with the low cost alternative for now as I am pouring a good bit more than I imagined into the car at present. I will get a nicer model when I redo the interior. Up next, new top.