1963 Datsun Bluebird RHD
Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:50 pm
Here are a few snapshots of my restored Datsun 312 Bluebird
Love that color Dan.
Cheers
James
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1963 Datsun Bluebird RHD
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Re: 1963 Datsun Bluebird RHD
Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:11 pm
Re: 1963 Datsun Bluebird RHD
Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:20 pm
beautiful car. Do you have any problems with RHD in a LHD world?
Re: 1963 Datsun Bluebird RHD
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 11:01 am
No Problem with the RHD.
But, the three on the tree shifting is another topic
But, the three on the tree shifting is another topic
Re: 1963 Datsun Bluebird RHD
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 11:06 am
My problems with right hand cars has always been left hand shifting and looking out the window (to my right) for the rear view mirror.
Re: 1963 Datsun Bluebird RHD
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 11:07 am
Shifting a RHD is a lot easier than I expected...even in anger, but I could imagine a RHD 3-tree shift would be like patting your head and rubbing your belly at the same time.datsun65 wrote:No Problem with the RHD.
But, the three on the tree shifting is another topic
Re: 1963 Datsun Bluebird RHD
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 11:52 pm
oh man that's not fair!
so what's the deal have been restoring it or did you buy it?
no cool PO story?
so what's the deal have been restoring it or did you buy it?
no cool PO story?
Re: 1963 Datsun Bluebird RHD
Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 3:52 am
I have never had a problem with right hand drive.and that bluey is awesome.
Re: 1963 Datsun Bluebird RHD
Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 7:01 am
Perhaps because you never had a choice??windy311 wrote:I have never had a problem with right hand drive.and that bluey is awesome.
Re: 1963 Datsun Bluebird RHD
Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 7:31 am
I purchased fully restored. I have really very little history on the car. The guy I bought it from purchased it via an auction back in 2009. Other than that, I have no other history.so what's the deal have been restoring it or did you buy it?
no cool PO story?
The car looks more like a display/museum car than a normal driver.
Alvin: I bought it to race against Rob's car
Re: 1963 Datsun Bluebird RHD
Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:07 pm
Well I've got news for you Dan: you don't stand a chancedatsun65 wrote:Alvin: I bought it to race against Rob's car
The Bluebird made 18hp and an astounding 36tq to the wheels!
Re: 1963 Datsun Bluebird RHD
Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 11:54 am
Priceless !!!Dan: you don't stand a chance
I love that at 4.7K RPM the HP drops to 7HP.
Re: 1963 Datsun Bluebird RHD
Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 4:19 pm
Is that an E1 1200? Same as my 410 wagon I think... 7 hp at 4700 rpm sounds about right. I find that on a loose gravel road I can almost spit a rock... And 3 on the tree is a PITA whether left or right hand drive!
Re: 1963 Datsun Bluebird RHD
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 8:29 am
I think the engine in Rob's car (Dyno'd) is an E1.
Re: 1963 Datsun Bluebird RHD
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:29 pm
After tending to a few maintenance items, the Bluebird is back on the road. Returned it to storage after dark. But, per request, here is a snapshot of the engine bay:
