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)
I replaced the broken hand throttle cable. Once I got the cable (1.5mm) I cut a slot in the end of the pull handle with a hack saw. Opened up with a drill ,removing the old wire stub, inserted the new cable. Crimped it and soldered, then filed back to original profile. Re-installed leaving some slop in the cable at the throttle arm and voila. Works Ike a charm! Surprised how easy it was
Cheers!
Michael
Everything in moderation- including moderation!
1967.5 1600 Driver/Project
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Michael
Everything in moderation- including moderation!
1967.5 1600 Driver/Project
2020 Subaru Ascent
2008 BMW F650GS
2008 Audi A6
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
My Wats just came back from powder coat.
Jordan
1968 SPL311-21773. Needs paint and some upholstery.
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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)
Those are gonna look GREAT!
Greg Burrows
'67 2000 #588
Tacoma, WA
'67 2000 #588
Tacoma, WA
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Added mirrors. Hated drilling thru the paint, but measured 24,345 times, drilled once! I like it.
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1969 1600(daughters build/car)
1967.5 1600(future project)
Just for fun-1949 Chevrolet 2d sedan, 1913 Aussie Model T fire truck, 1948 Jeepster, 1949 Bedford Ute. I might have a car problem...
1967.5 1600(future project)
Just for fun-1949 Chevrolet 2d sedan, 1913 Aussie Model T fire truck, 1948 Jeepster, 1949 Bedford Ute. I might have a car problem...
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Very sharp looking roadster! Did you dab a little primer paint in the holes before installing the mirrors?
located in Chester NH
1967 1600 in restoration
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Ford F-350 6.0
Ford 9000 puller, Ford 960 puller, Ford 901show, Ford 971 worker, Oliver 70 waiting its turn
1967 1600 in restoration
2013 Arctic Cat F-1100 turbo
Ford F-350 6.0
Ford 9000 puller, Ford 960 puller, Ford 901show, Ford 971 worker, Oliver 70 waiting its turn
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Looks great "brn2rde"
Greg a.k.a SOLEX68 - http://www.datsunvents.com/
Laguna Hills, CA
68 2000
Always willing to help another Datsun Roadster owner
Pending installs: All steering components, Stan Stealth Dizzy
Laguna Hills, CA
68 2000
Always willing to help another Datsun Roadster owner
Pending installs: All steering components, Stan Stealth Dizzy
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Picked up my rusty headrests from the plater. Now ready to re cover.
Still hoping for a summer "launch"
Still hoping for a summer "launch"
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Drove up to Canada yesterday and visited Ross for some parts. Got some floor panels, slotted rotors and rubber goodies. And he threw in a couple tiny cars and a tee shirt.
Coming back through the border really sucked, almost 2 hours. Was going to drive east and cross but the wait times went way up there too.
Coming back through the border really sucked, almost 2 hours. Was going to drive east and cross but the wait times went way up there too.
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66 stroker, almost done.
67 basket case, paint coming soon.
67 basket case, paint coming soon.
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Re: 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)
I love a set of bronze Watanabes..
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
Ready for summer. Just need to install longer studs and get some bulge lug nuts.
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)
Those will look really nice, and stick!
Greg Burrows
'67 2000 #588
Tacoma, WA
'67 2000 #588
Tacoma, WA
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Re: What did you do TO or FOR your Datsun today?(Roadsters only)
I finally completed a restoration of my formerly ratty center console. The paint I used on the metal is dull aluminum that came from a paint specialty store, but it's also available online. That seems to be the closest match to the original look of the aluminum.
A local upholstery guy replaced some of the foam and stretched new vinyl over the frame. I used plastic and vinyl dye to make the plastic knob look better, and replaced the rusty cigarette lighter with a generic one from an auto parts store. Had to use a large metal washer to get it to tighten up all the way.
Datsun Roadster Console by Michael Downes, on Flickr
Datsun Roadster Console by Michael Downes, on Flickr
A local upholstery guy replaced some of the foam and stretched new vinyl over the frame. I used plastic and vinyl dye to make the plastic knob look better, and replaced the rusty cigarette lighter with a generic one from an auto parts store. Had to use a large metal washer to get it to tighten up all the way.
Datsun Roadster Console by Michael Downes, on Flickr
Datsun Roadster Console by Michael Downes, on Flickr
Michael D.
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Oklahoma City
1968 SRL-311
1930 Model A Ford
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That looks great, nice work!
"When all else fails, force prevails!" Ummm, we're gonna need a bigger hammer here.
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67.5 SPL311 H20 w/5 speed
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2017 C43 AMG
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These wheels in that color are perfect on a red car!
Michael D.
Oklahoma City
1968 SRL-311
1930 Model A Ford
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Oklahoma City
1968 SRL-311
1930 Model A Ford
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