Datsun Roadster Forum-311s.org

Still asking myself why.
never really looked to close, so, thought I would spend a couple of hours checkin her out.
Roll bar of good construction. (auto power type)
good tires
newer header
decent carbs
clutch works
trans works
full set konis
4 piston front calipers.

valves were .012"-.020"
Very rusty lower rocker panels
missing tailites
missing side windows,,,,doors are hollow pretty much.
brake hoses are hose clamped wtf.
windshield is cracked.
missing boot lid, latch and lock
Tach is the only gauge that wo,,,,,,only thing that works, that and the parking brake
choke cables are toast.
no brakes at the pedal

I may have enough stuff to get the doors to latch closed, so I can pitch the bungee cords. Rocker cover and upper are super clean, the crankcase oil was 50% gasoline.

Did another stray dog follow you home my friend?

Check your fuel pump re: half gas half oil...

Gregs672000 wrote:Check your fuel pump re: half gas half oil...

Thanks Greg. The list is extensive.

Yes fuel pump leaks I bet, which explains the clean rockers, bathed in gasoline! Not so good for the bearings though, I read.
The interior looks good, and at least you know what you are doing.

Linda

Linda wrote:Yes fuel pump leaks I bet, which explains the clean rockers, bathed in gasoline! Not so good for the bearings though, I read.
The interior looks good, and at least you know what you are doing.

Linda

Im hoping the discrepant oil had few miles.

Car was well kept in the 80s. Many receipts.

Sometimes.

Thanks 311s and all those that contribute to the cause.

nice hardtop, wicked rear fender flair/mud flaps? and the dash looks great! Andy's got competition

Alvin wrote:nice hardtop, wicked rear fender flair/mud flaps? and the dash looks great! Andy's got competition

funny there isnt one on the other side,,
The dash face and gauges are in good "looking" condition. as is the glove box liner.

I adorned her with shiny bits today.
I pulled the light switch,,,,nothing,,,,,, oops thats the wiper switch huh. Oh wait,,,low WS,flip the toggle,, all the lights work! and the wipers, and the heater motor spins on low!!!!

I was hoping a new hose and a simple bleeding would cure the non pedal issues. oh well, full service inside the drums. had to replace 1 aduster and one wheel cyl. two weeks later.
repaired the temp gauge wire ,,,and I think I saw the fuel gauge move,,,

Dave: I have a good trunk lid and lock and handle set aside for you.

Ross
sports imports

OMG!!! while browsing Car Domain for Daves DET, I found old pics of Goldie!

Some body gotta save 'em, might as well be you.