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New Datsun 1600 owner
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 9:44 pm
by jnnt29
I wanted to introduce myself to the group. My name is Jon and I'm from Northern New Jersey. I recently picked up a 1966 1600. It is not perfect, but what a great car to drive. My wife says I haven't stopped smiling since I first drove it. I have a lot to learn and look forward to learning from the group.
JT
Re: New Datsun 1600 owner
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 10:04 pm
by FergO2k
Welcome, she looks great, and the wife is spot on. Enjoy the ride, and questions are welcomed, we have all been there and all been helped out by the knowledge of this great group. (And our multitude of mistakes)
Re: New Datsun 1600 owner
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 10:33 pm
by carlkaty
Jon, welcome. come on up to Watkins Glen in two weeks. Dave Brisco is putting on the weekend event. dbrick is his name on this site.
Re: New Datsun 1600 owner
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 9:55 am
by zippy67roadster
Welcome, and get used to your face hurting from all that smiling as it never goes away!! Good looking driver you have there. Please enjoy it for awhile before you decide if you want to restore it.
Re: New Datsun 1600 owner
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 10:29 am
by Gregs672000
Smiles were standard equipment on a Roadster... welcome!
Re: New Datsun 1600 owner
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 10:44 am
by GeoffM
Welcome!
Re: New Datsun 1600 owner
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 1:25 pm
by mellis18
Welcome Jon. Car looks great and you look good in it. Was born and raised in Far Hills area of New Jersey but been in CA since 73.
Enjoy the ride!!!
Re: New Datsun 1600 owner
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 8:29 pm
by jnnt29
Guys, thank you for the warm welcome. My 1600 has been dormant for seven years prior to me getting from my Brother in-law. When he stopped driving it he drain all of the fuel from the tank and the carburetors. A week ago we filled the gas tank and primed the carbs, put in a new battery and it started right up. Here are a couple of new pictures.
Re: New Datsun 1600 owner
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 8:31 pm
by jnnt29
carlkaty wrote:Jon, welcome. come on up to Watkins Glen in two weeks. Dave Brisco is putting on the weekend event. dbrick is his name on this site.
Unfortunately my family will be away and I haven't driven that car too far yet. I'll put it on the calendar for next year though!
Re: New Datsun 1600 owner
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 8:34 pm
by jnnt29
mellis18 wrote:Welcome Jon. Car looks great and you look good in it. Was born and raised in Far Hills area of New Jersey but been in CA since 73.
Enjoy the ride!!!
Small world! I'm in Livingston about 30 minutes from Far Hills. It would be great to find fellow owners locally.
Re: New Datsun 1600 owner
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 8:35 pm
by jnnt29
zippy67roadster wrote:Welcome, and get used to your face hurting from all that smiling as it never goes away!! Good looking driver you have there. Please enjoy it for awhile before you decide if you want to restore it.
Thanks, that is the plan to drive it and enjoy the feeling of such a great little car!
Re: New Datsun 1600 owner
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2015 7:44 am
by Kendall124
Love the dash color.
Re: New Datsun 1600 owner
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2015 9:13 am
by DnCrs13
Welcome to the group! I am from Upper Bucks County, PA originally. Living in Madison, WI now.
Re: New Datsun 1600 owner
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2015 11:33 pm
by notoptoy
Welcome, that's a nice looking ride!
Re: New Datsun 1600 owner
Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2015 2:49 am
by Roman
Thats a good looking car! Since it's been sitting a while, get all the bugs out. And drive it. While to some it's just a lowly 96 hp 1600, they in good shape are surprisingly quick!
Resist all urges to take it apart, restore, or motor swap it!
Drive it, and get it sorted. They are LOTS of fun.