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New owner in Seattle, WA
Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 11:33 pm
by crystal rx 350
If every thing going according to the plan, by this Wednesday 4/13, I will be a new owner of 1969 -1600.
Below is the thread about the car I looked at.
http://www.311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=26042
Looking forward to learn tricks and tips about Datsun from all of you.
Mike
Re: New owner in Seattle, WA
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 7:31 pm
by notoptoy
Welcome and we look forward to reading more from you and seeing pictures of your progress.
Re: New owner in Seattle, WA
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:22 pm
by jnnt29
you're going to love your 1600! Welcome.
Re: New owner in Seattle, WA
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 9:27 pm
by crystal rx 350
Thank you
Re: New owner in Seattle, WA
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 9:32 pm
by spl310
Congratulations, and now for the free advice. Get it home, make it safe, and drive it. Don't tear it apart, don't start doing upgrades, don't work on making it nice, just drive it. Learn the car, determine it's strengths and weaknesses. Things that you are sure that you want to change, may not be an issue after driving it a while. Lots of guys are sold on the idea of needing more horsepower, more gears, more, more, more. A well sorted 1600 is hella fun. Yes a 2000 is quicker, but at a cost. It is also more finicky, and expensive. After you have driven the car for a while, work on the things that are the biggest issues for you and just work on it one bite at a time.
Re: New owner in Seattle, WA
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 10:36 pm
by crystal rx 350
Great advice..first think I need to fix and/or overhaul the brake system before I can drive it. Thanks.