Hi all,
New guy here. I'm picking up a '69 1600 on Saturday. I haven't seen the car in person yet, but it appears to be a solid, complete, dry, albeit kinda ratty Southwest car. It hasn't ran in 19 years, and is effectively a "barn find".
Pretty excited to own another Datsun. I've owned three 311's and two 510's, but it has been at least 20 years since I've had a Datsun in the garage. I've been pretty much a VW guy most of my life as well, and currently own a '69 beetle, a '73 class11 race car(work in progress), a '70 vert(pretty trashed), and a '69 chassied Bradley GT.
I wasn't looking for another Datsun, but knew I had to have this one the moment I saw it. Hoping to get it mechanically right and drive it 'ratrod' style for a while, and eventually do a full resto, but I'm in no hurry.
Looking forward to bombarding you guys with questions, and posting some pics as soon as I take possession. Stay tuned for more...
3rd time's a charm !
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DezRat
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3rd time's a charm !
'69 SPL 311
'73 VW Beetle Class 11
'69 VW Beetle
'69 Bradley GT
Cortez, CO
'73 VW Beetle Class 11
'69 VW Beetle
'69 Bradley GT
Cortez, CO
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jrusso07
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Re: 3rd time's a charm !
Welcome, sound like the right plan. Lots of people here to help.
Joe
1969 SRL311 - Solex
1970 SPL311 - U20 mod
1970 SRL311
1969 SRL311 - Solex
1970 SPL311 - U20 mod
1970 SRL311
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tjp
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Re: 3rd time's a charm !
Wecome back to the best habit...er...I mean hobby in the world! Where are you at? Post your location in your signature or avatar. You might be surprised to find others so afflicted close to you.
My junk pile:
71 Jeep Gladiator. Restored w/#s matching engine. My WeeBeasty
70 1600 legit 2nd owner. Stroked and bored
Several salvaged w access to a barn full of parts, part cars & whole cars
......What's in the barn is for sale. What do you need?
71 Jeep Gladiator. Restored w/#s matching engine. My WeeBeasty
70 1600 legit 2nd owner. Stroked and bored
Several salvaged w access to a barn full of parts, part cars & whole cars
......What's in the barn is for sale. What do you need?
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pebbles
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Re: 3rd time's a charm !
Welcome DezRat
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David
"When we were standing next to the motor while on the dyno, and the motor hit VVL, eyes went watery.."
"When we were standing next to the motor while on the dyno, and the motor hit VVL, eyes went watery.."
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Re: 3rd time's a charm !
Welcome back to the fold!
"When all else fails, force prevails!" Ummm, we're gonna need a bigger hammer here.
67.5 SPL311 H20 w/5 speed
65 Impala Convertible
2017 C43 AMG
67.5 SPL311 H20 w/5 speed
65 Impala Convertible
2017 C43 AMG
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Linda
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Re: 3rd time's a charm !
Welcome.
If you cut off the end of a VW stinger exhaust, it is nearly a perfect dupe of the Roadster megaphone exhaust
http://311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f= ... 15#p182561
Linda
If you cut off the end of a VW stinger exhaust, it is nearly a perfect dupe of the Roadster megaphone exhaust
http://311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f= ... 15#p182561
Linda
Sadly-Linda has passed away 2022. She was the 311's den mother and drove the first Rare-Parts ball joint project. RIP.
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DezRat
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Re: 3rd time's a charm !
Thanks for the welcome! Love the Baja jump pic...
I got my my new car home without a hitch
I got my my new car home without a hitch
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'69 SPL 311
'73 VW Beetle Class 11
'69 VW Beetle
'69 Bradley GT
Cortez, CO
'73 VW Beetle Class 11
'69 VW Beetle
'69 Bradley GT
Cortez, CO
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Ed Mason
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Re: 3rd time's a charm !
Hey DezRat,
Welcome to the group. I noticed you live in Cortez. I am not that far away in the Aztec, NM area.
Ed
Welcome to the group. I noticed you live in Cortez. I am not that far away in the Aztec, NM area.
Ed
Ed Mason
1967 SRL311-00515
1967.5 1600 sr20det s14 swap
1967 SRL311-00515
1967.5 1600 sr20det s14 swap
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DezRat
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Re: 3rd time's a charm !
Hi Ed, glad to know I've got some fellow enthusiasts nearby! I work in Aztec from time to time.
That's a nice looking car in your avatar, btw.
That's a nice looking car in your avatar, btw.
'69 SPL 311
'73 VW Beetle Class 11
'69 VW Beetle
'69 Bradley GT
Cortez, CO
'73 VW Beetle Class 11
'69 VW Beetle
'69 Bradley GT
Cortez, CO
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Ed Mason
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Re: 3rd time's a charm !
DezRat,
I have a r16 engine out of my red swap car and the transmission if you need them. It was running well when I pulled it out. Your
car looks pretty complete though, so if you need anything let me know. Welcome to come by anytime also if you are in the area.
Ed
I have a r16 engine out of my red swap car and the transmission if you need them. It was running well when I pulled it out. Your
car looks pretty complete though, so if you need anything let me know. Welcome to come by anytime also if you are in the area.
Ed
Ed Mason
1967 SRL311-00515
1967.5 1600 sr20det s14 swap
1967 SRL311-00515
1967.5 1600 sr20det s14 swap