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New member from Iowa

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2016 9:54 pm
by jfichter
Hi all - just joined the Datsun Roadster owner ranks with a 1970 1600. I'm close to Omaha, NE on the Iowa side of the Big Muddy (Missouri River).

I bought the roadster in it's current condition and am working on some issues with it before the weather turns nice this spring. I think I can gain a lot of knowledge from the users in this group, so I appreciate all of your help and ideas in advance.

Thanks, and nice to meet you all (virtually),
Jamie

Re: New member from Iowa

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 12:11 am
by AidanDawn2000
Welcome to the fam Jamie! I learned everything I know about Roadsters here: just keep the questions coming and we will help.
Your car looks mint! (and you're totally giving me garage envy;)

Re: New member from Iowa

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 2:21 pm
by Gregs672000
Welcome Jamie, we are happy to have you join us, we're all one big family here. Feel free to ask lots of questions so you can enjoy the car this spring!

Re: New member from Iowa

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 6:00 pm
by C.Costine
Beautiful looking ride! And its good to see that you have your priorities right. Don't worry about those unfinished walls behind you, concentrate on getting the roadster ready for spring!

Re: New member from Iowa

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 7:40 pm
by S Allen
Jamie,

Welcome-glad you joined us. Now there are at least five of us in Iowa. Maybe we can get together some time. I live in Knoxville home of the race way. I took the liberty of grabbing your picture and creating an avatar. You are welcome to change it any time. Your car looks good. Cheers.

Steve

Re: New member from Iowa

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:20 pm
by jacksonfdny
Welcome my friend and enjoy your ride

Re: New member from Iowa

Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 3:47 pm
by redroadster
Nice color... flash red? mine is
maybe we can get a midwest meet/ group, going this year
whats the VIN ?

Re: New member from Iowa

Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 5:18 pm
by kenw
Welcome Jamie.
Great to see another roadster owner in the middle of the country.

Re: New member from Iowa

Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2017 6:55 am
by notoptoy
Welcome, Great looking ride, how about sharing a few more pictures? Can you come to the right place for advice and suggestions!

Re: New member from Iowa

Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2017 8:34 am
by jfichter
Thanks for the nice and welcoming responses, guys. I'll get some more pics and some more info (VIN) here in a bit. This is a great forum.

Notoptoy - I see you have a 65 impala convertible - you have pics posted of it? We (I say we because we treat it like a family car with my wife and 3 kids) have a 64 galaxie convertible. Nothing special about it as it's just a 289 that came with a 3 on the tree, but that car has been awesome for us. We probably would not have had the urge to buy the roadster if it wasn't for the Galaxie and the fun we have in it.

attaching a pic or three of the galaxie.

Re: New member from Iowa

Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2017 11:41 am
by notoptoy
Do I have pictures? Are you kidding? Of course, as a Roadster forum, they are a bit frowned upon in solo, so I will re post some "in context" shots :lol: (i.e. Roadster inclusive). That Galaxie is beautiful! Any convertible is "special" to me. My Impala was also a base - 327, tuboglide - no SS or big block or power anything. Though I have restored it with factory air, power disk brakes, power steering, tilt wheel, power seat and windows, (all OEM parts from a 65 Donor Impala) and an aftermarket Cruise control. I actually had the Roadster first, and added the Impala after! That's my brother's FJ40.