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Invites to join 311s.org
by S Allen » Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:11 am
I cannot believe I missed this. I was going through and cleaning up my PMs and found this little jewel from Shifty. What a great idea. So print some...
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Last post by 2mAn Thu Oct 25, 2018 11:14 am
Forum Guidelines
by S Allen » Tue Apr 05, 2005 9:32 am
Please read the forum giudelines. This forum as well as the main website are for sharing our experiences and knowledge about a car we all have in...
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Last post by TurboRagtop Sun Oct 09, 2016 1:27 pm
Profiles-Signatures
by S Allen » Thu May 29, 2003 9:08 am
If everyone does not mind-please go into your Profiles and add a signature with your car type. It makes it easier to answer your questions and who...
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Last post by Nissanman Mon Sep 06, 2010 12:04 am
Cool License Plates?
by FairladySPL » Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:21 am
Okay, so maybe some of us have a complex about the Datsun Roadster because the general public doesn't know what they are, and make unintended...
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Last post by mraitch Tue Mar 10, 2020 11:58 am
So, Why did you buy a Roadster?
by dbrick » Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:31 pm
A post on another topic made me think...How did we end up here? What made you pick a Datsun?
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Last post by Gregs672000 Thu Jan 30, 2020 9:40 pm
Has your stock Roadster ever left you stranded?
spl310 » Tue Jan 10, 2006 5:10 pm
I am curious about the reliability of roadsters. As I posted in another thread, Roadsters have NEVER left me on the side of the road unable to make...
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Last post by Lorna c Wed Sep 11, 2019 12:00 am
311s.org decal
by mellis18 » Thu Jun 23, 2016 3:18 pm
I got a 311s.org decal from someone awhile back and I can't remember who. It wasn't the colored stick on type but the white one that goes on a...
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Last post by mellis18 Mon Apr 15, 2019 12:28 pm
ScotT Scheeler's Datsun Roadster Books
by S Allen » Sat Feb 02, 2019 5:00 pm
I was poking around Amazon this morning and it looks like Scott Scheeler's three part Roadster manual is available as a Kindle download and as a hard...
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Last post by theunz Sat Feb 02, 2019 7:00 pm
Database Driven Registry
by S Allen » Wed Dec 09, 2015 7:15 pm
Thought I would do up some instructions for using the database driven registry. You should be able to log on as a guest and search the registry by...
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Last post by mshort07 Wed Dec 09, 2015 10:07 pm
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Last post by david premo Sun Mar 29, 2020 10:05 am
Repaint or Leave Original?
by ARowe84 » Thu Mar 26, 2020 2:43 pm
This is definitely a preference topic but curious your thoughts: I have a 69 1600 in 665 Yellow. As far as I can tell its original paint. I've gone...
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Last post by C.Costine Sat Mar 28, 2020 9:30 pm
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Last post by nismou20 Sat Mar 28, 2020 8:55 pm
Japanese Classics Roadster Fender FLares
by vinechoy » Thu Mar 26, 2020 3:46 pm
I contacted Ulterior Motives and asked about rear fender flares that they made for the Japanese Classics Roadster.
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Last post by vinechoy Sat Mar 28, 2020 4:42 pm
Wiring Harnesses
by Fairlady5150 » Fri Mar 27, 2020 1:03 pm
I've heard there's a member named Curtis who makes a pretty good wiring harness, but I haven't had any luck reaching out to him using the member...
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Last post by Curtis Sat Mar 28, 2020 4:23 pm
SPLU311-02914 Interior Redo - Sort Of
by Curtis » Fri Nov 29, 2019 11:01 pm
This is my driver car while I restore the other one that has had many I'm going to get it done by dates.
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Last post by Curtis Fri Mar 27, 2020 4:16 pm
Rear Main Seal Replacement 68 2000
by halvernaz » Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:23 am
Hi All,
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Last post by Gregs672000 Thu Mar 26, 2020 6:33 pm
Fender to Valence fitment
by todd lorber » Thu Mar 26, 2020 12:21 pm
I've done a bit of searching here but I haven't found what I'm looking for, so here goes:
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Last post by notoptoy Thu Mar 26, 2020 2:06 pm
Pebbles Roadsters now in SoCal!!??
by ted heaton » Sat Jan 25, 2020 8:34 pm
Ray Lim was in the PNW last week and helped Pebbles resolve his roadster addiction. :shock: :shock:
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Last post by raylim Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:11 pm
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Last post by Alvin Wed Mar 25, 2020 8:54 pm
68 Roadster 2000 Oil Leak
by halvernaz » Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:39 pm
I have a 68 2000 with an oil leak. It looks like it's draining out where the transmission mates up to the engine.
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Last post by Gregs672000 Tue Mar 24, 2020 8:43 pm
Colorado Roadsters
by bikermike » Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:02 am
I recently moved from the SF Bay Area to Colorado. I’m looking to connect with local Roadster and Z folks near Denver and Boulder.
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Last post by MattC Tue Mar 24, 2020 8:43 am
Significance of the 530 on these badges
by GRIPTWISTA » Mon Mar 23, 2020 2:50 pm
Does anyone know the significance of the 530 on these badges? I think they are cool because I live in the 530 area code but I cant find the original...
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Last post by Alvin Mon Mar 23, 2020 10:49 pm
Backup light?
by dbrick » Tue Nov 05, 2013 9:45 pm
The Japanese copy everything, so are repros of the original the same as OEM Japanese? Nice looking part.
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Last post by GeoffM Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:43 pm
Ball bearing??
by SEC » Sun Mar 22, 2020 6:59 pm
While working on the brakes of my 69 2000 I found a ball bearing that I am unsure of the purpose since I have only got one. If anyone knows what it...
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Last post by Linda Sun Mar 22, 2020 7:44 pm
valves
by Tonymig » Sun Mar 22, 2020 12:45 pm
Hi everyone, New srl311 owner here once again! I had one back in the early 70ies and really don't remember everything about it. I do remember that...
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Last post by david premo Sun Mar 22, 2020 5:37 pm
Setting valves today
by bossbob » Sat Mar 21, 2020 2:31 pm
I reinstalled the head, getting ready to set the valves and finish it off.
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Last post by mraitch Sat Mar 21, 2020 10:54 pm
electrical wiring
by johnscf » Thu Mar 05, 2020 2:47 pm
I'm working on some of my wiring harnesses and want to try to match the wire colors to what was originally used. I'm having trouble finding wiring...
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Last post by ct06033 Thu Mar 19, 2020 11:23 pm
Choosing the Best LED Headlight Upgrades
by notoptoy » Wed Mar 11, 2020 4:35 pm
Interesting article on the Net today from Jalopnik. Found it might be useful to those interested in adding/upgrading headlights to LED. To the...
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Last post by AC77 Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:06 pm
2000 grille hardware--vendors sell?
by GoldHawg » Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:36 am
I'm redoing a couple of 2000 grills and I have the center D part, the stainless bars and outer chrome piece along with the black thin metal. But I...
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Last post by Pjackb Tue Mar 17, 2020 8:31 am
Might be picking up a second Roadster
by The Neck » Sun Mar 15, 2020 7:52 pm
Hey everyone!
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Last post by Linda Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:44 pm
Body work and paint compatability
by Doggggboy » Thu Mar 12, 2020 10:22 pm
So i'm getting ready to re-start the rebuild I started 20 years ago. Frame, engine, transmission and running gear were done 20 years ago and should...
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Last post by Doggggboy Sun Mar 15, 2020 5:14 pm
Oil Temp Sensor
by Jaibel » Thu Mar 12, 2020 2:30 am
I realize the best place for an oil temperature sensor would be in the line from the cooler back to the engine, but I don't have an oil cooler at...
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Last post by spl310 Fri Mar 13, 2020 6:38 pm
Roadster Sightings
by Alvin » Sun Apr 12, 2009 3:53 pm
Post your roadster sightings here!
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Last post by unklpat Fri Mar 13, 2020 1:20 pm
Take you Roadster to Work Day
by 66Roadster » Thu May 01, 2008 8:23 am
Hey - Did you know it is take your Roadster to work day?
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Last post by Alvin Thu Mar 12, 2020 7:12 pm
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Last post by 2mAn Thu Mar 12, 2020 1:19 pm
ztherapy
by halvernaz » Wed Mar 11, 2020 11:09 am
Is there something going on with ztherapy, there website has been down for days?
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Last post by halvernaz Wed Mar 11, 2020 11:55 am
Exact Fit Early Steering Wheel Wrap
by S Allen » Wed Feb 19, 2020 5:04 pm
I did a search and all that came up was an Exact Fit Steering Wheel Wrap for the later car's. Anyone have one that is known to fit the early steering...
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Last post by Pjackb Tue Mar 10, 2020 5:49 pm
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Last post by Jhussung Tue Mar 10, 2020 10:36 am
Horns
by bossbob » Thu Mar 05, 2020 1:31 pm
What should the actual horns look like, mine have layers of paint on them and wouldn't work in the car. I have pulled them off and hooked them...
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Last post by C.Costine Mon Mar 09, 2020 7:11 am
Lash pads
by ryderfmjones21 » Sat Feb 22, 2020 8:14 pm
My lash adjustment loosened up sending my rocker with it and breaking the ear off a lash pad. I’ve been looking for replacement lash pads and can’t...
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Last post by spyder Mon Mar 09, 2020 12:42 am
Anyone near Hollywood Florida?
by 2mAn » Sun Mar 08, 2020 11:19 pm
If anyone is within driving distance of Hollywood Florida I’m hoping you can help me with picking up something for me and shipping. The seller only...
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Last post by 2mAn Sun Mar 08, 2020 11:19 pm
Ohhh I hate that
by dads311 » Sat Mar 07, 2020 7:07 pm
Yesterday I was going to go look at a roadster a new member had just purchased that wasn't far from me. Jump in my roadster start cranking and after...
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Last post by 23yrRebuild Sun Mar 08, 2020 6:03 pm
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Last post by halvernaz Sun Mar 08, 2020 1:51 am
Upholstery shop recommendation
by Linda » Thu Mar 05, 2020 2:34 pm
Any good recommendations for an upholstery shop in Los Angeles?
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Last post by Solex68 Sat Mar 07, 2020 7:02 pm
Datsun parts - Deans shop
by Down under 311 » Thu Mar 05, 2020 9:08 pm
So .. if the Coronavirus allows I’ll be over in LA on around the 15th of May .. and apologies if this has been asked before - I did a search and...
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Last post by Solex68 Sat Mar 07, 2020 3:39 pm
Hood letter 3d printing reproduction
by lagomorph » Sun Feb 09, 2020 2:23 pm
Hey everyone.
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Last post by lagomorph Fri Mar 06, 2020 1:43 pm
Early front top bow
by C.Costine » Sun Mar 01, 2020 10:25 pm
I am working on the frame to get it ready for my new top install. I know that I need the weatherstrip that goes between the windshield and the bow,...
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Last post by C.Costine Wed Mar 04, 2020 8:04 am
Removed the head
by Stovebolt Captain » Mon Feb 24, 2020 1:25 pm
We pulled the head of the Roadster. Any suggestions on inspection criteria? Want to make sure it’s set for reinstallation.
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Last post by theunz Mon Mar 02, 2020 9:22 am
Roadsters on YouTube
by MattC » Thu Jan 30, 2020 11:16 pm
I was thinking that a thread to curate videos might be fun so feel free to add on anything you find, even if it’s been posted before.
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Last post by 2mAn Sun Mar 01, 2020 9:14 pm
Starting long dormant U20
by rahjr60 » Fri Feb 28, 2020 1:15 pm
Next weekend I'm going to try to get a friend's 69 SRL fired after sitting for about 10 years in his dad's garage. In addition to the normal new...
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Last post by rahjr60 Sun Mar 01, 2020 11:52 am
Has anybody tried Tribotex oil additive?
by 111jag » Sun Feb 23, 2020 10:48 pm
Has anybody added this to any of their engines and noticed a difference? The technology behind it sounds interesting. Amazon reviews say there is 65%...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Fri Feb 28, 2020 3:50 pm
Front spoiler? Yes or No
by silvertiger » Sun Oct 26, 2014 9:44 pm
Just started 2 weeks ago rebuilding the roadster. Frame was sand blasted and primer sprayed. Next will be to start working on prepping the body for...
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Last post by Bigtaku Fri Feb 28, 2020 9:55 am
SRL-00248 has a new home!
by Alvin » Mon Aug 27, 2012 10:46 pm
After years of searching for the right roadster Rob at ZCG found the car of his dreams...
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