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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
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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
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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
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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 ApexArbitrage
Thu Jun 27, 2019 6:57 pm
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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?
My story, short version.
1984..Saw an ad in the local...
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Last post by funkaholik
Wed May 15, 2019 12:16 pm
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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
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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
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Has your stock Roadster ever left you stranded?
by 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 Ralph
Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:51 pm
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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 MattC
Tue Jul 16, 2019 6:01 pm
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Cold air intake
by Fairlady5150 » Sun Jul 07, 2019 5:09 pm
Looking for ideas for improving air intake on my 1968 1600, but I feel like it would be wasted time and money if I didn't bring in cooler air from...
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Last post by Alvin
Tue Jul 16, 2019 2:51 pm
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Last post by mraitch
Tue Jul 16, 2019 1:32 am
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car radio
by dan konschak » Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:02 pm
what after market radio will fit in my 1970 roadster ?
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Last post by greydog
Sun Jul 14, 2019 8:04 pm
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1963 1500 available
by ted heaton » Thu Jul 11, 2019 3:15 pm
1963 1500 available.
In gnob's latest thread post he says that his 63 1500 is up for sale.
He has been slowly working on it for 4 years but has lost...
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Last post by pebbles
Sat Jul 13, 2019 2:09 pm
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Cars and Coffee Pasadena
by nismou20 » Mon Apr 22, 2019 6:06 pm
I met new Roadster owners Dave with a clean 70/1600, along with Eddy and his 64/SR20. Of course Ray and his 63/1500 with original Single SU showed as...
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Last post by raylim
Fri Jul 12, 2019 12:03 am
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Missing Member. Where is our forum Den Mother?
by ted heaton » Mon Jul 08, 2019 11:48 pm
Something is not right in 311s Land.
Last post from our Den Mother, LINDA, was May 20!!!
Linda, are you sick, retired (sick and tired), roadsterless,...
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Last post by ted heaton
Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:23 pm
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Seat Mounts
by norm4012 » Fri Jul 05, 2019 3:06 pm
After many years I am in the process of putting my seats back into my 1600. Having a hard time recalling how the mounts hook in? Anyone have a...
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Last post by MattC
Sat Jul 06, 2019 6:30 pm
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'67 1600 for sale, what look for
by sphillips » Wed Jul 03, 2019 6:16 am
New here. There is a '67 1600 for sale in my area that has been stored for 10yrs without starting. No other info, haven't seen it yet or questioned...
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Last post by sphillips
Wed Jul 03, 2019 8:32 pm
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Last post by jhayden
Sun Jun 30, 2019 6:41 pm
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Temp Roadster parking Mt Shasta area.
by nismou20 » Sun Jun 30, 2019 2:57 pm
Hello all, I’m planning to do my first Shasta meet by incorporating a vaca with Shasta this year. I’m towing the car to the event via RV but planning...
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Last post by nismou20
Sun Jun 30, 2019 2:57 pm
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Today's Progress
by bossbob » Sun Jul 22, 2018 10:59 pm
So, 2 weeks ago I had the engine running pretty good, went to start it and the rear carb started puking out the over flow, followed by the front carb...
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Last post by C.Costine
Sun Jun 30, 2019 1:54 pm
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Little datsters and others..
by auggiemize » Fri Jun 28, 2019 11:04 am
This may have been posted already, if so, sorry...In Wallyworld the other day and bought a new fly yellow Fairlady 2000 from Hot Wheels...not bad,...
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Last post by mraitch
Sun Jun 30, 2019 1:45 am
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311s Saves You Money
by jhayden » Thu Jun 27, 2019 6:41 pm
Okay, an auction for a nos set of Konis for SPL/SRL (80-1750F and 80-1751R) just sold on eBay for a winning bid of $750 plus $19.65 shipping.
My...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Fri Jun 28, 2019 11:13 am
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1970 brakes
by Travis1963 » Sat Oct 09, 2010 10:34 pm
Hello, first post. I purchased a 1970 1600, and am re-building the brakes. I have been reading this forum for awhile and can not seem to find what...
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Last post by theunz
Thu Jun 27, 2019 7:22 am
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Body work and paint for you do it yourself'ers
by bossbob » Tue Jun 25, 2019 5:35 pm
I am interested in knowing how much detail you do it yourself'ers put into your body work and paint.
Are you the type that,
1. Does a 100% do it...
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Last post by RCMike
Thu Jun 27, 2019 2:36 am
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Looking to buy a 67.5 2000 roadster?
by ted heaton » Wed Jun 26, 2019 2:55 pm
Attention members looking for a 67.5 2000 roadster.
A friend has one for sale. A very nice, very stock, excellent running, silver, SU carbs. Ever...
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Last post by ted heaton
Wed Jun 26, 2019 2:55 pm
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My soft top sucks!
by Locobill » Thu Jun 20, 2019 6:58 am
My biggest issue with my 1968 2000 is the soft top. It has been a real pain to get it to lock. It looked to be in good shape, but now it has a large...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Wed Jun 26, 2019 1:02 pm
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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...
Read about it here:
onclick=...
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Last post by Alvin
Wed Jun 26, 2019 12:30 am
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Interior finish
by C.Costine » Sun Jun 23, 2019 8:27 pm
What is the correct way to finish the little triangular part at the bottom rear inside of the doors. I am referring to what you see in that corner...
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Last post by spl310
Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:00 pm
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Random Roadster Questions
by Radman4362 » Tue Jun 11, 2019 3:16 pm
So I am now in possession of my new project. A 1969 1600.
I have a few questions.
1)There are plenty of interior parts needed repaired or replaced....
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Last post by Dano
Sat Jun 22, 2019 12:00 pm
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Happy Father's Day!!
by speedbug78 » Sun Jun 16, 2019 7:39 pm
Got to take my boy on his first ride in my Datsun this morning. He had so much fun. Just wanted to share a small bit of the enthusiasm this car has...
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Last post by jhayden
Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:33 pm
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Is this the right mirrior?
by speedbug78 » Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:55 pm
My car is a '69 2000. This mirror was on it but I can't see a darn thing, except the road going by. Is there a way to adjust it to make it useful?...
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Last post by FergO2k
Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:32 am
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The complexity of Cars.
by mraitch » Sun Jun 16, 2019 11:29 pm
So, I was trying to adjust the door pull on my new 1970. Couldn't see an easy way, so I took the whole thing out. And, just that whole mechanism is...
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Last post by redroadster
Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:36 am
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Sudden loss of oil pressure
by unklpat » Mon Jun 10, 2019 6:26 pm
I recently acquired a 68 2000, rough suspension and steering components, 10 foot paint job, smog distributor. After spending far too much time...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Tue Jun 18, 2019 11:35 am
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Seam welding the chassis?
by wantsum? » Tue Aug 23, 2016 3:49 pm
I just wanted some input from the far more experienced builders here. My 1970 1600 is getting a complete nut / bolt restomod. Powering it will be a...
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Last post by Down under 311
Mon Jun 17, 2019 2:11 am
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An Iron Duke
by G.kambs » Sat Jun 15, 2019 9:37 am
An iron duke
I’m a life long Chevrolet-GMC man but, I don’t think I would have of put a 1980 2.5L Chevy Monza engine in a Datsun Roadster along...
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Last post by G.kambs
Sun Jun 16, 2019 1:46 pm
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Solex linkage modification...why?
by raylim » Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:41 pm
Could you tell me why would someone cut and extend the throttle linkage for the 44 Solex set-up?
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Last post by raylim
Sat Jun 15, 2019 9:29 am
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Parking brake spring clip
by ppeters914 » Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:24 pm
One of these is attached to each parking brake rod that parallel the rear axle housing. These clips hold one end of a spring.
parking brake spring...
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Last post by Curtis
Fri Jun 14, 2019 10:57 am
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Suggestions on this repair.
by bossbob » Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:06 pm
What is the best way to repair this spot. Weld it up/Grind it down, it's almost too small for a patch, maybe the size of a dime.
Thanks again,
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Last post by Gregs672000
Fri Jun 14, 2019 10:16 am
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Tach differences 1.6 vs 2.0
by nismou20 » Wed Jun 12, 2019 1:30 pm
So I’m assuming that the left tach is a 1600 and right one is a 68 exclusive 2.0. The big number increments do not match the positions on face due to...
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Last post by mraitch
Fri Jun 14, 2019 1:15 am
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Last post by FergO2k
Mon Jun 10, 2019 1:59 pm
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Sins of the Previous Owners...
by spl310 » Sat Jul 17, 2010 8:33 pm
Here is something that is a bit of an issue for me today. I recently bought a truck and am starting to work through the ghetto work that PO did to...
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Last post by ACote
Thu Jun 06, 2019 11:19 pm
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Console Lid
by Gar's68 » Sun Oct 21, 2018 4:18 pm
I bought a console lid cover and was looking for some installation advice. Has anyone ever tried trimming one? The stock lid is much shallower. If I...
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Last post by notoptoy
Tue Jun 04, 2019 5:57 am
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Roadster Sightings
by Alvin » Sun Apr 12, 2009 3:53 pm
Post your roadster sightings here!
Think of it as a missed connections listing to link fellow roadster owners
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Last post by AidanDawn2000
Sat Jun 01, 2019 8:33 pm
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R u looking for parts ordered from Dean???
by mellis18 » Sun May 19, 2019 9:45 am
I received 4 upper spindle lock plates from Dean yesterday. Problem is I didn't order them. I tried to contact Dean but they're closed for...
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Last post by Datsunparts.comInc
Tue May 28, 2019 11:59 pm
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Front Suspension Castle Nuts
by wineguy » Mon May 27, 2019 7:46 pm
Does anyone know the thread sizes for all the front suspension castle nuts?
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Last post by wineguy
Mon May 27, 2019 7:46 pm
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How to fix hood release?
by mraitch » Wed May 15, 2019 8:21 pm
Installed backup hood release, but stock one is trashed. Anyone know how to 'fix'??
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Last post by JT68
Sat May 25, 2019 9:40 pm
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Fun with Photoshop!
by AidanDawn2000 » Tue May 07, 2019 11:58 pm
Roaster seemed a perfect candidate for me to practice some photoshop/lightroom effects on.
(click for better quality)
Aidan Dawn select color 2...
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Last post by Solex68
Sat May 25, 2019 7:08 pm
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Last post by redroadster
Fri May 24, 2019 6:38 pm
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Performance U20 Header Discussion
by mtresillian » Sun May 12, 2019 5:40 am
Best and only 1 5/8 header?
Big call
So if we are in the habit of making calls, these 1 5/8 long headers crap all over the short headers of the above...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Fri May 24, 2019 11:43 am
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What hard-top is this and what it’s worth?
by Pjackb » Sun May 12, 2019 10:00 am
Is this factory or aftermarket? And would it normally fit over a roll bar?
Seller says it’s for 67.5
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Last post by grdubois369
Mon May 20, 2019 10:06 am
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2019 Solvang Datsun Roadster Classic
by harlankatz01 » Mon Apr 22, 2019 12:34 am
The Solvang Datsun Roadster Classic officially has 109 registered vehicles. The show is on April 26th and 27th, 2019 in Beautiful Solvang California....
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Last post by raylim
Sat May 18, 2019 12:39 pm
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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?
Well, I drove mine in so it can see me do my job. I think I will take it to lunch in a...
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Last post by 2mAn
Fri May 17, 2019 6:53 pm
