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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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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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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 pebbles
Sat Aug 25, 2018 1:04 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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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
B4093D32-A4A8-4D83-AFC9-B4FC65547836.jpeg...
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Last post by grdubois369
Mon May 20, 2019 10:06 am
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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 mellis18
Sun May 19, 2019 9:45 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
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Exact Fit Steering Wheel Leather Wrap
by ct06033 » Tue May 07, 2019 5:00 pm
So, as everyone has been coming up with different solutions for wheel wraps, I thought surely there must be a reasonable off the shelf solution. I...
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Last post by S Allen
Fri May 17, 2019 8:50 am
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Justy alternator on R side of R16 engine
by Linda » Sat May 11, 2019 9:40 pm
Maybe we can gather info in one spot because I can't find anything in archives or Wiki.
Anyone done this? I know you need the smog bracket, got that....
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Last post by Linda
Thu May 16, 2019 9:00 am
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Last post by car_cursed
Tue May 14, 2019 10:04 am
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Last post by ted heaton
Mon May 13, 2019 11:02 pm
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Format Change/Software Update Again
by S Allen » Thu May 09, 2019 7:55 pm
Change in forum format. I am trying to clean things up a bit so all of the threads that used to show up on the main page are now subforums within...
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Last post by mellis18
Mon May 13, 2019 3:50 pm
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Does anyone own a low windshield model?
by C.Costine » Mon May 13, 2019 1:45 pm
Could you consider removing one of the screws that holds the left side of the lower dash on and measuring it and advising me what the diameter is,...
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Last post by Linda
Mon May 13, 2019 3:10 pm
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Its time!
by Darwin2000 » Thu May 09, 2019 3:44 pm
I bought my roadster back in the mid to late 80's (before it was an antique) I drove it steadily until the early 2000's got married, had kids and it...
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Last post by steve_car
Fri May 10, 2019 11:30 am
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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 Lorna c
Thu May 09, 2019 2:43 pm
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Screw / Bolt Size for Windshield
by Gornal » Wed May 08, 2019 7:54 pm
Hi,
Just replacing the windshield and need to know what size bolts and screw I need to reattach the windshield frame to the body. I have attached a...
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Last post by Gornal
Wed May 08, 2019 7:54 pm
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Size perspective
by theunz » Mon Apr 29, 2019 5:34 pm
image.jpeg Thank goodness it has a 4:62 rear end :D
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Last post by RCMike
Wed May 08, 2019 6:21 pm
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Last post by zetec311
Wed May 08, 2019 3:30 pm
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antenna replacement parts
by rick45 » Tue May 07, 2019 9:42 am
searching a replacement for the Toshiba antenna black plastic ball on a 67.5 and a 68 and also the top nut.
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Last post by rick45
Tue May 07, 2019 5:07 pm
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Last post by luv2luau
Tue May 07, 2019 10:03 am
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Won't start
by Brian's 68 Datsun » Thu Apr 11, 2019 10:28 pm
New to forum, 68 solex roadster, i completed full frame off restoration about 4 years ago. Have owned car for over 36 years, numbers matching car....
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Last post by Linda
Mon May 06, 2019 9:18 am
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Kentucky Derby
by Kurt » Sat May 04, 2019 2:37 pm
I don't know about you guys but, there's a horse named Roadster in the Kentucky Derby at current odds of 6-1. Now, if the money gets to 3-1, you know...
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Last post by redroadster
Sun May 05, 2019 8:40 pm
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1968 Jack yellow color
by davdav2000 » Sun May 05, 2019 2:21 am
I found and cleaned up a really rusty jack from a 68 1600; could hardly tell what it was... It looked so dead, amazing what three days in vinegar...
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Last post by spl310
Sun May 05, 2019 1:46 pm
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Wires in Sacramento area
by 68DSU » Wed Nov 07, 2018 12:17 pm
I have some major electrical problems with my car. I'm exploring options and wonder if anyone has a go-to guy for roadster electrical systems in the...
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Last post by Linda
Sat May 04, 2019 6:35 pm
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What is this Cam?
by nismou20 » Fri May 03, 2019 2:17 pm
Can anyone tell me by these numbers given to me by American Cams where this Cam stands in relation to B and C? Would a head need some modding to...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Sat May 04, 2019 1:47 pm
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Dyno sheet thread
by Pjackb » Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:15 am
Why is it such a PITA to try and get actual dyno sheets for R/H/U engines on this site?
I know a lot of folks have dynoed their engine but trying to...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Sat May 04, 2019 12:44 pm
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Cost to buy a 69 soft top frame
by cmjrgas » Fri May 03, 2019 3:11 pm
Trying to find out how much these frames are. Good straight frame, no damage. Don't need the front bow, just the frame cost.
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Last post by greydog
Fri May 03, 2019 6:48 pm
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63 1500 barn find
by raylim » Fri Dec 08, 2017 6:44 pm
Here are some pics from my latest pick. Pics of the car and stuff in the trunk.
So far, I am this car’s 3rd human caretaker.
A shout out to Nismou20...
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Last post by raylim
Fri May 03, 2019 6:38 pm
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Rear wheel cylinder leaking
by bossbob » Mon Apr 29, 2019 12:50 pm
Where can I get a reasonably priced wheel cylinder kit, what are the options on rear cylinders. I did a search but .........
Thanks in advance.
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Last post by spl310
Thu May 02, 2019 10:37 pm
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Quick Survey Interior color
by ericstammer » Tue Apr 30, 2019 9:23 am
Have a very clean 1970 1600 off white exterior, original interior was/is red, but carpets were not orig, and some other pieces need replacing as well...
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Last post by Pjackb
Thu May 02, 2019 8:29 pm
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69 front sway bar diameter
by cmjrgas » Wed May 01, 2019 12:15 pm
Getting ready to list my 69 2000 and I'm thinking I have an after market sway bar. Reason being I have a pair, front/rear of Turn 6 sway bars in a...
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Last post by theunz
Wed May 01, 2019 8:42 pm
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Bolt for rear axle
by johnscf » Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:13 pm
Somehow when replacing my rear wheel bearings I lost one of the bolts that goes through the grease catcher and the flange on the rear end housing....
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Last post by S Allen
Wed May 01, 2019 2:11 pm
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Gas delivery woes after cleaning out gas tank
by cmjrgas » Tue Apr 30, 2019 10:27 am
Pulled gas tank, cleaned it out, cleaned out fuel and vent lines. If I prime the fuel line I can get it started and it will pull from the tank. Let...
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Last post by Mackn367
Tue Apr 30, 2019 3:07 pm
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Turbo Trio 3 Generations Solvang Tour
by ted heaton » Wed Apr 24, 2019 11:13 pm
Turbo Trio 3 Generations Solvang Tour
Three generations of Teds ! All driving my roadsters to Solvang.
Ted, My Son Ted Jr and My Grandson Tyler.
A...
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Last post by ladydriver
Tue Apr 30, 2019 4:06 am
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Keels And Wheels
by charlee0620 » Fri Apr 26, 2019 1:25 pm
Hi all
Just wanted to let the Texas crowd know about Keels and Wheels May 4-5 in Seabrook Texas. I know that it is the same weekend as Nismofest,...
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Last post by charlee0620
Mon Apr 29, 2019 11:15 pm
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Mon Apr 29, 2019 9:03 pm
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Last post by billkuma
Mon Apr 29, 2019 10:09 am
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Restore side trim
by johnscf » Sat Apr 27, 2019 11:27 am
Does anybody know a place that restores the chrome side trim for the fenders and doors? Mine is pretty dinged up and I'd like to get it in better...
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Last post by mraitch
Sun Apr 28, 2019 6:46 pm
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Rear axle bearing question
by johnscf » Wed Apr 17, 2019 8:02 pm
Had a rumbling noise from left rear wheel. Pulled the axle and the bearing is bad. Never done this before so how do i go about replacing the bearing?...
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Last post by johnscf
Sat Apr 27, 2019 11:13 am
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NO japanese entries for San Marino Concours.
by mraitch » Thu Apr 18, 2019 3:26 pm
Just been emailing the Chief Judge for this event and he advised me that there are, currently, NO J cars entered. Period.
Context,
I had a chat...
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Last post by greydog
Fri Apr 26, 2019 10:16 am
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SR20DE Swap in Florida
by Bigtaku » Sat Jul 22, 2017 4:17 pm
Hello everyone, I am getting close to having a completely rust free painted 68 Roadster! I know I have a bit to go but just getting to this point has...
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Last post by Bigtaku
Fri Apr 26, 2019 8:58 am
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Front brake line replacement
by cmjrgas » Wed Apr 24, 2019 4:10 pm
Having to replace a brake line from the master cylinder across to the brake block. Have done a bunch of British sports cars but this is my first...
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Last post by bobd
Fri Apr 26, 2019 5:19 am
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Last post by 2mAn
Thu Apr 25, 2019 10:46 am
