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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 Shamus980
Fri Feb 22, 2019 6:22 am
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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 ericstammer
Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:23 am
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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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1968 Roadster 1600 - Mild restoration
by sexton » Mon Feb 16, 2015 5:24 pm
So, this past weekend I finally got the body pulled off the frame. I've got some swiss cheese that needs to be removed in the floor, so that's first...
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Last post by Linda
Sun Mar 24, 2019 10:43 pm
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Last post by pebbles
Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:52 pm
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Last post by RustBucket
Sun Mar 24, 2019 8:18 pm
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14" steering wheel
by beautyandplay » Sat Mar 23, 2019 7:04 am
Can anyone tell me if there is a currently available 14 steering wheel (plus adapter as needed) that will work with a 1966 roadster?
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Last post by FergO2k
Sun Mar 24, 2019 6:47 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 Linda
Thu Mar 21, 2019 9:51 pm
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Valve retainers?
by spyder » Sun Mar 17, 2019 1:15 pm
I haven't been inside of an L motor but I did rebuild a J13, I assume that's what these keepers on the right fit.
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Last post by JT68
Wed Mar 20, 2019 7:39 pm
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Circuit breaker or fuse?
by Linda » Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:18 pm
Anyone else using a circuit breaker on their alternator? Nissanman mentioned it here
I was going to use a fuse, but there are some breakers with...
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Last post by Linda
Mon Mar 18, 2019 11:01 am
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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.
Trading...
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Last post by PBJ
Sun Mar 17, 2019 8:48 pm
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Rallye enterprises email!
by Ali_in_UK » Mon Jan 28, 2019 4:43 pm
Hi Guys,
I am located over the water in the UK and have been trying to contact Dann at Rallye Enterprises with a parts order for my Roadster 1600 I...
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Last post by ted heaton
Sat Mar 16, 2019 6:13 pm
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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
Sat Mar 16, 2019 8:34 am
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Dimmer help
by Jdflyer » Fri Mar 08, 2019 7:55 pm
Hi guys,
I’m working on a PWM dimmer for LED lighting. I’m trying to set it up for both people who have multicolor LED and 1 color LEDs. I’m...
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Last post by Jdflyer
Fri Mar 15, 2019 11:55 am
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Intrax Shocks?
by fj20spl311 » Mon Mar 11, 2019 6:06 pm
anyone have any experience with Intrax shocks?
They list Datsun Roadsters in 4 levels including double adjustable.
Intrax datsun sport
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Last post by peter
Tue Mar 12, 2019 4:44 pm
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Surface rust on the body
by bossbob » Sat Mar 09, 2019 3:35 pm
So, I'm in the middle of moving which will be a several month project, and haven't had any time to work on the roadster since December.
I'm home...
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Last post by C.Costine
Sun Mar 10, 2019 10:07 pm
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Torque value discrepancies
by nismou20 » Fri Mar 08, 2019 2:27 am
So now I’m confused, as under Engine technical, torque value for rod big ends to be @65 but under Torque Settings in wiki it’s listed at 45. This is...
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Last post by nismou20
Sun Mar 10, 2019 1:55 am
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Seat Belt Colors
by Solex68 » Thu Mar 07, 2019 8:18 pm
Seat Belt Colors?
Does anyone know what the tone original red seat belt color was?
Like any of these reds? I have some new seat belts but they are...
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Last post by Linda
Sat Mar 09, 2019 8:22 pm
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Part # for the 2000 radiator cap
by SLOroadster » Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:03 pm
I need the nissan part # for my radiator cap. I think they are still in stock. Mine leaks horribly. If anyone has the part # for the gasket, that...
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Last post by Solex68
Sat Mar 09, 2019 4:34 pm
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Low WS hardtop thru smoothline
by Nolan1600 » Sun Apr 17, 2016 12:09 am
So i contacted smoothline and they do not currently make a low windshield hardtop. But they did say that if someone could bring their low windshield...
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Last post by spl310
Thu Mar 07, 2019 6:22 pm
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Soft top quality
by theunz » Tue Mar 05, 2019 10:49 am
While I prefer to drive top down, the weather in Oklahoma with its pop up showers precludes driving topless (no...not that kind of topless :D ) so...
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Last post by spl310
Thu Mar 07, 2019 8:10 am
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New Guy, 69 1600 build
by brn2rde » Tue Nov 28, 2017 2:44 pm
Hey guys (and gals),
New guy here, from Southern Oregon. I bought a 1969 1600 for a project with my 15yr old Daughter. It will be her first car, and...
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Last post by brn2rde
Tue Mar 05, 2019 11:31 pm
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Last post by Toptech360
Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:10 pm
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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 MicVelo
Tue Mar 05, 2019 6:27 pm
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Last post by car_cursed
Tue Mar 05, 2019 10:55 am
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Door lock knobs
by theunz » Sat Mar 02, 2019 10:52 pm
Hey guys, and gals, what are you doing for door lock knobs? I know Dean has them, but at $32 plus shipping, well that's a little spendy. Does anybody...
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Last post by fairladyproducts.com
Sun Mar 03, 2019 1:35 pm
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Under rear hoop weatherstrip seal
by Linda » Fri Mar 01, 2019 12:51 pm
Kind of a dumb question, but what is the best under hoop on rear of cockpit weatherstripping to use? Wondering if individual neoprene washers, or a...
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Last post by theunz
Sat Mar 02, 2019 10:42 pm
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Valve cover breather SR20DE non turbo
by Bigtaku » Thu Feb 14, 2019 3:32 pm
Does anyone know if the SR20DE valve cover breather filter needs/should have a oneway valve (PCV) on it?
Thanks
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Last post by Bigtaku
Wed Feb 27, 2019 7:15 am
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32nd annual Solvang Datsun Roadster Classic
by harlankatz01 » Tue Feb 26, 2019 10:45 pm
Good Evening Everyone.
It's 60 days until the 32nd annual Solvang Datsun Roadster Classic. The show is on April 27th, 2019 with the meet and greet...
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Last post by harlankatz01
Tue Feb 26, 2019 10:45 pm
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New to the PNW
by datsunrides » Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:55 pm
Well, after a few years of planning, we sold our home in the Bay Area back at the end of November of last year and closed the purchase of our new...
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Last post by pebbles
Tue Feb 26, 2019 10:18 pm
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Last post by datscarlin
Mon Feb 25, 2019 3:24 pm
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Opinions wanted engine bay paint.
by nismou20 » Sat Feb 16, 2019 3:21 pm
So, I know it comes down to personal tastes but would like your opinions on Granite look trunk paint. My bay is somewhat crappy with imperfections...
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Last post by jrusso07
Sun Feb 24, 2019 4:27 pm
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Negative Battery Cable Repro - Working At It
by Curtis » Mon Mar 27, 2017 6:33 pm
Some of you may have seen the cable I made to replicate the original multi-wire ground cable. I ordered some lugs and right angle battery terminals....
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Last post by S Allen
Sat Feb 23, 2019 6:25 pm
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What parts to save before going to crusher
by raylim » Sat Feb 02, 2019 7:06 pm
2FE02748-24C5-4049-B6CE-0C969C528AF0.jpeg Attached are pictures of a crispy 69 2000.
Besides the engine, trans, and grill what would you pull off of...
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Last post by Lorna c
Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:46 pm
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SR20DE S14 Roadster Cold Air Intake for Sale
by Bigtaku » Thu Feb 21, 2019 3:55 pm
I just had my intake pipe made by a local welding company here in St Augustine. They still need to add the vacuum line nub. If anyone else wants one...
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Last post by Bigtaku
Thu Feb 21, 2019 3:55 pm
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5 speed
by meck320 » Mon Feb 18, 2019 4:56 pm
Hello All, I'm asking the community for some help. My name is Mike Eckhart ,live in Spencer Ia., I'm in the process of restoring my 68 2000. I have...
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Last post by meck320
Mon Feb 18, 2019 4:56 pm
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front bow and frame
by cktrap » Mon Feb 18, 2019 6:55 am
So I have several top frames. I went through three of them chose the best bow and had it repaired. I'm ready to start and the holes don't line up to...
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Last post by cktrap
Mon Feb 18, 2019 6:55 am
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Motor Power INC New Ownership
by S Allen » Mon Feb 04, 2019 10:01 pm
Just and FYI for those folks whom have used Motor Power for R16/H20 parts in the past. The original owner sold out the beginning of the year due to...
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Last post by Curtis
Sun Feb 17, 2019 7:39 pm
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A Big Change
by theunz » Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:05 pm
Since I've had the plate in my avatar for the last 36 years, I thought it was time to go out on a limb, pull out all the stops, and get a different...
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Last post by theunz
Sun Feb 17, 2019 9:55 am
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5 spd leak
by MrGuts » Wed Dec 05, 2018 10:12 pm
Hiya!
Looks like steady rains this winter, so its time for upgrades on Spike!
Bought some new parts on Black Friday, more on that later in the...
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Last post by MrGuts
Sat Feb 16, 2019 2:42 pm
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clutch and brakes ongoing
by Lorna c » Sat Oct 27, 2018 6:37 pm
the master appears clean . wish I'd taken it out B4 waiting for new . seemed to have oil on the firewall .
question : ** if I push on the rod and...
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Last post by Lorna c
Fri Feb 15, 2019 2:09 pm
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pulling engine without lift brackets
by MrGuts » Sat Feb 09, 2019 8:01 pm
Hello,
With everything disconnected I am about to pull the engine and trans to address trans leak and other upgrades. Car came with the rear lift...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:41 pm
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What's in your garage?
by cole455 » Tue Nov 04, 2014 7:58 pm
Being a member of multiple boards, I can't help but imagine that most everyone on this board has other classics stashed away. What other non-roadster...
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Last post by MrGuts
Wed Feb 13, 2019 5:23 pm
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Electrical problem, battery keeps draining
by spags1986 » Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:08 am
Before I really dive into the electrical I thought maybe someone here has experienced this and can save me some time.
On the 69 I just picked up I...
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Last post by redroadster
Tue Feb 12, 2019 12:14 pm
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Added another Roadster to the family! 1969 2000
by spags1986 » Fri Feb 01, 2019 2:17 pm
From the research I did looks like it was restored by Cliff Scott (based on the registry) then made its way to Arizona where the owner passed away...
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Last post by pebbles
Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:22 pm
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Tonneau Cover Fit Question
by Rodosuta » Sun Feb 10, 2019 3:59 pm
Does a tonneau cover for a 1965 fit a 1969 roadster?
My question is specific to the attachment points.
I understand that the headrests would have to...
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Last post by spl310
Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:13 pm
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Last post by Alvin
Sat Feb 09, 2019 11:38 pm
