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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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Last post by MattC
Fri Nov 08, 2019 5:12 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 Banlove
Tue Sep 17, 2019 10:46 am
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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 Lorna c
Wed Sep 11, 2019 12:00 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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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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San Diego Datsun Repair Shop[
by halvernaz » Thu Nov 14, 2019 12:59 pm
Looking for a recommended Datsun repair shop (mechanical) in San Diego or south Orange County.
Thanks
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Last post by Linda
Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:59 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 Bigtaku
Thu Nov 14, 2019 6:59 pm
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Last post by ted heaton
Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:52 pm
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Weber DCOE workings
by nismou20 » Tue Nov 12, 2019 7:25 pm
Thought I’d post this as this guy really does a great job including videos in explaining the workings of DCOEs. I realize most Datsun guys are...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Wed Nov 13, 2019 1:34 pm
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Miata Seats in 68 Roadster (Help)
by GoKart2013 » Tue Apr 02, 2013 5:41 pm
I had heard this but just wanted to confirm do the Mazda Miata Seats fit in a 68 Roadster?? If so do new holes need to be drilled or do they fit in...
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Last post by bobd
Wed Nov 13, 2019 6:07 am
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Color match for Panasport anybody?
by nismou20 » Tue Nov 12, 2019 7:12 pm
I committed a booboo with my early panas and wondered if anyone out there has ever tried color matching with available silver rattle can paints....
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Last post by nismou20
Tue Nov 12, 2019 7:12 pm
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The Side-Pipe Roadster
by Alvin » Sat May 17, 2014 2:38 am
The infamous Side-Pipe roadster is back on the road! Raul (roadsterdude) let me exercise her today and I took a few pictures of this little hot rod....
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Last post by Alvin
Mon Nov 11, 2019 11:23 pm
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300+ Spare parts mostly for '68 1600
by Ralph » Mon Nov 11, 2019 3:25 pm
The parts and photos are listed on Google Docs and as they sell I'll do the update there. Pricing will appear slowly as I get to it, but if you see...
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Last post by Ralph
Mon Nov 11, 2019 4:38 pm
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Spyder vs Roadster
by johnnylane@att.net » Fri Nov 01, 2019 8:49 pm
OK, this may be a dumb question, but it's bugging me.
What is the difference between a Spyder and a Roadster? Datsun Spyder does have a nice ring to...
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Last post by redroadster
Mon Nov 11, 2019 12:12 pm
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2000 tonneau cover
by halvernaz » Sun Nov 10, 2019 12:42 pm
Hi,
Looking to but a tonneau cover for my 1968 2000. Does anyone have a vendor for these.
Thanks
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Last post by halvernaz
Sun Nov 10, 2019 7:52 pm
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Last post by Mainer311
Sun Nov 10, 2019 11:55 am
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Last post by onsight512
Sat Nov 09, 2019 7:50 pm
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1600 '67
by Rubena » Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:39 am
Hello everyone,
My name is Ruben Aerts from Belgium.
I'm new on this forum.
I have found a black '67 for sale that i'm interested in.
I have a...
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Last post by Curtis
Fri Nov 08, 2019 6:52 pm
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Gutless, no power
by bossbob » Sun Oct 20, 2019 4:26 pm
So, I rolled the roadster out to adjust the slave/clutch and while testing the new adjustments the car is really running crappy.
No power, gutless,...
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Last post by bossbob
Thu Nov 07, 2019 4:13 pm
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2020 311s Datsun Roadster Calendar
by ted heaton » Tue Oct 01, 2019 1:27 am
2020 311s Datsun Roadster Calendar pictures can be submitted now through Oct 31.
I am collecting the roadster pictures for Jared. I will forward ALL...
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Last post by theunz
Wed Nov 06, 2019 7:52 pm
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Last post by Linda
Tue Nov 05, 2019 4:29 pm
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A friend indeed
by Gregs672000 » Sun Nov 03, 2019 12:01 pm
Life can be stressful. These past two weeks have found us feeling like surfers riding tsunami waves... you all know how it can be.
Sitting, waiting...
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Last post by GeoffM
Mon Nov 04, 2019 2:58 pm
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Brake fluid and bolt size for fender
by ed B » Thu Oct 03, 2019 5:34 pm
I figured this info was already on the site but could not find it.
It has been so long since I did anything with my car I thought I try some things....
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Last post by ed B
Fri Nov 01, 2019 5:34 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
Fri Nov 01, 2019 3:37 pm
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Happy Halloween.....
by Linda » Thu Oct 31, 2019 11:24 am
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Last post by MattC
Thu Oct 31, 2019 5:49 pm
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Buyer beware on Datsun Part 2 book on Amazon
by Mackn367 » Mon Oct 28, 2019 8:43 pm
EDIT: This is no longer an issue. Please disregard post.
As many know the Datsun Roadster Book Part 2 is the most beneficial book out of the 3...
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Last post by S Allen
Tue Oct 29, 2019 6:34 pm
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New England owners
by Crapover » Tue Oct 29, 2019 4:07 pm
I'm New to the scene and was wondering if there were any rallys or events in and around New England? Just picked up a 70 and need to drive it before...
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Last post by Crapover
Tue Oct 29, 2019 4:07 pm
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Cleaning cast aluminum tips?
by gnoplos » Wed Oct 16, 2019 10:31 pm
Hi everyone just wondering if anyone has any good tips on cleaning cast aluminum parts like the picture below (I realize it’s not technically a...
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Last post by gnoplos
Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:37 pm
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INCREDIBLE '64 1500 Video
by AustinEngy » Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:56 am
Encountered this incredible video, not sure who the owner is, but it's currently for sale on BaT:
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Last post by datseen
Fri Oct 25, 2019 11:04 am
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Windshield frame soft trim
by johnscf » Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:07 am
What have others done to replace the soft trim that runs up the sides and across the top of the inside of the windshield frame? I did the best I...
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Last post by Linda
Thu Oct 24, 2019 7:26 pm
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PNW chrome shops
by unklpat » Tue Oct 22, 2019 1:55 pm
My rear over-riders need help, any local suggestions? Thx Pat
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Last post by Curtis
Thu Oct 24, 2019 10:47 am
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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 Solex68
Wed Oct 23, 2019 9:55 pm
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clutch/slave adjustments
by bossbob » Sat Oct 19, 2019 10:12 pm
I did a search but didn't really find what I was looking for.
When I got the car all the hydraulic's were shot so I don't know how the clutch...
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Last post by bossbob
Sun Oct 20, 2019 2:44 pm
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Interior and Soft Top Wiki
by Curtis » Thu Oct 10, 2019 10:46 pm
I think we need an interior wiki, partially or mostly because I need it now and other people have needed it.
Right now I'm in need of photos of the...
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Last post by Curtis
Sat Oct 19, 2019 10:36 am
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Car Covers
by inline4 » Sat Dec 18, 2010 1:38 am
are there any manufacturers that make a fitted car cover?
thanks.
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Last post by Alvin
Fri Oct 18, 2019 11:10 pm
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Updated the 2020 Events Calendar
by S Allen » Fri Oct 18, 2019 11:25 am
I have published the 2020 Events calendar on the main website and the forum. Of note the dates for the Shasta meet have changed to June 25-27, 2020....
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Last post by theunz
Fri Oct 18, 2019 12:18 pm
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Flat dash in a 69 2000
by Rpelkey » Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:49 am
I can't seem to find much information on changing over to a flat dash from the late z-type dash.
My dad had a garage fire and it melted the dash and...
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Last post by sfdaugherty
Thu Oct 17, 2019 6:47 pm
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Datsuns on Parade
by FairladySPL » Mon Oct 14, 2019 6:15 am
Most of you who have known me the past ten years on the 311s website have heard the story of how I got my first Roadster in 1976 over Christmas...
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Last post by S Allen
Wed Oct 16, 2019 6:58 pm
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Last post by datsun65
Wed Oct 16, 2019 11:36 am
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50th Anniversary
by C.Costine » Mon Sep 02, 2019 7:06 am
It just struck me yesterday that the week before last, when I got my '67 on the road for the first time in 17 years, was just about 50 years to the...
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Last post by C.Costine
Tue Oct 15, 2019 6:38 am
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Last post by MrWaj
Mon Oct 14, 2019 6:55 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 bossbob
Mon Oct 14, 2019 2:26 pm
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G15 or trans. bell housing template wanted.
by Nissanman » Thu Oct 03, 2019 6:21 am
I'm contemplating a transmission upgrade since my factory 4 speed is giving a few problems.
Can someone draw a template of the rear of the G15 engine...
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Last post by spl310
Sun Oct 13, 2019 5:52 am
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Last post by Toptech360
Sun Oct 13, 2019 12:45 am
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Our 1967 Datsun Roadster SEMA Project
by spags1986 » Tue Oct 08, 2019 4:01 pm
I realized today that my brother has been posting a few sneak peaks on the Facebook page but nothing has been posted on 311s.org. This is a project...
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Last post by JT68
Thu Oct 10, 2019 1:08 am
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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 JT68
Wed Oct 09, 2019 3:01 pm
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Worley Aluminum Radiator eBay
by Roadster904 » Sat Sep 07, 2019 9:31 am
1966 SPL311 any insight on the radiator would be appreciated.
-Direct fit
-Original hose fitment?
-Quality?
Or just overhaul my original.
Thanks...
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Last post by AustinEngy
Tue Oct 08, 2019 7:50 pm
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Jay Leno and my 66
by spags1986 » Tue Sep 24, 2019 3:26 pm
Last year at SEMA I had the opportunity to talk with Jay Leno for a bit and of course the topic was on cars. Come to find out one of Jays cars he had...
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Last post by justinmc89
Mon Sep 30, 2019 3:22 pm
