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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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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
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 buenavides1 Tue May 26, 2020 11:24 pm
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 DatsunLover Tue May 26, 2020 6:32 am
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
Anyone running a 1600/4sp with 3.7 diff?
by itsa68 » Thu May 21, 2020 8:29 pm
Currently running the stock 3.9 diff combined with 195/65 R14 tires. (Tire diameter pretty darn close to stock diameter)
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Last post by funkaholik Wed Jun 03, 2020 1:22 am
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Last post by Datsunparts.comInc Tue Jun 02, 2020 11:25 pm
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Last post by amazgjoe Tue Jun 02, 2020 5:21 pm
Datsun 2000 won’t start
by Cllishof » Mon Jun 01, 2020 4:37 pm
First off I’m no mechanic. Any help will be appreciated. Put new battery in it. Old one I thought was bad. Lights will turn on but as soon as I try...
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Last post by Cllishof Tue Jun 02, 2020 2:12 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 todd lorber Tue Jun 02, 2020 12:27 pm
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Last post by PatS Tue Jun 02, 2020 8:26 am
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Last post by itsa68 Mon Jun 01, 2020 7:41 pm
Radiator caps 1600
by Oddworx » Thu Apr 09, 2020 5:08 pm
So I think the seal has gone out on my radiator cap. And I cant find a replacement part number. Would like to pick one up at a parts store rather...
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Last post by Solex68 Mon Jun 01, 2020 1:54 pm
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Last post by AltxF4 Mon Jun 01, 2020 10:36 am
Turbocharged U20 Roadster
by Alvin » Fri May 29, 2020 5:17 pm
I had only seen one turbocharged U20 in person (Mark's) but this one is new to me. Check out the draw-through SU setup!
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Last post by devo Sun May 31, 2020 8:27 am
Steering wheel hub
by Linda » Mon May 25, 2020 12:42 pm
Here is a pic of the steering wheel hub, front and back. Hub was pretty stuck on but puller I got didn’t work as screws did not fit. Managed to get...
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Last post by Linda Sun May 31, 2020 12:36 am
Bench testing the radio
by Linda » Wed Apr 22, 2020 4:57 pm
What are the steps to set up a bench test of the radio? Is there supposed to be a ground wire? Can an antenna off the car be used or does the antenna...
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Last post by Linda Sat May 30, 2020 8:41 am
Console Lid Repair Tip
by itsa68 » Fri May 29, 2020 8:16 am
If you are installing a new cap to your console cover lid, try to salvage the vinyl skins on the sides of the console.
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Last post by itsa68 Fri May 29, 2020 9:35 pm
soft top
by C.Costine » Fri May 29, 2020 10:19 am
I am preparing to install my new soft top. It seems that the very front edge of the front bow is very sharp. This is the case on the three front bows...
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Last post by Linda Fri May 29, 2020 9:16 pm
U20 Valve Cover Rivets
by Datsfun » Sun Jul 16, 2017 6:29 pm
I removed the oil baffle rivets to power coated my U20 valve cover a while back and now I need to replace them. The rivets appear to be 3/16 diameter...
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Last post by MattC Thu May 28, 2020 1:16 pm
Puller for steering wheel hub
by Linda » Sun May 24, 2020 6:26 pm
What kind of puller can be used to get this piece off? In the past it came off pretty easily but this time is stuck. It has a plastic backing so the...
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Last post by fj20spl311 Mon May 25, 2020 3:05 pm
Super Street
by Francis » Sun May 24, 2020 12:05 am
Hey everyone!
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Last post by JT68 Mon May 25, 2020 6:28 am
1968 1600 exhaust
by TobyMan » Sat May 23, 2020 8:30 am
Does anyone have a diagram, link or pics of the exhaust for a stock 1968 1600, they can share? Or point me in the right direction? I have the shiny...
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Last post by TobyMan Sun May 24, 2020 6:47 am
Datsun Models - is there a 1/10 or 1/12 scale?
by jamesw » Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:17 am
Now that I have my RC Datsun 510 - I really need a roadster body for it, right?
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Last post by Solex68 Sat May 23, 2020 6:05 pm
Arghhhh bad paint
by TobyMan » Wed Apr 29, 2020 8:27 am
After almost a year doing body work finally had car ready to be painted. Sprayed it, went on what looked like real nice. Problem is wrong paint, the...
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Last post by TobyMan Sat May 23, 2020 8:18 am
Alternator
by Tonymig » Fri May 22, 2020 11:50 am
Can anyone tell me where I can get a replacement alternator that fits a 68/69 2000 roadster guy here in town say he can not find parts to rebuild it....
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Last post by RBMann Fri May 22, 2020 12:55 pm
68 2000 Fuel Line Question
by halvernaz » Mon May 11, 2020 9:11 pm
Hi All,
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Last post by AnaheimGhia Fri May 22, 2020 10:17 am
Dash harness Installation
by Linda » Thu May 21, 2020 8:01 pm
Well finally got the dash harness installed. I got it about a month before Solvang but then all hell broke loose... Solvang gets cancelled so I had...
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Last post by Linda Thu May 21, 2020 9:31 pm
My car anniversary and emblem gaskets?
by orangedawg » Mon May 18, 2020 3:30 pm
Today is my 37th anniversary of owning my 2000 (bought in high school at local Datsun dealership). 3rd anniversary of Mount St. Helens. This is my...
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Last post by bajaroadster Thu May 21, 2020 9:13 pm
map light
by ed B » Thu May 19, 2016 8:12 am
Does anyone have a schematic sketch for the map light (in the center console) for a 69 model? I think i am missing a spring or something as there is...
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Last post by orangedawg Thu May 21, 2020 2:24 pm
Help Identifying a Rear Chassis Harness
by Linusrp » Tue May 19, 2020 1:41 pm
I've only owned early year roadsters so I am not familiar with the late model nuances. I have an old NOS rear harness I picked up with other parts...
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Last post by Linusrp Wed May 20, 2020 8:51 pm
Atlanta area
by spl310 » Tue May 19, 2020 10:00 am
I will be in the Atlanta area for the next two to three nights. Any roadster goings-on?
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Last post by spl310 Tue May 19, 2020 10:00 am
Figured it is time for another update!
by SEC » Mon May 18, 2020 12:54 pm
After nearly 30 years of sitting and a year of work I finally was able to drive my 1969 2000 roadster! Currently addressing an issue with the carbs...
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Last post by Alvin Mon May 18, 2020 8:09 pm
Best non-oem exterior color
by s2knsx » Fri Jan 02, 2015 1:18 am
Hello
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Last post by redroadster Mon May 18, 2020 7:36 pm
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 Mon May 18, 2020 6:28 pm
Downside to car lifts
by theunz » Sun May 17, 2020 7:58 pm
And it’s just as handy as the upside! AC73EF6F-A8D2-4EEC-BD3A-D925FC869664.jpeg
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Last post by theunz Mon May 18, 2020 12:42 pm
Need Help 68 2000 New El Distributor Install
by halvernaz » Sat May 16, 2020 4:23 pm
Hi All,
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Last post by Linda Sun May 17, 2020 7:37 pm
Soft top
by C.Costine » Sun May 17, 2020 7:31 am
I was trial fitting my new soft top that I got from Datsunparts.com. I am planning to install it myself despite all of the warnings. I have installed...
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Last post by C.Costine Sun May 17, 2020 6:10 pm
Black or BGM
by bmccarthy67 » Tue May 12, 2020 9:46 pm
I'm at the point of having to paint some interior surfaces so I need to decide on Thunder Black or BGM (I bought both colors). The car was BGM, but...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Sun May 17, 2020 4:19 pm
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Last post by Solex68 Sun May 17, 2020 1:22 pm
Blast media
by C.Costine » Sun May 17, 2020 7:20 am
I have removed the aluminum brake shoes from my parts car and need to clean them up. I believe that black beauty will leave them too rough. What...
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Last post by theunz Sun May 17, 2020 8:14 am
Cylinder Head questions
by Pierre » Thu Apr 16, 2020 7:52 am
Hello everybody,
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Last post by Pierre Fri May 15, 2020 3:15 pm
Fastener listing by size/type
by Jimmers74 » Tue May 12, 2020 10:17 pm
On my 69 SPL311, I'm finding incorrect use of SAE/Metric fasteners, that is SAE where metric should be and I'm sure it is vice versa. I've looked...
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Last post by Curtis Thu May 14, 2020 7:19 pm
Fuel sending unit salvageable?
by seabiscuit » Tue May 12, 2020 1:30 pm
Hello,
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Last post by Linda Wed May 13, 2020 12:20 am
Stock coil and ballast resistor
by johnnylane@att.net » Sun May 10, 2020 8:04 pm
Hey there,
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Last post by johnnylane@att.net Mon May 11, 2020 7:42 pm
Glove box install
by Linda » Sun May 03, 2020 2:21 pm
My glove box decided to disintegrate as I was doing some rewiring. I tried to fix it but it was a lost cause.... :( RIP...
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Last post by Linda Mon May 11, 2020 12:34 pm
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Last post by spl310 Mon May 11, 2020 7:44 am
Pertronix plug gap
by Fairlady5150 » Sun May 10, 2020 11:47 am
Just picked up a new Roadster yesterday, a 1967.5 1600. It has a late engine that was de-smogged and converted to Pertronix EI. Anybody know what the...
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