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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
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
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 70MTRoadster Tue Jun 16, 2020 9:37 am
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 Bigtaku Wed Sep 15, 2021 4:31 pm
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 Bwk2000 Thu Sep 02, 2021 7:03 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 DAC21 Tue Sep 29, 2020 11:34 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 DatsunLover Sat Aug 15, 2020 3:21 pm
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
Lowering early seats
by Habitat.pat » Wed Sep 22, 2021 12:04 pm
I ordered replacement foam & seat covers from Dean & had them installed. Look & feel great. When I installed the seats in the car I found that the...
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Last post by FergO2k Thu Sep 23, 2021 8:50 am
searching for unicorn -- I mean machine shop
by higgins67 » Sat Sep 18, 2021 3:31 pm
Hello Roadster People!
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Last post by JT68 Wed Sep 22, 2021 10:57 pm
Advice Requested - Aftermarket Stereo Purchase
by Bwk2000 » Wed Sep 22, 2021 10:28 am
Hi All: Looking for aftermarket ‘drop-in’ stereo recommendations (pictures would also be helpful).
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Last post by DAC21 Wed Sep 22, 2021 5:48 pm
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Last post by redroadster68 Tue Sep 21, 2021 9:23 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 buenavides1 Tue Sep 21, 2021 7:08 pm
'69 2000, shop recommendations please
by Dino in Reno » Mon Sep 07, 2020 2:13 am
It's a 1969 2000, I will be trying to get it up and running over the fall and winter. I will need help :-)
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Last post by Dino in Reno Tue Sep 21, 2021 6:22 pm
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Last post by theunz Tue Sep 21, 2021 6:14 pm
Oil drain plug for a early 1600 1967
by DAC21 » Tue Sep 21, 2021 3:45 pm
Some Nissan Dealer's are showing in stock, other discontinued, P/N 11128-U8000. This part crosses to Dorman 090-039. But the spec for the Dorman...
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Last post by DAC21 Tue Sep 21, 2021 3:45 pm
Alternate Wiper Switch
by Curtis » Tue Sep 21, 2021 1:07 pm
By accident I found an alternate wiper for 67.5 to 70. Plugs right in and you can put any knob on it. Used on the 210, 620, ZX rear wiper and...
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Last post by Curtis Tue Sep 21, 2021 3:40 pm
Datsun Electrical Drawings Directory
by Curtis » Mon Sep 13, 2021 6:16 pm
Many of you know I have done many drawings to help people understand and find problems with their wiring. To look for one that might help you go to...
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Last post by Steve_69 Sat Sep 18, 2021 6:00 am
Dean at Datsun Parts
by merto » Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:48 am
For over 25 years Dean has helped me in a pinch. Recently he got me a quality part when the cheap one I bought elsewhere failed completely. I have...
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Last post by theunz Fri Sep 17, 2021 4:21 pm
Rallye enterprises email!
by Ali_in_UK » Mon Jan 28, 2019 4:43 pm
Hi Guys,
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Last post by steve_car Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:54 pm
Color and Width
by Ragtopman » Mon Sep 13, 2021 8:02 pm
Do you find this happening to you? A few weeks ago, a second roadster followed me home. I’m not sure exactly how it happened, or to be precise, how...
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Last post by spl310 Thu Sep 16, 2021 6:25 pm
Wiper nozzles
by bossbob » Mon Sep 13, 2021 11:09 am
What are you using for wiper nozzles? I have them, but one of them is too crusty to use, and the other one is just as bad. I see some aftermarket...
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Last post by Pjackb Tue Sep 14, 2021 12:51 pm
67.5 Steering Column Locking Pin
by Curtis » Sun Sep 12, 2021 11:52 am
If anyone has a 67.5 steering column loose out of the car I'd like to see how the steering wheel locking pin works. I'm thinking the spear has a...
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Last post by sports imports Mon Sep 13, 2021 7:36 am
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Last post by david premo Fri Sep 10, 2021 10:06 am
Who did you meet today?
by unklpat » Sat May 01, 2021 8:54 pm
I've seen so many pictures of our cars next to streams, mountains, bridges, pastures, barns, etc. When is enough enough? When I drive, I drive for...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Thu Sep 09, 2021 11:24 pm
1970 Roadster - Wipers Not Parking
by GAmor » Sat Aug 21, 2021 2:41 am
The wipers on my Datsun work fine however when turned off they do not park as they should. This has been an intermittent problem but more recently...
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Last post by RBMann Wed Sep 08, 2021 11:33 am
Back to Linda
by todd lorber » Tue Sep 07, 2021 3:38 pm
Hey Linda,
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Last post by unklpat Tue Sep 07, 2021 9:39 pm
Where’s Waldo err Linda?
by theunz » Sat Sep 04, 2021 1:13 pm
What’s happened to Linda, one of our most prolific posters? Seems to just dropped off the face of the earth. Has she run off to Washington to live...
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Last post by S Allen Sun Sep 05, 2021 7:48 pm
Major kudos to Jim at DRP
by funkaholik » Sat Sep 04, 2021 12:02 pm
I just wanted to say a huge public thank you to Jim Tyler at Datsun Restoration Products for going way above and beyond simply supporting the...
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Last post by jrusso07 Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:25 am
Oil in carb tops
by johnscf » Wed Sep 01, 2021 8:38 pm
Anybody ever measured the amount of oil need to be added in the tops of the domes on the carbs for the little plungers? I know there are lines on the...
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Last post by MattC Fri Sep 03, 2021 10:46 pm
Life in miniature
by redroadster68 » Tue Aug 31, 2021 4:02 pm
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Last post by jrusso07 Wed Sep 01, 2021 3:32 pm
Friends, countrymen, lend me your ‘ears’.
by Bwk2000 » Tue Aug 31, 2021 9:47 am
Hi Guys (& Gals). Quick question for those with more exposure to these engines than me:
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Last post by Bwk2000 Wed Sep 01, 2021 2:53 pm
Sticker Shock
by Ivan D Bagski » Mon Aug 30, 2021 2:29 pm
I've owned my 2000 since 1983, but it hasn't run in more than 20 years. I'm working toward getting it running again, and I started with gas tank...
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Last post by todd lorber Wed Sep 01, 2021 2:07 pm
Choosing the Best LED Headlight Upgrades
by notoptoy » Wed Mar 11, 2020 4:35 pm
Interesting article on the Net today from Jalopnik. Found it might be useful to those interested in adding/upgrading headlights to LED. To the...
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Last post by cbez Tue Aug 31, 2021 10:13 pm
Roadster Sightings
by Alvin » Sun Apr 12, 2009 3:53 pm
Post your roadster sightings here!
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Last post by Ralph Sun Aug 29, 2021 3:31 pm
Just needed to vent!
by Jdflyer » Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:27 pm
Why I really don’t like commercial plating companies.
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Last post by C.Costine Fri Aug 27, 2021 6:13 am
back fire
by drivercar3 » Fri Jun 11, 2021 5:47 pm
Good Friday to all.
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Last post by 23yrRebuild Wed Aug 25, 2021 12:17 pm
Broken/detached hood release cable
by Crapover » Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:45 pm
My hood release cable came unattached at the release lever under the hood. I read a couple of the entries here and was a little disheartened at how...
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Last post by Bwk2000 Mon Aug 23, 2021 9:09 pm
New Repo Fuel Tank Poll
DAC21 » Mon Feb 08, 2021 5:28 pm
I traded email with Michael at Moparpro over the last couple days. I asked what tank would he be making, early or late? He wasn't aware of the...
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Last post by DAC21 Sun Aug 22, 2021 5:58 pm
gas gauge
by less frustrated » Mon Jul 19, 2021 1:00 pm
Hello all,
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Last post by Datsunparts.comInc Sat Aug 21, 2021 8:20 pm
Looking for T West in Jefferson City Mo.
by keith0alan » Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:08 am
I am looking for T. West in Jefferson City Mo. I received your carbs for refurb but seem to have lost your contact info.
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Last post by keith0alan Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:11 am
Low windshield frame photo needed...
by iloveredmeat » Wed Aug 18, 2021 1:51 pm
Hi Everyone,
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Last post by iloveredmeat Wed Aug 18, 2021 2:31 pm
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Last post by iloveredmeat Mon Aug 16, 2021 12:07 am
Tachcometer Drive Fun
by Curtis » Sun Aug 08, 2021 10:08 pm
The fun with oil leaks never ends. Found that my tach drive was leaking and dripping oil down the block and under my engine. I found this on the...
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Last post by Curtis Wed Aug 11, 2021 12:13 pm
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Last post by redroadster Mon Aug 09, 2021 7:18 am
Horn Color
by Jdflyer » Wed Aug 04, 2021 4:21 pm
Anybody know what the original color of the horn was on a 1970 1600? Mine are beat up and I can’t tell if they were originally played or painted...
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Last post by mraitch Fri Aug 06, 2021 3:27 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 Curtis Thu Aug 05, 2021 9:35 pm
1600 heater hose
by conoycar » Sat Jul 31, 2021 7:15 pm
Hello. I need a heater hose for a '68 1600. It's the one at the back of the engine that goes from the manifold to the heater valve.A non-OEM...
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Last post by Datsunparts.comInc Thu Aug 05, 2021 9:16 pm
Electrical/Lights
by jbarnish » Sun Aug 01, 2021 3:08 pm
Brake Lights and turn signals didn't work but all lights came on when i turned on the headlights. cleaned all the connectors and everything works...
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Last post by C.Costine Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:21 am
Reproduction Gas Tank in the works UPDATE!
by DAC21 » Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:23 pm
Back in early November Moparpro.com mentioned on the Roadster Facebook page that they were considering doing a Reproduction Roadster Gas Tank. I...
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Last post by Curtis Sun Aug 01, 2021 11:07 am
Post your past
by Gregs672000 » Thu Jul 29, 2021 11:42 am
The wonderful job Spriso did for SRL311 #342 and the photo history that emerged got me thinking about the past and when it all started for me, so I...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Fri Jul 30, 2021 9:14 pm
P/N for early 1967 Dash Pad Twisties?
by DAC21 » Thu May 27, 2021 8:01 am
Are the Dash Twisties the same P/N as the six in the back holding down the Soft Top? (97754-A4500)
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Last post by Pjackb Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:38 am
License plate trim
by 69roadster » Fri Jul 23, 2021 5:59 pm
Is there a good way to repair this?
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Last post by 69roadster Sat Jul 24, 2021 3:13 am
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