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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
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 Jan 06, 2022 2:09 pm
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Last post by S Allen Wed Jan 05, 2022 5:51 pm
Mechanic 1600 help needed
by nismou20 » Tue Jan 04, 2022 12:39 pm
Guy chased me down yesterday when driving the Roadster, has a 1600 that needs a engine rebuild plus missing a few parts. Trying to guide him in the...
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Last post by spl310 Wed Jan 05, 2022 10:55 am
High Windshield Vent Window Weatherstripping
by 70-1600 » Mon Jan 03, 2022 2:30 pm
Hi gang. I've removed the vent window frames from both driver and passenger doors on my '70 1600 to put new channel weatherstripping in. I'm going to...
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Last post by 70-1600 Mon Jan 03, 2022 2:30 pm
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
by S Allen » Fri Dec 24, 2021 7:45 pm
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone. Enjoying time with the family. Wish you all the best in the new year to come.
Steve
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Last post by cbez Sun Jan 02, 2022 5:02 pm
Is Rallye Still Open for Business?
by Ivan D Bagski » Mon Dec 13, 2021 4:05 pm
Does anyone know if Rallye is still in business?
I've emailed Rallye four times in November and December but haven't gotten a response. I even tried...
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Last post by Datsunparts.comInc Fri Dec 31, 2021 5:34 pm
Paging Joe Fremeau....
by tjp » Fri Dec 31, 2021 1:21 pm
.....please check your email. thanks
Is someone has his phone number PLEASE call him for me.
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Last post by tjp Fri Dec 31, 2021 4:34 pm
Looking for general guidance on U20 tuning.
by trentonm » Sat Dec 18, 2021 12:19 am
Hi all, this is my first time posting to the forum. I will preface the post by apologizing for any lack of general knowledge I have about roadsters....
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Last post by trentonm Tue Dec 28, 2021 1:55 pm
G15 Rod & Main bearings
by unklpat » Wed Dec 22, 2021 9:04 pm
I'm not seeing an abundance of rod bearings for the 1500, although mains seem to be available. I do not know what size will be needed yet but...
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Last post by unklpat Thu Dec 23, 2021 11:42 am
Taillight housing question
by DAC21 » Tue Dec 21, 2021 6:14 am
Can anyone with NOS Taillights tell me if the lights left the factory with a tiny sealing gasket under the screw that retains the outer chrome ring...
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Last post by datsun1500 Tue Dec 21, 2021 9:54 pm
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 redroadster68 Mon Dec 20, 2021 3:35 pm
‘66 Soft top rear support bar
by jrgs3365 » Sat Dec 11, 2021 5:20 pm
When I bought my ‘66 it did not have a top. So now I have a frame and a new top but I don’t have the rear support bar that slips into the top for the...
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Last post by tjp Wed Dec 15, 2021 1:20 pm
SPL311 Diecast
by Steve_69 » Mon Dec 13, 2021 9:55 am
I was the best man at a wedding on a cruise over the past week. The groom got me a very thoughtful gift. He found a 1/43 scale model of the 1967...
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Last post by Steve_69 Tue Dec 14, 2021 6:28 pm
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Last post by FergO2k Sat Dec 11, 2021 9:10 pm
Voltage regulator help 1968 2000
by kennyele11 » Mon Dec 06, 2021 5:06 pm
Not sure if my voltage regulator is working but I’m not entirely sure how to test it. What I do know is the bottom fuse isn’t work which is...
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Last post by redroadster Wed Dec 08, 2021 11:07 am
Replacing oil filter
by Howard R » Wed Dec 01, 2021 1:29 pm
I have a new oil filter that I want to install without doing an oil change or putting my car up on a rack and doing it in my garage. Will I have any...
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Last post by unklpat Sun Dec 05, 2021 1:27 pm
Sad day salt on the road in western New York
by TobyMan » Sat Nov 27, 2021 9:06 am
It happened on 11/25/21 this year. The DOT starting putting deicer chemicals on the road. Really envy you south and west types. Good news, Roadster...
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Last post by Clearview12 Thu Dec 02, 2021 3:55 pm
Datsun 1600 swapped to U20, still has 4 speed
by kennyele11 » Mon Nov 29, 2021 3:06 pm
So the previous owner put a u20 in my 1968 but the transmission is 4speed. So I’m wondering what needs to be done to get a 5 speed transmission in...
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Last post by SLOroadster Tue Nov 30, 2021 3:24 pm
Happy Thanksgiving
by spl310 » Thu Nov 25, 2021 8:48 am
I want to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to everyone on the forum.
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Last post by Gregs672000 Sat Nov 27, 2021 12:57 pm
Radio knob 1968 datsun 1600
by kennyele11 » Fri Nov 26, 2021 3:21 pm
Does anybody have a radio knob I could buy off them? I’m missing one.
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Last post by tjp Fri Nov 26, 2021 3:50 pm
Banjo screen filters?- 2000 SU Carbs
by jimgsd » Fri Oct 29, 2021 11:05 am
Stuck! Doing minor renew on '69 2000 SU carbs. No Banjos screens were found in carbs. Found a set on line,
but they are too tight to fit over the...
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Last post by jimgsd Wed Nov 24, 2021 11:28 pm
Had to Cut Rear Wheel Bearings
by Steve_69 » Tue Nov 23, 2021 8:27 pm
This past weekend, I set out to get my rear wheel bearings pressed off of the axles. I went by several shops and no one wanted to take on the...
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Last post by bakerjf Wed Nov 24, 2021 12:50 pm
chrome plating
by mewboys » Sat Nov 13, 2021 4:35 pm
I am sending a bunch of parts for chrome plating for my 68 2000. There are 2 parts I am having trouble getting prepare for the plating shop. They are...
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Last post by DAC21 Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:33 pm
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Last post by RussellC Tue Nov 23, 2021 10:23 am
Looks like D.F.R.G. has gone private on F.B.
by Bwk2000 » Thu Nov 18, 2021 8:46 am
Not sure why Datsun Fairlady Roadster Group has gone private after all these years?
That’s unfortunate for those of us without a social media...
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Last post by tjp Mon Nov 22, 2021 3:19 pm
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Last post by C.Costine Sun Nov 21, 2021 6:00 pm
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Last post by redroadster Sun Nov 14, 2021 4:24 pm
Electric Roadster?
by Skyman » Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:11 am
Just saw a segment on the local news of a guy converting cars to 100% electric power. Could convert a car for $2,500 for a basic job, price goes up...
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Last post by redroadster Sat Nov 13, 2021 5:06 pm
Seeking Windshield glass
by Langheck » Tue Nov 09, 2021 3:51 pm
Hey guys, looking for some help or info searching reproduction windshield glass for the restoration of my ‘69 (SPL311-24633).
Had picked up a piece...
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Last post by DAC21 Sat Nov 13, 2021 3:40 am
Don’t watch: 2014-2020 Datsun ‘GO’ Crash Test
by Bwk2000 » Wed Nov 10, 2021 8:42 pm
ZERO Star Rating - Didn’t even know that was possible for a new car.
Roughly the same size & weight of our Roadsters … Does not inspire confidence in...
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Last post by rwmann Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:59 am
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Last post by Bwk2000 Thu Nov 11, 2021 4:33 pm
Seeking windshield glass (high windshield)
by Langheck » Tue Nov 09, 2021 3:20 pm
Hey guys,
Currently seeking a vendor or source for new windshield glass for the restoration of my ‘69 (SPL311-24633).
Years ago I had ordered a...
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Last post by mwegener111 Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:21 am
Emergency Pre 69 Trunk Release
by raylim » Sat Nov 06, 2021 11:21 am
Inspired by the Hood Release here's my version for the trunk for the pre 1969's incase you lock your keys or the lock stopped working.
The hardest...
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Last post by iloveredmeat Tue Nov 09, 2021 6:35 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.
I hated the interior in the driver with all...
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Last post by Curtis Sat Nov 06, 2021 2:11 pm
Sad day - Time for the 6 mo. Hibernation
by Bwk2000 » Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:52 am
Well, it’s ‘That’ time. With temperatures now dipping to 3 C (37 F) here in the mornings, It’s time to prep the little roadster (and the Harley) for...
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Last post by redroadster Sat Nov 06, 2021 11:05 am
dash pad for low-windshield cars
by onsight512 » Fri Nov 05, 2021 5:00 pm
Does anyone know where I can buy one of these? It looks like Dean isn't making/carrying them anymore. It's listed as out of production .
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Last post by onsight512 Fri Nov 05, 2021 7:06 pm
Screw sizes, thought it was in Tech Wiki
by bossbob » Fri Nov 05, 2021 1:30 pm
I thought I saw a chart with screw sizes but can't find it now?
Anyway, the rear hoop, aluminum splash shields for the doors, are they #6 sheet...
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Last post by DAC21 Fri Nov 05, 2021 6:49 pm
1968 visors are loose and won’t stay up
by kennyele11 » Fri Nov 05, 2021 12:23 pm
Anybody know of a fix to make the visors stay in position? After I put the passenger side visor up, it falls down after going for a drive.
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Last post by Bwk2000 Fri Nov 05, 2021 1:56 pm
Lightweight drivers seat
by baxtersit » Wed Nov 03, 2021 7:55 am
I don't endorse this kind of behavior but when my upholstery guy was 2 months late this actually worked perfectly. Excellent fit and nice side...
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Last post by 23yrRebuild Fri Nov 05, 2021 12:13 pm
Just painted Need interior pieces
by Spitzs1600 » Sun Oct 31, 2021 1:09 pm
Hi yall Happy Halloween! I will be getting back my painted body and I have been looking for any off the shelf red interior. Found some late model...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Mon Nov 01, 2021 5:25 pm
68-70 Heater Resistor Photo Request
by Curtis » Fri Oct 29, 2021 11:46 am
If someone has a heater with the core removed and the resistor and wiring intact I would like some quality photos of it. In particular the...
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Last post by Steve_69 Sat Oct 30, 2021 6:48 am
JDM cars no longer road legal?
by bajaroadster » Fri Oct 15, 2021 3:46 pm
Just read an article on my newsfeed that says two states, Maine and Rhode Island have inacted laws that say JDM vehicles can no longer be legally...
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Last post by rwmann Thu Oct 28, 2021 11:02 am
Soft Top Recommendations
by todd lorber » Thu Oct 21, 2021 11:58 am
In the 30 years that I've owned my '69, I have never had a top for it. I'm in the final stages of completing metal work, after which I will pull the...
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Last post by spl310 Tue Oct 26, 2021 6:24 pm
Idle falling off then dieing
by justinp551 » Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:25 pm
Been tuning up a 68 2000 and done a bunch to it but having a idling problem. When I got the car the idle was up about 1400. Well I know why it was us...
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Last post by redroadster Sun Oct 24, 2021 5:46 am
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Last post by Bwk2000 Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:40 pm
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Last post by spl310 Thu Oct 21, 2021 9:22 am
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:
Is this a ‘normal’ amount of engine noise for a R16 engine?...
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Last post by Bwk2000 Wed Oct 20, 2021 3:34 pm
1967.5 New Project
by BBF Roadster » Mon Oct 18, 2021 9:46 pm
Just drug this beauty home, $500 couldn't resist it.
Isn't that always the case with these Roadsters.
Priliminary investigation doesn't look too...
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Last post by zippy67roadster Mon Oct 18, 2021 10:19 pm
Choke cable rebuild, who has done this?
by bossbob » Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:03 am
Who has done this, and are there any updates to the process? The cable on the rear carb isn't long enough to completely release the choke arm so my...
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Last post by mraitch Sun Oct 17, 2021 11:33 am
I'm looking for a 3 main r16, help.
by Booty_Hunter » Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:23 pm
I'm looking another motor to rebuild. I want a 3-main r16. Is there an easy way to tell if a motor is a 3-main by just looking from the outside? I'm...
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