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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
Wiring all rear lights for brake lights
by bossbob » Thu Oct 14, 2021 12:27 pm
Some have suggested that I convert all 4 rear lights so they operate as brake lights. So, I'm curious as to how many have done this, and what is the...
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Last post by Mattk Sat Oct 16, 2021 7:00 pm
67.5 engine and transmission
by jabel » Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:36 pm
I've been invited to look at and possibly acquire an engine and transmission removed from a totaled 67.5 1600 and I have no use for the 1600 or the 4...
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Last post by jabel Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:36 pm
Miami area
by spl310 » Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:43 am
Hello all,
I have to go to the Miami area next week - Tuesday. Any Roadster stuff going on? Let me know!
Sid
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Last post by redroadster Tue Oct 12, 2021 10:03 am
69 2000 Conundrum - engine question
by mivo » Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:15 pm
First off this is a great group! I've been lurking for a couple months, and appreciate the positive attitude and general helpfulness of the users....
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Last post by mivo Sun Oct 10, 2021 8:24 pm
Early steering box
by unklpat » Fri Oct 08, 2021 1:05 pm
Is anybody rebuilding the early steering boxes? I just replaced mine, and have a core that was leaking profusely. Pat
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Last post by unklpat Fri Oct 08, 2021 1:05 pm
Plugs on side of Head
by raylim » Thu Oct 07, 2021 1:47 am
After pulling the engine and trans out I discovered these two plugs on the side of the head. One on the back next to the big brass plug and the other...
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Last post by Daryl Smith Thu Oct 07, 2021 1:01 pm
Need help re Clutch
by mraitch » Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:38 am
Tried bleeding clutch yesterday.
Got firm pressure and was able to shift.
After a short drive, I couldn't shift to any gear when car was at rest....
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Last post by Bwk2000 Fri Oct 01, 2021 12:18 pm
rear gearing
by epdatsun » Sat Jan 30, 2021 4:36 pm
Hi, my name is Sam Neave, I am new to this forum or any forum for that matter. I don't know how many people on this forum remember Albert Gasts....
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Last post by spriso Thu Sep 30, 2021 2:27 pm
Dyno sheet thread
by Pjackb » Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:15 am
Why is it such a PITA to try and get actual dyno sheets for R/H/U engines on this site?
I know a lot of folks have dynoed their engine but trying to...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Thu Sep 30, 2021 12:05 am
SoCal Gas Tank cleaning resource?
by FergO2k » Wed Sep 29, 2021 8:31 pm
Met a new roadster owner (69 1600) who also owns a pretty cool 1200.
He is looking for a gas tank cleaning resource here locally. (Other than Ga$...
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Last post by raylim Wed Sep 29, 2021 9:34 pm
Completed: 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).
Caveat - I’m not a ‘stereo guy’ and am not looking...
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Last post by Bwk2000 Wed Sep 29, 2021 7:38 pm
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 RBMann Tue Sep 28, 2021 3:17 pm
Falling for that time of year...again
by redroadster68 » Mon Sep 27, 2021 7:16 pm
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Leaves are in full show off mode in these parts . 230 km...
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Last post by redroadster68 Mon Sep 27, 2021 7:16 pm
Cautiously optimistic.........41 year slumber
by DAC21 » Fri Sep 24, 2021 7:06 pm
Checked the Dip Stick on Sleeping Beauty....was expecting La Brea Tar Pits after 41 years. DAMN! clear and at full level on the stick, typical 30/40...
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Last post by DAC21 Mon Sep 27, 2021 4:21 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 Mon Sep 27, 2021 7:53 am
searching for unicorn -- I mean machine shop
by higgins67 » Sat Sep 18, 2021 3:31 pm
Hello Roadster People!
It's been awhile since I posted, and I'm reaching out to y'all for a fresh look at machine shop resources. My '67 1600 has...
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Last post by JT68 Wed Sep 22, 2021 10:57 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 :-)
Long story for buying it, to be told...
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Last post by Dino in Reno Tue Sep 21, 2021 6:22 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
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
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 david premo Fri Sep 10, 2021 10:06 am
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,
Good to hear from you. Sorry I couldn't get on this site over the weekend-before apparently everything blew up. But glad you are still...
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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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Life in miniature...reality is larger than life
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Last post by jrusso07 Wed Sep 01, 2021 3:32 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
Just needed to vent!
by Jdflyer » Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:27 pm
Why I really don’t like commercial plating companies.
Anyone have two non working horns I could scavenge parts from. I think I need to go back to...
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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.
I put my rebuilt carburetors on my 67 roadster and I get a backfire through the back one. Can anyone help pinpoint the cause....
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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
by 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,
I am trying to get my SRL to the point that I can drive it to Watkins Glen in September and be relatively assured I'll make it. I thought...
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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.
keith williams
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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,
I'm not near my car and I can't seem to find a photo of how the low windshield frame attaches to the body.
Specifically the 'posts'...
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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
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
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)
I can't find a diagram in the online parts manual...
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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
Preventative Purchases for the future.
by mraitch » Thu Jul 22, 2021 7:43 pm
I think I posted something like this way back, but the situation of Dean semi-retiring - albeit he has taken steps to lessen HIS load (well done hm)...
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Last post by jrusso07 Fri Jul 23, 2021 7:01 am
4500 rpm, What is the Problem?
by Curtis » Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:43 pm
I have someone trying to help me figure out what is going with the car. But if someone here can give me some advice I would appreciate it.
This is...
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Last post by JT68 Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:45 am
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