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Re: Parrish "smooth" hardtop

To: Bill Todt <todt@gloria.cord.edu>
Subject: Re: Parrish "smooth" hardtop
From: Bob Mann <rwmannco@interport.net>
Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 09:43:58 -0400
Yes, I would like to see that pic....  And wonder whether the HT will
fit over the marker Autopower roll bar.

- Bob Mann, '69 2000 Solex

Bill Todt wrote:
> 
> With all the recent talk about model year, backup lights etc., I was
> wondering how much ambiguity there is in roadster model years and features.
> I have a '69 2000 (SRL31107031) and have the round rear side marker lights
> ('69) but also have two back-up lights ('70).
> 
> Also, concerning hardtops: when I got my present 2000 in 1978 I shopped
> around for hardtops.  A place in Bethyl Park PA called Parrish Plastics had
> a smooth rounded hardtop that sounds like the factory hard tops.  At the
> time I opted for a Custom  Hardtops (Longbeach) top instead.
> 
> Does anyone know if Parrish Plastics still around and did anyone try one of
> their tops.  They sent me a snapshot of one 21 uears ago that I could post
> if anyone wants to see what they looked like.
> 
> Bill Todt
> Moorhead, MN
> 69 2000 "The Sun"
> --------------------------------------------------------------
> snip:
> 
> Gary McCormick wrote:
> 
> Check out the Roadster Spotter's guide in Greg Valazza's excellent web
> site, datsun.org. The URL to get straight to the Spotter's Guide is
> http://www.datsun.org/roadster/info/modelguide/
> 
> You'll see there that they went from one to two backup lights for the
> '70 year model cars.
> 
> Gary McCormick
> '70 2000
> San Jose, CA
> - ------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> NATHAN J RUFFCORN wrote:
> >
> > Really simple question.  I was perplexed when I noticed my 69 2L has two
> > reverse lights hanging off the rear bumper.  For some reason I don't
> > remember seeing any roadsters on the web with two, but rather only one that
> > was offset to one side.  I could see how they could easily get knocked off
> > but was curious.  Were there different options for different years?  Please
> > somebody tell me so I can sleep tonight!  (grin)
> >
> > Thanks
> > Nathan
> 
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