Can someone advise me on what would cause a slight hesitation around 2800rpm
on a Solex setup? Could there be a hidden problem.
Jim Hope
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1 - 70 2000
1 - 70 2D 510
1 - 70 4D 510
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----- Original Message -----
From: Andrew Murphy <solex67@hotmail.com>
To: <mtarelka@home.com>
Cc: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2000 7:41 PM
Subject: Re: 2000 in Sausalito - My Field Report
> Michael,
>
> This has been discussed before, and I am sure I will open a can of worms
by
> commenting, but here goes:
>
> For an asking price of 11k, the car should have a TOTALLY straight body
with
> perfect paint and interior. The fact that the car has obvious engine
> adjusment requirements tells me that it isn't a car worth over 10 grand.
To
> see a car worth over 10 grand, check out Ron Hamilton's car on CDM. Now
> THERE is a car worth over 10 grand.
>
> Put it this way, for only 3.5k more you could have an absolutely perfect
car
> with an engine that will slap you into your seat with enough force that
you
> will feel your stomach hit your spine. Great interior with customization.
A
> beautiful car. Now I can't speak for Ron, but 14k is his ASKING price.
> Things are always negotiable.
>
> I recently helped a couple in Northern California purchase a 69 2000 Solex
> with a beautiful interior, CD player, beautiful paint. It needed a new
top,
> a new windhshield and a dent on the hood fixed. Selling price: 8000.00.
>
> So it always boils down to what you are willing to pay against what the
> seller will take. From your description, the car seems high. I am as
> interested as the next guy in aiding in the appreciation of our cars, so
if
> you feel the car is worth it, go ahead.
>
>
> Andrew Murphy
>
>
> >From: Michael Tarelka <mtarelka@home.com>
> >Reply-To: Michael Tarelka <mtarelka@home.com>
> >To: "datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: 2000 in Sausalito - My Field Report
> >Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2000 16:23:36 -0700
> >
> >I went and saw this car last night. The engine, carbs, and other stuff
> >is completely rebuilt. The body is OK, cheap repaint (yellow), no rust
> >in the obvious places, but there is a 4 " crack in the trunk floor
> >board. Fenders, may have been off, due to "wavy" fender seam and mis
> >matched screws. Slight dimple in right front of car, Grill dented too.
> >Rubber trim new, bumpers good, Luggage rack, and some type of sport rims
> >with good tires. Side molding needs work; one sheet metal screw helping
> >to hold tip in place. Emblems need replacement. Goofy, after market
> >driving lights, which work via a switch on the console. "Black"
> >California license, which the Seller, thinks is a selling point.
> >Original dash, seats, new carpets, very good top, after market radio in
> >the glove box recently stolen.
> >
> >The rebuild was done by an independent shop, Valtellina Automobili (yep,
> >Italian Stallion specialty) which is across the street from the seller's
> >house. The engine compartment was painted black, wires are stuck
> >together using electrician's tape. That day the seller replaced the
> >thermostat, because he said it was running too cold. Smog equipment
> >removed; seller said distributor was new, but was unclear about type.
> >Tail pipe was sooty black.
> >
> >Car started with slight choke pull. Brakes squeaky (pedestrian made a
> >face at me as I stopped, because of brake squeal). Car idles rough;
> >seller says carbs need balancing. On the freeway it does move. Shifts
> >nicely, but my downshift from 5th to fourth, caught "reverse" - slight
> >noise and probably my fault. Seller says trans rebuilt too. No strange
> >engine noise, no speedo whine. I think the drive train is OK.
> >
> >The Seller is very accommodating and has recently put a ton of money
> >into this car, which explains his asking price of $11,400.
> >
> >Conversational bits: he bought a new in the box head, for $2,000; His
> >mechanic thinks Webers, would be better carb, than the new SUs; Seller
> >bought parts and had mechanic work hourly to assemble ($100 @ hour);
> >encourage me to speak with mechanic.
> >
> >I am looking for 2000, but to make this car cheery, will take a sizable
> >investment.
> >I thought a good car would be closer to $8K. Mike Young, wants $18K for
> >his perfect "Stroker 1600". I am whimpering a bit...
> >
> >Comments please.
> >
> >Michael Tarelka
> >Alameda, CA
> >
>
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