Congratulations Mike, another car saved and on the road!!!!!!
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "James M Koken" <james.m.koken@gte.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2001 10:18 PM
Subject: 68 2 litre back on the road!
> Dear All
> Returned the 68 2 litre I've been working on for 3 months to the owner on
Fri.
> The car had not run in over 10 years without major problelms,i.e. broken
cams,
> etc. Thanks to all who helped with parts (Mark , Gary,Miike and others)
and
> advice on the cam tower problems. They seemed to be solved, the last check
> showed no unusual wear and the chain was tight thanks to two sets of shims
> from Stan. Oil pressure was way up, temp was normal, car actually ran
real
> well.
> The owner was not there when I delivered the car, but I got a call later
and
> Jose said he was absloutely thrilled to have his "Baby" back. You forget
how
> much these cars mean to people and the memories they hold.
> I didn't really know what to say since he had lost his daugher to
leukimia
> last month. Seemed like the least someone could do.
> It was very frustrating to be constantly correcting poor workmanship, from
> previous mechanics, but the end result was great. !
> Thanks again to all who offered assistance,
> Mike Koken
> Colo. Springs.
> By the way, If anyone is interested in the Sylvia at the USAFA near my
house
> let me know and I'll go have a look. I did talk to the owner a few weeks
> ago.He was the 2nd to own the car, but not a Datsun nut,so not terribly
> knowledgable about the car.
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